Dog & Cat Vets in Ireland

Cottage Veterinary Clinic in Newbridge describes itself as an independently owned practice that has been caring for pets for over 20 years. Consultations are by appointment only, and the clinic states that 24/7 emergency cover is available through EMERGE (Veterinary Specialists Ireland) and MiNightVet. Recent reviews consistently highlight clear communication, calm handling of nervous pets, and a friendly, efficient team.

Pet Health Centre in Tuam offers routine veterinary care, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, online consultations, and pet passport services, with a 24-hour emergency service for clinic clients. Recent feedback is very positive about the standard of care, with particular praise for kindness, professionalism, and smooth post-operative recoveries. Reception is often praised as helpful and friendly, although a small number of reviews mention a less positive front-desk experience.

Village Vets Tallaght is part of the Village Vets group. Reviews point to a clinic used for ongoing dog and cat care, from puppy vaccinations and routine check-ups to urgent treatment, emergency surgery and longer-term follow-up. Owners also mention end-of-life support and an annual vet plan they found useful for routine care; recent feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with one mixed review noting a poor experience with one professional.

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.

Killarney Veterinary Clinic is a small-animal practice in Killarney; corporate group ownership isn’t stated. Reviews point to a clinic handling both routine care and more complex cases, with diagnostic imaging, skin and ear treatment, and surgery all mentioned by clients. Owners also describe empathetic communication, good facilities, and out-of-hours help for an exotic pet.

Spa View Veterinary Clinic in Thurles offers a broad mix of routine, urgent, and supportive pet care. Its website lists emergency care, operations, inpatient care, house visits, nurse clinics, prescriptions, blood tests, and vaccinations, while owner feedback highlights clear communication and gentle handling. Recent reviews remain very positive, with repeated praise for Ray and the wider team.

The Cat Hospital is a purpose-built, cat-only veterinary hospital in Glanmire, focused exclusively on feline medicine. It was founded by Clare Meade and is accredited as a Veterinary Hospital by the Veterinary Council of Ireland. Recent reviews continue to highlight a calm, specialist approach, with owners describing appointments as thorough, practical and centred on cats’ specific needs.

BrayVet in Bray, Wicklow provides general veterinary care for cats and dogs, including routine appointments, diagnostics, surgery, and inpatient support. The clinic also lists digital X-rays, in-house lab testing, and a dedicated cats-only wing. Recent feedback highlights thorough vets, friendly front-of-house staff, and clear follow-up communication.

DSPCA Veterinary Clinic in Rathfarnham appears to operate under the Village Vets name, with both the clinic website and many owners referring to “Village Vets” or “Village Vets DSPCA.” The practice handles a mix of routine care and urgent cases, including vaccinations, check-ups, regular injections and prompt attention for injuries. Recent feedback continues to highlight clear communication, gentle handling of pets and a caring team, while one longer-term client notes that staff turnover can make continuity harder on regular visits.

Healthy Pets Veterinary Clinic is an independent small-animal practice in Dundalk, founded in November 2010 and led by Anna Orlow (MVB). The clinic is equipped for in-practice diagnostics and treatment, with digital X-ray, ultrasound imaging, a dental scaler, and an in-house laboratory. Recent reviews continue to highlight gentle handling of anxious pets, supportive communication, and compassionate care through both routine treatment and end-of-life visits.

Village Vets in Rathfarnham is a small-animal practice that owners use for both routine care and more urgent problems. Recent reviews highlight quick attention for an injured cat, efficient annual vaccinations, and regular injections and examinations with tailored advice. Owners frequently describe the team as warm, caring, and accommodating when concerns come up. One long-term client does note that staff turnover can make it harder to see the same vet consistently.

MyVet Lucan is part of the MyVet group of three clinics and was originally opened in 2005 as Hermitage Vet Clinic by vet Liam Moriarty; a new veterinary hospital opened next door in 2019. The clinic has CT scanning on site, and recent owner feedback continues to point to referral work, emergency treatment, surgery, and end-of-life care as important parts of what it does. Reviews most often highlight fast triage, compassionate communication, and thoughtful support for families during difficult visits.

Village Vets Bray is part of the Village Vets group. Recent feedback paints a largely positive picture, with owners frequently praising the team’s kindness, clear communication, and gentle handling of both dogs and small pets such as guinea pigs and rabbits. More mixed comments centre on cost and organisation, including one complaint about an appointment not appearing on the system and another about charges linked to a rabbit post-mortem referral.

