Featured Clinic Overview
## Summary Cottage Veterinary Clinic is described on its website 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 via EMERGE (Veterinary Specialists Ireland) and MiNightVet. In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly mention staff taking time to explain what’s happening, efforts to keep anxious dogs calm (including treats and a gentler approach), and smooth surgical experiences such as a cat castration with a “spotless, well-organized” clinic environment noted. ## Services From the clinic website summary, services listed include: - Acupuncture - Behaviour support - Cardiology - Confidence Clinic - Dental surgery - End of life care - Nurse clinics - Puppy preschool Emergency care arrangement (as stated on the website): - 24/7 emergency service provided through EMERGE (Veterinary Specialists Ireland) and MiNightVet Services specifically mentioned in the latest reviews available to us: - Cat castration, with owners describing a smooth process and good recovery - Support around euthanasia (“end of life”), with one owner noting the team’s emotional support during the process ## People Named team members mentioned in the latest reviews available to us: - Noirin / Norine (vet): described as thorough and patient, including with a dog that “has an aversion to going to the Vet,” where the reviewer says she helped the dog relax so treatment went well. Another owner describes long-term care for family dogs dating back to 1993. - Marie: mentioned as caring for a reviewer’s dogs currently (“Mac and Cheese”), with the owner saying they felt reassured. - Martha (reception): specifically praised for being friendly and welcoming. Across reviews, owners also consistently mention receptionists, nurses, and vets as a coordinated team that explains things clearly and aims for calm, positive visits (for example, giving pets treats and time to settle). ## Reviews Google rating: 4.9 stars from 654 reviews. “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - Clear communication: multiple owners say the team takes time to explain everything and helps put them at ease. - Handling nervous pets: one reviewer describes a dog that dislikes vet visits being helped to relax; another mentions staff creating “positive, calm experiences” with pets and treats. - Surgical care noted: a cat castration is described as smooth and reassuring, with good recovery afterwards. - Clinic environment and organisation: one owner comments that the clinic is “spotless” and “well-organized.” - Long-term relationships: several reviews reference many years of attending with family pets (including 20 years and 8 years mentioned).
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Newbridge Veterinary Clinic is a veterinary practice offering consultations by appointment (per the clinic’s own website text) and appears set up for both medical/surgical care and grooming based on client reports. Owners describe surgery for bladder-stone removal, post-procedure support, and thoughtful bereavement aftercare (including a handwritten card with flower seeds and paw/nose prints). Reviews also mention online appointment booking, though one recent reviewer reports arriving for a booked slot to find the clinic closed and the emergency number unable to see the appointment.
Newbridge Veterinary Clinic is a veterinary practice offering consultations by appointment (per the clinic’s own website text) and appears set up for both medical/surgical care and grooming based on client reports. Owners describe surgery for bladder-stone removal, post-procedure support, and thoughtful bereavement aftercare (including a handwritten card with flower seeds and paw/nose prints). Reviews also mention online appointment booking, though one recent reviewer reports arriving for a booked slot to find the clinic closed and the emergency number unable to see the appointment.
Grey Abbey Veterinary Hospital is part of the Village Vets group (the clinic’s website is hosted under villagevets.ie). Based on recent reviews, the practice is frequently used for urgent and end-of-life care, and some owners mention communication touches such as sending a video update while a cat was recovering and not eating. Multiple reviews describe follow-up contact after difficult cases, including after an out-of-hours emergency visit. There is also conflicting feedback about how the clinic handles found/stray animals and about standards of monitoring for overnight patients.
Grey Abbey Veterinary Hospital is part of the Village Vets group (the clinic’s website is hosted under villagevets.ie). Based on recent reviews, the practice is frequently used for urgent and end-of-life care, and some owners mention communication touches such as sending a video update while a cat was recovering and not eating. Multiple reviews describe follow-up contact after difficult cases, including after an out-of-hours emergency visit. There is also conflicting feedback about how the clinic handles found/stray animals and about standards of monitoring for overnight patients.
