Crandara Veterinary Clinic – Vets in Longford
Clinic Overview
Crandara Veterinary Clinic describes itself as a small-animal clinic for dogs and cats, with an in-house laboratory and a digital X‑ray system, plus a full-service pharmacy and pet passport support. The website lists routine care (vaccinations, neutering, dental) alongside orthopaedic and skin work, plus surgery and hospital services. Recent reviews strongly focus on vet-led problem solving and surgery/aftercare: examples include a week of treatment for a cat with pneumonia after flu, surgery to remove a swallowed sock in a young dog (with photo updates afterwards), and eyelid surgery for entropion in a feral cat, with detailed explanations of the condition and procedure.
Services
Based on the clinic website summary and the written reviews available to us, Crandara Veterinary Clinic offers
- •Small-animal care for dogs and cats
- •Vaccinations
- •Neutering (a cat spay is specifically mentioned, with “aftercare” praised)
- •Dental care
- •Surgery and hospital services, with reviews mentioning
- •Surgery to remove an ingested sock
- •Entropion surgery (correcting inward-rolling eyelids) in a cat
- •Tumour removal in an older dog (age noted as a reason other vets declined, per the reviewer)
- •Emergency treatment and care (website states prompt care “whenever you need us”; reviews include urgent surgical cases being taken in quickly)
- •Radiology (website) and digital X‑ray system (website)
- •In-house laboratory testing for skin and blood tests (website)
- •Skin condition diagnosis and treatment (website specialty area listed)
- •Orthopaedic care (website specialty area listed)
- •Grooming (reviews repeatedly mention grooming with “Chloe”)
- •Full service pharmacy (website)
- •Pet passports (website)
People
- •James Victory (vet): Mentioned repeatedly by name in reviews. Owners describe him
- •Managing complex or urgent cases (week-long care for a cat with pneumonia; surgery for foreign-body ingestion; entropion diagnosis and corrective surgery).
- •Explaining procedures clearly—including “in great detail” for entropion surgery, and in “layman terms” for general procedures; one review notes he takes time to explain things to children during visits.
- •Providing aftercare and reassurance, including sharing photos after surgery in one case.
- •Chloe (grooming): Named in multiple reviews as the groomer; owners mention dogs being happy to go in and note she talks/sings to pets while grooming.
- •Reception and team: Receptionists are described as friendly; another review thanks “James, Kevin and all the staff,” indicating additional team members, though roles aren’t specified.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.5 stars from 159 reviews. “”
- •Hands-on medical and surgical outcomes are a recurring focus, including pneumonia recovery in a cat, foreign-body surgery (sock), entropion diagnosis plus corrective surgery, and tumour removal in an older dog.
- •Communication during decision-making: multiple owners highlight clear explanations of conditions and procedures; one mentions taking time to explain to children.
- •Aftercare and updates: aftercare is specifically praised after a spay, and one owner notes being reassured with post-op pictures.
- •Grooming is a distinct draw for some clients, with “Chloe” named and described as patient and engaging with dogs during grooming.
Location
Apartment 3, Cathedral Square, Townparks, Longford, N39 N2R1, Ireland
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Reviews for Crandara Veterinary Clinic
Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 159 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.
Marty Marty
a week ago
I had 3 very sick cats recently who all got very sick with flu. One of them ended up critical with pneumonia, I brought my gossin as I call him to James who was so very nice and approachable, and James went above and beyond with his treatment and care for a full week, and thankfully my beloved cat has made a full recovery. I can't recommend James and his team highly enough for curing my beloved little cat. The receptionists their are also very nice and friendly.
Tom Tully
3 weeks ago
Have been attending James for veterinary services and Chloe for grooming over the last number of years.Along with the receptionists and other staff it's' very obviously not just a business to them. They take the time to get to know both pet and owner very well. The practice is welcoming and James is highly competent, practical and always adds a bit of humour to the visit. He takes the time to explain procedures etc to the kids who hang on his every word. And our shihTzu Daisy skips into Chloe who always makes her look like a catwalk model. She even sings to her while working her magic! Thanks to all at Crandara for always going above and beyond
Ger Walsh
3 weeks ago
I would highly recommend James Victory he's outstanding always puts my mind at rest with my little dog . And chloe is fantastic at her job my little dogs loves her . I can't recommend this girl enough she's amazing ♥️
Dympna Tully
a month ago
I would give 10 stars if I could. James has been our family vet for as long as I can remember, from when my dad was still alive. He cared for every dog my dad owned(3) and saved one’s life after being hit by a car by really devastated my elderly dad, james saved his life and he made a full recovery. James has now looked after my beloved cat Timmy for the past 9 years. His compassion, dedication, and genuine love for animals truly stand out. I love bringing my son with me( timmy is his cat) and he lets my son listen to timmys heart beat and give him lots of tips and advice. I trust james completely and wouldn’t go to anyone else.He is a brilliant vet , incredibly knowledgeable, compassionate, and so dedicated to the animals he cares for. I am very very grateful for all he has done for us.i trust him 100 percent and i highly recommend james and his team. :)
Kate Nolan
a month ago
All of my pets have been cared for by James and his team, and I can't speak highly enough of the care and dedication of them all. I have seen James go above and beyond for my animals, and I have the utmost trust in his skill and professionalism. My youngest cat has recently been spayed, and and I cannot recommend this service any higher. The aftercare is second to none.
Virginia Hogan
2 months ago
What can I say, one of the most caring vets I've ever have had the pleasure of dealing with. Always there to advise and help in every way possible. James has being my vet for my animals for nearly the last 18 years, and I couldn't recommend anybody else.
Róisín Kiernan
3 months ago
A feral cat arrived at my home suffering with a terrible eye infection. He was completely blind as eyes were closed tight due to the infection. I brought him to Crandara veterinary practice after finally catching him several months after he arrived. At this stage his eyes looked beyond saving. The vet, James, immediately diagnosed a condition called Entropion where the eyelids roll inward causing severe damage to the cornea and recurrent infection. Surgery was required to correct the eyelid shape and prevent future damage to the cornea, and to effectively save the poor animal from losing both his eyes. The condition and surgery was explained to me in great detail. The cat (Ned) made a fantastic recovery. He looks amazing now and his personality has completely changed. He’s friendly, relaxed and social. Thanks very much to James, Kevin and all the lovely staff at James Victory Vets, crandarra Longford.
Rebecca Jordan
3 months ago
I have been taking my dogs to James for the past 20+ years. He has always been brilliant to deal with, explaining any procedures etc in layman terms. I always feel reassured that my pets are getting the best treatment at Longford Vets at Crandara.
Karen Donoghue
5 months ago
James has dealt with most of my pets. He is absolutely brilliant. Our dog was 14 years old and he had a tumor on his bum. No other vet would deal with it because of his age. James didn’t have any problem removing it. Our dog came out of it better than ever and we got nearly 5 more years with him. I will always be so grateful for that. He has dealt with our other dogs and has been absolutely brilliant with them. I trust him completely, which is hard for me because of past experiences with other vets. I would definitely recommend him to everyone. He is so good with the animals as well and they love him too.
Julieann Moran
10 months ago
Brought our 5 month old Spaniel into James last week as he had an upset stomach for a few days. Turns out he had a sock stuck in his bowl.. James and his team brought sam in straight away to get surgery to remove the sock. Reassured me later with pictures of him and a great clean job done on Sam. Great vet - excellent care given to Sam.