Marina Veterinary Clinic is an independent, owner-operated practice in Cork, with Sarah and Niall repeatedly named as the vets and Kelly-Ann/Kelly Anne mentioned on reception. The clinic appears set up for both routine appointments and urgent situations, including a stated 24-hour on-call emergency service and out-of-hours care described by a reviewer on a Sunday morning. Recent feedback also highlights a calm, clean, spacious environment and vets who take concerns seriously, explain treatment options, and follow up on cases.

Northwest Vets serves both family pets and farm animals in the Lifford area. Recent reviews describe routine pet care such as booster vaccinations and check-ups, alongside practical livestock support including help with calving and poultry treatment. Owners regularly mention clear explanations, a friendly manner, and a clean clinic.

Abbeyville Veterinary Clinic in Carrigaline, Cork has been established for over 70 years and provides medical, surgical and obstetrical care, alongside large-animal services. Recent feedback points to calm, compassionate handling in stressful situations, supportive follow-up through long treatment courses, and strong outcomes in difficult or long-running cases. Owners also speak positively about kind overnight care, with one recurring concern raised about a receptionist interaction.

Ballinrobe Veterinary Clinic in Ballinrobe treats both small and large animals, with website-listed services including routine vaccinations, emergency care and 24-hour cover for both. The clinic website also references a shop with products for pets and large animals. Ownership is not publicly stated. Recent feedback is very positive, particularly around compassionate end-of-life support, prompt treatment and helpful communication.

Borovalley Veterinary Clinic is an independent practice in Enniscorthy, established in 2009 by veterinarians Justin Browne and Simon Fahey. It treats both horses and small animals, with advanced medical and surgical facilities and dedicated equine services including elective surgery, reproduction and dentistry. Recent feedback continues to highlight clear communication, a kind approach with animals and owners, and support outside routine hours when needed.

Castlelands-Hourihane's Veterinary Clinic in Skibbereen is often experienced by clients as a long-term family vet, especially for dog care. Reviews describe a friendly, professional team that gets to know pets over the years and is willing to fit people in quickly when needed. Recent feedback also highlights support across routine vaccinations, surgery-related care, and compassionate end-of-life care.

Cú Chulainn Veterinary Hospital in Tralee is a small-animal practice caring for dogs, cats, rabbits and hamsters. Reviews consistently highlight a calm, friendly approach, clear explanations during appointments, and strong support in difficult situations. Owners also describe prompt help for urgent concerns and compassionate out-of-hours care when needed.

Simon B Harty is a veterinary clinic in Newbridge, Kildare. A reliable clinic-specific summary of its services, facilities, and team is not available here. Recent Google review text associated with this name appears to relate to a property business rather than veterinary treatment, so it does not give a dependable picture of clinical care at this practice.

The Village Veterinary Hospital in Douglas, Cork is a small-animal practice offering both routine care and more involved treatment, with recent customer feedback highlighting continuity and follow-up as particular strengths. Reviews describe everything from check-ups and vaccinations to blood testing, ongoing management of complex health problems, and cancer surgery with aftercare. Practical access also stands out, including reports of prompt appointments and WhatsApp messaging for questions and emergencies.

Bushypark Vets is a Galway practice treating cats and dogs, with a broad mix of routine, surgical and urgent care. The clinic states that it offers a 24-hour emergency service, 365 days a year, and recent reviews continue to highlight fast help for urgent and out-of-hours cases. Recent feedback is consistently warm about the team’s kindness, communication and calm handling of nervous pets.

Cormackstown Veterinary in Maynooth is part of the MyVet group, founded by vets Liam and Nuala Moriarty, and the clinic was established in 2012. It offers routine and surgical veterinary care from a purpose-built site with a dedicated dental suite, operating theatre, isolation area, cat consult room, dog ward, and large walk-in kennels. Recent feedback is largely very positive, with owners often highlighting friendly staff, clear explanations, and compassionate support, alongside a small number of complaints about front-desk manner and fee communication.

Frontier Veterinary Services in Enniscorthy offers booked appointments and a walk-in clinic, and says it provides 24-hour emergency care. Reviews highlight both urgent out-of-hours help, including a 1am wasp-sting case with next-day follow-up, and routine care such as vaccinations. The clinic is also used for more complex treatment, including surgery, cat labour complications, allergies, infections, and ongoing rechecks. Overall feedback is very positive, with one strongly negative written review about a vet’s manner and handling.

Highfield Veterinary Maynooth is part of the Highfield Veterinary Group, a multi-site group. The clinic offers routine care such as annual check-ups and vaccinations, alongside consultations and emergency care. Recent feedback is largely very positive, with owners often highlighting a friendly reception, attentive handling of pets, and thoughtful support after bereavement.

