Independent Vets in Kilkenny

Independent Vets in Kilkenny

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Kilkenny has 23 independent vets. Compare clinics by reviews, opening hours, and published prices.

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Kilkenny, Kilkenny

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Top Rated Emergency Vets in Kilkenny

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Our Score (18/100)

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Grange Equine Veterinary Clinic in Cuffesgrange, Kilkenny is a 100% equine-only practice focused on performance and sports-horse work, including thoroughbred racehorses, sport horses, and ponies. Its stated emphasis is on investigating lameness and poor performance using advanced imaging and diagnostics, alongside a range of performance-oriented therapies, elective surgery, cryosurgery, and pre-purchase examinations.

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Our Score (14/100)

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H Edwina Farrell MVB is a veterinary listing in Freshford, Kilkenny. Public information is very limited, with no confirmed details on facilities, opening hours, or the clinic’s service range.

Our Score (18/100)

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Ravaro Equine Veterinary Services in Piltown is a 100% equine practice, referred to on its website as Grange Equine Veterinary Clinic. The clinic’s published service list points to a strong focus on sports medicine, lameness and poor-performance investigations, supported by a range of in-house imaging and diagnostic tools. It also offers dentistry, selected surgical procedures, and several rehabilitation-style treatments for horses and ponies. No corporate group ownership is stated.

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Our Score (26/100)

5.0(12 reviews)
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GCS Veterinary Clinic in Gowran, Kilkenny has limited publicly available detail on its specific treatments or facilities. Google feedback paints a consistently positive picture of the team, with owners most often describing them as helpful, professional, and knowledgeable. Ownership or group affiliation is not publicly stated.

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Our Score (45/100)

5.0(18 reviews)
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Homeopathic Veterinary Clinic Johnstown is a homeopathy-focused practice in Johnstown, Kilkenny, run by Michael Clancy, listed on the clinic website as a Veterinary Surgeon and Registered Homeopath. The clinic offers homeopathic support for animals and, according to the website, also for people. Reviews consistently highlight long, detailed consultations and tailored remedy or herb plans rather than conventional prescription-led treatment.

More Emergency Vets in Kilkenny

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Our Score (32/100)

5.0(11 reviews)
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Paddock Vet Clinic is a small veterinary practice in Baile Sheáin, Kilkenny that appears to be valued for straightforward, friendly care. The written feedback available is brief but consistently positive, with owners describing the team as helpful, obliging, and easy to deal with. One reviewer also highlights a vet’s professional, gentle handling of their dog.

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Our Score (44/100)

4.8(70 reviews)
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Castlecomer Vets is a general veterinary practice in Castlecomer, with owners most often highlighting help with urgent problems, surgical cases, and treatment for acute illness. Reviews describe same-day help in an emergency, thorough examinations, and staff who take time to answer questions during and after treatment. The overall tone is very positive, with several owners also describing the practice as reasonably priced.

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Our Score (53/100)

4.8(184 reviews)
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Thomastown Veterinary Clinic in Thomastown, Kilkenny provides companion animal care including medical and surgical consultations, diagnostics, dental care, vaccinations, microchipping and grooming. Reviews most often mention smooth routine visits and prompt help in urgent situations, with staff described as friendly, professional and compassionate. The practice also states that a vet is on call for emergencies on Sundays and Bank Holidays.

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Our Score (62/100)

4.8(372 reviews)
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Village Veterinary Hospital appears to operate as an independent practice in Kilkenny. The clinic states it offers an emergency service outside regular hours, and recent reviews continue to describe it as a trusted option for dogs and cats, with several owners highlighting long-term use of the practice. Recent feedback is largely very positive, especially around kindness, follow-up, and support in urgent and end-of-life situations.

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Our Score (51/100)

4.7(65 reviews)
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Ballyragget Veterinary Practice in Ballyragget, Kilkenny is a mixed practice offering small and large animal care. The clinic provides a 24/7 emergency service and mentions modern diagnostic techniques, while reviews describe both routine and urgent care delivered by a supportive team. Recent feedback remains very positive, particularly around kindness, clear communication and responsiveness at all hours.

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Our Score (49/100)

4.7(163 reviews)
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Joseph Benedict Byrne Veterinary Surgery, also known as Barrowside Veterinary Hospital, is an independent veterinary hospital in Skeaghvasteen, Kilkenny, established more than sixty years ago and accredited by the Veterinary Council of Ireland. It offers care across companion animals, farm animals, and equine, with in-house digital X-ray and a stated 24/7 emergency service. Recent customer feedback highlights practical responsiveness, including house calls, early-morning phone triage, and follow-up treatment after diagnostic work-ups.

