Featured Clinic Overview
## Summary 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. Concrete details mentioned by reviewers include: - Handling urgent, traumatic situations and helping with after-death arrangements, including cremation, while supporting the owner through the process. - Routine ongoing care for dogs and cats over long periods (multiple reviewers mention many years of attendance, including one citing 20+ years). - Practical appointment experiences, with one reviewer noting they “never have to wait long for an appointment.” - A “vet plan” is mentioned as “great value” (no price or inclusions provided). ## Services Services are not listed in the provided website summary, but reviewers specifically describe: - General veterinary care for dogs (including puppies) and cats. - Support during emergency/trauma presentation (a pet hit by a car is described). - End-of-life arrangements, including cremation support (as described by one owner). ## Reviews Google rating: 4.7 stars from 384 reviews. Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - Long-term continuity of care: owners describe bringing dogs and cats for 7+ years and even 20+ years. - Supportive handling of difficult situations: one owner describes staff immediately checking their pet after a road traffic accident and helping organise cremation when the owner couldn’t cope with the process. - Relationship/recognition touches: one reviewer mentions the team remembering pets’ birthdays and sending cards. - Appointment access: one review highlights not having to wait long for an appointment. - Plan option: one owner says the clinic’s “vet plan” is “great value,” but no further details are provided.
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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. Recent reviews include multiple accounts of urgent admissions and emergency treatment late at night, including immediate admission for life‑saving surgery and care for an anaphylactic reaction. However, one recent 1‑star review strongly disputes the “specialists 24/7” claim, stating they were told no specialists were working at weekends/after hours and describing a case where their dog did not survive overnight after being advised to wait until morning.
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. Recent reviews include multiple accounts of urgent admissions and emergency treatment late at night, including immediate admission for life‑saving surgery and care for an anaphylactic reaction. However, one recent 1‑star review strongly disputes the “specialists 24/7” claim, stating they were told no specialists were working at weekends/after hours and describing a case where their dog did not survive overnight after being advised to wait until morning.
Animal Clinic Dunboyne (website: highfield.ie; several reviewers refer to the practice as “Highfield”) offers routine appointments as well as urgent/emergency support, with pet health plans and repeat prescriptions listed on the clinic website. Recent reviews repeatedly point to thorough initial assessments and follow-up after starting treatment (one owner describes the vet checking back in to make sure their dog was “on the right course of treatment”). Surgery is also mentioned in reviews, including a dog needing an operation and recovering well afterwards. End-of-life support is referenced by one reviewer who says the team cared for their dog “until she passed away.”
Animal Clinic Dunboyne (website: highfield.ie; several reviewers refer to the practice as “Highfield”) offers routine appointments as well as urgent/emergency support, with pet health plans and repeat prescriptions listed on the clinic website. Recent reviews repeatedly point to thorough initial assessments and follow-up after starting treatment (one owner describes the vet checking back in to make sure their dog was “on the right course of treatment”). Surgery is also mentioned in reviews, including a dog needing an operation and recovering well afterwards. End-of-life support is referenced by one reviewer who says the team cared for their dog “until she passed away.”
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.
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.
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.
Oaktree Vets appears to be an independently run practice (no corporate group is mentioned in the information provided). Based on the reviews available, it’s set up for everyday veterinary care as well as urgent same-day problems when needed—owners describe being “fit in last minute” for a feral tom cat, and being seen when they “couldn’t secure an appointment anywhere” for an injured dog. 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.
Oaktree Vets appears to be an independently run practice (no corporate group is mentioned in the information provided). Based on the reviews available, it’s set up for everyday veterinary care as well as urgent same-day problems when needed—owners describe being “fit in last minute” for a feral tom cat, and being seen when they “couldn’t secure an appointment anywhere” for an injured dog. 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.
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. One review also describes surgery for a difficult cat pregnancy, with staff credited for helping save seven kittens.
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. One review also describes surgery for a difficult cat pregnancy, with staff credited for helping save seven kittens.
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”). Reviews also mention end-of-life support, including compassion around decision-making and providing keepsakes (paw prints) and a small remembrance packet. There is some conflict in feedback: one recent review alleges a rushed approach to diagnostics (medication offered before blood work) and a missed promised call-back, while many others report attentive care.
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”). Reviews also mention end-of-life support, including compassion around decision-making and providing keepsakes (paw prints) and a small remembrance packet. There is some conflict in feedback: one recent review alleges a rushed approach to diagnostics (medication offered before blood work) and a missed promised call-back, while many others report attentive care.