Newbridge Veterinary Clinic in Newbridge, Kildare offers appointment-based veterinary care alongside surgery, post-operative support and dog grooming. Recent feedback remains very positive overall, with owners repeatedly praising clear communication, caring handling and long-term trust in the team. Reviews also point to thoughtful support during difficult cases, including bereavement care.

Park Pets Veterinary Clinic presents itself as an independent, family-run, single-site practice with no links to corporate chains. It offers routine veterinary care alongside more advanced medical and surgical work, with in-house diagnostics and imaging, and the website states access to a 24-hour emergency service. Recent reviews strongly reinforce the clinic’s reputation for surgical care, clear communication, and attentive follow-up.

Raheny Veterinary Hospital is a long-running small-animal practice in Raheny used by some owners for decades. Reviews describe routine care such as annual check-ups, vaccinations and medications, alongside help with sudden concerns including limping, balance problems and other urgent issues. Clients also highlight compassionate end-of-life touches, including a candle lit in reception during a final visit, and practical help with a very sick stray cat that was taken in without charge. Recent feedback is mostly positive overall, though a small number of reviews raise concerns about reception interactions, cleanliness, pricing and access to emergency appointments on a busy day.

St Francis Dispensary is an independent registered charity, established in 1926, offering veterinary care for cats and dogs in Inchicore, Dublin. Its focus is on affordable treatment for owners of limited means, with services centred on routine veterinary care and common procedures. Facilities mentioned include in-house blood testing with Idexx haematology and biochemistry equipment, alongside a diabetes clinic.

Summerhill Veterinary Clinic in Nenagh treats both companion animals and farm animals, covering routine care as well as emergency care and surgery. The clinic website states it provides an on-call emergency service 24/7/365, alongside dental care, cryosurgery and end-of-life support. Recent reviews are consistently very positive about the team’s kindness, professionalism and attentive follow-up.

Corrin Veterinary Clinic is a general veterinary practice in Fermoy where owners most often describe thorough diagnostic work-ups, clearly explained treatment plans, and supportive communication throughout care. Recent feedback also highlights access to out-of-hours help, including weekend cases, and mentions that home callouts can be arranged when a pet is not well enough to travel. End-of-life care remains a recurring theme, with families describing a gentle approach and time to say goodbye.

Village Vets Dunboyne operates under the Village Vets name in Dunboyne. Recent feedback points to routine care for dogs and cats, with support for urgent situations and difficult end-of-life arrangements as well as day-to-day appointments. Reviews also consistently mention friendly, helpful staff, thorough checks, and a clean clinic.

Castletroy Veterinary Clinic is a small-animal veterinary practice in Castletroy, Limerick. Recent reviews describe a warm, welcoming reception team and vets who are kind, patient and gentle with pets, including cats and nervous animals. Long-term clients also mention consistently good care over many visits, with some noting quick appointments and very little waiting.

Ancu Veterinary Surgery in Dundalk offers repeat prescriptions, surgical procedures including spaying, and end-of-life care. Recent feedback is strongly positive overall, with owners repeatedly highlighting friendly staff, helpful phone communication, and compassionate handling of difficult appointments. Reviews also mention attentive day-to-day care for dogs and strong post-operative support.

Ashwood Veterinary Centre in Mohill provides routine veterinary care for dogs and cats, along with surgery and compassionate end-of-life support. Recent feedback is especially strong on the team’s calm communication, gentle handling, and the privacy offered during euthanasia appointments. Reviews also mention successful surgery with lab analysis for a senior dog’s skin mass.

Cuddy Vets is a Galway veterinary clinic whose own site describes a friendly environment with staff committed to caring for pets’ needs. Recent reviews continue to highlight calm, patient handling of nervous dogs, with owners saying pets are given time to settle before treatment and often come to associate visits with a positive experience. Reviews also point to reassuring communication during check-ups and long-term support for cats across different life stages, including injured cats and strays.

Kinvara Bay Vet Clinic presents itself as a modern, purpose-built small-animal practice in Kinvara, with facilities including an operating theatre and ultrasound. Reviews consistently mention fast access for urgent problems, including fitting in unwell pets when the diary was already full, with diagnostics and treatment started during the visit. Owners also mention follow-up after treatment, while one brief 1-star review gives no detail alongside otherwise strongly positive feedback.

