Specialist Vets in Carrickmacross

## Summary Farney Veterinary Services is a small-animal veterinary practice (no corporate/vet-group ownership is stated in the information provided). Reviews repeatedly point to a hands-on, personal style of care, with particular detail around support for older pets and end-of-life decisions: one owner describes being given “space and time” when saying goodbye to a 15-year-old dog and feeling the team “didn’t just give up on him” beforehand. Several owners also mention the practice looking after multiple dogs and helping with stray cats, and one notes the clinic has been “recently…revamped.” Reception is frequently mentioned as welcoming and helpful, including a “resident cat” that greets visitors. ## Services Services mentioned in the available information include: - General veterinary care for dogs (multiple owners mention ongoing care for their dogs) - Care for cats, including “numerous stray cats” (as described by one reviewer) - Support for senior/very ill pets and attempts at treatment before end-of-life decisions (“gave him a fighting chance”) - End-of-life care, with owners specifically mentioning being given time and space during goodbye ## People - **Simon (vet)**: Multiple reviews name Simon and describe him as gentle handling animals and explaining things in a way that reassures worried owners (e.g., “always puts me at ease,” “so gentle”). He’s also credited with helping both pet dogs and stray cats. - **Reception team**: Regularly mentioned for being welcoming and practical-help oriented (e.g., “friendly and helpful,” “so accommodating,” making pets and owners feel welcome from the moment they arrive). One review specifically calls out the receptionist as “very helpful.” ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.9 stars from 148 reviews.** The comments available focus more on how the team treats pets and owners than on specific procedures. **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - Owners repeatedly describe clear, calming communication (e.g., “informative staff,” “puts me at ease”). - End-of-life support is described in practical terms: being given privacy, time, and a less stressful goodbye. - Several reviews mention long-term, repeat use (looking after “all my doggies”) and also care for stray cats. - The front desk experience is a recurring point: a welcoming reception team and even a “resident cat” noted as part of the atmosphere. - Pricing is mentioned qualitatively as “reasonable,” but no specific fees are provided.