O'Dowd Veterinary Hospital – Vets in Ardee
Clinic Overview
O'Dowd Veterinary Hospital’s ownership is not stated here. It appears to be a general small-animal practice offering routine care such as vaccinations, neutering, microchipping, and diagnostic testing, alongside notably thoughtful end-of-life support. Customer feedback also points to follow-up phone calls, booster reminder texts, and practical accommodations such as extra privacy and early appointments when needed.
Services
- •Routine and preventive care: vaccinations, booster reminder texts, general health checks, and ongoing care for dogs and cats are all referenced in customer feedback.
- •Procedures and treatment: neutering and microchipping are regularly mentioned, and one rescue kitten review also referred to flea treatment and a full check-up during the same visit.
- •Testing and diagnostics: ringworm testing has been mentioned, and a recent review also described a blood test with results discussed during the consultation.
- •End-of-life care: euthanasia support remains a clear part of the clinic’s work, with reviews highlighting privacy measures, flexible timing, early appointments before opening, and use of a separate entrance for some visits.
- •Extra support and community involvement: owners mention follow-up phone calls after appointments, acceptance of DAR vouchers, and a Santa Paws event held in aid of the LSPCA.
Pricing
No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.
People
Recent reviews name Jessica, Connor, and Naosie positively. Jessica is described as knowledgeable and pleasant to deal with, while Connor and Naosie are both mentioned in connection with checking dogs and discussing care. More broadly, the team is regularly described as friendly, helpful, thorough, efficient, and compassionate.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.7 stars from 273 reviews.
- •Recent feedback is very positive overall, with repeated praise for kind, considerate staff and a caring approach that puts owners at ease.
- •End-of-life support remains a standout theme, with one detailed review highlighting an extra appointment before opening, a separate entrance for privacy, and a handwritten condolence card with forget-me-not seeds.
- •Day-to-day care is also reviewed well, with comments mentioning efficient service, thorough consultations, blood testing, and follow-up phone calls.
- •Community warmth comes through in feedback about the Santa Paws event, which was described as festive, well organised, and supportive of the LSPCA. One short review described the clinic as expensive.