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Our Score (44/100)

4.6(519 reviews)
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Andrea Carli is a historic-house and garden attraction in Kilkenny, centred on visits through the house and its grounds with a strong emphasis on local and family history. Visitors can explore by guided tour, self-guided visit, or QR-code audio tour, with room interpretation and garden signage adding context. Recent reviews continue to highlight the house, garden, and welcoming staff, though some winter visits found the gardens closed.

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Our Score (48/100)

4.6(136 reviews)
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Ormonde Veterinary Hospital is a mixed practice in Middleknock, Kilkenny, treating both pets and farm animals. Its website says it operates from modern premises, has a team of 25+, is accredited at the highest level by the Veterinary Council of Ireland, and provides 24/7 emergency care for pets. Reviews reflect strong long-term loyalty and compassionate handling of difficult situations, although one recent review reports a late surgery cancellation and dissatisfaction with customer care.

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Our Score (34/100)

4.5(17 reviews)
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Duiske Vet Centre is presented as offering a broad mix of companion-animal care, farm animal work, and exotic or bird care, with diagnostics and dentistry also listed. Google reviews are positive overall, with owners mentioning friendly staff and help with sick pets. One older negative review raises concerns about a nail trim, the fee charged, and the follow-up response.

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Our Score (18/100)

3.5(2 reviews)
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Ormonde Veterinary is a veterinary clinic in Callan, Kilkenny. Publicly available information about the practice is limited, and there is no published clinic website detail or service list currently available. Google review volume is very low, so there is not much recent customer feedback to draw on.

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Our Score (14/100)

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Cheval Veterinary Clinic is a veterinary clinic in Callan, Kilkenny. Public information about the clinic’s facilities, opening hours, and clinical focus is limited, so only basic details can be confirmed here.

Our Score (16/100)

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Tadhg McTiernan Veterinary Surgeon is a veterinary clinic in Piltown, Kilkenny. Publicly available information is very limited, so there is not enough detail to confirm the species seen, the range of treatments offered, or clinic policies such as urgent appointments, surgery, or follow-up care.

#2 Ranking

Our Score (39/100)

4.9(41 reviews)
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Spa View Veterinary Clinic, Johnstown is a local practice on Canal Rd, Foulkscourt, serving pet owners in Johnstown and the wider Kilkenny area. It is open Monday to Saturday from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM and closed on Sundays. The clinic is well regarded for its friendly, professional approach, with a 4.9-star Google rating from 41 reviews.

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Our Score (56/100)

4.8(75 reviews)
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Archersfield Veterinary Clinic is a veterinary practice in Kilkenny. Recent reviews describe clear communication, kind handling, and helpful support in both routine care and more urgent situations. The clinic’s Google profile is strong overall, with consistently positive feedback from pet owners.

#2 Ranking

Our Score (53/100)

4.8(184 reviews)
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Sugarstown Veterinary, listed on its website as Thomastown Veterinary Clinic, is a second-generation, family-run companion-animal practice established in 1987 in Thomastown, Kilkenny. It operates from a purpose-built veterinary hospital with a dedicated grooming parlour and is Gold accredited as a Cat Friendly Clinic. Recent feedback most often highlights routine preventive care, prompt help in urgent situations, and compassionate handling of difficult end-of-life decisions.

#3 Ranking

Our Score (55/100)

4.8(54 reviews)
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Druids Lodge Veterinary Clinic appears to be a general small-animal practice in Kilkenny; there’s no clear information on whether it is independent or part of a larger group. Recent reviews consistently describe punctual appointments with little or no waiting, a friendly and professional team, and efforts to accommodate urgent cases. Owners also mention returning over a number of years.

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Our Score (52/100)

4.6(136 reviews)
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Ormonde Vets Thomastown is a mixed veterinary practice for pets and farm animals, and the practice says it is accredited at the highest level by the Veterinary Council of Ireland. The website also states that 24/7 emergency care is available. Recent feedback is mostly very positive, with clients highlighting long-term trust in the team, compassionate end-of-life support, and gentle handling of nervous pets, though one recent reviewer reported frustration over a short-notice surgery cancellation.

Our Score (40/100)

4.8(26 reviews)
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Ballylinch Stud in Thomastown, Kilkenny describes itself as a stud farm with a history stretching back almost 500 years. Its website centres on maintaining and promoting a roster of stallions, including Bayside Boy and Look de Vega. Visitor feedback is very positive, with praise for the grounds, the stallions, and the way guests are looked after.

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There are currently 23 clinics listed as independent vets in Kilkenny, Kilkenny. This number is kept up to date as clinics change their services, so it reflects the latest data we hold.