Best Vets in Kildare

Clane Veterinary Centre is part of the Highfield Veterinary Group. The clinic is set up for routine care and urgent problems, and reviews include examples of pets being seen quickly in emergencies, follow-up calls after treatment, and compassionate support at end-of-life appointments. The website says the team can deal with emergency situations, while some owner feedback raises concerns about Sunday availability and weekend inpatient care sometimes requiring transfer.

Kildare Veterinary Surgery presents itself as a family-owned practice in Glebe, Kildare, combining a vet clinic with an onsite hospital and a wider pet-resort setup. Website information points to facilities including boarding kennels, a daycare centre, a dog park, a dog gym, and a wellness centre, alongside routine veterinary services such as a weekly vaccination clinic and spay/neuter appointments. Recent feedback is mixed: some clients praise the team as helpful, friendly and efficient, while others report poor communication and upsetting front-of-house interactions during stressful visits.

Irish Equine Centre in Naas is an ISO-accredited laboratory focused on independent diagnostics, alongside education and research for the horse industry. Its core emphasis is equine testing, with additional laboratory services for farm, companion and zoo animals, as well as environmental and commercial testing. It appears to be set up primarily as a testing service, with sample submission forming a central part of how clients use the lab.

• •Many positive reviews come from long-standing clients who say they have brought cats and dogs here for years and value the practice’s kindness, professionalism and continuity of care. - Several reviewers praise the staff for being welcoming and informative, and one first-time visitor says their dog was seen straight away and a plan was made. - One detailed positive review highlights thoughtful handling of an anxious rescue cat, including repeat blood pressure checks in different circumstances and a note added to the pet’s file about stress when left alone.

• •Written feedback is very positive overall, with several owners describing Bob as one of the best vets they have used and praising his manner with both pets and owners. - A recurring theme is that the clinic feels focused on the animal’s welfare rather than the bill, with one owner also describing the service as very fairly priced. - Specific examples include a skin check and skin scrape for a dog, which one reviewer felt was more thorough than they had experienced elsewhere.

• •Recent feedback is largely very positive, with owners praising the vets as helpful, knowledgeable, and thorough. - Communication is a consistent strength: reviewers mention clear explanations, vets who listen to owners, and regular updates without needing to chase. - Several reviews highlight prompt call-outs and urgent care, including a Sunday bank-holiday colic case involving scans and blood tests, and another case where the team was described as accommodating and patient in difficult circumstances.

• •Emergency care is a recurring strength: Several owners describe prompt, reassuring help in urgent situations, including late-night and out-of-hours cases. - Compassionate handling of difficult moments stands out: Multiple reviews mention being treated with kindness during euthanasia and being given time and space to say goodbye. - Communication is often praised: Owners mention thoughtful updates during treatment, including a video of a recovering cat eating again and follow-up contact after a serious case.

Anglesey Lodge Equine Hospital is an independent equine hospital in The Curragh, Kildare, established in 1976 by Ned Gowing (MRCVS). It offers both routine ambulatory care and hospital-based treatment, with 24-hour emergency cover year-round and 24-hour onsite nursing backed by vets. Recent reviews continue to highlight clear explanations, prompt call-outs, thorough work-ups, and regular updates for hospital cases.