Dog & Cat Vets in Monaghan

## Summary All Creatures Veterinary Group is a multi-branch practice that treats pets as well as farm animals and horses (including cattle, sheep and pigs). The clinic advertises a **24-hour emergency service at all branches**, but the latest reviews show mixed experiences with that emergency cover: some owners describe being turned away when calling for urgent help. For routine and scheduled care, reviews mention **dog neutering with clear pre-op explanations, aftercare guidance and follow-up appointments**, as well as **cat surgery** and quick visits for **rabies vaccination plus an EU pet passport**. ## Services - **24-hour emergency service** (stated on the clinic website). - **Multi-species care:** pets, farm animals and horses; specifically mentions cattle, sheep and pigs (website). - **Surgery:** dog neutering (review) and a cat operation (review). - **Preventive/travel services:** rabies vaccination and issuing an EU pet passport (review). ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.6 stars from 183 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - **Clear communication around planned procedures:** one owner describes explanations given both by phone and on the day of surgery, plus aftercare instructions and scheduled follow-up appointments for a dog neuter. - **Efficiency for routine appointments:** one review reports being “in and out in 40 minutes” for two dogs receiving rabies vaccinations and EU pet passports. - **Mixed reports on emergency care:** a reviewer says they were told to call someone else when seeking emergency help, and reports a previous occasion where a cat was not seen; this conflicts with the clinic’s stated 24-hour emergency service. - **Positive outcomes after surgery are mentioned:** a cat operation is described as going well, with the pet recovering fine.

## Summary Oriel Veterinary Clinic is presented as an independent practice (no corporate group is named in the available information). Based on recent owner accounts, the clinic is set up for hands-on companion animal care including end-of-life support and handling anxious pets. Concrete details mentioned by owners include: - A home visit for euthanasia, with the vet and assistant described as helping the family through the final moments and easing anxiety. - A follow-up condolence card sent after a pet’s death. - Nail trimming carried out under sedation/anaesthesia for a highly stressed, anxious dog, with the owner noting the dog was relaxed and “tail wagging” at collection. - One report of a cat being accidentally let out and the owner experiencing rudeness and lack of responsibility when they complained. ## Services Services referenced in the information available include: - **Euthanasia/end-of-life care**, including **home visits** (owner described the team coming to their home and supporting them during a pet’s final moments). - **Nail trimming**, including performing the procedure **with the pet sedated/anaesthetised** when anxiety/stress levels were high. - **General veterinary consultations and treatment** are implied by multiple reviews praising care and “helpful and efficient staff,” but specific medical diagnostics or procedures beyond the above are not described. ## People - **Sinead** (role not stated): specifically thanked for caring for an anxious dog during a nail-trim visit that required sedation/anaesthesia; the owner emphasised how calm and happy the dog seemed on collection. - **An unnamed vet and assistant**: credited with compassion and professionalism during a home euthanasia visit, and for sending a condolence card afterwards. ## Reviews **4.4 stars from 7 reviews.** The written reviews available describe a mix of very positive experiences and one serious complaint. “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **End-of-life care and follow-up:** a detailed account of a home euthanasia visit, plus a condolence card sent afterwards. - **Handling nervous pets:** an anxious dog was sedated/anaesthetised for nail trimming; the owner felt the team made the process smooth and gentle. - **Service problems (single negative report):** one owner says their cat was let out, was missing for two days, and they felt staff were rude and took no responsibility. - **General service impressions:** some brief comments describe staff as “helpful and efficient” and willing to do a lot for clients.