Dog & Cat Vets in Cashel

## Summary 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**. ## Services From the clinic website summary: - **24-hour veterinary care** (website also describes a **24/7 service for clients**) - Care for **companion animals, equine, and farm animals** (mixed practice) - **Routine surgeries** - **Dentistry** - **Vaccinations & passports** - **Ultrasound** for pregnancy diagnosis and fertility management - **Blood testing on-site** (in-house haematology & biochemistry) - **Foal medicine** - **Nurse clinics** - **Fully stocked pharmacy & retail shop** - **Grooming services**, including a **purpose-built grooming parlour** From the latest written reviews available to us: - Treatment for a **cat injury** while the owner was traveling ## People No individual vets or nurses are named in the inputs provided. What owners repeatedly comment on is the **staff as a group**, including: - **Reception staff** described as “very friendly” (in a review about booking in a cat with an injury) - Vets and staff described as **kind/helpful/professional**, and as taking “great care” of a dog during a stay/visit ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.8 stars from 245 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Kind, professional care** is the most consistent point across multiple reviews. - **Handling and comfort of pets:** one owner said their dog “didn’t want to go home” when picked up, which they took as a sign the dog had been well cared for. - **Helpfulness for short-notice/visitor situations:** a traveler reported booking their **cat in with an injury** and noted both the reception team and vet were friendly. - **Support during difficult moments:** one review mentions staff being “so good” and caring on the day an owner’s dog died.

## Summary 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). ## Services Based on the clinic’s website summary, services include: - **24-hour veterinary care** (stated as comprehensive, year‑round) - **Routine surgeries** - **Dentistry** - **Vaccinations and passports** - **In-house blood testing** (haematology and biochemistry) - **Ultrasound** for pregnancy diagnosis and fertility management - **Foal medicine** - **Nurse clinics** (by appointment, Monday–Friday) - **Grooming**, including a **purpose-built grooming parlour** Species treated (as stated): **farm animals, equines, companion animals**. ## People Individual staff members aren’t named in the available information. Across the latest reviews, owners repeatedly mention: - **Reception staff and vets** being helpful and friendly (including during an injury visit for a cat) - The **team** taking “great care” of pets during clinic stays (one owner noted their dog seemed reluctant to leave when collected) - Staff being particularly supportive during **end-of-life** situations ## Reviews **4.8 stars from 245 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - Frequent mentions of **professional, helpful service** across multiple visits. - Owners describe pets being **well cared for during treatment or stays** (including a dog that didn’t want to leave when collected). - A review describes **supportive handling of a pet’s death**, with staff characterised as kind and caring. - One reviewer reports being accommodated while **travelling**, for a **cat with an injury**, and highlights friendly reception and vet support.

## Summary Brittas Veterinary Clinic is part of **Brittas Veterinary Hospital**, an **exclusively small-animal** practice that’s been providing care for **30+ years** and also offers **pet grooming**. From the latest reviews available, owners most often describe routine and minor surgical care: one dog was **spayed**, **microchipped**, and had a **growth removed**, with the owner noting she was “a little groggy” after procedures but **back to normal by the next day**. Several reviews also focus on how the team handles temperament—one owner says their **nervous dog** is managed well, and another mentions their dog **walks in willingly**. A smaller set of reviews raise a concern about **pricing** and follow-up: one reviewer felt costs were **excessive compared with shopping around** and says they **didn’t receive a requested call back**. ## Services - **Small-animal veterinary care** (practice described as exclusively small animal). - **Spaying** (mentioned in reviews). - **Microchipping** (mentioned in reviews). - **Minor surgery / lump or growth removal** (mentioned in reviews). - **Pet grooming** (listed on the clinic website). ## Pricing - One reviewer reports finding the clinic’s **prices high** versus other options and says a requested **call back about pricing didn’t happen**. No specific fees or £/€ amounts are provided. ## People - Reviews mention **“two great new vets”** (no names given), described as **competent and friendly**. - Reception/front-desk experience is repeatedly noted: owners mention a **consistently welcoming reception**, “regardless of who is on reception.” - Handling of anxious pets is specifically referenced: an owner says their **nervous dog** is treated in a way that works for her. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.7 stars from 74 reviews.** **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - **Procedures and recovery:** spay, microchip, and **growth removal** are specifically mentioned; one owner reports their dog recovered quickly and was back to normal the next day. - **Pet comfort at the clinic:** multiple owners describe dogs that are **happy to arrive** or are handled well despite being **nervous**. - **Team experience:** repeated mentions of staff being **accommodating and professional**, plus a note about **new vets** being competent. - **Pricing and communication (mixed):** one reviewer advises others to **shop around** on price and reports **no follow-up call** after querying a cost.