Oldcote Veterinary Clinic

Oldcote Veterinary Clinic is an exclusively companion-animal practice in Ballincollig that says it has been caring for pets since 2002. The clinic’s website lists routine consultations, vaccinations, surgery and neutering, and says it sees cats and dogs as well as smaller pets such as rabbits, hamsters and guinea pigs. Reviews point to long-standing client loyalty and clear, direct communication, alongside a small number of complaints about responsiveness in urgent or ad hoc situations.

Services

• •General pet care: routine consultations, vaccinations, and treatment for sick pets are all mentioned.
• •Surgery and neutering: the clinic website lists surgery and neutering, and reviews specifically mention cats being brought in for checks and neutering.
• •Companion-animal care: the practice says it sees cats, dogs, rabbits, hamsters and guinea pigs.
• •Short-notice treatment: one review describes speedy, friendly and effective treatment for an unwell Jack Russell while the owners were visiting family locally.
• •Microchip scanning: this is referenced in a review from a member of the public who brought in a found dog to be checked for a chip.

Pricing

No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.

People

• •Deirdre is the only named team member in the reviews and is repeatedly mentioned alongside her team. Reviewers describe her as direct, informative, and focused on the animal’s best interests.
• •Vet nurses are also singled out positively for being helpful and flexible with appointments.

Reviews

Oldcote Veterinary Clinic has a 4.5-star Google rating from 78 reviews.

• •A recurring theme is long-term loyalty, with one owner saying Deirdre and her team have looked after their pets for nearly 20 years.
• •Positive reviews often mention a friendly, helpful team and clear, straightforward advice, with one reviewer praising Deirdre’s direct style and another calling the practice very good.
• •Written feedback also includes examples of routine care and neutering, especially for cats, as well as one older review describing speedy and effective treatment for a sick dog.
• •There are also notable negative experiences around access and responsiveness: one recent reviewer says a very sick cat was not seen because they were not existing clients, and an older reviewer was unhappy after being told to return later for a lost dog’s microchip scan.