Specialist Vets in Celbridge

## Summary 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. ## Services - **Dentistry** (website lists dentistry as a specialty; facility includes a **specialised veterinary dentistry unit**). - **Surgery** (website lists surgery as a specialty; facility includes **advanced operating theatres**). - **On-site lab work** (website mentions a **fully-equipped laboratory**). - **Vaccinations and health checks** (mentioned in reviews for both a dog and a cat). - **Treatment for urgent illness/injury during opening hours** (reviews mention prompt assessment for a wasp sting and an anti-vomiting injection after a dog ate something and became very sick). - **Ongoing case management** (review describes diagnosis, medication for 10 days, and a follow-up appointment booked to check progress). - **24-hour emergency care** is stated to be available at their hospital in Lucan (website). ## People - **Emer (vet)**: Mentioned for handling an anxious dog calmly while completing vaccines and a health check, and for listening to concerns, examining a pet carefully, diagnosing the issue, starting medication, and booking a follow-up to check progress. - **Emma (vet)**: Mentioned in multiple reviews around end-of-life care—being kind, patient and understanding, and helping families feel unhurried while decisions were made. - **Louise (nurse)** and **Katie (nurse)**: Named positively in reviews; Katie is specifically mentioned for bringing warmth to difficult visits. - **Reception team**: Described as friendly and efficient; one review also notes a thoughtful message displayed in reception to signal that a family was grieving. ## Reviews **4.9 stars from 48 reviews.** The latest reviews available include a mix of routine care, urgent same-day help, and several detailed accounts of end-of-life support; there is also at least one recent 1-star review without written details. “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Calm handling and clear communication**, including taking time to listen, explain what’s wrong, and answer questions. - **Practical follow-through**, such as medication plans and booking follow-up appointments to monitor recovery. - **Prompt help for acute issues**, with examples like checking a dog thoroughly after a wasp sting and giving an injection to stop vomiting after ingestion of something harmful. - **End-of-life care described as unhurried and considerate**, including giving families time to say goodbye and small, specific gestures in the clinic environment meant to support grieving owners.

## Summary Beaufield Veterinary Centre has been providing veterinary care since 1996, and its website highlights routine services such as neutering, vaccination, and pet blood donation, plus a “Pet Health Club™” membership (ownership/group isn’t stated). Recent reviews are mixed: many long-term clients describe consistently helpful care over years, including one new client whose dog was “seen straight away” with a plan made, while a small number report serious concerns (including one reviewer attributing a dog’s death after multiple visits and another describing an abrupt, uncompassionate phone call). Practical note from a regular client: the reception area can feel cramped/cluttered when several clients are present, which mattered for a large dog needing space. ## Services From the clinic website: - Neutering - Vaccination - Blood donation (pet blood donation service) From reviews (what owners say they attended for, without specific procedures named): - General veterinary consultations and treatment planning (including a report of being seen immediately and given a plan) - Ongoing care over a pet’s lifetime (multiple owners mention attending from puppyhood into senior years) ## Reviews **4.5 stars from 258 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - **Many long-term clients mention continuity over years** (e.g., bringing dogs from puppyhood to older age) and describe staff as helpful and knowledgeable. - **Speed of access is mentioned positively** by one first-time client who says their dog was “seen straight away” and a plan was made. - **Front-desk/phone experience is inconsistent:** one recent reviewer describes a rude, uncompassionate phone interaction and being hung up on, while others describe reception and staff as friendly and welcoming. - **Serious negative outcome reported:** one recent 1-star review says their dog died after five visits in two weeks (no further clinical details provided in the review). - **Crowding/space:** one regular notes the reception can get cluttered when several clients are there, which was difficult with a large dog.

## Summary 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. Multiple reviewers also explicitly say they felt the focus was on the pet rather than “the money.” ## Services Services and care types explicitly mentioned in the available reviews include: - **Skin problem assessment**, including a **skin check and a skin scrape** (one owner noted they hadn’t seen their previous vet do this). - **Euthanasia / end-of-life support**, including clear explanation of the process and gentle handling during the procedure. - **General veterinary consultations for dogs** (owners describe visits for their “staffie” and other pets, without more detail). ## People - **Robert “Bob” Frayne/Franye (vet)**: Frequently named in reviews. Owners describe him as: - **Clear and honest in explanations**, particularly during an end-of-life decision (“explained everything so well”). - **Hands-on with diagnostics** (example: performing a **skin scrape** during a visit). - **Gentle during euthanasia**, with one owner noting their pet passed while being held. ## Reviews **4.8 stars from 189 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - Owners repeatedly say the vet prioritises the animal over revenue, using phrases like “not out for money” and “very fair priced” (no specific prices given). - Several reviews focus on **compassionate handling of emotional situations**, including euthanasia with detailed explanations and gentle care. - Concrete clinical detail is limited in the latest reviews, but one owner highlights a **skin scrape** as a notable part of their dog’s assessment.