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## Summary The Village Veterinary Hospital is a small-animal practice where recent reviewers describe both routine care (check-ups and vaccinations) and more complex treatment (including cancer surgery) with ongoing follow-up. Practical access and continuity come up repeatedly: one owner reports getting an immediate appointment on Christmas Eve, and another mentions being able to message the clinic via WhatsApp for questions and emergencies. Multiple reviews also point to pets becoming comfortable with specific staff over time (for example, a dog “bounces in” to see named team members), suggesting an emphasis on familiar handling and repeat visits. ## Services Services and capabilities mentioned in the available information include: - General consultations and thorough physical examinations (including a “very thorough examination” at an urgent same-day visit) - Blood sampling / blood tests (blood samples taken during an appointment) - Vaccinations and routine check-ups for cats - Ongoing management of pets with multiple health problems (described as “persistent efforts to treat my dog”) - Cancer care including surgery, followed by post-op home discharge and follow-up checkups - Advice for new kitten owners (guidance and suggestions across early visits) - WhatsApp messaging for questions, and for emergencies (as reported by a reviewer) ## People Named team members mentioned by reviewers: - Chara (vet) — credited with a thorough exam and taking blood samples at an immediate appointment; follow-up care was described as “outstanding.” - Aoibheann (doctor/vet) — repeatedly highlighted in a detailed account of cancer care, including surgery and follow-up checkups; the owner specifically describes her approach as kind and reassuring with a shy, anxious dog. - Declan (vet) — associated with a “relaxed environment” and a “lovely experience” for a pet named Bella. - Emma and the nurses — mentioned alongside Aoibheann/Aoibheain as familiar staff a dog is excited to see on arrival. ## Reviews Google rating: 4.9 stars from 384 reviews. The comments available to us focus on appointment access, clear clinical work (exams/tests), and follow-through after treatment. “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - Fast access when something is wrong: one owner reports an immediate appointment on Christmas Eve. - Diagnostics and thoroughness: blood samples and a “very thorough examination” are specifically mentioned. - Follow-up after significant treatment: owners describe post-surgery discharge and “every follow-up checkup,” as well as strong follow-up care after testing. - Support for anxious pets and continuity with familiar staff: an owner of a “shy and deeply anxious” dog describes patient handling, and another notes their dog is visibly happy to see specific vets/nurses. - Routine preventive care done efficiently: check-ups, vaccinations, recommendations per cat, and quick paperwork are all mentioned. - Communication channel outside appointments: one reviewer says the clinic offers WhatsApp messaging for questions and emergencies.
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The Cat Hospital is a cat-only veterinary hospital and a purpose-built facility focused exclusively on feline medicine. The website states it was founded by Clare Meade and is accredited as a Veterinary Hospital by the Veterinary Council of Ireland. Reviews repeatedly point to a consult style that feels unhurried and practical: one owner says they were “given plenty of time and not rushed,” and another specifically mentions not being pushed or shamed into buying “top rated products.” Owners also describe the clinic managing longer-term, cat-specific needs (weight management via the “Curvy Cat Club,” scheduled heart ultrasounds, and treatment for eye/skin conditions), alongside routine annual check-ups and vaccinations.
The Cat Hospital is a cat-only veterinary hospital and a purpose-built facility focused exclusively on feline medicine. The website states it was founded by Clare Meade and is accredited as a Veterinary Hospital by the Veterinary Council of Ireland. Reviews repeatedly point to a consult style that feels unhurried and practical: one owner says they were “given plenty of time and not rushed,” and another specifically mentions not being pushed or shamed into buying “top rated products.” Owners also describe the clinic managing longer-term, cat-specific needs (weight management via the “Curvy Cat Club,” scheduled heart ultrasounds, and treatment for eye/skin conditions), alongside routine annual check-ups and vaccinations.
Animal Care Vets is a small-animal practice that says it has been providing care for over 20 years and has Fear Free Accredited Staff (as stated on its website). Reviews most often describe detailed explanations of treatment options and clear cost updates before decisions are made, including a case where a vet phoned regularly with updates and priced options. Owners also mention practical touches such as same-day booking after a phone triage and help calming nervous cats during visits. One recent review reports a frustrating experience when trying to arrange repeat medication collection, citing poor communication at reception.
