McHale Road Veterinary Surgery

McHale Road Veterinary Surgery describes itself as a small, independent mixed practice (large and small animals) that’s been operating since 1978. The website mentions walk-in clinics, and recent reviews include a client being seen on Christmas Day, suggesting they may accommodate urgent needs outside typical days at least in some situations. Owners specifically mention routine care for dogs, an ear clean, and treatment for an eye infection, with multiple reviews highlighting clear, straightforward communication and gentle handling.

Services

• •Mixed practice: care for both large and small animals (as described on the clinic website).
• •Dog routine care (mentioned by a client who has attended “for some time” with two dogs).
• •Ear cleaning (explicitly mentioned in a review).
• •Eye infection treatment (explicitly mentioned in a review).
• •Walk-in clinics (mentioned on the clinic website).

People

• •Brendan: mentioned by name in a recent review for being “understanding and compassionate” during a visit on Christmas Day.
• •Receptionist (name not given): singled out in a review for being “fantastic” and treating a dog “like a star.”
• •Vet (name not given): described in one review as “caring and gentle” during an ear clean and eye infection visit.

Reviews

Google rating: 5 stars from 7 reviews. - Owners describe staff as compassionate in difficult moments, including an appointment on Christmas Day.

• •Reports of straightforward dealings (“everything straight forward”) and positive day-to-day service.
• •Specific care examples include an ear clean and treatment for an eye infection, with gentle handling mentioned.
• •Front-desk experience is noted as a standout by at least one reviewer (receptionist praised).