Dog & Cat Vets in Dunshaughlin

## Summary Village Vets Dunshaughlin is part of the wider Village Vets group (reviews mention using multiple Village Vets sites, including access to a 24‑hour service at another branch). Recent reviews describe the practice as set up for both routine care and time-sensitive problems, with examples including accommodating a last-minute appointment for an elderly cat and arranging immediate attention for a cat with puncture wounds after an attack. Longer reviews also mention ongoing management of more complex orthopaedic issues (a ruptured ACL with a long recovery) and support around end-of-life decisions. Owners also note practical convenience such as being able to book appointments online. ## Services Services and scenarios explicitly mentioned by owners include: - Cat and dog consultations, including routine check-ups (“bounds happily in the door for every checkup”). - Urgent/wound care: puncture wounds after a cat attack, described as being seen straight away via the group’s 24‑hour service at another branch. - Diagnostic work-ups and treatment planning: “tests, diagnosis and treatments” referenced in an ACL case. - Orthopaedic injury management: ruptured ACL (including a “long and complicated” recovery). - Senior pet care: an “elderly cat” seen at a last-minute appointment. - End-of-life support and decision-making, including owners describing the team as honest and supportive. - Online appointment booking (mentioned as “easy to make an appointment online”). ## People - **Alanna (vet)** – mentioned by name as “so good with our dogs and cats.” - **Frieda** – mentioned by name (role not stated), described as “just wonderful.” Across reviews, the team is repeatedly described as accommodating (for example, fitting pets in when owners felt it was urgent or last minute) and supportive during difficult decisions (end-of-life care). ## Reviews **4.8 stars from 309 reviews.** The latest written reviews available to us are overwhelmingly positive, with one recent 1‑star rating shown without written detail. “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Getting seen when it matters:** last-minute appointment accommodated for an elderly cat; urgent injuries described as being dealt with immediately via the group’s 24‑hour service at another branch. - **Handling complex, longer-term cases:** one owner details a ruptured ACL case with prompt testing/diagnosis/treatment and support through a complicated recovery. - **Support in difficult moments:** end-of-life decision support is specifically mentioned, including honesty and going “above and beyond.” - **Convenience and consistency:** online booking is called out as easy; several owners describe using the practice for years and continuing to return for follow-ups/check-ups.