Farm & Large-Animal Vets near Raphoe

## Summary Gibson Animal Health is a small companion‑animal practice with continuity of care repeatedly mentioned in reviews (owners say the same vet sees their pet and “gets to know them”). No corporate group ownership is mentioned in the information available to us. Based on what owners describe, the clinic appears set up for day‑to‑day pet care across multiple species (cats, dogs and rabbits are specifically mentioned) and for sensitive situations such as end‑of‑life support. Reviews give concrete examples of: - Calming nervous pets (and anxious owners) while explaining illness “frankly but with compassion”. - Accommodating urgent needs by opening the practice out of hours in at least one case. - Supporting owners through the passing of pets, with the vet and nurse providing care and consideration. ## Services Services and capabilities explicitly referenced by owners include: - General veterinary care for companion animals, including cats, dogs, and rabbits. - Support for nervous/anxious pets during visits (handling and consultation approach mentioned). - End‑of‑life care and support for owners during pet loss (cats specifically mentioned). - Out‑of‑hours accommodation in at least one situation (an owner reports the practice was opened out of hours to help them). ## People - **Ronald (vet)**: Mentioned for taking time to explain problems clearly while staying compassionate; several owners also describe him as calming for nervous pets and for them. One review highlights continuity (the same vet seeing the pet each visit). End‑of‑life support is specifically credited to Ronald in a review about the passing of two cats. - **Nurse (unnamed)**: Mentioned alongside Ronald for providing supportive care during end‑of‑life situations. - **Nicola (reception)**: Described as kind and professional. ## Reviews **Google rating: 5 stars from 6 reviews.** The written reviews available are uniformly positive and focus on specific experiences with handling, communication, and support in difficult situations. **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - Clear explanations delivered with compassion, especially when pets are unwell. - Calm handling of nervous pets (and reassurance for owners during stressful visits). - End‑of‑life care described in detail, including sensitivity around the passing of cats. - Flexibility when needed, including one report of the practice opening out of hours. - Continuity of care: one owner values that the same vet sees their pets over time. - “Affordable” and “efficient” are mentioned by one reviewer (no specific prices are provided).