Philip Long Veterinary Health

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.

Services

Services specifically listed on the clinic website include

• •Herd health (including herd health plans)
• •Bovine reproductive services
• •Bull fertility testing
• •Reproductive scanning
• •Vaccinations
• •Marking & microchipping
• •Calving–lambing support
• •Equine services
• •Laboratory services
• •Education & training
• •Emergency calls and elective calls (as separate service types)

Reviews

Google rating: 4.7 stars from 37 reviews. “”

• •Clear explanations and planning: multiple reviewers mention vets explaining problems “in detail” and setting out a plan of action.
• •Responsiveness and ease of access: “prompt response time” is called out, and one reviewer notes there’s “never any hassle when you call.”
• •Staff helpfulness and courtesy: several reviews specifically mention helpful, courteous staff and “excellent service.”