Specialist Vets in Athlone

## Summary Family Vets Athlone is a small-animal clinic that (based on owner reports) handles both routine care and surgery, including significant procedures like tumour removal and spays. Reviews repeatedly mention strong aftercare, including follow-up phone calls after surgery and clear explanations around sedation and recovery. Owners also highlight punctual appointments and that the team treats a range of pets—dogs and cats, plus smaller pets such as rats. ## Services Based on the website data available to us, no service list was provided. The following services are mentioned in client reviews: - **Routine vaccinations** for dogs - **Surgery**, including: - **Tumour removal** (described as a “massive tumour” removed from a dog) - **Spay surgery** (with smooth recovery reported) - **Sedation care and support**, with staff explaining the process and updating owners during procedures - **Care for multiple species**, including **dogs, cats, and pet rats** ## People - **Linda** (role not stated): Mentioned multiple times for handling dogs gently during routine vaccines and being professional; owners also describe her as consistently good with their dogs over repeated visits. - **Denis** (role not stated): Named alongside Linda in a review about a dog’s surgery; the owner reports both provided phone updates and detailed explanations during a sedation-related procedure. ## Reviews **4.7 stars from 62 reviews.** The available reviews focus on surgery outcomes, aftercare, and how clearly the team communicates with owners. “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Aftercare and follow-up**: Owners explicitly mention “10/10” aftercare and phone calls with updates after surgery. - **Surgical outcomes**: Reports of successful recovery after **tumour removal** and **spaying**, including a dog “moving as if she never even went in.” - **Communication that reduces anxiety**: One owner describes staff explaining sedation and recovery in detail, which helped with their nerves. - **Reliability of appointments**: One reviewer notes the clinic is “always on time with appointments.” - **Range of pets seen**: Beyond dogs and cats, one owner mentions receiving good care for **pet rats** as well.