Moate Veterinary Hospital

Moate Veterinary Hospital describes itself as a family-run practice that has expanded into a modern facility and holds Companion Animal Hospital status with the Veterinary Council of Ireland. The website indicates it’s set up for both routine pet care and more involved work (with digital X‑ray, ultrasound, and an in-house laboratory), alongside large-animal and equine services. In the latest reviews available, owners repeatedly mention thorough, gentle consultations (including with a very sick kitten) and pets being kept comfortable during minor operations, plus comments that the clinic is spotless and welcoming.

Services

Based on the clinic website and the specific situations mentioned in reviews, services include

• •General consultations and vaccinations
• •Anaesthesia and surgery, including neutering/spaying (surgery is listed; one review mentions a cat having a “minor operation” and being comfortable/relaxed)
• •Flea and worm control
• •Animal dentistry
• •Hospitalisation
• •Diagnostics and facilities: ultrasound, digital X‑ray, laboratory
• •Pet administration services: pet passports and microchipping
• •End-of-life care (“Saying Goodbye”)
• •Large-animal/cattle services: TB testing, herd health programmes/investigations, fertility management, calf health & management, surgical procedures
• •Equine vet services
• •Emergency care: the website states a 24-hour emergency service for companion and large animal clients

People

• •Jennifer / Jen (vet, role not explicitly stated): Mentioned multiple times for being thorough and gentle, including during an appointment with a very sick 1‑year-old kitten; one reviewer noted she went through all the medication and made sure they were happy with the plan.
• •Emer (reception, role stated in review): Specifically called out as “a pleasure” to deal with after the appointment.
• •Daniel (role not explicitly stated): Credited in one review with saving a mother cat and her baby.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.8 stars from 17 reviews. The written reviews available to us focus on specific staff members and a handful of concrete visit experiences (illness consults, a minor operation, and emergency help). “”

• •Thorough consultations and clear medication explanations, including for a kitten that was described as very sick.
• •Gentle handling and reassurance, with owners repeatedly singling out Jennifer/Jen.
• •Surgical care mentioned positively (a cat described as comfortable and relaxed during/after a minor operation).
• •Clinic environment noted as “spotless” and welcoming, plus positive reception interaction (Emer).