Featured Clinic Overview
## Summary The Veterinary Centre Mountmellick appears to provide routine small‑animal care (vaccines, neutering) as well as end‑of‑life support; one review also describes a vet attending a euthanasia at the owner’s home. Recent feedback is mostly positive about gentle, thorough handling (including with an anxious dog) and “reasonable” costs, but there are also two serious complaints: one about the handling of a home euthanasia, and another about being refused an over‑the‑counter product for a sheep because the person wasn’t an existing customer. Concrete specifics mentioned by reviewers include: - Neutering and vaccinations carried out for cats. - End‑of‑life care, including a home visit for euthanasia (described in detail in a negative review). - Efforts to make vet visits easier for a highly anxious dog (staff “went out of their way” to reduce stress). - A reported refusal to supply an over‑the‑counter magnesium product for a ewe to a non‑customer. ## Services Services and scenarios explicitly referenced in the available information: - Vaccinations (mentioned for pets). - Neutering (mentioned for a cat). - Euthanasia/end‑of‑life care (multiple reviews mention having a dog put to sleep; one review describes a home visit for this). - General consultations/examinations (a cat appointment described as “gentle” and “thorough”). - Support for nervous/anxious pets (staff adjusting approach to help an extremely anxious dog). - Over‑the‑counter product request for livestock: one reviewer describes seeking magnesium for a ewe and being refused because they were not a customer (this reflects a service/policy experience rather than a confirmed clinical capability). ## People - Ciaran Murphy (vet — role stated by reviewer): named in a 1‑star review alleging poor technique and a distressing experience during a home euthanasia (including difficulty finding a vein before sedation, and an overall “cold” manner). The same review claims he later acknowledged mistakes when contacted. No other review mentions him by name. ## Reviews Google rating: 4.7 stars from 125 reviews. The latest written reviews available include several detailed positives alongside two strongly negative accounts. “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - Routine care experiences: neutering and vaccines are specifically mentioned, with owners describing appointments as gentle and thorough. - Handling and behaviour support: one owner says staff made significant efforts to reduce stress for an extremely anxious dog. - End‑of‑life care is a recurring topic, with conflicting experiences: some describe compassion during euthanasia, while one detailed account describes a home euthanasia that the owner found distressing (multiple needle attempts before sedation, and an overall lack of empathy). - Access/policy complaint: one review describes being refused an over‑the‑counter magnesium product for a sheep because the person was not an existing customer.
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Independent small‑animal practice started by Anne Flanagan in March 2018. The website describes a team that has grown to include a receptionist, two nurses, a full‑time vet, a part‑time vet, and a full‑time dog groomer, with X‑ray available on site and a 24/7, 365‑day service stated. From reviews, the clinic is frequently used for neutering and routine preventive care (vaccinations, parasite control), as well as same‑day attention for unwell pets in some cases (one owner says their sick dog was “taken right away”). Feedback is mixed on access and problem‑handling: one recent reviewer alleges their very unwell cat was refused because they weren’t existing clients, and another describes a post‑procedure infection and a breakdown in communication around test results.
Independent small‑animal practice started by Anne Flanagan in March 2018. The website describes a team that has grown to include a receptionist, two nurses, a full‑time vet, a part‑time vet, and a full‑time dog groomer, with X‑ray available on site and a 24/7, 365‑day service stated. From reviews, the clinic is frequently used for neutering and routine preventive care (vaccinations, parasite control), as well as same‑day attention for unwell pets in some cases (one owner says their sick dog was “taken right away”). Feedback is mixed on access and problem‑handling: one recent reviewer alleges their very unwell cat was refused because they weren’t existing clients, and another describes a post‑procedure infection and a breakdown in communication around test results.
The information available here doesn’t describe veterinary facilities or pet-care services. Although the listing name suggests a clinic, the latest written Google reviews we have access to are about a general shop/fuel station experience (food items, customer service at the till, and parcel drop-off), so there isn’t enough reliable evidence in these sources to judge it as a veterinary practice (e.g., types of animals treated, clinical services, staffing, or care standards).
The information available here doesn’t describe veterinary facilities or pet-care services. Although the listing name suggests a clinic, the latest written Google reviews we have access to are about a general shop/fuel station experience (food items, customer service at the till, and parcel drop-off), so there isn’t enough reliable evidence in these sources to judge it as a veterinary practice (e.g., types of animals treated, clinical services, staffing, or care standards).
Portrane Veterinary Clinic is a small-practice setting where owners frequently mention direct care from a vet named Megan. From the latest reviews, the clinic appears set up for routine consultations and surgical care, with examples including cat surgery with phone updates during the procedure, ultrasound/scan use in a post‑whelping check, and end‑of‑life euthanasia support for older dogs. Reviews are mostly strongly positive, but there is also a serious negative account alleging a missed retained/deceased puppy and subsequent sepsis, so experiences described are not fully consistent.
Portrane Veterinary Clinic is a small-practice setting where owners frequently mention direct care from a vet named Megan. From the latest reviews, the clinic appears set up for routine consultations and surgical care, with examples including cat surgery with phone updates during the procedure, ultrasound/scan use in a post‑whelping check, and end‑of‑life euthanasia support for older dogs. Reviews are mostly strongly positive, but there is also a serious negative account alleging a missed retained/deceased puppy and subsequent sepsis, so experiences described are not fully consistent.
