Faxbridge Veterinary Hospital – Vets in Clonakilty
Clinic Overview
- Recent feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with repeated praise for a friendly welcome, calm handling, and vets seen as thorough and knowledgeable. - Longer-term clients describe strong continuity of care, including TPLO surgery, ongoing Librela injections, and compassionate support at end of life. - Visiting owners also report good experiences, including quick help for a walk-in dog with a limp and practical feeding advice that avoided an appointment fee.
Services
- •Small animal care: the clinic’s website indicates care for small animals and pets of different sizes. Recent reviews mention walk-in help for a limping dog, support for stomach issues, and long-term care for dogs with complex mobility and health needs.
- •Surgery and orthopaedic care: reviews mention cruciate ligament treatment and TPLO surgery, alongside continued support for severe mobility problems.
- •Chronic pain and arthritis management: owners describe ongoing treatment for severe arthritis, including veterinary-guided use of Librela and Neurostil.
- •Equine care: reviews describe a rapid call-out for a colic case, with on-site assessment, discussion of escalation options, and follow-up over the next three days. Another review praises Ciara for scanning a mare and helping get her in foal.
- •Pet food and nutritional support: one recent review says the clinic stocks regular dry and wet food, and another mentions being advised to try special wet food for a dog’s stomach upset.
Pricing
No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.
People
- •Lorna White (vet): praised for thoroughly checking a visiting dog that had started limping and for seeing a walk-in case promptly.
- •Ciara: thanked by name for scanning a mare and helping get her in foal.
- •Matthew (vet): thanked for handling an equine colic case, including assessment, care planning, and follow-up.
- •Howard (vet): also thanked by name in the same equine emergency review.
- •Niamh (receptionist): previously praised for efficient appointment organisation and help with administration.
- •Theresa (receptionist): also praised for scheduling support and administration help.
- •Reviews also praise the nurses and administrative team for being welcoming, professional, and compassionate.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.9 stars from 174 reviews.
- •Recent feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with repeated praise for a friendly welcome, calm handling, and vets seen as thorough and knowledgeable.
- •Longer-term clients describe strong continuity of care, including TPLO surgery, ongoing Librela injections, and compassionate support at end of life.
- •Visiting owners also report good experiences, including quick help for a walk-in dog with a limp and practical feeding advice that avoided an appointment fee.
- •Equine feedback is also strong, with reviews mentioning a prompt colic call-out with clear discussion of next steps and costs, as well as positive reproductive scanning work.

