Dog & Cat Vets in Ballaghaderreen

## Summary Ballaghaderreen Vet Clinic is a veterinary practice that, in recent reviews, is most often described through day-to-day companion-animal care—especially dog appointments and post-operative follow-up. Ownership/group status isn’t stated in the information provided. Concrete details owners mention include: - Making time for phone calls (clients specifically note the vet is happy to talk things through by phone). - Handling a post-spay stitch problem by seeing a dog on a Saturday and prescribing antibiotics. - Being transparent about what treatment might be needed, rather than presenting it as a certainty. ## Services Services explicitly mentioned in the available information include: - Post-operative checks/wound concerns (a dog with a problem with spay stitches was examined and treated). - Prescribing antibiotics (given in response to a stitch/wound issue). - Telephone advice/discussion (clients mention the vet “have time for a phone call”). - General veterinary care for dogs (multiple reviews describe the vet “taking great care” of their dog). ## People - **Suzanne**: Mentioned by name in a review thanking her for “going beyond and above” while looking after a dog. - A **“polite young vet”** is mentioned in one review, with the reviewer expressing uncertainty about the vet’s experience level (no further details provided). - Communication style is a recurring point: reviewers mention having time for phone calls and being transparent about what might be needed. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.8 stars from 31 reviews.** The available written reviews are mostly short, with a few specific examples of communication and follow-up care. “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - Owners repeatedly describe friendly, pleasant interactions (“lovely people” is repeated in separate reviews). - Communication is highlighted: reviewers note the vet will take time for a phone call and explain what may be required. - Specific care example: a dog with post-spay stitch trouble was seen on a Saturday and treated with antibiotics, with the owner reporting improvement afterward. - One review raises a mild concern about perceived experience (“not sure about how long he's a veterinary”), while still describing the vet as polite.