Erkina Veterinary is presented in reviews as a small practice centred around a named vet, Grainne, with Mary mentioned as the receptionist. Corporate-group ownership isn’t stated in the available information. Based on the latest reviews, the clinic is used for routine and illness care for dogs and cats, with owners describing: - “Different treatments” carried out for two dogs when needed (specific treatments aren’t detailed). - Staff being “obliging to facilitate when you need them”, suggesting flexibility around urgent needs. - A consistent emphasis on respectful handling of animals, with multiple reviewers saying their pets were looked after well and treated kindly. - Advice being described as “excellent” in one review.
Erkina Veterinary is presented in reviews as a small practice centred around a named vet, Grainne, with Mary mentioned as the receptionist. Corporate-group ownership isn’t stated in the available information. Based on the latest reviews, the clinic is used for routine and illness care for dogs and cats, with owners describing: - “Different treatments” carried out for two dogs when needed (specific treatments aren’t detailed). - Staff being “obliging to facilitate when you need them”, suggesting flexibility around urgent needs. - A consistent emphasis on respectful handling of animals, with multiple reviewers saying their pets were looked after well and treated kindly. - Advice being described as “excellent” in one review.
Anthony Casserly Veterinary Practice
Abbeyleix
Our Score (66/100)
Anthony Casserly Veterinary Practice is a small clinic with limited publicly available service detail, but the latest reviews consistently describe a straightforward, practical setup for routine care and medication needs. Owners specifically mention being able to call ahead and book prescription pick-up, getting quick, efficient service, and receiving free helpful advice. The premises are also described as having a flat entrance and parking.
Anthony Casserly Veterinary Practice is a small clinic with limited publicly available service detail, but the latest reviews consistently describe a straightforward, practical setup for routine care and medication needs. Owners specifically mention being able to call ahead and book prescription pick-up, getting quick, efficient service, and receiving free helpful advice. The premises are also described as having a flat entrance and parking.
Lyster Vet’s public information and the latest reviews available to us describe a business operating as a pharmacy rather than a veterinary clinic, including online ordering, home delivery being offered, and in-store ear piercing. Review feedback is mixed: several recent reviews focus on helpful, knowledgeable staff, while one recent 1‑star review reports an online order being cancelled a week later without any explanation.
Lyster Vet’s public information and the latest reviews available to us describe a business operating as a pharmacy rather than a veterinary clinic, including online ordering, home delivery being offered, and in-store ear piercing. Review feedback is mixed: several recent reviews focus on helpful, knowledgeable staff, while one recent 1‑star review reports an online order being cancelled a week later without any explanation.
Rathdowney Veterinary Clinic is a small-practice veterinary clinic (ownership/group not stated) with a 4.9★ Google rating from 27 reviews. From the written reviews available, it appears set up for companion-animal care with an emphasis on support during difficult, end-of-life situations: owners mention staff being “always there to answer our questions,” providing “support and compassion” in a pet’s final moments, and one owner says the clinic “gave me extra time… with my dog.” Practical handling is also called out—one review notes a dog “felt totally at ease… despite being in pain,” and multiple reviews describe a friendly, welcoming team.
Rathdowney Veterinary Clinic is a small-practice veterinary clinic (ownership/group not stated) with a 4.9★ Google rating from 27 reviews. From the written reviews available, it appears set up for companion-animal care with an emphasis on support during difficult, end-of-life situations: owners mention staff being “always there to answer our questions,” providing “support and compassion” in a pet’s final moments, and one owner says the clinic “gave me extra time… with my dog.” Practical handling is also called out—one review notes a dog “felt totally at ease… despite being in pain,” and multiple reviews describe a friendly, welcoming team.
Knockiel Veterinary Centre is a veterinary clinic (ownership/group affiliation isn’t stated in the information provided). Based on the limited written feedback available, clients most often mention a reliable service and friendly staff. No specific treatments, facilities, or appointment policies are described in the available clinic data or the latest written reviews we can see.
Knockiel Veterinary Centre is a veterinary clinic (ownership/group affiliation isn’t stated in the information provided). Based on the limited written feedback available, clients most often mention a reliable service and friendly staff. No specific treatments, facilities, or appointment policies are described in the available clinic data or the latest written reviews we can see.
JC Nutrivet is listed as a veterinary provider, but the information provided here doesn’t include any detail on whether it’s independent or part of a wider group, what species/case types it focuses on, what facilities it has, or what services it offers. No website summary, pricing information, staff details, or Google rating/review content was included in the inputs, so there isn’t enough evidence to describe its day-to-day offering (e.g., vaccinations, neutering, dentistry, imaging, urgent care) or how clients experience the service.
JC Nutrivet is listed as a veterinary provider, but the information provided here doesn’t include any detail on whether it’s independent or part of a wider group, what species/case types it focuses on, what facilities it has, or what services it offers. No website summary, pricing information, staff details, or Google rating/review content was included in the inputs, so there isn’t enough evidence to describe its day-to-day offering (e.g., vaccinations, neutering, dentistry, imaging, urgent care) or how clients experience the service.