Featured Clinic Overview
## Summary McGrath Vets – Market Street Veterinary is a general veterinary practice for dogs, cats, and farm animals, with facilities that include laser therapy. The website also states a 24-hour farm animal veterinary service. In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly describe clear communication during stressful situations (including surgery after a road traffic accident) and a clinic environment where pets are greeted and handled in a way that helps them stay relaxed (for example, a dog returning for check-ups and being met with “hellos and belly rubs”). Concrete examples mentioned include: support “from the minute” an owner called after an accident through surgery and after-treatment, help when a dog was brought in as an emergency, and treatment for a dog that didn’t want to walk while the owner was travelling. ## Services From the clinic website summary, services mentioned include: - Preventative care for dogs and cats - Vaccinations (dogs and cats) - Microchipping (dogs and cats) - Neutering (dogs and cats) - Pregnancy advice (dogs and cats) - Nutrition advice (dogs) - Pet insurance guidance (dogs and cats) - Farm animal health care, including a 24-hour farm animal veterinary service (as stated on the website) - Laser therapy (facility listed on the website) From the latest reviews available to us, additional services/case types referenced include: - Emergency presentations (dog brought in as an emergency) - Surgery and aftercare following a dog’s accident involving a car - Assessment/treatment for mobility problems (dog “not wanting to walk”) - Care for a guinea pig that became seriously unwell ## People Named team members mentioned in reviews: - Eugene (role not stated): described as welcoming; one reviewer highlights being put at ease when their pet “is dealing with an issue.” - Brid (vet): specifically thanked for treating a dog while the owner was travelling, with staff helping from appointment booking through to care. - Freda (role not stated): described as professional and informative during care for a very sick guinea pig. ## Reviews Google rating: 4.9 stars from 296 reviews. “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - Owners describe support through high-stress situations, including communication and reassurance around a dog’s accident, surgery, and after-treatment. - Emergency help is specifically mentioned (bringing a dog in urgently and finding staff helpful). - Multiple reviews mention the way staff interact with pets, including dogs being enthusiastically greeted during check-ups. - Reviewers mention staff being informative (notably in an exotic pet case involving a guinea pig), even when the outcome was poor due to the animal being very unwell.
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Treacy & Sheehan is a fully accredited veterinary clinic that treats both small and large animals, operating from a purpose-built premises (moved in 2010). The website states they’re set up for a broad mix of routine and urgent work, including care for unexpected illnesses/accidents and intensive care patients. In recent reviews, owners most often describe dogs and cats being assessed thoroughly (including “spotting an issue” in a cocker spaniel that improved after treatment) and ongoing follow-up visits for injuries after traumatic events.
Treacy & Sheehan is a fully accredited veterinary clinic that treats both small and large animals, operating from a purpose-built premises (moved in 2010). The website states they’re set up for a broad mix of routine and urgent work, including care for unexpected illnesses/accidents and intensive care patients. In recent reviews, owners most often describe dogs and cats being assessed thoroughly (including “spotting an issue” in a cocker spaniel that improved after treatment) and ongoing follow-up visits for injuries after traumatic events.
Killarney Veterinary Clinic is a small-animal practice (corporate group ownership isn’t stated in the information available to us). Based on recent reviews, it appears set up for both routine and more complex cases, with diagnostic imaging mentioned (an X‑ray that led to a difficult discussion about options) and owners also describing “tricky” operations. Decision-relevant specifics owners mention include: - Clear explanations of treatment options after an X‑ray, with empathy during a bad-news visit. - Out-of-hours phone help for an exotic pet (a bearded dragon), including an offer to be seen in the early hours. - Ongoing management of chronic ear infections with medication that reduced repeat visits, plus treatment of hot spots. - A large, clean waiting room and an on-site pet shop mentioned by reviewers.
Killarney Veterinary Clinic is a small-animal practice (corporate group ownership isn’t stated in the information available to us). Based on recent reviews, it appears set up for both routine and more complex cases, with diagnostic imaging mentioned (an X‑ray that led to a difficult discussion about options) and owners also describing “tricky” operations. Decision-relevant specifics owners mention include: - Clear explanations of treatment options after an X‑ray, with empathy during a bad-news visit. - Out-of-hours phone help for an exotic pet (a bearded dragon), including an offer to be seen in the early hours. - Ongoing management of chronic ear infections with medication that reduced repeat visits, plus treatment of hot spots. - A large, clean waiting room and an on-site pet shop mentioned by reviewers.
Ownership/group affiliation isn’t stated in the available information. The clinic describes itself as a veterinary hospital with experienced vets, nurses and support staff, plus diagnostic and hospital facilities, and it states that it offers 24/7 emergency pet care. Recent reviews most often point to fast turnaround for urgent problems and minimally invasive “keyhole” neutering/spay procedures (with pets reportedly back home within hours). A Pet Health Club Plus plan is mentioned on the website as including consultations.
Ownership/group affiliation isn’t stated in the available information. The clinic describes itself as a veterinary hospital with experienced vets, nurses and support staff, plus diagnostic and hospital facilities, and it states that it offers 24/7 emergency pet care. Recent reviews most often point to fast turnaround for urgent problems and minimally invasive “keyhole” neutering/spay procedures (with pets reportedly back home within hours). A Pet Health Club Plus plan is mentioned on the website as including consultations.
Ardfert Vet is a small practice where reviewers repeatedly mention being able to get help quickly—especially for urgent issues. Across the latest reviews, owners describe the vet meeting them within about 15 minutes of the initial call for an injured dog, and others note the team “always try to fit you in” when something comes up. People also highlight practical guidance (“helpful, good advice”) and reliability (being there when they say they will be).
