Featured Clinic Overview
Village Vets Dunboyne operates under the “Village Vets” name (no ownership/group details are stated beyond that). Based on the latest reviews, it appears set up for routine small-animal care with support through difficult end‑of‑life situations as well as day‑to‑day appointments.
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Veterinary Specialists Ireland describes itself as a private, independently owned specialist hospital, founded in 2019 by Laura Cuddy and Turlough McNally. The website states it provides 24/7 emergency care and advanced referral-level treatment for small animals, with listed departments including orthopaedics & sports medicine, soft tissue & cancer surgery, spine & brain, critical care, and internal medicine.
Veterinary Specialists Ireland describes itself as a private, independently owned specialist hospital, founded in 2019 by Laura Cuddy and Turlough McNally. The website states it provides 24/7 emergency care and advanced referral-level treatment for small animals, with listed departments including orthopaedics & sports medicine, soft tissue & cancer surgery, spine & brain, critical care, and internal medicine.
Smith & Foley is a long-established veterinary clinic (operating since 1964) treating small animals as well as large animals and equines. The website highlights in-house diagnostics (X‑ray, ultrasound, ECG, and an in-house lab) and 24‑hour emergency cover; recent reviews back up that out-of-hours care is being used in practice (one owner describes being asked to meet a vet within 30 minutes after calling the out-of-hours number). Owners also mention pets returning from procedures “in good spirits,” and a case where staff helped with a found dog that turned out to be a runaway.
Smith & Foley is a long-established veterinary clinic (operating since 1964) treating small animals as well as large animals and equines. The website highlights in-house diagnostics (X‑ray, ultrasound, ECG, and an in-house lab) and 24‑hour emergency cover; recent reviews back up that out-of-hours care is being used in practice (one owner describes being asked to meet a vet within 30 minutes after calling the out-of-hours number). Owners also mention pets returning from procedures “in good spirits,” and a case where staff helped with a found dog that turned out to be a runaway.
- •Thorough assessments and clear communication (e.g., “informative,” “listened to our concerns,” helped “figure out what was wrong”). - Follow-up after treatment is started (one owner notes the vet checked in to ensure the dog was OK and on the right course of treatment). - Surgical care mentioned with good recovery outcomes (a dog “needed an operation” and was “back to his old self”).
- •Thorough assessments and clear communication (e.g., “informative,” “listened to our concerns,” helped “figure out what was wrong”). - Follow-up after treatment is started (one owner notes the vet checked in to ensure the dog was OK and on the right course of treatment). - Surgical care mentioned with good recovery outcomes (a dog “needed an operation” and was “back to his old self”).
Highfield Veterinary Dunboyne is part of the Highfield Veterinary Group (as stated on the clinic website). The website says the clinic can handle emergency situations “with urgency and expertise.” From the latest reviews available to us, the practice appears set up for ongoing dog care including thorough initial assessments, follow-up after starting treatment, and surgical cases (one owner mentions their dog “needed an operation” and “is back to his old self”). Several reviewers also describe a named-vet relationship (returning specifically to vets such as Eimear/Emer and Avril) and mention staff making them feel comfortable, including during end-of-life care.
Highfield Veterinary Dunboyne is part of the Highfield Veterinary Group (as stated on the clinic website). The website says the clinic can handle emergency situations “with urgency and expertise.” From the latest reviews available to us, the practice appears set up for ongoing dog care including thorough initial assessments, follow-up after starting treatment, and surgical cases (one owner mentions their dog “needed an operation” and “is back to his old self”). Several reviewers also describe a named-vet relationship (returning specifically to vets such as Eimear/Emer and Avril) and mention staff making them feel comfortable, including during end-of-life care.
Concrete details owners mention include
- •Urgent injury support: a dog with an injury was examined and given an injection for pain relief, with staff taking precautions for dog-reactivity to keep the visit calmer. - Surgery aftercare: after a dog was spayed, the clinic provided aftercare including a follow-up phone call a few days later to check recovery. - Ongoing checks for older pets: owners specifically mention being able to get an older dog checked when needed.
Concrete details owners mention include
- •Urgent injury support: a dog with an injury was examined and given an injection for pain relief, with staff taking precautions for dog-reactivity to keep the visit calmer. - Surgery aftercare: after a dog was spayed, the clinic provided aftercare including a follow-up phone call a few days later to check recovery. - Ongoing checks for older pets: owners specifically mention being able to get an older dog checked when needed.
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.
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.
Boyne Veterinary Clinic is repeatedly described as a general small-animal practice that handles both routine care and significant surgery. Recent reviews mention complex cat surgery involving removal of ear tumours (including removing the ear canal and part of the ear), an emergency C‑section that was dealt with immediately, and urgent treatment after a dog ate “something dangerous.” Owners also describe practical communication and support: staff “always checking in,” keeping people informed during emergencies, and (in one case) including post‑op medication in the operation price when finances were tight.
Boyne Veterinary Clinic is repeatedly described as a general small-animal practice that handles both routine care and significant surgery. Recent reviews mention complex cat surgery involving removal of ear tumours (including removing the ear canal and part of the ear), an emergency C‑section that was dealt with immediately, and urgent treatment after a dog ate “something dangerous.” Owners also describe practical communication and support: staff “always checking in,” keeping people informed during emergencies, and (in one case) including post‑op medication in the operation price when finances were tight.
Highfield Veterinary Navan is part of the Highfield Veterinary Group. From the website and reviews, it appears set up as a hospital-style practice that also deals with urgent/emergency presentations. Owners repeatedly describe vets taking time to explain options clearly and without rushing and being thorough in examinations (including “examined my dog 100%” and “took time to talk and investigate”).
Highfield Veterinary Navan is part of the Highfield Veterinary Group. From the website and reviews, it appears set up as a hospital-style practice that also deals with urgent/emergency presentations. Owners repeatedly describe vets taking time to explain options clearly and without rushing and being thorough in examinations (including “examined my dog 100%” and “took time to talk and investigate”).
Blackwater Veterinary is a veterinary clinic that, according to its website, treats both pets and farm animals and offers routine preventative care alongside procedures like neutering and dentistry. The clinic also states that registered clients have access to 24/7 emergency support. In the latest reviews available to us, owners describe being seen quickly for urgent issues (including a ruptured cyst and an 8‑week‑old puppy that ate something it shouldn’t) and mention end‑of‑life support, including aftercare arrangements and a condolence card sent afterwards.
Blackwater Veterinary is a veterinary clinic that, according to its website, treats both pets and farm animals and offers routine preventative care alongside procedures like neutering and dentistry. The clinic also states that registered clients have access to 24/7 emergency support. In the latest reviews available to us, owners describe being seen quickly for urgent issues (including a ruptured cyst and an 8‑week‑old puppy that ate something it shouldn’t) and mention end‑of‑life support, including aftercare arrangements and a condolence card sent afterwards.