Farm & Large-Animal Vets near Mullingar

## 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.

## Summary 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**. ## Services Services and capabilities mentioned in the available information include: - **Surgery**, including repeat surgery in a short period for **internal haemorrhage** (as described by an owner whose dog survived and later reached 16 years old). - **General care for senior pets**, with multiple mentions of cats and dogs being cared for “down the years,” including 16‑year‑old pets. - **End‑of‑life support**, with staff described as kind and allowing owners time to say goodbye. - **Care for non-traditional pets/farm-type animals**, specifically **pygmy goats** (owner report). - **Aftercare/follow-up support**, described as exceeding expectations by one reviewer. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.7 stars from 300 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Long-term trust and repeat use:** multiple owners describe using the clinic for many years/decades and across several pets. - **Handling of serious medical/surgical cases:** one detailed account credits the team with saving a puppy through **two surgeries for extensive internal bleeding**. - **Support during euthanasia and loss:** an owner mentions staff kindness and being allowed time for goodbyes. - **Aftercare noted as a differentiator:** one reviewer says aftercare “went above our expectations.” - **Some recent ratings have no written detail:** the latest 4‑star reviews shown don’t include text, so the reasons for those ratings aren’t clear. - **Conflicting signal in one review entry:** one item is marked **1 star** but the written text is strongly positive, so the score and comment don’t align.

## Summary 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. ## People - **Caroline**: Mentioned by name in multiple reviews; described as “extremely kind” when treating a cat named Max. - **Jenny**: Mentioned alongside Caroline as “fantastic,” with the reviewer highlighting “quality service.” ## Reviews **Google rating: 5.0 stars from 6 reviews.** The written reviews are brief, with a few naming specific team members and focusing on how the experience felt rather than detailing treatments. **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - Staff named directly (Caroline and Jenny), with comments about kindness and being “fantastic.” - Owners describe the clinic as “pleasant to deal with” and repeatedly say they would recommend it. - Limited clinical detail in the available reviews (no specific diagnoses, procedures, or costs mentioned).

## Summary 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. ## Services The website summary provided does not list veterinary services, species treated, facilities, or emergency arrangements. From the latest written reviews available to us, the following non-clinical, event-focused offerings are mentioned: - Hosting equestrian events/exhibitions (including showjumping and pony classes) - Large site with arenas laid out for events - On-site food and seating (café; indoor seating; sometimes a pizza truck) - Tack shops mentioned by reviewers - Parking and spectator amenities (including an area noted as suitable for children to play) ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.6★ from 335 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - Reviews focus on attending events rather than using veterinary services (e.g., horse exhibitions, showjumping, pony categories, an alpaca show). - Multiple visitors mention the venue being large and well organised, with one noting it was “surprisingly clean” despite high footfall and many horses. - Amenities are a recurring theme: café/food options, indoor seating, and family-friendly aspects (space for children to play). - Parking gets mixed feedback: some describe “lots of parking,” while another notes parking “can be better” with cars sometimes parked inconsistently.

## Summary 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. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.8 stars from 8 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - Multiple reviewers describe the vet as “top class,” including one saying “Highly recommended.” - Facilities are specifically praised (“great facilities”). - Several reviews include minimal detail (e.g., “It’s cool”), which makes it harder to understand what visits or treatments these ratings were based on.