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## Summary Birr Veterinary Clinic has a 4.9★ Google rating from 103 reviews. From the written feedback available, it appears set up for routine companion-animal care and everyday injuries: one owner describes their dog receiving treatment after pulling a nail out of her front paw and returning “back to her old self.” Multiple reviews also point to a calm, patient handling style with dogs, with owners mentioning staff being “calm and patient” and “kind gentle and professional.” ## Services Based on the written reviews available: - Treatment for minor injuries/lameness issues (example given: care after a dog pulled a nail out of a front paw). - Dog-focused veterinary care is explicitly referenced in several reviews. ## People - Paul (role not explicitly stated, described as an “excellent” dog vet in a review): mentioned alongside Magda as providing caring care. - Magda (role not explicitly stated, described as an “excellent” dog vet in a review): praised for caring approach. - Wider team: repeatedly described as calm and patient with dogs, and helpful with owners/handlers (one review notes they were patient and understanding with the animals’ “minders”). ## Reviews 4.9 stars from 103 reviews. Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - Calm, patient handling of dogs is a recurring point (including with nervous or challenging pets). - Professional, kind manner is repeatedly mentioned. - A specific recovery outcome is described after treatment for a paw/nail injury (“back to her old self”).
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Railway Veterinary Clinic is a small-animal practice that, in the latest reviews available, is most often described in terms of the consult experience rather than specific advanced procedures. Owners mention staff taking time to gather thorough background information to help with a dog’s problem, and one review notes a dog was relaxed enough during the visit to fall asleep. There are also mentions of the team helping with cats, and clients describing the vet as “knowledgeable” and easy to talk to. One reviewer specifically comments they were happy with both the outcome and the price of the visit (no figure given).
Railway Veterinary Clinic is a small-animal practice that, in the latest reviews available, is most often described in terms of the consult experience rather than specific advanced procedures. Owners mention staff taking time to gather thorough background information to help with a dog’s problem, and one review notes a dog was relaxed enough during the visit to fall asleep. There are also mentions of the team helping with cats, and clients describing the vet as “knowledgeable” and easy to talk to. One reviewer specifically comments they were happy with both the outcome and the price of the visit (no figure given).
Highfield Veterinary Edenderry is part of the Highfield Veterinary Group. Based on the clinic’s own information, it offers pet health plans and a repeat-prescription service, and states it can handle emergencies; it also lists care for exotic pets. Recent reviews include both urgent-care praise (being seen “straight away,” with a full check-over, injections and prescriptions) and a serious complaint alleging an incorrect terminal diagnosis that led to euthanasia, followed by the reviewer saying the vet would not discuss the case. Concrete specifics mentioned by owners and the clinic: - Emergency cases are described as being seen immediately in at least one review. - Treatment in a sick-dog visit included a check-over, injections (“shots”), and prescriptions. - The practice provides repeat prescriptions and pet health plans (from the clinic website). - Euthanasia is explicitly referenced in a negative review, tied to a disputed diagnosis and dissatisfaction with follow-up communication.
Highfield Veterinary Edenderry is part of the Highfield Veterinary Group. Based on the clinic’s own information, it offers pet health plans and a repeat-prescription service, and states it can handle emergencies; it also lists care for exotic pets. Recent reviews include both urgent-care praise (being seen “straight away,” with a full check-over, injections and prescriptions) and a serious complaint alleging an incorrect terminal diagnosis that led to euthanasia, followed by the reviewer saying the vet would not discuss the case. Concrete specifics mentioned by owners and the clinic: - Emergency cases are described as being seen immediately in at least one review. - Treatment in a sick-dog visit included a check-over, injections (“shots”), and prescriptions. - The practice provides repeat prescriptions and pet health plans (from the clinic website). - Euthanasia is explicitly referenced in a negative review, tied to a disputed diagnosis and dissatisfaction with follow-up communication.
Dovegrove Veterinary Clinic is a small-animal practice (no corporate-group affiliation is stated in the available sources) that owners describe as efficient and hands-on, with both vets and veterinary nurses frequently mentioned. Reviews repeatedly point to a grooming service on-site (including a groomer named Moira), a clean, quick, effective visit experience, and at least one case where the team “brought [a] dog back from the brink of death.” One reviewer also notes a veterinary nurse had previously received a “Veterinary Nurse of the Year” award (nurse not named).
Dovegrove Veterinary Clinic is a small-animal practice (no corporate-group affiliation is stated in the available sources) that owners describe as efficient and hands-on, with both vets and veterinary nurses frequently mentioned. Reviews repeatedly point to a grooming service on-site (including a groomer named Moira), a clean, quick, effective visit experience, and at least one case where the team “brought [a] dog back from the brink of death.” One reviewer also notes a veterinary nurse had previously received a “Veterinary Nurse of the Year” award (nurse not named).