Monica Malone Veterinary Practice operates as Spa View Veterinary Clinics and is a member of the VetPartners Family. The clinic offers both routine and urgent veterinary care, with the website listing emergencies, operations, care for hospitalised patients, routine blood tests, nurse clinics, prescriptions, house visits, specialists, and pet health plans. Recent feedback reflects use for routine check-ups, emergency treatment, rabies vaccinations, and supportive end-of-life care. One review also notes that the clinic was under renovation during a visit.

Riverview Veterinary Clinic Kinsale is part of the Riverview Veterinary Group and is owned by VetPartners. The group says it has been operating for 80 years and runs multiple clinics. The clinic states that it provides its own emergency service for small animals and an ambulatory emergency service for farm animals.

All Pets Veterinary Hospital in Drogheda offers routine veterinary care, diagnostics, surgery, complementary treatment, boarding, and 24/7 emergency cover. The clinic’s facilities include separate cat and dog areas, designated consult rooms, and two theatre spaces, and recent reviews continue to mention a clean, efficient, cat-friendly setup. Feedback is largely very positive, especially around communication, urgent care, and support for anxious pets, though a small number of recent reviews raise concerns about reception interactions, pricing, and one disputed diagnostic experience.

Animal Care Vets is a small-animal practice in Douglas, Cork, and is part of IVC Evidensia. The clinic offers routine and ongoing veterinary care with a Fear Free handling approach. Recent feedback often highlights calm handling for anxious pets, clear explanations, and regular updates while pets are being treated or admitted.

Animal Clinic Dunboyne is a veterinary practice in Dunboyne, Meath, offering care ranging from routine appointments to urgent cases. Website information indicates repeat prescriptions, pet health plans, farm-related services and emergency support, while recent feedback highlights thorough consultations, strong follow-up and a friendly team. Reviews also mention surgical care with good recovery outcomes and compassionate long-term support.

Ark Vetcare Dun Laoghaire provides routine veterinary care, surgery, diagnostics and end-of-life support for pets in Dun Laoghaire. Owner accounts point to experience with both everyday appointments and more complex cases, including BOAS surgery, abdominal surgery, and long-term management of chronic conditions. Separate areas for cats and dogs are also noted by reviewers.

Highfield Veterinary Dunboyne is part of the Highfield Veterinary Group. The clinic website says it can handle emergency situations, and recent feedback points to strong ongoing dog care including thorough assessments, follow-up after treatment, and surgical cases. Reviews also describe a reassuring, familiar team, with named vets such as Eimear/Emer and Avril mentioned positively, including during end-of-life care.

John A. Strumble Veterinary Practice in Cashel is presented alongside O’Connor Julian Veterinary Clinic as part of a second-generation, family-owned mixed practice established in 1967, part of XLVets and accredited under the VCI Practice Accreditation Scheme. The clinic offers care for companion animals, equine and farm animals, with on-site blood testing, routine procedures and 24/7 veterinary care for clients. Recent feedback is strongly positive, with owners repeatedly highlighting kind, professional handling and supportive staff.

Kilcock Veterinary Hospital describes itself as providing general health checks, investigation of specific conditions, and surgery, with on-site facilities including two separate hospitalisation areas, consulting/prep areas, a complete laboratory with in-house hormonal assays, DR X-ray, ultrasound, and dental equipment. Recent reviews present it as a well-regarded local practice where owners value fast help for urgent problems, clear treatment plans for ongoing medical issues, and support with paperwork-heavy processes such as pet travel and insurance forms. Katy and her team are mentioned repeatedly for calm communication, follow-up, and hands-on care across both routine and more complex cases.

O’Connor Julian Veterinary Surgeons is a second-generation, family-owned mixed practice established in 1967, caring for farm animals, equines and companion animals. The practice says it offers a 24/7, year-round service and holds VCI Practice Accreditation Scheme status. Recent feedback continues to reflect a clinic that handles everyday pet care as well as urgent problems, with reviewers regularly highlighting professional, compassionate support.

Southview Veterinary Hospital offers preventative care such as vaccination and parasite control, alongside more advanced services including canine reproduction and an on-site physiotherapy and hydrotherapy suite. The clinic also has a pay-monthly Pet Health Plan intended to spread the cost of routine preventative care. Recent owner feedback highlights support with more complex cases, including cardiology work-ups, surgery and ongoing medication management, with communication and aftercare often praised.

Youghal Veterinary Clinic is a general veterinary practice in Youghal, Cork. No corporate group or ownership arrangement is stated in the available information. Recent feedback highlights practical, problem-focused care, clear explanations, and a friendly approach, with repeated praise for good value.

