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The Village Veterinary Hospital

#1 Vet in Douglas, Cork

4.9
Independent Clinic

The Village Veterinary Hospital – Vets in Douglas

Updated January 2026
Independent Clinic

Clinic Overview

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. “”

  • 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.

Location

31A/B/C, St. Patrick's Woollen Mills, Douglas, Cork

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