Farm & Large-Animal Vets near Kells

## Summary 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. ## Services From the clinic website, services listed include: - General health checks, vaccinations, microchipping - Spaying/neutering and other surgery - Dentistry - Imaging and diagnostics: X‑ray, ultrasound, ECG, in-house laboratory - Anaesthesia: gaseous anaesthesia - Euthanasia & cremation - Nursing clinic, dietary advice, parasite control - Blood donor programmes - Pet passports - Dog grooming - Large animal care and equine services - Emergency care: “24hr cover” (also reflected in a review describing an after-hours visit arranged via the out-of-hours number) ## People - **Amy (vet/clinician, role not explicitly stated):** mentioned in an out-of-hours review; the owner says she advised meeting at the practice within 30 minutes and describes her as “amazing,” citing kindness, expertise, and dedication during an after-hours visit for their dog. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.8 stars from 117 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - **Out-of-hours responsiveness:** one owner reports calling the out-of-hours number and being seen after hours, with instructions to meet within 30 minutes. - **Surgical care and recovery:** one owner mentions their dogs having “two surgeries” plus check-ups, and that the dogs seemed in good spirits on collection. - **Helpfulness in unexpected situations:** a reviewer thanks the clinic for help with a found dog that turned out to be a runaway. - **Staff interaction and handling:** multiple reviews describe staff as friendly and focused on looking after animals. - **Value mentioned (without specific prices):** one review says the clinic was “very good value compared to others.”

## Summary Kelly's Veterinary Clinic is an independent practice (no corporate group is mentioned in the available information). The latest reviews describe a clinic that handles routine consultations and older-pet management, offers second opinions on surgical recommendations, and can refer cases on when needed. Owners give specific examples of: - A second-opinion plan that avoided surgery, instead using a diet, medication and exercise regime for an older dog. - Arthritis support including a thorough exam, short course of pain relief, and asking the owner to report back on comfort levels. - End-of-life care where one owner praised staff for accommodating detailed requests during euthanasia, while another reported being upset by how their pet was returned afterward (details in Reviews). ## Services Services and capabilities mentioned in the available information include: - General consultations and examinations (including “thorough look over”). - Second opinions on whether surgery is necessary, with non-surgical management plans when appropriate (diet/medication/exercise regime referenced). - Pain management for arthritis (painkillers provided; monitoring comfort levels discussed). - Euthanasia/end-of-life care (multiple reviews reference pets being put to sleep, with differing experiences of aftercare). - Referral onward for urgent/serious cases (one review describes their dog being referred on and “saving her life”). ## People Named team members mentioned by reviewers include **Ross**, **Sara**, **Sarah Jane**, **Shannon**, **Zara**, **Grainne**, and **Emer** (roles not specified in the text). What owners highlight about the team: - Clear, practical decision-making: one owner credits **Sarah Jane** and **Shannon** with creating a management plan that avoided surgery and improved their dog’s mobility and comfort. - Handling nervous pets calmly: one review describes a vet staying patient and talking calmly to a dog who was afraid and trying to get away. - Compassion during euthanasia: one owner reports staff supported specific requests (being allowed to hold their dog during the injection and trying to prevent the dog seeing it). ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.7 stars from 38 reviews.** **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - Multiple owners describe attentive care from both reception and clinical staff, including thorough examinations and follow-up expectations (e.g., being asked to keep the vet updated on an arthritic dog’s comfort). - Several reviews focus on end-of-life care: one gives detailed praise for how staff handled euthanasia and respected the owner’s wishes; another reports a distressing experience with aftercare, saying their dog was returned in a cardboard postage box and not wrapped as they had been told. - Owners also mention practical, conservative treatment choices—specifically a second opinion that replaced a proposed surgery with a structured non-surgical plan (diet, medication, exercise), with the dog improving afterward. - One review describes urgent handling and referral onward for a serious case, which the owner believes saved their dog’s life.

## Summary This listing appears to be for a human GP/medical clinic rather than a veterinary practice: the website source refers to **O’Connell Family Practice** (including “Consultations by appointment only” and an out‑of‑hours GP co‑op), and the reviews talk about registering with a **GP** and “lots of doctors.” The name in the clinic data (“Mahonstown Practice”) may not match the name used on the website. Based on the information available, the practice seems set up for: - **General medical consultations by appointment** (explicitly stated on the website source). - **Out‑of‑hours cover via NEDOC** (explicitly stated on the website source), rather than 24/7 in‑house care. Review signals are mixed: some reviewers describe the service as “efficient” and “excellent,” while a negative review describes **no reply to emails about taking on new patients** and then being told it would be “a couple of weeks” before hearing back. ## Services - **Consultations by appointment only** (website source). - **Occupational health** is listed in the website menu/navigation (website source), but no specific occupational health services are described in the extracted text. - **Out-of-hours service via NEDOC** (website source). No other emergency arrangements are described. ## Reviews **Google rating:** 3.7 stars from 3 reviews. “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Efficiency and “excellent service”** are mentioned in brief 5‑star comments. - One longer 5‑star review describes a **family‑run** practice with **multiple doctors**, and says staff are **friendly and helpful**. - A 1‑star review reports **poor responsiveness to email enquiries** about whether new patients were being accepted, including a delayed reply saying it would be weeks before they could respond.