Specialist Vets in Tipperary

## Summary Glen Veterinary is a long-established practice (the clinic website says it has cared for animals since 1904). From the latest reviews available to us, owners most often describe a clinic that handles routine veterinary care for pets (including cats and dogs), with a few specific, decision-relevant details: grooming is mentioned (with “a beautiful job” reported for a dog), and euthanasia support is described in detail, including access to a dedicated “love family room” so an owner could be with their pet at the end. Reviews also include a clear negative about communication/consent around grooming: one owner says they asked the clinic not to shave their pet again, but it happened anyway. ## Services - General veterinary care for pets, with owners referencing bringing pets in when they are sick or when they’re unsure about a problem. - Cat care is specifically referenced (one reviewer mentions “our four cats” being treated by multiple vets). - Grooming is mentioned in reviews (a dog grooming appointment with a positive result; another review describes shaving during grooming that the owner says they had asked not to happen). - Euthanasia/end-of-life care is described, including a dedicated family room (“love family room”) so the owner could be present. ## People - **Dr. Kieran** (vet; named in a review): mentioned positively by a cat owner who says their cats “benefited greatly” from the expertise and care. - **Dr. Aidan** (vet; named in a review): also cited in the same context as helping multiple cats. - **Front-of-house/clinical team** (not named): one owner describing euthanasia says staff were “amazing and very supportive,” and specifically valued being able to stay with their pet in a family room. Another owner describes staff as “accommodating and understanding of every concern great and small.” ## Reviews **4.8 stars from 182 reviews.** The themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - **Support during difficult visits:** one owner describes euthanasia care where staff support and a dedicated family room made it possible to be with their pet in final moments. - **Positive experiences with vets for ongoing pet care:** a cat owner calls out Dr. Kieran and Dr. Aidan by name and says their four cats benefited from the care provided. - **Grooming quality is mentioned—but with a consent/communication concern:** one review praises a dog grooming result; another alleges the pet was shaved again despite a specific request not to, leaving the owner worried about their pet being cold.

## Summary Arra Veterinary Clinic is a small-animal practice where recent reviews most often describe hands-on medical care (including imaging, surgery and end-of-life support), plus an on-site grooming service. Multiple owners mention being kept informed during higher-stakes cases: one describes emergency surgery with the team explaining risks beforehand and providing updates during the procedure and overnight while the pet recovered, including check-ins out of hours. The clinic also appears comfortable seeing a range of pets beyond cats and dogs, with one review mentioning care for a hedgehog. One written review strongly disputes the clinic’s decision-making and billing practices around a kitten’s case (including an upfront payment request, surgery that allegedly found no foreign body, and a dispute about releasing the pet before payment). This sits in clear contrast to many other reviews describing good outcomes after complicated surgery and clear communication. ## Services Services and situations explicitly mentioned in the available information include: - **Grooming** (described as a “great grooming service”). - **Emergency surgery** (including a “complicated procedure” in one case). - **Surgery following diagnostic imaging** (one review describes an **x-ray** and abdominal/stomach surgery for suspected foreign body). - **Diagnostic testing** (one review mentions tests relating to **leukemia**, and testing to distinguish **cancer/lymphoma**). - **Out-of-hours monitoring/check-ins** after surgery (updates “throughout the night” and checking in out of hours are described in one case). - **Euthanasia / end-of-life care** (one owner describes support when having to put a hedgehog to sleep). ## Pricing Pricing is only referenced in a single negative review and may not reflect typical charges: - An owner reports being asked to pay **€350 upfront** before their kitten would be examined. - The same review alleges a further **€380** was required for tests and surgery, and that results and release of the pet were withheld until payment was made. ## People Named team members mentioned in reviews: - **Aoife** (described as involved in an emergency surgery case): an owner says she explained the procedure and risks beforehand and provided frequent updates during surgery and recovery. Another owner thanks Aoife for help with a hedgehog and for compassion during euthanasia. - **Mairead** (described as the vet by one reviewer): mentioned for explaining a complicated procedure and keeping the owner updated during recovery; another owner credits Mairead with overseeing “extensive work” and a complicated surgery with good recovery. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.8 stars from 158 reviews.** **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - Several owners describe **clear, proactive communication** during serious cases, including explanations of risks before surgery and **updates during and after procedures** (including overnight recovery). - **Surgical care** is mentioned multiple times, with owners reporting good recoveries after complicated procedures. - The clinic is described as providing care for **multiple pets** and for **non-traditional pets** (a hedgehog is mentioned). - One review raises a **serious complaint** about alleged upfront payment demands, disputed clinical decisions (including surgery that allegedly found no foreign body), and an alleged refusal to release the pet or share results until payment was made—standing in direct contrast to other reviews praising transparency and care.