Dog & Cat Vets in Baltinglass

## Summary Murphy-Sheerin is a six-vet mixed practice (treating pets and farm animals) that’s been operating since 1947. The clinic advertises both routine care and a 24/7 emergency service, with on-site facilities including digital radiography and in-house haematology/biochemistry blood testing. In recent reviews, owners describe straightforward surgical care (including cat neutering) and being accommodated without an appointment, plus vets taking time to explain aftercare—particularly noted after an emergency visit. ## Services Based on the clinic website summary and the latest reviews available to us, Murphy-Sheerin offers: - **Routine pet healthcare:** wellness care and general check-ups (described on the website as “wellness care”). - **Vaccinations:** booster visits are mentioned in reviews. - **Surgery and procedures:** surgery is listed on the website; reviews specifically mention **cat neutering** and other surgical treatment. - **Emergency care:** the website states a **24/7 emergency service** for pets and farm animals; reviews also reference an emergency appointment being provided. - **Diagnostics on-site:** **digital radiography (X-ray)** and **in-house haematology and biochemistry blood testing**. - **Dental care:** listed on the website. - **Pain management:** listed on the website. - **Nutrition advice / nutritional counselling:** listed on the website. ## People - **Daire (vet)**: mentioned by name in a review, where the owner describes him explaining what was happening and how to manage the dog’s **aftercare**, including during an **emergency appointment**. - **Reception team**: described as **friendly** in a review, alongside positive comments about the welcome on arrival. - **Unspecified vet/team members**: one reviewer describing a **euthanasia** visit for an older cat said the vet was supportive and listened carefully to the family’s account of the pet’s history. ## Reviews **4.9 stars from 166 reviews.** The written reviews available are uniformly positive and focus mainly on surgical care, emergency access, and communication. **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - **Smooth surgical visits and recovery:** owners mention cats being neutered and coming home settled, and describe strong surgical capability. - **Help when it’s urgent or unplanned:** one owner says they arrived **without an appointment** and were still accommodated; another mentions an **emergency appointment**. - **Clear explanations and aftercare guidance:** a reviewer highlights a vet explaining what to do for aftercare following an emergency visit. - **Support during end-of-life care:** one review describes a vet being supportive and taking time to listen during a euthanasia appointment. - **Front-desk experience:** multiple reviews reference a warm welcome and friendly reception staff.

## Summary Slaney Veterinary Centre describes itself as a dedicated small-animal practice and notes it has been “keeping your pets healthy & happy since 2016.” On the service side, its website lists routine care such as vaccinations, consultations, neutering, microchipping, and dental care. In the latest reviews available to us, owners most often point to (1) clear explanations around procedures (including neutering), (2) a calmer-feeling experience for anxious cats, and (3) willingness to deal with both routine needs and more urgent situations—one reviewer describes the clinic opening on a Sunday afternoon after their dog was in a car accident. Corporate-group ownership isn’t stated in the provided sources. ## Services Services explicitly mentioned on the clinic website: - Consultations - Vaccinations - Neutering - Microchipping - Dental care Services/case types mentioned in reviews: - Care for cats and dogs (including long-term care for an older dog and acute/urgent care for another) - Poultry care mentioned specifically for hens - Support for stray animals brought in by an owner - Urgent treatment after a car accident (one reviewer says the clinic opened on a Sunday afternoon for this) ## People Named team members mentioned in reviews: - **Gillian** — described by one owner as “very helpful” and as answering concerns thoroughly around a first-time cat neutering; the owner noted their cat was calm on collection. - **Michelle** — thanked by name for a cat’s check-up where the vet “took the time to explain everything” and focused on keeping the cat comfortable. - **Katie/Kate** — mentioned positively by repeat clients alongside Gillian; one reviewer also says “Michelle and Katie” left “no stone left unturned” for their pets. - **Peter Griffin** — one reviewer says their family used him as their vet for a long time and continued attending following an “amalgamation.” Across multiple reviews, the **reception team** is repeatedly called out for being welcoming and supportive. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.8 stars from 30 reviews.** **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - Owners repeatedly describe staff explaining options and answering questions (including detailed reassurance around neutering a first cat). - Several reviews focus on pets being kept calm/comfortable during visits—one owner specifically says their cats “never feel nervous or afraid.” - A mix of routine and more complex situations are described: long-term care for an older dog, acute care for another dog, and care for hens as well as cats. - One reviewer reports an exceptional response to an emergency: the clinic being opened on a Sunday afternoon after a dog was hit by a car, with rapid improvement noted within a week.