Featured Clinic Overview
## Summary Park Pets Veterinary Clinic describes itself as an independent, family-run, single-site clinic with no links to corporate chains. It’s set up for more involved medical and surgical work as well as routine care, with in-house diagnostics and a stated capability for complex soft-tissue and orthopaedic procedures (including laparoscopy and arthroscopy). The website also states access to a 24-hour emergency service. In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly describe pets staying in the clinic for procedures/surgeries and receiving frequent updates (phone calls and texts) during admission, plus follow-up calls after procedures to check recovery. Several reviews mention surgery for serious issues (including removal of a cancerous tumour) and detailed explanations and planning around treatment. ## Services From the clinic’s website: - Surgery: soft tissue surgery; orthopaedics; laparoscopy; arthroscopy - Dentistry - Diagnostics & imaging (in-house): blood testing; progesterone testing; ultrasound; digital radiography - Acupuncture - Reproduction services - Emergency care: the website states access to an emergency service, including a 24-hour emergency service From the latest reviews available to us: - Tumour surgery: one owner describes an operation to remove a cancerous tumour, including diagnosis, pre-op process and aftercare. - Multiple surgeries: one owner reports their dog has had three surgeries at the clinic. - Checks/assessments: one owner mentions a check-up to assess heart and teeth, followed by prompt treatment and an ongoing plan. ## People - Dr Fionnuala Fallon (vet): Named repeatedly in reviews as the lead vet people dealt with. Owners describe: - Regular communication during inpatient stays, including phone calls and text updates. - Post-op follow-up calls to check on recovery. - Clear explanations and thoroughness, with one reviewer saying the team “leaves no stone unturned” and explains everything thoroughly. - Wider team: Reviews commonly refer to “Fionnuala and team,” describing supportive handling of stressful surgical cases and a process made easier for both dog and owner. ## Reviews Google rating: 4.8 stars from 178 reviews. “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - Surgery and aftercare are a recurring focus: multiple owners describe operations/surgeries (including cancerous tumour removal), with emphasis on the lead-up, procedure, and recovery support. - Active communication: several reviews mention updates during a pet’s stay (phone calls/texts) and follow-up phone calls after procedures. - Explanations and planning: owners mention thorough explanations, fast treatment when needed, and an ongoing care plan. - Handling of anxious or high-stress situations: reviewers describe being reassured through difficult cases, including repeat surgeries. - Pricing (general, not itemised): one review says prices were “very reasonable compared to many other commercial veterinary clinics,” without giving specific figures.
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Mullingar Pet Hospital has been run since 1995 by vet David Fagan, supported by a team of vets, registered veterinary nurses, and support staff (no corporate group is named in the available information). Recent reviews suggest the clinic is set up for day-to-day veterinary care with the ability to handle urgent presentations, with owners mentioning short-notice appointments and fast turnaround blood tests (about 20 minutes). Facilities are described as very clean and air conditioned, and one owner specifically recalls the team doing “everything they could” when their dog was very sick.
Mullingar Pet Hospital has been run since 1995 by vet David Fagan, supported by a team of vets, registered veterinary nurses, and support staff (no corporate group is named in the available information). Recent reviews suggest the clinic is set up for day-to-day veterinary care with the ability to handle urgent presentations, with owners mentioning short-notice appointments and fast turnaround blood tests (about 20 minutes). Facilities are described as very clean and air conditioned, and one owner specifically recalls the team doing “everything they could” when their dog was very sick.
Auburn Veterinary Hospital is a general veterinary clinic that owners describe using over many years, including complex cases and ongoing care for multiple pets. Reviews specifically mention major surgery (including two surgeries in roughly two weeks for extensive internal haemorrhage in a young dog), supportive end‑of‑life care (being given time to say goodbyes), and aftercare that “went above expectations.” Several reviewers also note the clinic treats a mix of animals, including dogs, cats, and pygmy goats.
Auburn Veterinary Hospital is a general veterinary clinic that owners describe using over many years, including complex cases and ongoing care for multiple pets. Reviews specifically mention major surgery (including two surgeries in roughly two weeks for extensive internal haemorrhage in a young dog), supportive end‑of‑life care (being given time to say goodbyes), and aftercare that “went above expectations.” Several reviewers also note the clinic treats a mix of animals, including dogs, cats, and pygmy goats.
McGrath Veterinary Practice is a small veterinary clinic with a 5.0-star Google rating from 6 reviews. In the latest written feedback available, owners repeatedly mention specific staff by name (Caroline and Jenny) and describe a calm, kind manner during visits—including gentle handling of a young cat (“baby cat Max”). Reviews also repeatedly mention straightforward, pleasant interactions and “quality service,” though details on facilities, pricing, or specific procedures aren’t provided in the available sources.
McGrath Veterinary Practice is a small veterinary clinic with a 5.0-star Google rating from 6 reviews. In the latest written feedback available, owners repeatedly mention specific staff by name (Caroline and Jenny) and describe a calm, kind manner during visits—including gentle handling of a young cat (“baby cat Max”). Reviews also repeatedly mention straightforward, pleasant interactions and “quality service,” though details on facilities, pricing, or specific procedures aren’t provided in the available sources.
