Hillcrest Veterinary Services – Vets in Killerney
Clinic Overview
Hillcrest Veterinary Services, also referred to on its website as Cloverhill Veterinary Surgery, says it opened in January 2011 under John Finnegan. The practice focuses on small-animal care at its Killerney site, while noting that large-animal work continues from another location. Website information also highlights on-site digital X-ray and veterinary boarding kennels with vaccination requirements.
Services
- •Small-animal consultations and treatment: The clinic presents itself as catering for small animals, with reviews describing visits for dogs and cats, including pets that were unwell and owners who wanted reassurance and clear advice.
- •Diagnostics and imaging: The website lists digital X-ray on site. A review also mentions a quick in-clinic test used to rule out FIV and leukaemia in cats before straightforward treatment.
- •Preventive and routine pet care: The website includes information on dog microchipping and registration as well as neutering and spaying.
- •Boarding kennels: The clinic advertises heated boarding kennels with 6 large single kennels and 4 double kennels. Pets are said to be cared for by the practice’s veterinary nurse, and full up-to-date vaccinations including kennel cough are required.
- •Other work noted: The website says large-animal work continues from another site, and one review specifically thanks the clinic for support with TNR programmes.
Pricing
No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.
People
John Finnegan is named on the website as having opened the practice, and reviews praise John for going above and beyond to help. Claire is singled out in reviews for excellent care for a dog, and Sarah Louise is named on the website as the veterinary nurse linked with the boarding kennels. Reviews also mention kind, helpful vets, assistants, and friendly phone staff.
Reviews
Google shows a 4.2-star rating from 19 reviews.
- •Recent feedback is mostly positive, with owners describing the team as kind, helpful, and reassuring when pets are unwell.
- •John is specifically praised for going above and beyond, and Claire is mentioned warmly for a dog’s care.
- •One recurring theme is good timekeeping, with a reviewer saying appointments usually run close to time and waits are often only 5 to 10 minutes.
- •A much older negative review complains about kennel charging for a short stay, but the overall tone of the written feedback is favourable.
