Specialist Vets in Kilcoole

## Summary Kilcoole Vets is a **companion-animal-only** practice that treats **dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs and reptiles**, and it’s **ISFM Accredited as a Cat Friendly Clinic** (from the clinic website). In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly describe **fast access for sudden illness** (including being seen immediately after calling in the morning), **in-house diagnostics like blood tests with same-day results**, and **low-stress handling** (one owner noted the team “worked at my cat’s pace” to avoid adding stress). Reviews also mention **supportive end-of-life care for a senior cat**, and a **cat boarding “resort”** with **text updates during a longer stay**. ## Services - **Companion animal care only**, including treatment for: - **Dogs** - **Cats** - **Rabbits** - **Guinea pigs** - **Reptiles** (from the clinic website) - **Cat-focused standards:** **ISFM Accredited Cat Friendly Clinic** (website) - **Diagnostics mentioned in reviews:** **blood tests**, with one owner reporting **same-day blood results** - **Urgent/same-day care mentioned in reviews:** appointments arranged the same day for a sick cat; immediate appointment after an early-morning call for an unwell elderly dog - **Cat boarding:** a **cat resort** is described in reviews, including a **16-night stay** and **text updates** about how the cat was doing - **Pet Health Club® Plus plan:** the website states **consultations are included** as part of this plan (no further plan details provided) ## People - **Aoifa (doctor/vet)** is named in a review; the owner described a calm consult where their puppy was relaxed enough to **nap during the discussion**, suggesting a low-stress interaction for nervous or young animals. - The wider team is repeatedly described as **gentle and patient with animals**, with one review specifically noting they **took their time** and **handled a sick cat at the cat’s pace** to reduce stress. ## Reviews **4.6 stars from 159 reviews.** The written reviews we have focus on appointment access for sudden illness, calm handling, and communication during both treatment and boarding. “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Rapid access when pets suddenly become ill:** owners describe being seen immediately after an early call, and same-day appointments for a cat that became unwell that morning. - **Diagnostics and speed of next steps:** blood tests are specifically mentioned; one owner reports getting **blood results the same day** so treatment could start quickly. - **Low-stress handling:** multiple comments about pets being comfortable (including a puppy not being afraid, and staff working at a cat’s pace to avoid stress). - **Support during difficult moments:** one owner highlights how their senior cat was cared for “at the end of her journey.” - **Boarding communication:** a cat-resort stay is described with **text updates** sent to the family during the stay.