Farm & Large-Animal Vets near Enniskerry

## Summary 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). ## Services Based on the clinic website and the latest reviews, services mentioned include: - **Small animal clinic** care for dogs (injuries and general check-ups are described in reviews). - **Vaccinations** (including booster injections mentioned as available without an appointment in a review). - **Microchipping** - **Neutering** - **Dental** (service listed on the website; no specific dental procedures described in reviews provided). - **Pet passports** - **Equine reproduction** (website): embryo transfer, cryopreservation, and ovum pick-up. - **Emergency care** (website): “Open for emergencies 24 hours.” ## People - **Larry (vet)**: Mentioned repeatedly for prioritising the animal over cost. One owner describes Larry providing daily, hands-on care for almost a week to help a dog urinate after surgery elsewhere, including when the clinic was officially closed and without asking for money. - **David (vet)**: Described as “solution focused,” thorough and gentle during examinations, and willing to answer questions without making owners feel judged. - **The Dunne family**: One review describes the clinic as having cared for animals “for generations,” with long-term clients returning for decades. ## Reviews **4.9 stars from 690 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - **Practical access and responsiveness:** one owner mentions coming for a booster injection with *no appointment needed*; others mention fast, efficient turnaround with multiple staff. - **Thorough exams and clear help:** several reviews highlight careful, thorough examinations and staff being happy to answer questions. - **Support in difficult cases:** an owner reports extensive follow-up help after surgery done elsewhere (daily bladder expression over multiple days, including when officially closed). - **Cost sensitivity / not money-driven (as perceived by reviewers):** more than one review frames decisions as focused on the animal rather than “the money.”