Joseph Benedict Byrne Veterinary Surgery

- Responsive access to care: reviews mention same-day appointments, early-morning phone support, and a vet carrying out a house call shortly after being contacted. - Thorough clinical work-ups: owners describe blood tests coming back within about an hour, complete examinations, and medication being given once the problem was identified. - Warm, helpful staff interactions: Michael, Tony, Jasmijn Slob, reception staff, and veterinary assistants are all mentioned positively for kindness, professionalism, and reassurance.

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.

Services

•Animal care across several sectors: companion animal treatment alongside farm animal and equine services.
•Routine and preventive care: health checks, vaccinations, microchipping, and worming.
•Diagnostics and treatment: in-house digital X-ray, blood tests, full clinical examinations, and medications following assessment. Reviews also mention treatment for a serious intestinal blockage.
•Emergency and practical support: the clinic states a 24/7 emergency service, and reviews describe out-of-hours help, house calls, and early-morning phone advice leading to urgent appointments.
•Other facilities and extras: grooming, kennelling, and a shop are listed.

Pricing

No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.

People

•Michael: praised in reviews for calm phone triage, thorough examinations, and helping identify the cause of a dog’s illness; another owner credits Michael and the team with saving a puppy with an intestinal blockage.
•Tony: mentioned positively for giving a dog full attention during a visit and arranging blood work with results reported back within about an hour.
•Jasmijn Slob: named in a review as a vet who answered an out-of-hours call, came to the requested address, and provided professional, caring help.
•Reception and support team: reviews mention friendly reception staff, veterinary assistants, and a caring wider team.

Reviews

Joseph Benedict Byrne Veterinary Surgery has a 4.7-star Google rating from 163 reviews. Recent written feedback is mostly very positive, with one reviewer noting earlier poor experiences but describing a later emergency interaction very favourably.

•Responsive access to care: reviews mention same-day appointments, early-morning phone support, and a vet carrying out a house call shortly after being contacted.
•Thorough clinical work-ups: owners describe blood tests coming back within about an hour, complete examinations, and medication being given once the problem was identified.
•Warm, helpful staff interactions: Michael, Tony, Jasmijn Slob, reception staff, and veterinary assistants are all mentioned positively for kindness, professionalism, and reassurance.
•Strong emergency and serious-case impressions: one owner says their puppy survived an intestinal blockage thanks to the team, while another highlights out-of-hours help after the clinic had closed.

Reviews for Joseph Benedict Byrne Veterinary Surgery

Note: Showing the 10 most recent Google reviews out of 163 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

Mick Somers

3 months ago

Kristina Morozova

Ellie Lynch

4 months ago

My cat was unwell and I rang barrowside and within a short time a vet did a house call...I found the vet very professional and really recommend this vetinary service

maureen prendergast

Ilse Gerber

5 months ago

Martina Bolger

7 months ago

I am so happy with this practice I brought my dog Jessie in yesterday and tony was very kind and gave Jess full attention blood works ect all back in an hour .this morning she was sick again called Michael at 730 am he was so help full on phone listened and asked lots of questions didn't rush he then asked me to bring her in he gave her a complete exam and he then found the problem .I was upset as I was so worried it was more serious but he was so kind Jessie is starting to feel better as he gave all the relevent meds required. So happy with this practice and very thankfully to them

Laurence mcevoy

8 months ago

Lovely receptionist and veterinarian, went in and enquired about something for my dog 🐕 and they found time to give my dog what was needed so thank you

Roksana Levkovski

1 year ago

I had two situations with Barrowside Veterinary Clinic, which brought me a bad experience. First was with my own cat and second with stray dog, which I found and brought in to their clinic. After these experiences I wouldn't absolutely recommend it to anyone. Until now, during another sudden and very sad situation, their new worker picked up the phone from me (although the clinic was already closed), came to the address I asked and helped me completely, showing her care, passion and real love to animals. This worker was a woman vet, Jasmijn Slob, very professional in what she does. I allowed myself to find out more about this wonderful person and I checked some details about her on Google. It showed me that she came to Ireland from Netherlands. I wish she wouldn't change her attitude at her work at all watching the work of her colleagues. She's completely "new", "fresh" to this clinic, full of positive vibes and huge engagement. I hope this clinic is aware of how perfect vet, and first of all - wonderful person with big heart - is with them. I also hope that Jasmijn Slob feels appreciated all the time. 🙏❤️

Anna O'Reilly

2 years ago

Nice vet practice, their prices are reasonable. I see lots of locals using them. I come here with my two outdoor set cats who get into lots of mischief. No treatment is too big or small for the vets. They usually can give you a same day appointment. Highly recommended.

Gael Mathews

3 years ago

Michael and the team (in our opinion) are totally amazing!! They saved our pup after she had an intestinal blockage and nearly died!! They were incredibly attentive and caring to both our 8 month old pup and to us. The whole team from the vets to the veterinary assistants to the receptionists were friendly, professional, caring, understanding and compassionate!! We have dealt with vets all our lives but never experienced the level of care that we did at Barrowside!! We could not recommend this veterinary practice enough!! Every one of the vets here are so caring and professional!!