Specialist Vets in Moate

## Summary 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). “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **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).