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Brittas Veterinary Small Animal Hospital

#1 Vet in Thurles, Tipperary

4.7
Independent Clinic

Brittas Veterinary Small Animal Hospital – Vets in Thurles

Updated January 2026
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Clinic Overview

Brittas Veterinary Small Animal Hospital is an exclusively small-animal practice with extensive hospital premises, and it also runs a branch clinic (per the website). Reviews point to a clinic that handles ongoing senior-pet care and acute illness support: owners describe detailed medication management for an elderly dog with heart and joint pain, and IV treatment (antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, pain relief, fluids and anti-emetics) given during a sudden deterioration.

Decision-relevant details mentioned repeatedly include

  • Time spent “getting the prescription just right” for chronic heart/joint issues and later dementia-related anxiety medication (owner reports improved appetite, mobility and comfort).
  • Same-day help in a crisis: one owner says they were admitted immediately, with reception staying beyond finishing time and a vet returning specially to treat their dog.
  • Clear explanations during feline treatment, with a reviewer noting each step was explained in detail.
  • Pricing is a mixed signal: one reviewer calls the clinic “very expensive” and claims a quote was around three times another vet for a procedure, while other reviews focus on clinical care and long-term support.

Services

  • Small-animal veterinary care (website).
  • Hospital-based care / in-clinic treatment (website; reviews reference treatment at the hospital).
  • Pet grooming services (website).
  • Chronic disease and senior-pet medication management mentioned in reviews (e.g., heart medication, pain management for hip joints, anti-anxiety medication for dementia-related signs).
  • Acute illness supportive care mentioned in reviews, including IV medications and hydration (antibiotics, anti-inflammatory meds, pain relief, saline hydration and anti-emetics).
  • Vaccinations mentioned in reviews (annual vaccination; “monthly jab”).
  • Cat treatment involving a surgeon/vet team, with steps explained to the owner (review).

People

  • Joe Coffey (role not stated): credited by an owner for carefully adjusting an elderly dog’s prescriptions for heart and joint pain, with the owner reporting improved appetite and mobility.
  • Kevin (role not stated) and Michelle (role not stated): thanked by an owner for coming immediately when their dog “needed them” at end of life.
  • Reception staff (not named): one owner describes them staying after finishing time to admit an urgent case; another owner reports the opposite experience—feeling belittled and pressured about payment shortly after their dog was put to sleep.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.7 stars from 211 reviews. - Ongoing support for older pets, with owners describing careful medication tweaking for heart issues, joint pain, and later anxiety medication; one reviewer reports noticeable improvements in appetite and day-to-day function.

  • Urgent care responsiveness is specifically described in one case: immediate admission, after-hours help from reception, and a vet returning to treat the dog; IV antibiotics/fluids/anti-emetics are explicitly mentioned.
  • Communication: one cat owner highlights that each step of treatment was explained in detail.
  • Cost is a recurring concern for at least one reviewer, who says the clinic was “very expensive” and claims a procedure quote was about three times another provider.
  • A conflicting experience around bereavement/payment: one long-term client describes feeling there was “no empathy” after euthanasia and that the interaction felt focused on money, while other reviews emphasise kindness and considerate care.

Location

Templemore Rd, Brittasroad, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, E41 A8N5, Ireland

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