Animals First Veterinary Hospital

Animals First Veterinary Hospital is a small-animal practice described in reviews as handling both routine care and longer-term medical management. Owners give concrete examples of the team adapting appointments for nervous/reactive dogs (moving at the pet’s pace) and acting quickly when a kitten was seriously unwell. Several reviews also mention thoughtful end-of-life support, including a condolence card with paw and nose prints after a pet’s passing. Pricing is mostly not discussed, but one reviewer specifically objects to the cost of male cat neutering.

Services

Services and situations explicitly mentioned in the available reviews include

• •Neutering (male cat castration) (one reviewer cites a €90 charge).
• •Chronic condition management, with one owner reporting their dog’s diabetes and other medical issues improved under the clinic’s care.
• •Care for anxious/aggressive/reactive dogs, including taking things slowly and handling the pet “at her pace.”
• •Treatment of a severely ill kitten, described as quick to take action and helping the kitten recover.
• •End-of-life/bereavement support, including a sympathy card with paw prints and nose prints after a pet died.

Pricing

• •One reviewer states they were charged €90 to neuter a male cat, and compares this to €50 elsewhere (they describe it as a “rip off”). No other specific prices are mentioned in the reviews provided.

People

• •Denise (nurse) is singled out by name in one detailed review for helping an anxious/aggressive beagle settle quickly.
• •Susan and Dr. Aisling are also named in the same review, with the owner attributing improved management of their dog’s diabetes/medical issues to the team’s care.
• •Multiple reviewers describe staff taking extra time with nervous or reactive pets, including moving at the animal’s pace during handling/exams.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.4 stars from 14 reviews. “”

• •Handling of difficult/anxious pets: owners describe patient, slower-paced handling for reactive or anxious dogs, with pets becoming more manageable during visits.
• •Medical follow-through over time: one long-term client says their pet was cared for over nearly 15 years, and another reports diabetes and other issues improving under the clinic’s care.
• •Responsiveness in acute illness: a kitten described as “very sick” was met with quick action and recovered.
• •Bereavement support: a condolence card with paw and nose prints is specifically mentioned after a pet’s death.
• •Pricing concern: one reviewer complains about the €90 male cat neutering fee, contrasting it with €50 elsewhere.