Kelly's Veterinary Clinic – Vets in Kells
Clinic Overview
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. “”
- •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.
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Reviews for Kelly's Veterinary Clinic
Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 38 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.
Justyna Orkwiszewska
4 years ago
Very professional, highly recommended, never meet such involved team!!!! Always available with help and advice!!!
Aoife Farrelly
4 years ago
Sarah Mackin
4 years ago
Thanks for taking great care of Ginger!
Jessica T
4 years ago
You won’t find a better vets. Ross Sara and all the team go above and beyond and truly have a genuine love for the animals they deal with
Elizabeth Oakes
4 years ago
I recently attended Kelly's with my dog Basil. I was so impressed by everyone from the reception staff to the veterinary team themselves. Unfortunately Basil had to be put down and it was obvious how compassionate and caring they all were towards both myself and Basil. I had a few requests for Basil, I wanted to be able to hold him tight as the injection was administratored and also I didnt want him to see it going into his leg. Everyone was so supportive of my requests at such a difficult time. I can't express my gratitude enough for the amazing staff at Kelly's. I would highly recommend the clinic and am grateful for the opportunity they gave me to have Basil as comfortable as possible during his end of life journey. 💕💕💕💕
Elizabeth Oakes
4 years ago
I recently attended Kelly's with my dog Basil. I was so impressed by everyone from the reception staff to the veterinary team themselves. Unfortunately Basil had to be put down and it was obvious how compassionate and caring they all were towards both myself and Basil. I had a few requests for Basil, I wanted to be able to hold him tight as the injection was administratored and also I didnt want him to see it going into his leg. Everyone was so supportive of my requests at such a difficult time. I can't express my gratitude enough for the amazing staff at Kelly's. I would highly recommend the clinic and am grateful for the opportunity they gave me to have Basil as comfortable as possible during his end of life journey. 💕💕💕💕
Claire Reynolds
4 years ago
Brought my dog to Kelly’s for a second opinion after being advised he may need surgery, couldn’t be happier with the service from reception staff to vets and nurses, completely holistic approach, dog is now on a diet, medication and exercise regime rather than surgery with a long recovery that an old dog may not have been able for, thanks so much to Sarah Jane, Shannon and all the team, Lenny is like a new pup, ye are providing a great service in very trying times, will be recommending ye to anyone looking for a good and honest veterinary service!!
Lauren Mcdonnell
4 years ago
I went in yesterday to bring in my poorly dog for a checkup. I was informed that I sadly had to put her to sleep as she was too old and unwell which broke my heart. I was told be a staff member that they would wrap her up and put her in a box to bring home and bury. After she took her away and put her to sleep she had come back out with a cardboard postage box that had still got the veterinary address on the top and my dog inside. I was horrified but too unset at the time to say anything. I looked in the box and she was not wrapped up nicely like I was informed she would be. Thankfully I had a nice wooden box at home to put her in and some cloth to wrap her in. I was appalled that at such a tough time and especially with what's happening in the world my dog would be put into a cardboard box. Considering it was my first pet I had to put to sleep it was horrible and would not recommend this for anyone.
CandyClouds
7 years ago
The vet was excellent, she gave my dog a thorough look over. He has arthritis, so there's not a lot of options for him, but the vet seemed to care about his health and only wants to make him comfortable. She gave me ten days worth of pain killers for my dog and told me to keep her up to date on his comfort levels. The vet was so nice. My dog is afraid of the vets, when he goes he gets nervous and starts to shed dramatically and tries to get away from the vet, but she doesn't lose her patience with him and talks to him calmly. The staff really care, and I feel they don't charge too much. I would recommend!
Dee Olohan
7 years ago
The care and attention given to our dog was fantastic. She was looked after immediately and referred on saving her life. I couldn't recommend them enough. In particular Zara Grainne and Emer thank you all.
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