Specialist Vets in Dunboyne

## 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.

## Summary 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.” ## Services Based on the clinic website summary and the latest written reviews available to us, the clinic is described as offering: - Routine care (“from routine check to urgent care,” per the website) - Urgent/emergency care (the website states the team is available to handle emergency situations) - Repeat prescriptions (listed on the website) - Pet health plans (listed on the website; no inclusions/prices provided) - Farm-related services/emergency (farm information and farm emergency are listed on the website navigation we captured) - Surgery/operations (mentioned by an owner whose dog “needed an operation”) ## People - **Eimear / Emer (vet)**: Mentioned by multiple owners. One describes her being “thorough with her initial assessment,” listening to concerns, and following up afterwards to check the dog and owners were doing OK and that treatment was on track. Another says their dogs “love her.” - **Avril**: Named in reviews and singled out alongside Eimear as “amazing” by one owner. - **Amy, Edel, Emily**: Thanked by name in a review describing a dog’s operation and recovery. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.8 stars from 90 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - 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”). - Long-term relationship and end-of-life care is referenced (one owner says the team cared for their dog until she passed away).

## Summary 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**. ## Services - **Emergency care:** The website states the clinic is available to handle **any emergency situation** with urgency and expertise. - **Clinical assessment & treatment planning (dogs mentioned):** Reviews describe a vet doing a **thorough initial assessment**, listening to concerns, and working with the owner to “figure out what was wrong,” then checking in to ensure the dog was “on the right course of treatment.” - **Surgery/operations:** One reviewer reports their dog “needed an operation” and recovered well afterward. - **End-of-life care:** One owner says the team cared for their dog “until she passed away.” ## People - **Eimear / Emer (vet):** Mentioned repeatedly for being **thorough in initial assessment**, **listening to owner concerns**, helping to work out what was wrong, and **following up** after treatment to check the dog and owners were okay. - **Avril (staff/vet not specified):** Named by multiple reviewers as someone they rate highly; one first-time client thanked Avril (along with others) after their dog’s operation. - **Amy, Edel, Emily (roles not specified):** Thanked by name in a post-op review for contributing to a positive experience around a dog’s operation. ## Reviews **4.8 stars from 90 reviews.** The comments we can see focus on staff helpfulness, vet thoroughness, and positive outcomes in both routine problem-solving and more serious situations. “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Thorough investigations and clear communication:** Owners describe vets listening carefully, explaining, and helping determine what was wrong. - **Follow-up after treatment:** One owner specifically notes check-ins to ensure their dog was on the right course of treatment. - **Surgical care with good recovery:** A reviewer reports their dog needed an operation and returned to normal afterward. - **Continuity with specific vets:** Multiple reviews name returning to vets such as **Eimear/Emer** and **Avril**. - **Support through difficult moments:** One owner mentions the team caring for their dog through to the end of life.