Fethard Veterinary Clinic in Fethard, Tipperary is a well-reviewed practice handling both routine and more complex animal care. Client feedback points to on-site surgery, treatment for significant injuries, and farm veterinary work, alongside everyday services such as neutering and vaccinations. Recent comments are largely very positive, with owners highlighting caring vets and staff and good support around surgery and recovery.

Highfield Veterinary in Naas offers routine veterinary care alongside emergency support, with the practice presenting its team as focused on maintaining and improving clinical skills. Recent feedback is especially strong on fast, friendly service and calm, compassionate help during difficult end-of-life decisions. Owners also mention gentle handling at kitten vaccination visits and helpful practical advice from staff.

Highfield Veterinary Clinic is part of the Highfield Veterinary Group. It offers routine preventive care, including vaccinations, along with pet health plans, repeat prescriptions, and urgent/emergency care. Recent feedback also points to compassionate end-of-life support, including a home euthanasia visit, and a team that is seen as fast, gentle, and knowledgeable.

Riverview Veterinary Clinic Bandon is part of Riverview Veterinary Group, which says it has been operating for around 80 years, and it is owned by VetPartners. The clinic treats small animals and also provides mobile support for dairy cows. Reviews describe a practice that handles both routine appointments and urgent problems, including short-notice visits, out-of-hours help and inpatient monitoring after procedures. Feedback is largely very positive, with one clear negative outlier focused on professionalism and billing.

Westgate Veterinary Clinic in Drogheda is a Vets Partners practice, originally established in 1986 by William Burgess and John Russell. It treats both small animals and large/farm animals, and states that it provides 24/7 care. Recent feedback highlights late-night support, compassionate handling of critical cases, and a willingness to fit pets in when appointments are tight.

All Paws Vet Clinic Castletroy presents itself as an independent, family-run practice for family pets, with 15-minute appointments as standard. Its stated service range covers routine preventative care as well as surgery and orthopaedics, including broken bones and more complex joint procedures. Recent feedback describes a bright, modern clinic and a calm, caring approach with nervous dogs as well as more complex cases.

All Paws Veterinary Hospital is an independent clinic in Castlebar, established in 2023 and owned and operated by veterinarians Leonie Slowey and Clare Eugster. The clinic offers routine care alongside medicine, surgery, dentistry and acupuncture, with consultations by appointment and an on-call vet available via the regular phone number outside normal hours. Recent feedback consistently highlights gentle handling, clear explanations and thoughtful follow-up in both routine and difficult cases.

Park Veterinary Centre Mullingar treats small animals, farm animals and equine, with services ranging from routine preventive care to dental work, imaging and emergency care. Recent feedback consistently highlights quick access to appointments, clear and reassuring communication, and patient handling of nervous pets. Reviewers also describe the team as especially compassionate during more difficult visits, including end-of-life care.

A Country Practice Veterinary Clinic is an independent small-animal veterinary clinic in Nenagh, established in 2012 by Caroline Mounsey (MVB). The clinic offers on-site diagnostics and surgery, including digital X-ray, ultrasound, and in-house blood and urine testing, with some samples sent to an external pathology lab when needed. Recent feedback continues to highlight calm, unrushed consultations and clear communication, alongside a small number of complaints about phone and booking interactions.

Faxbridge Veterinary Hospital in Clonakilty offers small animal veterinary care, with reviews also mentioning equine attendance for urgent colic cases. Recent feedback is very positive, with clients highlighting friendly staff, clear communication, and support for both urgent call-outs and long-term ongoing care.

Hawkfield Veterinary Clinic in Newbridge is a highly rated local practice with repeated praise for compassionate, long-term care and quick help when pets are unwell. Reviews describe support ranging from routine procedures such as neutering to ongoing management of complex health problems, cancer treatment, and end-of-life care. Owners also highlight the team’s willingness to fit in urgent appointments and to support pets and owners over many years.

Skinvet Ireland is a veterinary clinic in Midleton, Cork focused on dermatology problems in pets, particularly skin, ear, paw and claw issues. Owners often describe arriving after long-running problems have not improved elsewhere and receiving clear diagnosis, treatment planning and structured follow-up. Recent feedback remains very positive, especially for chronic ear and skin cases that improved with practical home-care routines and ongoing check-ins.

Treacy & Sheehan is a fully accredited veterinary clinic in Listowel treating both small and large animals from a purpose-built premises opened in 2010. The clinic is set up for a broad mix of routine and urgent work, including care for unexpected illnesses and accidents, with facilities for intensive care patients. Reviews consistently describe thorough, kind handling of pets and long-standing trust from local families.