Village Vets Ashbourne – Vets in Ashbourne
Clinic Overview
Village Vets Ashbourne is part of the wider Village Vets group (reviews mention other Village Vets clinics) and appears set up for urgent and inpatient-style care as well as routine check-ups. Recent reviews repeatedly describe animals being admitted and monitored overnight, with owners receiving regular updates (including late-night and early-morning calls). Owners also highlight handling of anxious dogs by giving them space and time before injections, and practical support such as help with insurance paperwork.
Services
Based on the latest reviews available to us, this clinic is described as providing
- •Urgent/same-day care for sudden illness and toxin ingestion (e.g., a dog seen after eating a mince pie, with vomiting induced and monitoring afterwards).
- •Overnight stays and monitoring, including arranged pick-up times and updates while pets are hospitalised.
- •Treatment for emergencies/trauma support (e.g., care following a road traffic accident and coordination around onward referral the following day).
- •Routine check-ups (multiple owners mention regular visits).
- •Injections/clinical handling for nervous pets, with an emphasis on slowing down and letting the dog acclimatise.
- •Support with insurance documentation (reception team mentioned helping with paperwork).
- •A monthly pet healthcare plan is referenced by an owner (no inclusions or price were provided).
People
- •Katie: Mentioned by name in a review for being “gentle, compassionate, and attentive” during a cat’s emergency visit that ended in a loss, with the owner emphasising dignity and support through the process.
- •Anne: Mentioned by name as part of the front-desk team; one owner specifically credits her and the reception staff with being kind and supportive, particularly for anxious rescue dogs.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.7 stars from 457 reviews. - Frequent updates during inpatient care, including calls late at night and early the next morning while pets stayed overnight.
- •Out-of-hours/holiday access for urgent problems, with owners describing being taken in when their usual vet was closed.
- •Calm, low-pressure handling for anxious dogs, including giving dogs space and time so injections could be done smoothly.
- •High-stakes situations described in detail (toxin ingestion, serious injury, emergency illness), with owners praising the clinic’s monitoring and communication.
- •Facilities noted as clean and modern in at least one review.
- •Support beyond medical treatment, such as help with insurance forms and checking in with owners during difficult situations.
Contact
Location
Unit 14, Ashbourne Retail Park, Ballybin Rd, Cookstown, Ashbourne, Co. Meath, A84 RW83, Ireland
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Animals Treated at Village Vets Ashbourne
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Reviews for Village Vets Ashbourne
Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 457 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.
Mari
in the last week
Megan Donovan
in the last week
I can’t express the gratitude for looking after my dog Joey when he because I’ll very quickly. I was always updated and his health was their priority (that’s how it felt) amazing vets!!
Gino o reilly
in the last week
The care and attention our boys get is always first class. We have every confidence in the team and would highly recommend them to our friends
Heather Owens
a week ago
Louise M.
2 weeks ago
I am so beyond impressed with this veterinary clinic. Our German shepard wanted to join in the Xmas festivities and indulge in a mince pie (quite toxic for dogs), our usual vet was not open as it is St.Stephens day and out of hours, so we reached out to Village Vets Ashbourne who are 24/7, and advised us to bring her in to induce vomiting and keep an eye on her. We have never had a truly positive experience in the vets with our dog, but this time (despite the vomit) it was a really good experience. The staff were so kind and patient, giving our dog plenty of space if she became nervous. The injections went so smoothly because she was given the time to become comfortable with the vets. She even fell asleep, which is shocking as she is very anxious and always on high alert. I cant thank the staff enough. I literally signed up for their monthly pet healthcare plan the moment I got home. They are a bit away from where we live, but definitely worth it. Im just sorry I didnt get the names of the fantastic staff to include them in this review. We will see you again..but hopefully not too soon
Ronan Crosby
in the last week
Bonnie (Our Dog) loves coming to Village Vets each and every time for a check-up. The staff are extremely friendly and professional. She is treated with great care and love.
chelsey matthews
a month ago
Lovely Vets! Great service !! Would be lost without their support and expertise in looking after my two rescue dogs. As rescue dogs they have some traits of anxiety and fear and don’t do well going to the vets, but they make it as easy and supportive as possible. Anne and all the staff on the desk are also so kind. This 5 star rating goes for the Ashbourne Village Vets. Ashbourne is above and beyond other village vets we attended. we are previous customers to Santry !
Nicole C
2 months ago
Absolutely fantastic service. Our cat Nala was sick and needed emergency care called on Saturday got an appointment no problem even though we had never being before. Even though our Nala was only a patient for a short time and sadly passed away the staff went above and beyond for our little girl. Katie was truly amazing so gentle, compassionate, and attentive. She treated Nala with the love and dignity she deserved, and made sure we felt supported through every step of such a heartbreaking moment. We couldn’t have asked for anyone better to be there with us and with Nala. Even though we only came to them in such sad circumstances, we are so grateful for the way they looked after Nala and us. Thank you for being so quick to help and so caring at such a difficult time.
Eleonora Deane
5 months ago
We took our cat, Jack, to VV Ashbourne on Saturday, as our usual clinic could not accommodate us until the Monday. The first impression was wow. Spotless, modern, lovely staff. Jack stayed overnight and the vets on duty took such good care of him. They rang us at midnight, at 7:00am and then again later on Sunday afternoon to arrange a pick-up time. Jack is back home, safe and sound and we're delighted to have him back.
Laura Noone
6 months ago
Last week, myself and my partner's gorgeous 1 year old dachshund Rue got into a road traffic accident and broke her right back leg in 3 places. It was a truly traumatic event for everyone but I would be remiss not to share how amazing the care we received from Village Vets Cabra and Ashbourne was. We brought Rue straight to Village Vets Cabra where she was made comfortable and X Rays were taken to see the damage. This was a period of fear and unknown for us and the team made sure to message us as soon as there was an update to share. We then had to drive her up to Village Vets Ashbourne where she would be monitored over night before her appointment at UCD Veterinary Hospital the following day. We were greeted with the friendliest smiles and we just knew she was in the best hands. We called at midnight where we got an update and another one again the following morning. When it was time to pick her up the receptionist so kindly offered to help us with all the insurance documentation and also they asked if Rue could feature on their social media which we were more than happy to oblige. Every single member of staff that we interacted with at both Cabra and Ashbourne showed us such care and compassion in a really distressing situation. It is so so clear that the care and love of animals exists in everyone that works at Village Vets. We will never forget it and continue to avail of the amazing care of Village Vets for Rue for her long life. Her fracture surgery was a success and she's now on the road to recovery! Thank you all so so much again!!