Ardfert Vet is a small practice where reviewers repeatedly mention being able to get help quickly—especially for urgent issues. Across the latest reviews, owners describe the vet meeting them within about 15 minutes of the initial call for an injured dog, and others note the team “always try to fit you in” when something comes up. People also highlight practical guidance (“helpful, good advice”) and reliability (being there when they say they will be).
Clashmore Veterinary is a small-animal practice where recent reviewers repeatedly mention calm handling of stressful situations (including euthanasia) and practical support for day-to-day pet care. Owners specifically describe pets being relaxed during a euthanasia appointment, a puppy being “looked after” well, and help getting a dog “ready to move country” with the process described as smooth and reassuring.
Clashmore Veterinary is a small-animal practice where recent reviewers repeatedly mention calm handling of stressful situations (including euthanasia) and practical support for day-to-day pet care. Owners specifically describe pets being relaxed during a euthanasia appointment, a puppy being “looked after” well, and help getting a dog “ready to move country” with the process described as smooth and reassuring.
Listowel Veterinary Centre is most often described (in recent reviews) as a practice that supports owners through serious and end-of-life situations, with several detailed accounts of how vets explained options and handled euthanasia. Specific experiences mentioned include cancer treatment with clear discussion of “treatment and outcomes,” compassionate euthanasia carried out at the clinic, and a vet coming to an owner’s home to help them say goodbye. One reviewer also describes being seen in an emergency on a bank holiday.
Listowel Veterinary Centre is most often described (in recent reviews) as a practice that supports owners through serious and end-of-life situations, with several detailed accounts of how vets explained options and handled euthanasia. Specific experiences mentioned include cancer treatment with clear discussion of “treatment and outcomes,” compassionate euthanasia carried out at the clinic, and a vet coming to an owner’s home to help them say goodbye. One reviewer also describes being seen in an emergency on a bank holiday.
The Local Vet is a small practice best evidenced as providing general consultations and urgent care, including at least one reported out-of-hours emergency visit. Recent reviews describe rapid improvement after treatment for an acutely unwell dog, while an older review reports being turned away for surgical care and for a very large dog—suggesting limits on what the clinic can handle in-house for some cases. Concrete details mentioned by owners include: - Out-of-hours emergency assistance for a dog (“saw us out of hours as an emergency”). - Treatment for a very sick dog after eating fish, which the owner says “immediately resolved the condition.” - A claim (from an older negative review) that the clinic “doesn’t do surgical procedures” and “doesn’t treat giant dogs.”
The Local Vet is a small practice best evidenced as providing general consultations and urgent care, including at least one reported out-of-hours emergency visit. Recent reviews describe rapid improvement after treatment for an acutely unwell dog, while an older review reports being turned away for surgical care and for a very large dog—suggesting limits on what the clinic can handle in-house for some cases. Concrete details mentioned by owners include: - Out-of-hours emergency assistance for a dog (“saw us out of hours as an emergency”). - Treatment for a very sick dog after eating fish, which the owner says “immediately resolved the condition.” - A claim (from an older negative review) that the clinic “doesn’t do surgical procedures” and “doesn’t treat giant dogs.”
T.G. Clifford Veterinary Practice
Killorglin
Our Score (71/100)
T.G. Clifford Veterinary Practice is a general veterinary clinic (ownership/group not stated in the available information). From the latest written reviews we have, owners describe straightforward, effective treatment for everyday problems—for example, a dog brought in with a tail issue was examined and sent home with an antibiotic that the owner says “worked” and left the tail “nearly 100%.” Several reviews are extremely brief (“Perfect”), so the most decision-useful detail comes from the few longer comments.
T.G. Clifford Veterinary Practice is a general veterinary clinic (ownership/group not stated in the available information). From the latest written reviews we have, owners describe straightforward, effective treatment for everyday problems—for example, a dog brought in with a tail issue was examined and sent home with an antibiotic that the owner says “worked” and left the tail “nearly 100%.” Several reviews are extremely brief (“Perfect”), so the most decision-useful detail comes from the few longer comments.
Holmes Veterinary is part of Holmes Veterinary Group, established in 2002, with a team of 7 staff including 3 vets (the website states 55 years of combined veterinary experience across the vets). The clinic positions itself for both companion animal and equine work, with specific cat-focused facilities including a cat-only exam room and separate isolation facilities, and it states it is rated “Gold Standard for cat care.” From the latest reviews available, owners most often describe: - Cat handling designed to reduce stress, including giving breaks during the exam and not overwhelming the cat. - Responsiveness to urgent problems by phone (one owner describes calling after a weekend cat attack, being advised to come in, and the cat recovering well after treatment). - A notable disagreement in experience around recommended procedures/surgery: one reviewer felt multiple procedures (including an “urgent” one involving surgery) were advised for an elderly dog, but a second opinion addressed the issues without surgery.
Holmes Veterinary is part of Holmes Veterinary Group, established in 2002, with a team of 7 staff including 3 vets (the website states 55 years of combined veterinary experience across the vets). The clinic positions itself for both companion animal and equine work, with specific cat-focused facilities including a cat-only exam room and separate isolation facilities, and it states it is rated “Gold Standard for cat care.” From the latest reviews available, owners most often describe: - Cat handling designed to reduce stress, including giving breaks during the exam and not overwhelming the cat. - Responsiveness to urgent problems by phone (one owner describes calling after a weekend cat attack, being advised to come in, and the cat recovering well after treatment). - A notable disagreement in experience around recommended procedures/surgery: one reviewer felt multiple procedures (including an “urgent” one involving surgery) were advised for an elderly dog, but a second opinion addressed the issues without surgery.