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Avondale Veterinary

#1 Vet in Arklow, Wicklow

4.7
Independent Clinic

Avondale Veterinary – Vets in Arklow

Updated January 2026
Independent Clinic

Clinic Overview

Avondale Veterinary provides care for both small animals and large animals (as stated on its website). Recent reviews most often describe routine surgery (neutering), urgent same-day treatment for injuries, and end‑of‑life care, including practical accommodations such as allowing a dog to be put to sleep in the owner’s car when the pet was anxious in the building. The practice type (independent vs part of a corporate group) isn’t stated in the information provided.

Services

Based on the website summary and the latest written reviews available

  • Small animal care, including cat neutering (kittens specifically mentioned).
  • Large animal care (described on the website as covering large and small animals).
  • Urgent injury/illness appointments (a cat treated “last minute” after a fight; a dog treated and sent home to recover).
  • Euthanasia / end-of-life care, including accommodating a pet staying in the car for the procedure when the pet was distressed by the clinic environment.
  • Follow-up/aftercare gestures after euthanasia (a condolence card and “forget‑me‑not” seeds mentioned).

People

No individual vets or nurses are named in the provided information. Across reviews, owners describe the team as

  • Helpful around procedures, with kittens receiving neutering care that an owner described as “second to none.”
  • Accommodating with anxious pets, including arranging euthanasia in the owner’s car so the dog felt safer.
  • Supportive after bereavement, with staff sending a card and “forget‑me‑not” seeds after a pet was put to sleep.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.7 stars from 324 reviews.

  • Surgery and routine procedures: neutering for kittens is specifically mentioned, with staff described as very helpful.
  • Handling urgent problems quickly: an injured cat seen last minute after a fight; owners emphasize relief at getting prompt care.
  • End-of-life care and compassion: multiple reviews mention euthanasia and the effort made to keep pets comfortable (including doing the procedure in a car for a nervous dog), plus a condolence card and seeds afterwards.
  • General experience: owners frequently describe the service as friendly and professional, often paired with examples of animals being well cared for during difficult visits.

Contact

Location

50 Ferrybank, Arklow, Co. Wicklow, Y14 CD39, Ireland

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