Dog & Cat 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 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. ## Services Services and care explicitly mentioned in the available information include: - Dog vaccinations, including vaccinations required to keep an EU pet passport current. - General consultations and treatment for dogs (multiple owners describe ongoing care over many years). - Surgery (one owner reports their dog has had two surgeries). - End-of-life care aimed at comfort in a dog’s final months. - Check-ups after treatment/surgery (one owner notes their dog initially became reluctant to enter, but later tolerated check-ups). ## People - **Mary** and **Clodagh** are named in one review as being especially gentle with dogs; the same reviewer says the team knows their dogs personally over the years. - Vets and staff are described as friendly and helpful in a visit where the owner arrived without a correctly booked appointment, and the clinic still fitted them in. ## Reviews **4.9 stars from 128 reviews.** The latest written reviews available focus on dog care, appointment flexibility, and longer-term support (from vaccinations through to surgery and end-of-life care). “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Being fitted in quickly:** one owner was seen despite not having booked properly; another mentions being fitted in quickly for a vaccination visit. - **Gentle handling and familiarity with pets:** owners say staff know their dogs personally and are gentle with them. - **Support across routine and complex needs:** mentions include vaccinations, two surgeries for one dog, and end-of-life care aimed at comfort.

## Summary Faxbridge Veterinary Hospital is described on its website as treating **small animal pets of all sizes**, and recent reviews also describe **equine care** (including a colic call-out). Owners repeatedly mention practical, decision-relevant details such as a **vet attending a colic case within under an hour**, a **clear assessment and care plan with escalation options discussed**, and **follow-up for three days** after the initial visit. Long-term clients also reference **orthopaedic surgery (cruciate ligament)** and ongoing **arthritis/mobility management** (including Librela and Neurostil). ## Services - **Small animal veterinary care** (website notes “Small Animals” and “Pets of all sizes”). - **Equine visit for colic**: on-site assessment, care plan, and discussion of escalation of care (from an owner review). - **Orthopaedic/lameness-related treatment**: cruciate ligament surgery is specifically mentioned for a dog in long-term care. - **Chronic pain/arthritis management**: owners mention ongoing mobility support and use of **Librela** and **Neurostil** under veterinary guidance. ## People - **Matthew** (vet): thanked by name for handling an equine colic case, including assessment, planning, and follow-up. - **Howard** (vet): also thanked by name in the same colic case review. - **Niamh** (receptionist): mentioned for efficiently organising appointments and helping with administration. - **Theresa** (receptionist): mentioned alongside Niamh for appointment coordination and admin help. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.9 stars from 165 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - **Responsiveness for urgent situations:** one owner reports a vet attending a colic situation in under an hour, with a plan made on-site and follow-up over the next three days. - **Clear communication about next steps and costs:** reviews mention escalation options being discussed and being “transparent about costs” (without specific prices). - **Long-term case management and procedures:** owners cite cruciate ligament surgery, severe arthritis management, and repeat episodes where pets were “saved…multiple times.” - **Front-desk organisation:** receptionists are singled out for efficient scheduling and help with paperwork/administration.

## Summary 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. ## Services - **Small-animal veterinary care** (dogs and cats are explicitly mentioned in reviews). - **Emergency care (as stated by the clinic website):** - The clinic provides **its own emergency service for small animals**. - **Ambulatory emergency service for farm animals**. ## People - **Brian**: Mentioned by name in reviews for taking time to **explain things clearly and patiently**, including for a client who felt reassured despite a language barrier. - **Fiona**: Mentioned by name alongside Brian; described as **caring and compassionate**. - **Wider team**: Repeatedly described as **helpful and welcoming**, with reviews noting staff handled **nervous dogs** gently and provided **advice** owners found useful. ## Reviews **4.9 stars from 69 reviews.** Many recent reviews focus on communication, handling anxious pets, and compassionate support. “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Explanations and communication:** owners say vets explain things clearly and patiently. - **Handling nervous pets:** multiple reviews mention nervous dogs being put at ease and treated with kindness. - **Compassion in difficult moments:** one review specifically mentions supportive care at the time of a pet’s death. - **Long-term loyalty:** reviewers mention attending for **8+ years** and **10+ years**, and not wanting to go elsewhere.

## Summary 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. ## Services Based on the clinic website and the latest written reviews, the clinic offers: - Cat-only veterinary care (species handled: cats) - Surgery - Imaging and diagnostics: - Ultrasound (including heart ultrasounds mentioned in reviews) - X-rays - Dental X-rays - In-house testing: - In-house blood tests - Blood pressure testing - Ongoing care referenced in reviews: - Weight management programme (“Curvy Cat Club”) - Treatment for eye and skin conditions - Annual check-ups and vaccinations Out-of-hours: the website states an out-of-hours service is available, with emergency services provided by Blackpool Vets. ## People - **Clare Meade** (Head Vet & Founder): Named on the website as founder. In reviews, “Clare” is singled out by name as someone an owner “wouldn’t trust [their] cat … with anybody else,” suggesting she is a key decision factor for some clients. - **Wider team**: Multiple reviews describe staff as responsive and helpful, and one owner highlights feeling listened to and not rushed during appointments. Another notes the team makes cats feel comfortable during visits and communicates well (e.g., explaining plans and making it easier to bring pets in). ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.9 stars from 267 reviews.** **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - Appointments described as unhurried: owners mention being given “plenty of time” and not feeling rushed. - Low-pressure approach: one owner contrasts this clinic with a previous vet, saying they weren’t pushed or shamed into buying premium products. - Cat-specific expertise in practice: reviews reference a dedicated weight programme (“Curvy Cat Club”), timely heart ultrasounds, and successful treatment of eye and skin conditions. - Communication and handling: owners mention excellent communication and that the team works to keep cats comfortable during visits. - Reliability over years: one reviewer notes multiple cats being cared for well over the years, and another says they can “always get an appointment when needed.”