Fitzgerald Veterinary Centre

Fitzgerald Veterinary Centre in Roscrea appears to be an independent practice. It is known for both day-to-day veterinary care and helpful urgent phone advice outside normal hours, with several owners describing late-evening calls being answered calmly and usefully. Reviews also point to compassionate in-clinic care for very sick pets, including end-of-life support in a private room.

Services

• •Urgent telephone advice outside typical hours: Multiple owners describe getting help by phone on a Saturday evening, around 9:45pm, and close to midnight, including advice that helped avoid an emergency visit.
• •Medical care for sick pets: Reviews mention treatment for a cat with calicivirus, including several days of antibiotics and close handling over a number of days, as well as helpful advice for both cat and dog concerns.
• •Sedation and dental-related care: One detailed review describes a cat being sedated so the vet could clean the teeth and gums when mouth ulcers and bleeding were present.
• •Euthanasia and end-of-life support: Owners describe calm, gentle euthanasia with time to say goodbye in a private room.

Pricing

No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.

People

• •Pat (vet): Named in a detailed review about a very sick cat, where Pat is described as providing sedation, dental cleaning, several days of treatment, and support with the decision to euthanise.
• •Owners also regularly describe the wider team as kind, professional, and good at explaining treatments clearly.

Reviews

Fitzgerald Veterinary Centre has a 4.9-star Google rating from 57 reviews.

• •Out-of-hours reassurance stands out: Several recent reviewers say the clinic answered late-night or weekend calls and gave calm, practical advice when they were worried about a pet.
• •Kind, reassuring manner: Reviewers repeatedly describe the vets and staff as very helpful, friendly, and good at reducing panic in stressful situations.
• •Clear explanations: One long-term client says the vets take time to explain why a treatment is needed, or why it may not be, and answer questions properly.
• •Compassionate care for very sick pets: A detailed review describes intensive care for a cat with calicivirus, followed by thoughtful end-of-life support when recovery was no longer possible.