Riverview Veterinary Clinic Kinsale

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. “”

• •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.