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Concrete examples mentioned include neutering, treatment for ear cancer (including reconstructive work described as “new ears”), and staff fitting in urgent appointments and follow-ups for unwell animals.
Concrete examples mentioned include neutering, treatment for ear cancer (including reconstructive work described as “new ears”), and staff fitting in urgent appointments and follow-ups for unwell animals.
Celbridge Veterinary Centre is repeatedly described in reviews as a single-vet style practice led by Robert “Bob” Frayne/Franye. Based on what owners mention, it appears geared toward straightforward small-animal care and pragmatic decision-making rather than upselling. Specific examples in reviews include a skin check with a skin scrape for a dog, and end-of-life care where the vet explained what would happen and carried out euthanasia “unbelievably gentle,” with the owner holding their pet throughout.
Celbridge Veterinary Centre is repeatedly described in reviews as a single-vet style practice led by Robert “Bob” Frayne/Franye. Based on what owners mention, it appears geared toward straightforward small-animal care and pragmatic decision-making rather than upselling. Specific examples in reviews include a skin check with a skin scrape for a dog, and end-of-life care where the vet explained what would happen and carried out euthanasia “unbelievably gentle,” with the owner holding their pet throughout.
The Irish National Stud appears to be set up as a visitor experience built around thoroughbred horses and formal gardens, rather than a pet clinic. Recent reviews repeatedly mention guided tours (including seeing mares and foals, and “legends” on the grounds), an interactive “racing experience” element, and landscaped areas such as the Japanese Gardens. The website summary notes it is “closed for the season” and will “re-open for visitors on Monday 26th January 2026.”
The Irish National Stud appears to be set up as a visitor experience built around thoroughbred horses and formal gardens, rather than a pet clinic. Recent reviews repeatedly mention guided tours (including seeing mares and foals, and “legends” on the grounds), an interactive “racing experience” element, and landscaped areas such as the Japanese Gardens. The website summary notes it is “closed for the season” and will “re-open for visitors on Monday 26th January 2026.”
Acorn House Veterinary Clinic is an independent, family-owned companion-animal practice with online booking. The clinic’s website highlights in-house equipment including digital radiography, ultrasonography, multimodal anaesthesia monitoring, and infusion pumps. Reviews repeatedly point to hands-on, reassurance-focused handling (for example, a vet sitting on the floor to help a nervous dog settle) and follow-through such as next-day check-in calls after procedures.
Acorn House Veterinary Clinic is an independent, family-owned companion-animal practice with online booking. The clinic’s website highlights in-house equipment including digital radiography, ultrasonography, multimodal anaesthesia monitoring, and infusion pumps. Reviews repeatedly point to hands-on, reassurance-focused handling (for example, a vet sitting on the floor to help a nervous dog settle) and follow-through such as next-day check-in calls after procedures.
Highfield Veterinary Kilcock is part of the Highfield Veterinary Group. Based on the clinic website, it offers routine care through to urgent/emergency situations, plus practical options like repeat prescriptions and pet health plans. In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly mention support during emergency visits, compassionate end-of-life care, and at least one example of a follow-up phone call after a visit.
Highfield Veterinary Kilcock is part of the Highfield Veterinary Group. Based on the clinic website, it offers routine care through to urgent/emergency situations, plus practical options like repeat prescriptions and pet health plans. In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly mention support during emergency visits, compassionate end-of-life care, and at least one example of a follow-up phone call after a visit.
Vetcare Athy is a small-animal veterinary clinic (ownership/group not stated in the available information). From the latest reviews, the clinic is repeatedly described as accommodating urgent appointments (one owner with a first-time visit says their pet with an eye infection was “fit in right away”) and as giving extra time and privacy during end-of-life visits (including a candle in reception to signal a goodbye appointment). Capability-wise, owners mention on-site blood tests and that imaging offered includes ultrasound; one reviewer says they were told no scanning other than ultrasound was available.
Vetcare Athy is a small-animal veterinary clinic (ownership/group not stated in the available information). From the latest reviews, the clinic is repeatedly described as accommodating urgent appointments (one owner with a first-time visit says their pet with an eye infection was “fit in right away”) and as giving extra time and privacy during end-of-life visits (including a candle in reception to signal a goodbye appointment). Capability-wise, owners mention on-site blood tests and that imaging offered includes ultrasound; one reviewer says they were told no scanning other than ultrasound was available.
Anglesey Lodge Equine Hospital (Lodge Veterinary Services) is an equine-only practice set up for both routine and highly specialised horse care, including referral work and advanced diagnostics (such as nuclear scintigraphy). The website highlights capabilities across surgery, sports medicine and critical care, alongside ambulatory (call-out) services and pre-purchase exams.
Anglesey Lodge Equine Hospital (Lodge Veterinary Services) is an equine-only practice set up for both routine and highly specialised horse care, including referral work and advanced diagnostics (such as nuclear scintigraphy). The website highlights capabilities across surgery, sports medicine and critical care, alongside ambulatory (call-out) services and pre-purchase exams.
Anglesey Lodge Equine Hospital
The Curragh
Our Score (72/100)
Independent equine hospital established in 1976 by Ned Gowing (MRCVS). The clinic is set up for both routine ambulatory work and hospital-based cases, with 24-hour emergency cover year-round and “24-hour onsite nursing” backed by vets (per its website). Owners’ reviews most often point to clear explanations and thorough work-ups (for example, scans and blood tests for a colic case), plus regular updates without needing to chase.
Independent equine hospital established in 1976 by Ned Gowing (MRCVS). The clinic is set up for both routine ambulatory work and hospital-based cases, with 24-hour emergency cover year-round and “24-hour onsite nursing” backed by vets (per its website). Owners’ reviews most often point to clear explanations and thorough work-ups (for example, scans and blood tests for a colic case), plus regular updates without needing to chase.
Kildare Veterinary Surgery describes itself as a family-owned practice, and its website positions it as more than a standard vet clinic: it operates an onsite hospital alongside a broader “pet resort” setup (including boarding kennels, a daycare centre, a dog park, a dog gym, and a wellness centre). On the clinical side, the site specifically advertises a weekly vaccination clinic and a spay/neuter discount offer. Recent reviews are mixed: some owners say the team are helpful and friendly and praise ongoing care for multiple pets, while several others describe serious issues with communication and rude/aggressive behaviour during stressful situations.
Kildare Veterinary Surgery describes itself as a family-owned practice, and its website positions it as more than a standard vet clinic: it operates an onsite hospital alongside a broader “pet resort” setup (including boarding kennels, a daycare centre, a dog park, a dog gym, and a wellness centre). On the clinical side, the site specifically advertises a weekly vaccination clinic and a spay/neuter discount offer. Recent reviews are mixed: some owners say the team are helpful and friendly and praise ongoing care for multiple pets, while several others describe serious issues with communication and rude/aggressive behaviour during stressful situations.
EquiVET Ireland is an equine-only clinic focused on equine sports medicine. Reviews repeatedly point to a purpose-built setup—described as clean, tidy, and “well equipped”—with “excellent diagnostics available.” Owners also mention a consult style where procedures are explained in detail and they’re kept involved, alongside friendly front-desk support (one reviewer notes being offered a coffee while waiting).
EquiVET Ireland is an equine-only clinic focused on equine sports medicine. Reviews repeatedly point to a purpose-built setup—described as clean, tidy, and “well equipped”—with “excellent diagnostics available.” Owners also mention a consult style where procedures are explained in detail and they’re kept involved, alongside friendly front-desk support (one reviewer notes being offered a coffee while waiting).