Smyth Vet Services – Vets in Lifford
Clinic Overview
Smyth Vet Services appears to combine a veterinary clinic with an online/phone order side for animal health supplies: several recent reviews focus on next-day delivery of dosing/mineral products, while pet-owner reviews describe ongoing care for dogs (including a diabetic dog) and being seen quickly when needed. The clinic website lists both farm-focused work (herd/flock health plans, TB testing) and pet services (vaccinations, microchipping), plus emergency treatment and a 24‑hour sick-animal call-out service. Reviews are mostly very positive, but there is also a detailed complaint about changing diagnoses and difficulty obtaining test results and paperwork.
Services
From the clinic website summary
- •Preventative medicine, including vaccination programmes (also “vaccinations / wormers for pets”)
- •Microchipping: dog microchipping; equine marking/microchipping
- •Animal surgery (type not specified)
- •Emergency veterinary treatment
- •24‑hour sick animal call-out service (described on the website)
- •Farm/livestock services and programmes
- •Herd/flock health plans
- •BVD / Johne’s eradication programme(s)
- •TB testing (as part of the ERAD scheme)
- •Dry cow supplies and advice
- •Supplies/equipment mentioned on the website
- •Animal remedies and dosing supplies (injectable/pour-on/oral drench referenced in the site source)
- •Farm animal equipment
- •Minerals, vitamins and tonics
From reviews
- •Ongoing management support for a dog with diabetes (owners describe the team as “swift to act” when needed)
Pricing
- •One reviewer reports paying €60 for a “visit + pills,” and €70 for a blood test (in the context of a complaint about diagnosis and follow-up).
- •Multiple product-order reviews describe best price available online, “very competitive prices,” and “reasonable shipping costs,” without specific amounts.
People
- •Leslie: mentioned by a long-term client as having “saved [their dog’s] life” the previous year, and as part of a team they feel comfortable calling frequently about a nervous dog.
- •George: described by the same reviewer as “kind” and “gentle,” and as going “above & beyond” during a last‑minute visit where their dog was seen right away.
Reviews
4.8 stars from 24 reviews. - Fast response for urgent situations: one owner says their dog was “seen right away” after a last‑minute call.
- •Support with ongoing conditions: a reviewer with a diabetic dog says the team “go above and beyond” and is “swift to act.”
- •Product ordering/delivery is a major strength in the reviews: several customers mention next‑day delivery and “superfast” turnaround for ordered items.
- •Clear negative outlier about clinical process and records: one detailed review alleges an initial heart-related diagnosis later changed to asthma, paid consultations/tests, and difficulty obtaining test results and promised paperwork; the reviewer also reports lack of follow‑up when asking the clinic to send results to another vet.
Animals Treated at Smyth Vet Services
Animals We Treat
Farm Animals
Opening Hours – Smyth Vet Services
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Reviews for Smyth Vet Services
Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 24 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.
The Rusted Pixel
7 months ago
We've been using Smyth's Vet for a long time for all our dogs and over the many years they have always been extremely friendly, helpful and caring. They have always been there for us when we need them. One of our dogs has diabetes and the team at Smyth's go above and beyond to help us. The team is always swift to act and very professional. I always recommend Smyth's to every pet owner I meet on my walks with my dogs.
The Rusted Pixel
5 months ago
We've been using Smyth's Vet for a long time for all our dogs and over the many years they have always been extremely friendly, helpful and caring. They have always been there for us when we need them. One of our dogs has diabetes and the team at Smyth's go above and beyond to help us. The team is always swift to act and very professional. I always recommend Smyth's to every pet owner I meet on my walks with my dogs.
Lara Monterosso
a year ago
If I could give them less than one star I would. Never met such unprofessional service before. They diagnosed incorrectly my dog of heart weakness and made me give him a pill for 15 days (I paid 60 euros for visit + pills) before telling me he was not really that the problem, but it could be asthma. Before giving me a new pill, they said they need to run some blood test, something that of course I accepted to do and pay for. Test was 70 euros and they said it confirmed he needed a pill for asthma. I told the doctor I was going to move out of Ireland in a couple of months and he said not to worry, he would give me a certificate so I could ask for the medicine also abroad. I took an appointment for this (and tapeworm needed for travelling) the day before leaving Ireland. Once there, they told me they did not have any certificate and the doctor was not on site. I asked them to at least send me the blood test results by mail and they refused, telling me there was a "privacy" problem, that they could only share that kind of data with another veterinary. A privacy problem? for a dog (and MY DOG)? Anyway, after arriving to my destination, I got an email for the local vet and wrote them asking to send the blood test to her. Nobody ever got me back, in spite of two reminders by phone (international calls). I suspect they don't even have any blood test to share.
Lara Monterosso
a year ago
If I could give them less than one star I would. Never met such unprofessional service before. They diagnosed incorrectly my dog of heart weakness and made me give him a pill for 15 days (I paid 60 euros for visit + pills) before telling me he was not really that the problem, but it could be asthma. Before giving me a new pill, they said they need to run some blood test, something that of course I accepted to do and pay for. Test was 70 euros and they said it confirmed he needed a pill for asthma. I told the doctor I was going to move out of Ireland in a couple of months and he said not to worry, he would give me a certificate so I could ask for the medicine also abroad. I took an appointment for this (and tapeworm needed for travelling) the day before leaving Ireland. Once there, they told me they did not have any certificate and the doctor was not on site. I asked them to at least send me the blood test results by mail and they refused, telling me there was a "privacy" problem, that they could only share that kind of data with another veterinary. A privacy problem? for a dog (and MY DOG)? Anyway, after arriving to my destination, I got an email for the local vet and wrote them asking to send the blood test to her. Nobody ever got me back, in spite of two reminders by phone (international calls). I suspect they don't even have any blood test to share.
CLAIRE LEONARD
2 years ago
Received my item by Superfast Delivery, no hesitation to purchase again
D C
2 years ago
Very competitive prices, and my order was delivered super quick. Delighted with the service from Smyth Veterinary. I'll be back for more.
ciaran odriscoll
2 years ago
Ordered and had delivery next day. Excellent service and quick turn around.
Jelena Jemeljanova
2 years ago
I ordered the product on Wednesday evening and received my order on Thursday morning. Thank you very much for the fast delivery and quality products.I'm very pleased and I'll continue to order goods from you. Keep it up well done.
Dawn-Marie OHaire
2 years ago
Wasn’t aware posting new review deleted my old- so first need to Mention we have been bringing our nervous dog here for years. Leslie saved his life last year & we never feel as we are a bother anytime we ring (which is a lot). Once again, last week we rang last minute & Jasper was seen right away. George was kind, gentle & went above & beyond with Jasper. EVERYONE who works here is just incredible. Professional, knowledgeable, & kind. Prices are beyond fair. Highly & easily recommended.
Crevan Dunford
2 years ago
Ordered product late on Tuesday evening and it arrived early this morning (Thursday). Item was the best price available online and with reasonable shipping costs and such speedy delivery times I will certainly be returning and using Smiths Vet Services again. Well done guys!
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