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 (including in-house hormonal assays), DR X‑ray, ultrasound, and dental equipment. Recent reviews consistently describe fast access for urgent problems (including being seen “within minutes” after a dog attack, and not being turned away when a dog was in pain), and detailed treatment planning for ongoing medical issues (for example, a medication plan for a dog with heart disease that improved within days). Owners also mention help with paperwork-heavy processes (pet travel requirements and insurance forms) alongside clinical care.
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 (including in-house hormonal assays), DR X‑ray, ultrasound, and dental equipment. Recent reviews consistently describe fast access for urgent problems (including being seen “within minutes” after a dog attack, and not being turned away when a dog was in pain), and detailed treatment planning for ongoing medical issues (for example, a medication plan for a dog with heart disease that improved within days). Owners also mention help with paperwork-heavy processes (pet travel requirements and insurance forms) alongside clinical care.
Highfield Veterinary Maynooth is part of the Highfield Veterinary Group (a multi-site group, as stated on the clinic website). Based on the site and recent reviews, it appears set up for routine preventive care (annual check-ups and vaccinations are specifically mentioned) as well as urgent cases (the website states the team can handle “any emergency situation” with urgency and expertise). Owners most often describe a friendly front-desk welcome, vets who take time with nervous pets (one cat that “runs away from all people” reportedly stayed calm with Dr Alexis), and thoughtful follow-up gestures (a condolence/support card after a pet loss was mentioned). There is also at least one complaint about the price of a medication item (Calpol) compared with a pharmacy.
Highfield Veterinary Maynooth is part of the Highfield Veterinary Group (a multi-site group, as stated on the clinic website). Based on the site and recent reviews, it appears set up for routine preventive care (annual check-ups and vaccinations are specifically mentioned) as well as urgent cases (the website states the team can handle “any emergency situation” with urgency and expertise). Owners most often describe a friendly front-desk welcome, vets who take time with nervous pets (one cat that “runs away from all people” reportedly stayed calm with Dr Alexis), and thoughtful follow-up gestures (a condolence/support card after a pet loss was mentioned). There is also at least one complaint about the price of a medication item (Calpol) compared with a pharmacy.
Highfield Veterinary Clinic is part of the Highfield Veterinary Group. Based on its website and recent review details, it appears set up for routine preventive care (including vaccinations), ongoing care via pet health plans and repeat prescriptions, and urgent/emergency cases (the clinic states it can handle emergency situations “with urgency and expertise”). Reviewers also describe support through end-of-life care, including an at-home euthanasia visit and help making difficult decisions for a pet with jaw cancer. Owners repeatedly mention fast service and staff being notably gentle with young animals (e.g., kittens during vaccines).
Highfield Veterinary Clinic is part of the Highfield Veterinary Group. Based on its website and recent review details, it appears set up for routine preventive care (including vaccinations), ongoing care via pet health plans and repeat prescriptions, and urgent/emergency cases (the clinic states it can handle emergency situations “with urgency and expertise”). Reviewers also describe support through end-of-life care, including an at-home euthanasia visit and help making difficult decisions for a pet with jaw cancer. Owners repeatedly mention fast service and staff being notably gentle with young animals (e.g., kittens during vaccines).
MyVet Maynooth is part of the MyVet group (founded by vets Liam and Nuala Moriarty) and has been established since 2012. The clinic’s setup includes a dedicated dental suite, an isolation area, a separate cat consult room, an operating theatre, and large walk-in kennels—suggesting it’s equipped for both routine care and procedures. From the latest reviews, owners most often describe being squeezed in for appointments and having things explained clearly during visits (including annual injections and check-ups). There are also recent complaints about front-desk communication and fee transparency—one reviewer describes being charged an undisclosed €85 consultation fee when they believed they’d booked a booster vaccination.
