Skeldale Veterinary Clinic

Skeldale Veterinary Clinic is led by Dr. Conal Finnerty (no corporate group is mentioned on the clinic website). The clinic presents itself as set up for a wide mix of cases, from routine preventive care to surgery and advanced diagnostics, and it also states it can see exotic pets and large animals.

Decision-relevant specifics owners mention include

• •Urgent cases seen promptly, including an emergency on a Friday night with a follow-up visit the next day.
• •A style that’s described as “fast and to the point” while still giving reassurance when owners are worried.
• •Pets being put at ease on arrival (dogs and cats specifically mentioned in reviews).

Services

From the clinic website and the reviews available to us, services and capabilities mentioned include

• •Routine care: check-ups, vaccinations, deworming, flea and tick treatments
• •Diagnostics on site: X-ray, ultrasound, blood tests (plus “advanced diagnostics” stated)
• •Surgery: neutering, tumour removal, orthopedic surgeries, other surgical procedures
• •Emergency/urgent care: the website states 24/7 urgent care for urgent cases (including at home or in-clinic, as described)
• •Additional services: grooming, pet boarding, mobile services
• •Species seen (as stated): dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, exotic pets, and large animals

People

• •Dr. Conal Finnerty (vet; named on the website): Reviews repeatedly describe him as calm and effective in stressful situations. Examples include
• •Seeing an emergency case immediately on a Friday night, then again the following day, which the owner said provided reassurance.
• •Being thorough and persistent in a serious illness case that an owner believes saved their dog.
• •Taking time to settle anxious pets (“gives them attention and puts them at ease”) while still being direct and clear about what’s needed.

Reviews

4.8 stars from 77 reviews.

• •Emergency responsiveness: one owner reports being seen straight away during an out-of-hours emergency and again the next day.
• •Thorough problem-solving: persistence and thoroughness are credited in a difficult canine illness.
• •Handling and bedside manner with pets: multiple owners describe pets being put at ease when they arrive.
• •Communication style: described as compassionate and reassuring by some, and also “fast and to the point.”
• •Mixed signals exist: among the latest reviews there is a 1-star rating without written detail, so the specific reason for dissatisfaction isn’t available from the text we have.