Featured Clinic Overview
## Summary 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. ## Services Services and capabilities mentioned in the available sources include: - Veterinary consultations (the website notes consultations can be included as part of a Pet Health Club® Plus plan, without listing prices). - Repeat prescriptions (listed on the clinic website). - Blood tests with rapid results (one review mentions results in ~20 minutes). - Short-notice / urgent appointments (e.g., a cat being seen at short notice). - Support for seriously unwell pets (a review describes intensive efforts to try to save a very sick dog). ## People - David Fagan (vet): named on the clinic website as running the practice since 1995. - Clinical and support team (vets, registered veterinary nurses, support staff): in reviews, owners repeatedly mention staff being efficient and “no hassle”, and knowledgeable, including moving quickly to diagnostics (blood testing) and being supportive during difficult visits (e.g., when a dog was very sick). ## Reviews Google rating: 4.7 stars from 158 reviews. “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - Speed and efficiency: pets taken in quickly; one owner notes blood tests completed in about 20 minutes; another mentions being seen at short notice. - Practical experience on the day: multiple reviews describe the process as “no hassle,” professional, and efficient. - Clinic environment: repeated mentions of a clean facility; one review specifically notes air conditioning. - Support during serious illness: one owner describes the team doing everything they could to try to save their dog and being kind throughout.
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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.
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.
Maureen Whyte Veterinary Services
Ballynacargy
Our Score (61/100)
This appears to be a family-run veterinary practice (the website describes it as established over 20 years ago by Daniel Murray) with a broad mix of companion-animal and large-animal work, including on-site diagnostics (ultrasound, digital X‑ray, laboratory) and surgery. The website also states it holds Companion Animal Hospital Status accredited by the Veterinary Council of Ireland. Reviews most often highlight Jennifer (“Jen”) for thorough, gentle consultations—one owner describes a very sick kitten appointment where medications were carefully explained—and mention a clean, welcoming clinic. Note: the clinic name in the provided data (“Maureen Whyte Veterinary Services”) differs from the website branding (“Moate Veterinary Hospital / Moate Pet Clinic”).
This appears to be a family-run veterinary practice (the website describes it as established over 20 years ago by Daniel Murray) with a broad mix of companion-animal and large-animal work, including on-site diagnostics (ultrasound, digital X‑ray, laboratory) and surgery. The website also states it holds Companion Animal Hospital Status accredited by the Veterinary Council of Ireland. Reviews most often highlight Jennifer (“Jen”) for thorough, gentle consultations—one owner describes a very sick kitten appointment where medications were carefully explained—and mention a clean, welcoming clinic. Note: the clinic name in the provided data (“Maureen Whyte Veterinary Services”) differs from the website branding (“Moate Veterinary Hospital / Moate Pet Clinic”).
Deravarra Equine Clinic is an equine-focused veterinary clinic (as indicated by its name). Based on the limited written feedback available, reviewers most often mention the standard of the vet and the facilities—e.g., “top class vet” and “great facilities.” Several of the latest reviews contain very little detail (such as “It’s cool”), and some appear duplicated, so there’s limited case-specific information to judge from.
Deravarra Equine Clinic is an equine-focused veterinary clinic (as indicated by its name). Based on the limited written feedback available, reviewers most often mention the standard of the vet and the facilities—e.g., “top class vet” and “great facilities.” Several of the latest reviews contain very little detail (such as “It’s cool”), and some appear duplicated, so there’s limited case-specific information to judge from.