Dog & Cat Vets in Kinnegad

## 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.

## Summary 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. ## Services Based on the latest reviews available to us, owners mention: - Assessment and treatment for allergic reactions (including bee stings) and longer-term allergy cases (including severe feline allergies) - Injury/trauma appointments (a cat brought back for an injury and treated with “care and understanding”) - New pet registration and “full check over,” with time for questions from first-time/new-pet owners - Neutering/spay planning (pets “booked in to be spayed”) - Rapid access/short-notice appointments (next-day appointment reported; also “makes space” for urgent cases) ## People - **Carol Anne (vet, as described by a reviewer):** Credited with diagnosing a cat’s severe allergies in one visit after the owner had spent 18 months and significant money elsewhere; the same reviewer also returned later for an injury and described the care as “incredible.” - **Staff/vet team (not individually named in most reviews):** Multiple reviews mention gentle handling and being helpful with questions (especially for newly registered pets), plus accommodating appointment scheduling and seeing pets quickly on arrival. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.9 stars from 154 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - Fast access is a repeated theme: next-day appointments and making space for urgent walk-in-type issues (bee stings/allergic reactions) are specifically mentioned. - Several owners describe clear problem-solving and follow-through for allergies (including one case described as resolved after a single visit, with improvement lasting months). - Routine “new pet” checks and guidance are called out (full check-over and answering questions; spay booking mentioned). - One recent negative review reports cleanliness issues (“blood, fur, and dirt”), which stands out against otherwise very positive comments about the practice.

## Summary 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.” ## Services Services explicitly referenced in the available reviews include: - **Injury/wound care** (a dog with a “nasty face injury” is specifically mentioned). - **Cat appointments/handling** (owners repeatedly mention gentle handling with cats). ## People - **Charlotte (role not specified)**: mentioned by multiple reviewers as being **kind and gentle with animals**, particularly cats (“Always so gentle with my 2 cats…”; “Charlotte is so kind and gentle with the animals.”). - **The wider team**: described as providing **sensitive care** and being “amazing” during a dog injury case. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.9 stars from 72 reviews.** **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - Owners repeatedly mention **gentle, kind handling**, especially with cats. - Multiple reviews call out **Charlotte and the team** positively. - One specific example describes staff support when a dog had a **serious facial injury**. - Several reviews are brief endorsements (“Brilliant practice! Highly recommend.”) without clinical detail.