Specialist Vets in Thurles

## 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.