Dog & Cat Vets in Thurles

## Summary 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.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - 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.

## Summary 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. ## Services Services mentioned on the clinic website and in reviews include: - Emergency care (listed on the website; also described by owners as being seen for urgent issues such as an eye injury). - Operations (listed on the website). - Care for hospitalised patients (listed on the website). - House visits (listed on the website). - Nurse clinics (listed on the website). - Prescriptions (listed on the website). - Routine blood tests (listed on the website). - Vaccinations, including rabies vaccination (described in reviews). - End-of-life care/euthanasia support (described in a review, including support for the owner during the appointment). - “Healthy Dog Plan” with text reminders for vaccines and check-ups (described in a review; no further inclusions stated). ## People - **Ray / Raymond (vet)**: Mentioned multiple times for explaining care “every step of the process” during an emergency eye injury visit, and for being “amazing” when treating a rescue kitten. Another review highlights his support and communication during an end‑of‑life appointment. - **Ann (reception)**: Named in one review as friendly and helpful with issues raised by owners. ## Reviews **4.9 stars from 76 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - Appointment organisation and professionalism: one owner describes helpful booking for rabies vaccinations and notes the clinic was renovating while still running appointments smoothly. - Handling and communication in urgent cases: an emergency eye injury visit is described with clear explanations throughout the process. - Support in difficult moments: one review specifically describes compassionate guidance and reassurance during a pet’s end-of-life visit. - Ongoing preventative care: a reviewer links their “Healthy Dog Plan” experience to receiving text reminders for vaccines and check-ups.

## Summary Killenaule Vets appears to be a general veterinary practice (pets and other animals are mentioned) where owners most often comment on the day-to-day experience: being seen promptly, staff being welcoming, and the team stepping in when an animal needs help at short notice. Recent reviewers specifically mention staff being “quick and efficient,” being “accommodating and welcoming,” and “going over and above” to help with a dog in a difficult situation. One owner also notes an upbeat atmosphere in the clinic (“you can hear them laughing behind doors”), alongside feeling “well looked after” and describing the team as “very knowledgeable.” ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.8 stars from 104 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - **Helpfulness in a pinch:** one reviewer describes the team “went over and above” when they needed urgent help with a dog. - **Efficient appointments/visits:** “quick and efficient service” is mentioned in recent feedback. - **How pets are handled:** a reviewer highlights staff being “great” with their dog. - **Clinic atmosphere and staff manner:** multiple comments point to a welcoming, accommodating team; one review mentions staff sounding happy at work, which reassured the owner.

## Summary Borris Veterinary Clinic is set up to treat both **small animals and farm animals** (including **dairy, beef, sheep and equine farms** per its website). Reviews describe help with a range of cases from **routine pet care** to **urgent illness/pain** (including a dog with a **sore eye** and another that was **very sick and in pain**). Several reviewers also mention **clear explanations of tests and plans** (e.g., outlining a next-day plan and talking through test results) and **accommodating care for animals not previously registered**. One reviewer also highlights **personalised follow-up gestures** (a card included with products purchased, with fast delivery). ## Services Based on the clinic website and the latest reviews, services and capabilities mentioned include: - **Small animal care** (pets). - **Large animal / farm veterinary support**, specifically for **dairy, beef, sheep and equine** farms (website). - **Assessment and treatment of eye problems** in a dog (“sore eye” case mentioned). - **Management of acutely unwell/painful pets**, including examination, treatment, and then ongoing **medication**. - **Diagnostics discussed with owners**, including **test results** being explained in detail (tests are mentioned, though specific types aren’t). - **Products sold by the clinic**, with **delivery** mentioned in one review. ## People Named staff mentioned in reviews: - **Niamh (vet)**: Repeatedly described as giving owners time rather than rushing, including seeing a dog who wasn’t an existing patient and **making a clear plan for the following day**; another owner mentions **detailed explanation of test results** after examination and treatment. - **Eamon**: Multiple reviewers say he **explains everything clearly** and helps keep pets **calm and relaxed** during visits. - **Sarah**: Mentioned in connection with **personalised customer care**, including sending a card with products and arranging **fast delivery**. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.8 stars from 57 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Clear communication and transparency**: owners mention vets explaining what’s happening, outlining plans, and going through test results in detail. - **Help in urgent or stressful situations**: examples include a very sick dog in pain being seen even when the dog wasn’t a regular patient, and a dog treated for a sore eye. - **Handling and bedside manner**: reviewers describe pets being kept calm during consultations and staff staying calm and professional. - **Farm/large animal care mentioned**: one review specifically references **piglets** being cared for and returning home “safe and well.” - **Extra touches beyond the appointment**: personalised cards sent with purchased products, and fast delivery noted.