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Farm Vets in Tipperary

Featured Clinic Overview

Updated January 2026
Independent Clinic

## Summary Southview Veterinary Hospital presents itself as a veterinary hospital focused on preventative care (vaccination and parasite control) alongside more advanced services, including a dedicated canine reproduction service and an on-site physiotherapy/hydrotherapy suite. The website also describes a pay‑monthly Pet Health Plan designed to spread the cost of routine preventative care (prices aren’t stated). Recent reviews describe cases involving cardiology diagnostics (ultrasound and ECG) with ongoing medication management, as well as surgical care with direct access to the veterinary surgeon during recovery. Owners also mention practical communication touches such as phone updates (including over a weekend) and a condolence card sent after a pet’s death. ## Services - Preventative healthcare: routine check-ups with an emphasis on early diagnosis; vaccination and parasite control are explicitly mentioned on the website. - Pet Health Plan (pay-monthly): a monthly plan intended to help manage logistics and costs of preventative care, with “various discounts” mentioned (no specific inclusions or prices provided). - Canine reproduction: described on the website as a specialist area with 15+ years’ experience in canine reproductive work. - Physiotherapy and hydrotherapy: a dedicated canine physiotherapy and hydrotherapy suite is mentioned on the website. - Cardiology diagnostics (as referenced by owners): reviews mention ultrasound and ECG used to assess suspected heart failure, and support for managing seizures including follow-up blood tests. - Surgery (as referenced by owners): owners describe a dog having surgery and receiving direct support from the veterinary surgeon during recovery. ## People - Leonie Barry (Veterinary Physiotherapist): named on the website as running the clinic’s canine physiotherapy and hydrotherapy suite. - Laura (Cardiologist): repeatedly praised in reviews for compassionate handling of anxious owners/pets and for clear guidance—examples include confirming a heart failure diagnosis after ultrasound/ECG and helping a family leave “more confident” managing a dog’s seizures; another owner notes a smooth follow-up visit for blood tests. - Sarah & Kevin (vets): mentioned for thorough explanations and strong communication, including phone updates during an animal’s care (one review notes updates even over a weekend). - Rachel (reception): named for being accommodating and empathetic when owners raised concerns. - Alan: mentioned positively by name in one review (role not specified). ## Reviews 4.8 stars from 281 reviews. The available written reviews focus on complex medical work (cardiology investigations, seizures, surgery) alongside communication and support for owners. “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - Advanced diagnostics and specialist input: ultrasound/ECG for suspected heart failure; cardiology support and seizure management guidance are specifically mentioned. - Strong communication during treatment: owners describe thorough explanations and phone updates, including updates provided over a weekend. - Post-procedure support: one owner reports being able to get direct support from the veterinary surgeon during recovery after surgery. - Client experience details that stood out: multiple reviews mention welcoming reception staff; one mentions the hospital being very clean; another describes receiving a condolence card after losing a pet.

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#2 Ranking

Our Score (90/100)

4.8(245 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird

John A. Strumble Veterinary Practice uses the O’Connor Julian Veterinary Clinic website, which describes a second-generation, family-owned mixed practice established in 1967 (part of XLVets) and accredited under the VCI Practice Accreditation Scheme. The clinic appears set up for a wide range of cases across companion animals, equine, and farm animals, with on-site diagnostics (in-house blood testing) and routine procedures. The website states 24/7 veterinary care for clients. In the latest reviews available, pet owners most often mention kind, professional handling, with specific examples including a dog that “didn’t want to go home” after being cared for at the clinic and a traveler who booked a cat in with an injury and highlighted friendly reception staff and vet.

#3 Ranking

Our Score (90/100)

4.8(245 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird

O’Connor Julian Veterinary Surgeons describes itself as a second‑generation, family‑owned mixed practice established in 1967, caring for farm animals, equines and companion animals. The clinic states it provides a 24/7, year‑round service, supported by a team of veterinary surgeons and nurses and VCI Practice Accreditation Scheme status. Recent reviews align with a practice geared to everyday companion‑animal needs as well as urgent problems—one owner reports getting help for a cat with an injury while travelling, and multiple reviewers emphasise professional handling and supportive staff during difficult visits (including end‑of‑life care).