Animal Care Vets is a small-animal practice that says it has been providing care for over 20 years and has Fear Free Accredited Staff (as stated on its website). Reviews most often describe detailed explanations of treatment options and clear cost updates before decisions are made, including a case where a vet phoned regularly with updates and priced options. Owners also mention practical touches such as same-day booking after a phone triage and help calming nervous cats during visits. One recent review reports a frustrating experience when trying to arrange repeat medication collection, citing poor communication at reception.
Midleton Veterinary Hospital describes itself as a veterinary hospital with facilities/equipment for both routine care and more advanced procedures such as orthopaedic surgery, digital X‑ray and keyhole surgery, and it states it provides round‑the‑clock care (24/7). Reviews frequently mention high-stakes cases and end‑of‑life support: examples include treatment after a dog swallowed a fish hook (owners said they were kept informed throughout), management of serious internal bleeding with options explained upfront, and euthanasia handled in a way owners described as professional and supportive. Several reviewers also mention follow‑up gestures after a pet’s death (a condolences letter sent afterwards).
Midleton Veterinary Hospital describes itself as a veterinary hospital with facilities/equipment for both routine care and more advanced procedures such as orthopaedic surgery, digital X‑ray and keyhole surgery, and it states it provides round‑the‑clock care (24/7). Reviews frequently mention high-stakes cases and end‑of‑life support: examples include treatment after a dog swallowed a fish hook (owners said they were kept informed throughout), management of serious internal bleeding with options explained upfront, and euthanasia handled in a way owners described as professional and supportive. Several reviewers also mention follow‑up gestures after a pet’s death (a condolences letter sent afterwards).
Our Score (89/100)
Castlelands-Hourihane's Veterinary Clinic is most often described in reviews as a long-term “family vet” for dogs, with owners saying the team remembers pets personally over the years. Recent reviewers highlight flexibility around appointments (including being fitted in when a booking hadn’t been made properly), plus practical preventive care such as vaccinations needed to keep an EU pet passport current. Longer-term clients also mention more complex care, including surgeries and end-of-life support focused on keeping a dog comfortable over her final months.
Castlelands-Hourihane's Veterinary Clinic is most often described in reviews as a long-term “family vet” for dogs, with owners saying the team remembers pets personally over the years. Recent reviewers highlight flexibility around appointments (including being fitted in when a booking hadn’t been made properly), plus practical preventive care such as vaccinations needed to keep an EU pet passport current. Longer-term clients also mention more complex care, including surgeries and end-of-life support focused on keeping a dog comfortable over her final months.
Corrin Veterinary Clinic is a general veterinary practice where recent reviewers most often describe diagnostic work-ups (X‑rays, blood tests, scans) and treatment plans explained in detail by the vet. Several owners specifically mention access to out-of-hours help (including weekend situations), and one reviewer says the clinic can arrange a home callout if a pet isn’t well enough to travel. Decision-relevant details that come up repeatedly include: phone updates during same-day procedures (e.g., a spay), follow-on explanations of a multi-day treatment plan, and support around end-of-life care (including time to say goodbye and, in one case, an option to be at home for euthanasia).
Corrin Veterinary Clinic is a general veterinary practice where recent reviewers most often describe diagnostic work-ups (X‑rays, blood tests, scans) and treatment plans explained in detail by the vet. Several owners specifically mention access to out-of-hours help (including weekend situations), and one reviewer says the clinic can arrange a home callout if a pet isn’t well enough to travel. Decision-relevant details that come up repeatedly include: phone updates during same-day procedures (e.g., a spay), follow-on explanations of a multi-day treatment plan, and support around end-of-life care (including time to say goodbye and, in one case, an option to be at home for euthanasia).
Riverview Veterinary Clinic Carrigaline
Carrigaline
Our Score (87/100)
Riverview Veterinary Clinic Carrigaline is part of the Riverview Veterinary Group (in operation for 80 years). The clinic is set up for both small-animal care and farm-animal work, including its own emergency service for small animals and an ambulatory emergency service for farm animals (per the clinic website). In recent reviews, owners most often mention thorough consultations that listen to concerns, short waits, and practical admin support such as reminders for vaccinations and routine tablets. A minority report a missed issue during a routine visit (a dog’s glands weren’t checked until asked twice, and a lump on an ear wasn’t examined).
