Longford Animal Health Centre β Vets in Shroid
Clinic Overview
Longford Animal Health Centre & Veterinary Hospital is part of XL Vets Ireland and provides care for both small and large animals. The practice says it offers a 24-hour emergency service, 365 days a year. Recent feedback remains largely very positive, with many owners praising the team for professional, kind and accommodating care, especially during complex treatment and end-of-life visits.
Services
- β’Small and large animal veterinary care: the clinic provides veterinary hospital services for both companion animals and larger farm or rural animals.
- β’24/7 emergency cover: the practice says emergency care is available 365 days a year for small and large animals.
- β’Routine pet care: reviews mention vaccination visits, and one owner says staff scanned a cat for a microchip during a visit and helped reunite it with its family after 15 months missing.
- β’Surgery and clinical care: recent feedback includes a rescued kitten receiving treatment for a broken leg and pelvic injuries, with the owner praising the teamβs care and professionalism through a complex operation and recovery.
- β’End-of-life care: reviews repeatedly describe the team as kind, compassionate and respectful during euthanasia and final visits, including giving families time to say goodbye and, in one case, sending a sympathy card with a paw print and forget-me-not seeds.
Pricing
No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.
People
Brian is thanked by name in one recent review for helping a rescued kitten through complex surgery. Other reviews mainly praise the wider team for being helpful, professional, friendly and compassionate.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.8/5 from 293 reviews.
- β’Many recent reviewers describe the team as kind, thoughtful and professional, with particular praise for customer service and how staff handle pets gently.
- β’A strong recurring theme is compassion at difficult times, with several owners mentioning supportive end-of-life care, time to say goodbye, and thoughtful follow-up after a petβs death.
- β’Clinical care is also praised, including one review about a rescued kitten recovering after serious injuries and surgery, and another about staff scanning a cat for a microchip and helping reunite it with its owner.
- β’One negative review reports an upsetting phone interaction about an injured wild crow, with the caller feeling the advice was dismissive and lacking empathy.

