Specialist Vets in Cork

## Summary 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”). ## Services - **24-hour on-call emergency service** (stated by the clinic). - **Out-of-hours urgent care** is described by a reviewer who was seen on a Sunday morning and received a rapid assessment/diagnosis. - **Ongoing care for chronic/complex medical issues** (reviewer describes an older dog with multiple medical problems and ongoing treatments). - **Surgical care** is referenced in a review mentioning a dog that had undergone a “big surgery” under the vets’ care. - **End-of-life care and support**: a reviewer describes help during a pet’s final visit, being given time and space to say goodbye, and the vet handling arrangements after the pet passed. - **Cat and dog appointments** are explicitly mentioned in reviews (cats and dogs seen). ## People - **Sarah (vet)**: Mentioned for a calm, low-stress appointment style—one owner with a nervous cat said the visit was “chill and quick,” with treats used to help the cat settle. Another owner describes Sarah taking time to explain options and how to manage an older dog’s treatments. - **Niall (vet)**: Described as giving “great advice” during a cat visit, and in an out-of-hours situation as making a quick diagnosis, putting the owner at ease, and providing empathetic end-of-life support (including time to say goodbye and managing arrangements). - **Kelly-Ann / Kellyanne (reception)**: Multiple reviewers mention her as particularly welcoming and good to deal with; one review notes she comes from behind the desk to greet pets and help put them at ease on arrival. ## Reviews **Google rating: 5 stars from 29 reviews.** **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - Owners repeatedly name **Sarah, Niall, and Kelly-Ann/Kellyanne**, suggesting continuity of care rather than “whoever is on.” - **Clear explanations and advice** are a recurring detail, including discussing options for an older dog with ongoing medical issues. - **Low-stress handling and calm environment** are highlighted (quiet clinic; nervous cat managed with a quick, relaxed visit and treats). - **Out-of-hours and end-of-life support** is described in detail by one reviewer (Sunday morning attendance; time and space to say goodbye; arrangements handled by the vet). - A few reviewers comment on **reasonable/fair pricing**, though no specific fees are provided.

## Summary Sunbeam Vets is part of a wider setup described on its website as a group of three veterinary clinics plus a veterinary hospital, with 20+ years’ experience treating family pets. The hospital is described as staffed 24/7 with a night vet team for emergencies, and the facility list includes a CT scanner, multiple consult rooms and operating theatres, plus separate cat/dog waiting areas and wards. From the latest reviews available to us, owners most often mention: - **Emergency support and triage**: a phone triage call at night, with the option to be seen as an emergency case the same night or attend the next morning. - **Surgical aftercare**: one owner reports return visits to check recovery were included after a procedure, and they highlighted “excellent follow up care.” - **Communication about options**: one reviewer describes staff explaining treatment options clearly during emergency visits. - **Mixed experiences on administration and costs**: a reviewer reports continued check-up texts after notifying the practice their dog had died, and others raise concerns about fees and quoted vs final bills. ## Services Based on the website summary and the reviews available to us, Sunbeam Vets is set up for a mix of routine and higher-acuity work, including: - **24/7 emergency care** (website states the hospital is staffed 24/7 with a night vet team). - **Surgery** (reviews reference a dog having a surgical procedure; the website lists three surgical theatres). - **BOAS surgery package**: the website advertises a “comprehensive BOAS surgery package.” - **CT scanning**: the website states a CT scanner is available and mentions use for referrals. - **Hydrotherapy**: a hydrotherapy suite is listed on the website. - **Care for cats and dogs with separation in-facility**: separate cat and dog waiting areas and separate wards are listed on the website. - **Exotics appointment (example in reviews)**: one owner reports their parrot with breathing issues was seen by an “exotics vet” and given medication, with handling described as gentle to reduce stress. - **Telephone triage** (review example describes support and reassurance via a phone triage call before deciding whether to attend overnight). ## Pricing - **BOAS surgery package:** €1,000 (described on the website as a fixed-price “comprehensive BOAS surgery package”). - Reviews also include **mixed feedback on fees**, including one person describing emergency fees as “absolutely ridiculous,” and another recommending getting quoted amounts “in writing” due to bills seeming to change (no specific amounts given in reviews). ## People No individual clinicians are named in the information provided, but reviews repeatedly mention: - **Reception, nurses, and vets** being attentive during a dog’s surgical visit, including checking the pet was OK and arranging recovery checks afterwards (one owner says follow-up visits were included). - An **“exotics vet”** (unnamed) who examined a parrot with breathing issues, provided medication, and handled the bird gently given the risk of stress/trauma. - **Clear explanations of options** during emergency consultations/treatments (one reviewer specifically notes staff explained “all the options offered” to support comfort and care). ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.7 stars from 186 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - **Emergency access and guidance:** phone triage at night and an option to be seen overnight vs a next-morning appointment. - **Follow-up after procedures:** one owner reports included return visits to monitor recovery after surgery. - **Communication:** owners mention options being explained clearly during emergency visits. - **Cost/admin concerns also appear:** some reviews describe fees as very high; another reports continued check-up texts after reporting a pet’s death and warns that bills may differ from initial quotes.