Riverview Veterinary Clinic Carrigaline is part of the Riverview Veterinary Group (in operation for 80 years). The clinic is set up for both small-animal care and farm-animal work, including its own emergency service for small animals and an ambulatory emergency service for farm animals (per the clinic website). In recent reviews, owners most often mention thorough consultations that listen to concerns, short waits, and practical admin support such as reminders for vaccinations and routine tablets. A minority report a missed issue during a routine visit (a dog’s glands weren’t checked until asked twice, and a lump on an ear wasn’t examined).
Marina Veterinary Clinic is an independent, owner-operated practice with named vets (Sarah and Niall) and reception support (Kelly-Ann/Kellyanne) mentioned repeatedly in reviews. The clinic appears set up for both routine appointments and urgent situations, including a stated 24-hour on-call emergency service and at least one owner describing being seen out of hours on a Sunday morning. Reviewers also describe a calm, quiet clinic environment that helped nervous cats, and multiple people mention vets taking time to explain options and treatments, including in complex cases (an older dog with multiple medical problems and a “big surgery”).
Marina Veterinary Clinic is an independent, owner-operated practice with named vets (Sarah and Niall) and reception support (Kelly-Ann/Kellyanne) mentioned repeatedly in reviews. The clinic appears set up for both routine appointments and urgent situations, including a stated 24-hour on-call emergency service and at least one owner describing being seen out of hours on a Sunday morning. Reviewers also describe a calm, quiet clinic environment that helped nervous cats, and multiple people mention vets taking time to explain options and treatments, including in complex cases (an older dog with multiple medical problems and a “big surgery”).
Our Score (85/100)
Riverview Veterinary Clinic Kinsale is part of the Riverview Veterinary Group (the group says it has been operating for 80 years and runs multiple clinics). The website states the clinic provides its own emergency service for small animals and an ambulatory emergency service for farm animals. From the latest reviews available to us, owners most often describe: - Clear, patient explanations during consults, including accommodating a client who said their English “isn’t very good.” - Support with nervous dogs, with multiple owners saying their dogs were put at ease. - Compassionate end-of-life care, including a review describing a pet “crossed the rainbow bridge” under the clinic’s care.
Riverview Veterinary Clinic Kinsale is part of the Riverview Veterinary Group (the group says it has been operating for 80 years and runs multiple clinics). The website states the clinic provides its own emergency service for small animals and an ambulatory emergency service for farm animals. From the latest reviews available to us, owners most often describe: - Clear, patient explanations during consults, including accommodating a client who said their English “isn’t very good.” - Support with nervous dogs, with multiple owners saying their dogs were put at ease. - Compassionate end-of-life care, including a review describing a pet “crossed the rainbow bridge” under the clinic’s care.
Jerry McCarthy Veterinary Clinic
Skibbereen
Our Score (84/100)
Jerry McCarthy Veterinary Clinic lists a broad set of general veterinary services—ranging from routine prevention (vaccinations, worming, microchipping) to in-clinic diagnostics (digital radiographs and ultrasound) and procedures such as neutering and dental care. The website also states the clinic is available 24 hours for emergencies. From the latest reviews available to us, owners most often point to practical, decision-relevant experiences: dogs (including very large dogs) being handled in a way that keeps them calm, appointments/bookings described as responsive, and advice described as straightforward—one reviewer specifically notes they weren’t pushed to buy food or products. One detailed review describes a puppy being diagnosed with ear mites and treated, with guidance given on ear cleaning and grooming at home.
Jerry McCarthy Veterinary Clinic lists a broad set of general veterinary services—ranging from routine prevention (vaccinations, worming, microchipping) to in-clinic diagnostics (digital radiographs and ultrasound) and procedures such as neutering and dental care. The website also states the clinic is available 24 hours for emergencies. From the latest reviews available to us, owners most often point to practical, decision-relevant experiences: dogs (including very large dogs) being handled in a way that keeps them calm, appointments/bookings described as responsive, and advice described as straightforward—one reviewer specifically notes they weren’t pushed to buy food or products. One detailed review describes a puppy being diagnosed with ear mites and treated, with guidance given on ear cleaning and grooming at home.