Farm & Large-Animal Vets near Clonmel

## 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.

## Summary Kilcash Equine Clinic is an equine-only veterinary practice providing both medical and surgical care for horses. The clinic lists core work including reproduction, lameness/sports medicine, dentistry, laboratory services, and pre-purchase examinations, and states it provides 24-hour emergency cover. Recent reviews include detailed praise for a vet named Siobhán for on-site visits, thorough recovery management, and explaining decisions step-by-step to an owner and their child; another review highlights a quick arrival and reassuring handling. There is also a conflicting account describing poor management and communication. ## Services - **Equine medical and surgical care** (described by the clinic as covering both medical and surgical veterinary care for horses). - **Reproduction** services (listed on the clinic website). - **Lameness and sports medicine** (listed on the clinic website). - **Surgery** (listed on the clinic website). - **Laboratory** services (listed on the clinic website). - **Pre-purchase examinations** (listed on the clinic website). - **Dental** care (listed on the clinic website). - **24-hour emergency cover** (stated on the clinic website). - **On-site visits** (explicitly mentioned in a review describing ongoing visits during a horse’s recovery). ## People - **Siobhán (vet)**: Mentioned by name in a recent review. The owner describes repeated on-site visits, “leaving no stone unturned” during recovery, and clear communication at every stage—including taking time to explain things directly to a child who was learning from the process. ## Reviews **Google rating:** 4.4 stars from 19 reviews. **The review mix includes multiple 5-star experiences alongside a 1-star account citing management and communication problems.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Thorough case management and clear updates:** one owner describes detailed, step-by-step communication throughout a horse’s recovery, with attention to detail and ongoing follow-through. - **Responsiveness in urgent situations:** one reviewer specifically notes a very quick arrival and a professional, reassuring manner. - **Facilities and overall service mentioned positively** (e.g., “first class service and facilities”). - **Conflicting feedback on organisation/communication:** a 1-star review describes the clinic as “badly managed, unorganised,” with “poor communication.”

## Summary W. Lalor Equine Sports Medicine is the only information available from the data provided. We weren’t given any website summary, structured service list, pricing details, or Google rating/review text for this clinic, so we can’t reliably describe what services are offered, who you’ll see, or what clients report about their experience.