Our Score (71/100)
Slieve Bloom Veterinary is a large-animal practice established in 2004 by Donal Lynch, and it operates as a member practice of XL Vets Ireland. Based on its stated service list, it’s set up mainly for farm and equine work, including bovine reproduction (scanning and fertility-related services) and herd health planning. The practice also offers emergency calls (including an out-of-hours emergency contact arrangement). In the latest written reviews available to us, owners repeatedly mention prompt response times, clear explanations of issues, and vets providing a step-by-step plan of action.
Slieve Bloom Veterinary is a large-animal practice established in 2004 by Donal Lynch, and it operates as a member practice of XL Vets Ireland. Based on its stated service list, it’s set up mainly for farm and equine work, including bovine reproduction (scanning and fertility-related services) and herd health planning. The practice also offers emergency calls (including an out-of-hours emergency contact arrangement). In the latest written reviews available to us, owners repeatedly mention prompt response times, clear explanations of issues, and vets providing a step-by-step plan of action.
Lower Ormond Veterinary Birr has limited veterinary-specific information available from its website summary and the latest reviews we can see. What is consistently evidenced is a focus on an agricultural product range: multiple reviewers describe buying “Agri stuff,” mention a broad product selection, and reference delivery with no issues. Recent written feedback also mentions staff being “nice and polite” and “very helpful,” but there are no concrete details in the available sources about consultations, treatments, procedures, or emergency arrangements.
Lower Ormond Veterinary Birr has limited veterinary-specific information available from its website summary and the latest reviews we can see. What is consistently evidenced is a focus on an agricultural product range: multiple reviewers describe buying “Agri stuff,” mention a broad product selection, and reference delivery with no issues. Recent written feedback also mentions staff being “nice and polite” and “very helpful,” but there are no concrete details in the available sources about consultations, treatments, procedures, or emergency arrangements.
Very little verified information is available about this clinic’s veterinary services. The website link provided does not contain clinic-specific details in the extracted summary, and the available Google information includes star ratings but no written review text to indicate what types of cases or services are commonly handled.
Very little verified information is available about this clinic’s veterinary services. The website link provided does not contain clinic-specific details in the extracted summary, and the available Google information includes star ratings but no written review text to indicate what types of cases or services are commonly handled.
Oldtown Veterinary appears to be a small clinic (no corporate/group ownership is stated in the information provided). The latest reviews focus heavily on support through serious illness and end-of-life care, alongside routine preventive visits. Owners describe pets staying in the clinic overnight (including a beagle kept overnight after dental surgery and a cat hospitalised for four nights), with regular updates—one owner specifically mentions daily updates and videos and being allowed to visit during an inpatient stay. Note: Several reviews refer to “the Pet Vet clinic” and name “Margaret” as the vet; the relationship between that name and “Oldtown Veterinary” isn’t explained in the inputs.
Oldtown Veterinary appears to be a small clinic (no corporate/group ownership is stated in the information provided). The latest reviews focus heavily on support through serious illness and end-of-life care, alongside routine preventive visits. Owners describe pets staying in the clinic overnight (including a beagle kept overnight after dental surgery and a cat hospitalised for four nights), with regular updates—one owner specifically mentions daily updates and videos and being allowed to visit during an inpatient stay. Note: Several reviews refer to “the Pet Vet clinic” and name “Margaret” as the vet; the relationship between that name and “Oldtown Veterinary” isn’t explained in the inputs.
Cloghan Veterinary Clinic is described in recent reviews as a small practice where clients interact directly with named clinicians (including vets Diarmuid and Ollie, and veterinary nurse Ruth). Owners mention practical help and advice—such as staff helping get two large dogs back to a car and giving guidance on their care—and one review notes the presence of a fourth-year student vet observing/learning on the day. Most feedback focuses on friendly, professional service, though there is also a negative account raising concerns about how a complaint was handled and about communication between staff on cases.
Cloghan Veterinary Clinic is described in recent reviews as a small practice where clients interact directly with named clinicians (including vets Diarmuid and Ollie, and veterinary nurse Ruth). Owners mention practical help and advice—such as staff helping get two large dogs back to a car and giving guidance on their care—and one review notes the presence of a fourth-year student vet observing/learning on the day. Most feedback focuses on friendly, professional service, though there is also a negative account raising concerns about how a complaint was handled and about communication between staff on cases.
Slieve Bloom Veterinary (Philip Long Veterinary Health) is a large-animal veterinary practice established in 2004 and listed as a member practice of XL Vets Ireland. Based on the website, it’s set up primarily for farm and equine work, including herd health and reproductive services, with both emergency and elective/clinical calls. Recent reviews back up a practical, service-oriented experience: clients mention vets explaining issues in detail and outlining a plan of action, plus prompt response times and a “never any hassle when you call” type of availability.
Slieve Bloom Veterinary (Philip Long Veterinary Health) is a large-animal veterinary practice established in 2004 and listed as a member practice of XL Vets Ireland. Based on the website, it’s set up primarily for farm and equine work, including herd health and reproductive services, with both emergency and elective/clinical calls. Recent reviews back up a practical, service-oriented experience: clients mention vets explaining issues in detail and outlining a plan of action, plus prompt response times and a “never any hassle when you call” type of availability.