Specialist Vets in 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.”