Our Score (88/100)

4.8(128 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird

Summerhill Veterinary Clinic provides care for both pets and farm animals, with a stated 24/7/365 on-call emergency service. The website lists routine healthcare alongside emergency care & surgery, dental care, and cryosurgery, plus a strong farm-animal focus (e.g., herd health and fertility scanning). In the latest reviews available, owners repeatedly mention being seen quickly for urgent concerns (including a cat taken “straight after call”) and proactive follow-up (a next-day call to check how a pet was doing). Several reviewers also describe unhurried appointments and support around end-of-life situations.

#5

Our Score (84/100)

4.8(182 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird

Glen Veterinary is a long-established practice (the clinic website says it has cared for animals since 1904). From the latest reviews available to us, owners most often describe a clinic that handles routine veterinary care for pets (including cats and dogs), with a few specific, decision-relevant details: grooming is mentioned (with “a beautiful job” reported for a dog), and euthanasia support is described in detail, including access to a dedicated “love family room” so an owner could be with their pet at the end. Reviews also include a clear negative about communication/consent around grooming: one owner says they asked the clinic not to shave their pet again, but it happened anyway.

Our Score (85/100)

4.9(76 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird

Spa View Veterinary Clinic lists a wide mix of day‑to‑day and higher-need care on its website, including emergencies, operations, and care for hospitalised patients, alongside nurse clinics, prescriptions, and routine blood tests. Recent reviews add practical detail: owners mention rabies vaccinations (with flexible appointment booking) and emergency treatment for an eye injury, with clear step‑by‑step explanations during the visit. One reviewer also notes the clinic was undergoing renovations while still running appointments professionally. A “Healthy Dog Plan” is mentioned in reviews as providing text reminders for vaccines and check‑ups.

Our Score (83/100)

4.9(76 reviews)
Independent Clinic
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Monica Malone Veterinary Practice operates as Spa View Veterinary Clinics and is a member of the VetPartners Family (corporate group). The clinic’s website lists both routine care and urgent work, including emergencies, operations, hospitalised patients, routine blood tests, nurse clinics, prescriptions, and house visits, plus pet health plans. Recent reviewers describe help with travel-timed rabies vaccinations, and multiple owners mention using the practice for both routine check-ups and emergencies, including an eye injury treated as an emergency. One reviewer notes the clinic was being renovated at the time of their visit.

Our Score (81/100)

4.8(114 reviews)
Independent Clinic
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Cashel Equine Clinical (also referred to on its website as Fethard Equine Hospital) is a purpose-built equine veterinary centre established in 2007, providing both first-opinion and referral care with a stated focus on surgery and medicine. The website describes veterinary surgeon interns residing onsite to provide 24‑hour care for inpatients. Recent reviews repeatedly point to a “fantastic facility/set up,” with owners specifically mentioning broad diagnostic availability and describing visits as professional and low-stress when bringing horses and ponies in for treatment.

Our Score (86/100)

4.9(989 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird

De Lacy, Clancy & Kent – Suirside Veterinary Clinic describes itself as a family-run practice working with both small and large animals, with an appointment system where “animals that are seriously ill will be seen first.” The website lists a wide clinical setup (diagnostics, surgery, inpatient stays), and reviews frequently mention clear explanations, accommodating urgent or end-of-life needs, and inpatient care (including a dog staying for a week). A small number of reviews also raise concerns about long waits during euthanasia appointments and how that situation was handled. Concrete specifics mentioned by owners: - Handling of a reactive dog, with staff taking steps to keep the visit calm and answering questions in detail (French Bulldog pain assessment). - Late-evening euthanasia accommodation, including an option for the vet to come to a vehicle to reduce stress, and arranging cremation collection. - Urgent treatment near closing and overnight/inpatient care (one owner reports a week-long stay). - Multiple reviewers note it’s very busy, with “lots of coming and going.”

Our Score (79/100)

4.8(132 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird

Gortlandroe Veterinary Clinic is a small-animal practice where the most detailed recent feedback centres on compassionate end-of-life care (owners describe euthanasia for both a dog and a cat handled with empathy and professionalism). Reviews also repeatedly mention being seen quickly when needed, and a “not pushing unnecessary extras” approach—one owner specifically says they “won’t sell you expensive things that you don’t need.” Practical support is also noted, such as arranging to send medications by post when an owner couldn’t get in.

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