Featured Clinic Overview
Village Vets Bray is part of the Village Vets group (as indicated by the clinic name and website domain). Recent reviews suggest the clinic frequently sees both dogs and small pets such as guinea pigs and rabbits, with multiple owners describing thorough handling and clear explanations during visits. Decision-relevant feedback is mixed: several owners describe careful support around significant procedures (including surgery to remove an eye) and help with anxious dogs, while a couple of recent reviews describe high costs and organisational issues (including an appointment not appearing on the system and dissatisfaction with progress on an ear problem).
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- •Long-running relationships with the practice (10–25+ years) for cats and dogs. - Same-day/fast appointments and being “fit in” when needed. - Complex care experiences are mentioned: surgery, diagnostics (blood tests/full work-up), and physiotherapy support.
- •Long-running relationships with the practice (10–25+ years) for cats and dogs. - Same-day/fast appointments and being “fit in” when needed. - Complex care experiences are mentioned: surgery, diagnostics (blood tests/full work-up), and physiotherapy support.
- •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.
- •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.
Blacklion Vets is a teaching practice of the UCD School of Veterinary Medicine, and describes itself as the longest-established pet veterinary clinic on its website. Recent reviews highlight clear, detailed explanations during consultations (including medication and cost breakdowns), and flexibility when owners set a budget (options offered “to suit my pocket”). Owners also describe the team fitting in urgent cases even when fully booked (including monitoring a dog for the day and running blood tests), and handling end-of-life decisions in a notably personal way.
Blacklion Vets is a teaching practice of the UCD School of Veterinary Medicine, and describes itself as the longest-established pet veterinary clinic on its website. Recent reviews highlight clear, detailed explanations during consultations (including medication and cost breakdowns), and flexibility when owners set a budget (options offered “to suit my pocket”). Owners also describe the team fitting in urgent cases even when fully booked (including monitoring a dog for the day and running blood tests), and handling end-of-life decisions in a notably personal way.
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.
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.
Greystones Vets is a long-established practice (established in 1992) providing routine and clinical veterinary care for dogs, cats, and small furries. Based on the website, the clinic is set up for day-to-day consultations plus in-house diagnostics, lab work, dentistry, and surgery, with emergency services also mentioned. In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly name specific vets (Enda and Hazel) and describe practical advice, calm handling of excitable dogs in the clinic, and a practice that feels organised and clean.
Greystones Vets is a long-established practice (established in 1992) providing routine and clinical veterinary care for dogs, cats, and small furries. Based on the website, the clinic is set up for day-to-day consultations plus in-house diagnostics, lab work, dentistry, and surgery, with emergency services also mentioned. In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly name specific vets (Enda and Hazel) and describe practical advice, calm handling of excitable dogs in the clinic, and a practice that feels organised and clean.
Ballyorney Veterinary Clinic combines a small-animal clinic (vaccinations, microchipping, neutering, dental care and pet passports) with a clear specialist focus on equine reproduction, including embryo transfer, cryopreservation and ovum pick-up. The clinic states it is open for emergencies 24 hours. In recent reviews, owners repeatedly describe thorough examinations and practical, fast help—ranging from walk-in booster injections with “no appointment needed” to hands-on support for difficult post-op problems (one owner describes daily bladder expression for nearly a week, including when the clinic was officially closed).
Ballyorney Veterinary Clinic combines a small-animal clinic (vaccinations, microchipping, neutering, dental care and pet passports) with a clear specialist focus on equine reproduction, including embryo transfer, cryopreservation and ovum pick-up. The clinic states it is open for emergencies 24 hours. In recent reviews, owners repeatedly describe thorough examinations and practical, fast help—ranging from walk-in booster injections with “no appointment needed” to hands-on support for difficult post-op problems (one owner describes daily bladder expression for nearly a week, including when the clinic was officially closed).
Highfield Veterinary Blessington
Blessington
Our Score (79/100)
Highfield Veterinary Blessington is part of the Highfield Veterinary Group. The website positions the clinic for both routine care and urgent situations, stating the team can handle emergencies “with urgency and expertise.” In recent reviews, owners repeatedly mention quick access to appointments (one report of being seen within 1.5 hours), vets taking time rather than rushing (including with a semi-feral cat), and thorough checks for older pets (including a 15‑year‑old dog assessed after a fall). Dental work is also specifically mentioned, with one owner crediting Kerry for successful dental treatment on small, elderly dogs.
Highfield Veterinary Blessington is part of the Highfield Veterinary Group. The website positions the clinic for both routine care and urgent situations, stating the team can handle emergencies “with urgency and expertise.” In recent reviews, owners repeatedly mention quick access to appointments (one report of being seen within 1.5 hours), vets taking time rather than rushing (including with a semi-feral cat), and thorough checks for older pets (including a 15‑year‑old dog assessed after a fall). Dental work is also specifically mentioned, with one owner crediting Kerry for successful dental treatment on small, elderly dogs.
No corporate group affiliation is mentioned in the information available to us. Based on the written feedback we have, Florence Road Vets is most often described as a general veterinary practice with vets repeatedly called “knowledgeable” and “thorough,” including care for serious cases (one reviewer says their cat’s life was saved after an accident). A minority view strongly conflicts with this: one owner reports they were advised toward euthanasia and major expense, but another clinic resolved the issue with a short operation and the dog recovered fully—highlighting the value of seeking a second opinion if you’re unsure about a recommended plan.
No corporate group affiliation is mentioned in the information available to us. Based on the written feedback we have, Florence Road Vets is most often described as a general veterinary practice with vets repeatedly called “knowledgeable” and “thorough,” including care for serious cases (one reviewer says their cat’s life was saved after an accident). A minority view strongly conflicts with this: one owner reports they were advised toward euthanasia and major expense, but another clinic resolved the issue with a short operation and the dog recovered fully—highlighting the value of seeking a second opinion if you’re unsure about a recommended plan.
Petcare Vets is a small-practice clinic (no corporate group is stated in the information provided). Based on the latest reviews, it appears set up for both routine care and urgent presentations, with some cases involving extensive diagnostics and referral to a hospital service.
Petcare Vets is a small-practice clinic (no corporate group is stated in the information provided). Based on the latest reviews, it appears set up for both routine care and urgent presentations, with some cases involving extensive diagnostics and referral to a hospital service.