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Blackpool Veterinary Hospital

#5 Vet in Blackpool, Cork

4.6
Independent Clinic

Blackpool Veterinary Hospital – Vets in Blackpool

Updated January 2026
Independent Clinic
Top 10 Ranking
#5 in Blackpool
Top 10 Ranking
#45 in Cork

Clinic Overview

One recent review conflicts with the above, describing an unpleasant experience when calling late at night about a dog killed on the road, saying they were advised to take a photo and contact lost-and-found and that the clinic did not come to recover the body.

One recent review conflicts with the above, describing an unpleasant experience when calling late at night about a dog killed on the road, saying they were advised to take a photo and contact lost-and-found and that the clinic did not come to recover the body.

Services

From the clinic’s website and the latest reviews, the services and capabilities mentioned include

  • Small-animal care (website)
  • Medical care (website; examples in reviews include treatment for gastroenteritis)
  • Surgery (website; reviews mention a dog going in for an operation)
  • Diagnostics, including CT scans (website)
  • Keyhole surgery and endoscopy (website)
  • Urgent/emergency presentations (website states a 24-hour emergency call is available; reviews include being seen at very short notice and a late‑night visit)
  • Treatment described for specific cases: broken leg management (review) and care for a sick hamster (review)
  • One reviewer reports bringing in injured pigeons and being helped (review)

People

Named staff mentioned in the latest reviews

  • Michael (vet, role not explicitly stated): thanked for care of a dog (“Coco”) alongside “the behind the scenes team” (review).
  • Joe (vet, explicitly called “our vet”): repeatedly mentioned—kind, understanding and professional during a hamster emergency; also thanked by another owner during emergency/sad-outcome visits (reviews).
  • Cathal (vet, role implied by context): thanked for support during emergency visits with a difficult outcome (review).
  • Dermot (vet, role implied by context): thanked as one of “all the vets” for years of care (review).
  • Elaine and Delia (roles not stated): thanked for a “personal touch” over years of care (review).
  • Reception team: described as “so lovely” by one owner (review).

What owners describe in concrete terms

  • Clear explanations and option‑talking: one owner says staff “took the time to explain everything clearly… and made sure we understood all our options” (review).
  • Extra monitoring/updates: one owner reports staff stayed after hours to monitor and checked in personally with updates (review).
  • Remembering pets: one owner notes staff remembered their poodle’s name (review).

Reviews

Google rating: 4.6 stars from 47 reviews.

  • Emergency/short-notice access is repeatedly mentioned: being seen “at very short notice,” arriving around midnight, and emergency admission despite not being an existing client.
  • Hands-on support during serious illness/injury: examples include a poodle treated for a broken leg and repeat visits for gastroenteritis following an operation, with owners describing close monitoring and updates.
  • Compassion around difficult outcomes: several reviews describe strong support during cases where the pet did not survive.
  • One sharp negative experience late at night: a reviewer says they called about a road‑killed dog and were told to take a photo/send it to lost-and-found, and that the clinic did not come to collect the body.

Location

Millfield Industrial Estate, Commons Road, Blackpool, Cork

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