MyVet Maynooth is part of the MyVet group (founded by vets Liam and Nuala Moriarty) and has been established since 2012. The clinic’s setup includes a dedicated dental suite, an isolation area, a separate cat consult room, an operating theatre, and large walk-in kennels—suggesting it’s equipped for both routine care and procedures. From the latest reviews, owners most often describe being squeezed in for appointments and having things explained clearly during visits (including annual injections and check-ups). There are also recent complaints about front-desk communication and fee transparency—one reviewer describes being charged an undisclosed €85 consultation fee when they believed they’d booked a booster vaccination.
Naas Vet Clinic focuses on companion animals, offering preventative care alongside medical and surgical treatment. The clinic lists in-house diagnostics and surgical facilities (including digital x‑ray, ultrasound, ECG, blood testing, and endoscopy), and owners’ reviews describe both routine visits and more stressful situations (including surgery and end-of-life care). Out of office hours, it states it is affiliated with MiNightVet Kildare for emergencies. Clinic-specific details owners mention include being seen quickly as a walk-in for an injury and having follow-up visits afterwards, staff helping owners stay calm during a stressful appointment, and gentle handling of pets that are nervous around people.
Naas Vet Clinic focuses on companion animals, offering preventative care alongside medical and surgical treatment. The clinic lists in-house diagnostics and surgical facilities (including digital x‑ray, ultrasound, ECG, blood testing, and endoscopy), and owners’ reviews describe both routine visits and more stressful situations (including surgery and end-of-life care). Out of office hours, it states it is affiliated with MiNightVet Kildare for emergencies. Clinic-specific details owners mention include being seen quickly as a walk-in for an injury and having follow-up visits afterwards, staff helping owners stay calm during a stressful appointment, and gentle handling of pets that are nervous around people.
Blue Vet is an independent clinic run by owner and veterinary surgeon Elvira Garcia Perez (website) and is set up to see a wide mix of animals—equine, small animals, and exotic pets (website). The website lists in-clinic diagnostics (scans, X-rays, blood tests) alongside surgery, dentistry (including extractions), reproduction services (including in-house progesterone testing), and Chinese medicine/acupuncture (website). In recent reviews, owners describe specific surgical aftercare (stitches removed quickly after a partial tail amputation) and routine procedures like neutering with clear explanations and follow-up (reviews).
Blue Vet is an independent clinic run by owner and veterinary surgeon Elvira Garcia Perez (website) and is set up to see a wide mix of animals—equine, small animals, and exotic pets (website). The website lists in-clinic diagnostics (scans, X-rays, blood tests) alongside surgery, dentistry (including extractions), reproduction services (including in-house progesterone testing), and Chinese medicine/acupuncture (website). In recent reviews, owners describe specific surgical aftercare (stitches removed quickly after a partial tail amputation) and routine procedures like neutering with clear explanations and follow-up (reviews).
MyVet Celbridge is part of the MyVet group. The clinic is set up for both routine appointments and more involved work, with on-site surgical facilities and a specialised veterinary dentistry unit, plus separate dog/cat waiting areas and dedicated wards. The website also states that 24-hour emergency care is available via their hospital in Lucan. In recent reviews, owners describe straightforward, practical care such as vaccines and health checks, follow-up appointments being booked to monitor progress after a diagnosis, and prompt treatment for urgent problems (for example, a dog seen quickly after stepping on a wasp, and another given an injection to stop vomiting on a Saturday). Multiple reviews also describe sensitive end-of-life support, including not rushing decisions and giving families time to say goodbye.
MyVet Celbridge is part of the MyVet group. The clinic is set up for both routine appointments and more involved work, with on-site surgical facilities and a specialised veterinary dentistry unit, plus separate dog/cat waiting areas and dedicated wards. The website also states that 24-hour emergency care is available via their hospital in Lucan. In recent reviews, owners describe straightforward, practical care such as vaccines and health checks, follow-up appointments being booked to monitor progress after a diagnosis, and prompt treatment for urgent problems (for example, a dog seen quickly after stepping on a wasp, and another given an injection to stop vomiting on a Saturday). Multiple reviews also describe sensitive end-of-life support, including not rushing decisions and giving families time to say goodbye.