O'Leary Collins Vets – Vets in Caherciveen
Clinic Overview
O'Leary Collins Vets in Caherciveen is a small-animal practice, with recent reviews mentioning care for both cats and dogs. Feedback is sharply mixed: some owners describe quick, compassionate treatment and careful ongoing support, while others raise serious concerns about treatment decisions, testing, and communication. Maurice is specifically thanked in one review for long-term support and calm end-of-life care.
O'Leary Collins Vets in Caherciveen is a small-animal practice, with recent reviews mentioning care for both cats and dogs. Feedback is sharply mixed: some owners describe quick, compassionate treatment and careful ongoing support, while others raise serious concerns about treatment decisions, testing, and communication. Maurice is specifically thanked in one review for long-term support and calm end-of-life care.
Services
- •Small-animal care for cats and dogs: recent reviews refer to treatment for both species.
- •Acute injury treatment: one owner praised the clinic’s quick response and follow-up care after a cat suffered a serious tail injury.
- •Monitoring of ongoing conditions: Maurice is described by one reviewer as knowing their dog’s medical history and keeping long-term conditions under regular watch.
- •End-of-life care: reviews mention euthanasia support, with Maurice present to help a dog pass peacefully.
- •Medication and parasite treatment: reviews refer to deworming tablets being dispensed, though several negative reviews raise concerns about alleged dosing errors.
- •Supportive treatment and diagnostics: reviews mention IV treatment for a puppy and blood work/testing, with some owners alleging delays or a lack of testing until they pushed for it.
Pricing
No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.
People
- •Maurice: specifically thanked for knowing a dog’s history, monitoring ongoing conditions, and providing compassionate support during euthanasia.
- •Young local staff member: praised in one review for being gentle, careful, and clearly caring with a dog.
- •Reception team: mentioned in reviews, with some criticism focused on communication and how cases were handled.
Reviews
Google shows 4.1 stars from 77 reviews.
- •Positive reviews praise fast, attentive care in serious situations, including treatment and recovery support for a cat with a severe tail injury.
- •Maurice is singled out for compassionate long-term care and for being present during a dog’s final appointment.
- •One owner said their pet felt much better the day after treatment, and another praised the gentle handling shown by a young staff member.
- •Negative reviews raise serious allegations about incorrect medication dosing, delayed or missing tests, pets deteriorating after treatment, and poor communication or record-keeping.

