Veterinary Specialists Cork

OUTSTANDING!! My 3 year old male frenchie presented with IVDD paralysis Thursday 6th, Nov 2025, late afternoon, being aware of the condition, my own vet being away, I knew I had to act fast. I called Vet Specialistics Cork that same evening around 9pm from a google search & had seen good reviews that had experience in this emergency case. I still feel fate intervened to make sure it was this clinic we were meant to go to. Patricia, the night nurse, spoke indepthly with me on my dogs history, likely diagnosis, surgery options, referall process, cost & boarding. I was reassured in her clear breakdown of everything & we made a case file to expect me in the morning, I was about 2 hours drive away. Friday 7th November, I was due to get a referral friday morning at 9am when my own vet opened to proceed, however, Dr. Shane Guerin of Vet Specialists Cork contacted me at 8am and said - Don't wait, come now, we'll figure out the paperwork stuff later - and I knew they had seen the casefile the night before and made sure to save me any time and get this seen to immediately. We got straight into the car. Dr. Geurin & his assistant were so warm in their introductions. He sat on the floor and his focus was to keep our frenchie at ease, while examining his movements for diagnosis and discussing options with us. I was so incredibly impressed with his directness, professionalism, havingsuch softness towards our beloved pet, while speaking to me in such a comforting tone. Dr. Guerin & his team did the MRI imaging, prepped for surgey & operated on our Frenchie that very same lunchtime. He was walking that evening! Today is 5 weeks post-op and he has made a FULL recovery! A massive thank you to the staff and surgeons in Vet Specialists Cork - Your professionalism shone through from your night staff the second I made the call, to your kind receptionist, to all skilled surgeons involved in a successful operation. Its so comforting to know that such skilled people exist & care about beloved animals who are entirely part of the family! You've given my beloved frenchie & I many more years of adventures together!

I could not recommend this place high enough. The care my dog received was second to none and the facilities are very clean and modern. Shane explained everything so clearly and gave a practical demonstration of the surgery he would be performing on my dog. The team is very organised and they communicate very well. They really do care about animals here.

Wonderful dedicated professionals that have your animal's health and happiness foremost in their mind.

Absolutely amazing team. Took brilliant care of my corgi. She needed an MRI done and they gave her great care throughout the entire day. She was super relaxed while we waited.

They efficiently and professionally dealth with a working guide dog.

My 9 and a half year old Bernese Rollo had a visit in May with the wonderful Shane Guerrin at Vet Specialists in Cork to have a ‘Dog Stem’ treatment for his arthritic elbows. It’s a fairly new and much easier stem cell treatment. The appointment went so smoothly with no stress and it’s been a huge success. Rollo is feeling great and the on and off lameness he was getting has completely gone. We are so happy and would absolutely do it again if needed 😁🐶

Exceptional care and expertise — highly recommend. We brought our dog in for assessment and treatment of a mast cell tumour, and from the moment we arrived, the team demonstrated outstanding professionalism, skill, and compassion. Their empathy extended not just to our dog, but to us as well — making a stressful experience feel manageable and supported. I felt completely confident leaving our dog in their care, and we’re incredibly grateful to have achieved a positive outcome. Their dedication and warmth made all the difference.

My dachshund Penny arrived at Veterinary Specialists Cork for urgent medical emergency surgery following a suspected diagnosis of intervertebral disc extrusion.On arrival, we met with Dr.Shane Guerin Specialist Vet who put us at ease explaining in a calm manner what he saw after examination what he would be doing.He saved our dogs life we are so greatful for his clear explications of couple of medical issues.He made pet health care accessible and understanding .Thank you for being our Penny’s Super Hero.Thank you to the staff who kept updating on how Penny was recovering .Pawsitively greatful for all the love and care she got..This veterinary Specialists was Highly recommended.Its services are definitely high-end.

Dear staff of the clinic and its owners! I am very grateful to you for your love for animals and for your affectionate and gentle attitude towards my dog. My wife and I highly appreciated your professionalism and attentive attitude towards clients. I would especially like to thank Shane. You are a person from whom I want to take an example! Shane, your attitude towards Amur touched me to the depths of my soul! I wish you health and good mood, and your clinic - prosperity and new successes!

My frenchie was brought in with suspected IVDD he was diagnosed with Stage 5 angle got surgery the same day, Susan is amazing for everything she has done, surgery was amazing we are 4 weeks post op and my pablo is walking. Susan done amazing through the whole process and was very honest and very patient explaining everything to us, letting us know good and bad things about what can happen. All this was very comforting and reassuring. Couldn’t be more grateful for everything Susan and the rest of the team has done for my boy. ❤️