Kinnegad Veterinary is a general veterinary practice (ownership/group not stated) that reviewers describe using for both routine care and urgent same-day issues. Recent reviews repeatedly mention the clinic “making space” for dogs with sudden problems like bee stings and allergic reactions, and being accommodating with appointment scheduling. Several owners also highlight problem-solving for ongoing conditions—one review describes a cat with severe allergies being diagnosed in a single visit after 18 months of trying other vets, with the cat doing well months later. One low-rated review raises a cleanliness concern (“blood, fur, and dirt”), which conflicts with the largely positive feedback.
Kinnegad Veterinary is a general veterinary practice (ownership/group not stated) that reviewers describe using for both routine care and urgent same-day issues. Recent reviews repeatedly mention the clinic “making space” for dogs with sudden problems like bee stings and allergic reactions, and being accommodating with appointment scheduling. Several owners also highlight problem-solving for ongoing conditions—one review describes a cat with severe allergies being diagnosed in a single visit after 18 months of trying other vets, with the cat doing well months later. One low-rated review raises a cleanliness concern (“blood, fur, and dirt”), which conflicts with the largely positive feedback.
Park Veterinary Centre Mullingar
Mullingar
Our Score (79/100)
Park Veterinary Centre provides care for small animals as well as farm animals and equine cases, with on-site diagnostic facilities listed (X‑rays, ultrasound scanning, and endoscope exams). Ownership/group status isn’t stated in the available website summary or reviews. From the latest reviews, owners most often describe: - Fast access to care (same-day appointments mentioned; one reviewer says they were seen within half an hour of calling). - A consult style where questions are welcomed and answered, and concerns are heard before assessment. - Thoughtful handling of nervous dogs (patience and a calmer approach specifically noted).
Park Veterinary Centre provides care for small animals as well as farm animals and equine cases, with on-site diagnostic facilities listed (X‑rays, ultrasound scanning, and endoscope exams). Ownership/group status isn’t stated in the available website summary or reviews. From the latest reviews, owners most often describe: - Fast access to care (same-day appointments mentioned; one reviewer says they were seen within half an hour of calling). - A consult style where questions are welcomed and answered, and concerns are heard before assessment. - Thoughtful handling of nervous dogs (patience and a calmer approach specifically noted).
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.
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.
Athlone Veterinary Hospital is described in recent reviews as a practice that can hospitalise pets overnight for serious illness and provide ongoing aftercare. Multiple owners mention rapid access in urgent situations (including being seen within about 40 minutes after a call, and a late-night emergency where a staff member arrived “within minutes”), with pets staying in-hospital for 2–3 nights. Communication during hospital stays is a recurring detail in positive reviews (phone updates, photos, and allowing visits). There is also a clear conflict in the feedback: two reviewers allege serious clinical failings in seizure-related cases, including being sent home with what they describe as an incorrect/very low medication dose for a large dog, and missing basic diagnostic checks that another vet later performed.
Athlone Veterinary Hospital is described in recent reviews as a practice that can hospitalise pets overnight for serious illness and provide ongoing aftercare. Multiple owners mention rapid access in urgent situations (including being seen within about 40 minutes after a call, and a late-night emergency where a staff member arrived “within minutes”), with pets staying in-hospital for 2–3 nights. Communication during hospital stays is a recurring detail in positive reviews (phone updates, photos, and allowing visits). There is also a clear conflict in the feedback: two reviewers allege serious clinical failings in seizure-related cases, including being sent home with what they describe as an incorrect/very low medication dose for a large dog, and missing basic diagnostic checks that another vet later performed.
Joe O'Keeffe Veterinary Surgery is a small-animal clinic that, based on recent reviews, is frequently chosen for gentle handling and support during difficult situations. The latest reviews repeatedly mention Charlotte and her team and describe sensitive care, especially with cats, as well as help with acute injuries (one owner describes a dog with a “nasty face injury” being treated by the staff). Concrete details mentioned by owners include: - Gentle handling of cats during visits (multiple reviews). - Supportive/sensitive care for a pet named Lucky (mentioned twice by the same reviewer). - Treatment of a dog’s facial injury, with the staff described as “amazing.”
Joe O'Keeffe Veterinary Surgery is a small-animal clinic that, based on recent reviews, is frequently chosen for gentle handling and support during difficult situations. The latest reviews repeatedly mention Charlotte and her team and describe sensitive care, especially with cats, as well as help with acute injuries (one owner describes a dog with a “nasty face injury” being treated by the staff). Concrete details mentioned by owners include: - Gentle handling of cats during visits (multiple reviews). - Supportive/sensitive care for a pet named Lucky (mentioned twice by the same reviewer). - Treatment of a dog’s facial injury, with the staff described as “amazing.”
Mullingar Equine Vets has a 4.6★ Google rating from 335 reviews, but the latest written reviews available to us largely describe an equestrian events venue (showjumping/exhibitions) rather than a veterinary clinic. Based on the sources provided, there isn’t enough concrete information to confirm what veterinary services are offered or how clinical care is delivered. What is repeatedly described in recent reviews is a large, organised showground-style setup with multiple arenas, food options (including a café and sometimes a pizza truck), and amenities such as indoor seating and space for children.
Mullingar Equine Vets has a 4.6★ Google rating from 335 reviews, but the latest written reviews available to us largely describe an equestrian events venue (showjumping/exhibitions) rather than a veterinary clinic. Based on the sources provided, there isn’t enough concrete information to confirm what veterinary services are offered or how clinical care is delivered. What is repeatedly described in recent reviews is a large, organised showground-style setup with multiple arenas, food options (including a café and sometimes a pizza truck), and amenities such as indoor seating and space for children.