About Veterinary Care in Skibbereen
This guide assists pet owners in Skibbereen, Cork, by providing a comprehensive comparison of local veterinary clinics based on services, animal coverage, and availability.
Top-rated veterinary clinics in Skibbereen
- •Castlelands-Hourihane's Veterinary Clinic
- •Jerry McCarthy Veterinary Clinic
- •Fachtna Collins Vet Clinic
There are 4 veterinary clinics in Skibbereen, with an average Google rating of 4.9★. All clinics provide care for dogs and cats. There are no clinics offering farm or large-animal services. None of the clinics offer emergency or out-of-hours care, and there is no 24-hour veterinary cover locally. The clinics collectively have 231 reviews, with three clinics having websites. Overall, while the town has a strong clinic depth for companion animals, key services like emergency care are not available.
Best Rated Veterinary Clinics in Skibbereen, Cork
Top-ranked veterinary practices based on quality, service, and customer reviews
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.
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.
Jerry McCarthy Veterinary Clinic lists a broad set of general veterinary services—ranging from routine prevention (vaccinations, worming, microchipping) to in-clinic diagnostics (digital radiographs and ultrasound) and procedures such as neutering and dental care. The website also states the clinic is available 24 hours for emergencies. From the latest reviews available to us, owners most often point to practical, decision-relevant experiences: dogs (including very large dogs) being handled in a way that keeps them calm, appointments/bookings described as responsive, and advice described as straightforward—one reviewer specifically notes they weren’t pushed to buy food or products. One detailed review describes a puppy being diagnosed with ear mites and treated, with guidance given on ear cleaning and grooming at home.
Jerry McCarthy Veterinary Clinic lists a broad set of general veterinary services—ranging from routine prevention (vaccinations, worming, microchipping) to in-clinic diagnostics (digital radiographs and ultrasound) and procedures such as neutering and dental care. The website also states the clinic is available 24 hours for emergencies. From the latest reviews available to us, owners most often point to practical, decision-relevant experiences: dogs (including very large dogs) being handled in a way that keeps them calm, appointments/bookings described as responsive, and advice described as straightforward—one reviewer specifically notes they weren’t pushed to buy food or products. One detailed review describes a puppy being diagnosed with ear mites and treated, with guidance given on ear cleaning and grooming at home.
Fachtna Collins Vet Clinic’s ownership model (independent vs part of a corporate group) isn’t stated in the information provided. From the latest reviews, the clinic is described as providing general pet care, including at least one example of a vet coming out on a Bank Holiday to see a sick dog. Multiple reviewers also mention a friendly, helpful team and respectful treatment not only of pets but of their carers.
Fachtna Collins Vet Clinic’s ownership model (independent vs part of a corporate group) isn’t stated in the information provided. From the latest reviews, the clinic is described as providing general pet care, including at least one example of a vet coming out on a Bank Holiday to see a sick dog. Multiple reviewers also mention a friendly, helpful team and respectful treatment not only of pets but of their carers.
Publicly available information is very limited. The only source we could access is a Facebook page titled “Matthew Fitzgerald Veterinary (Union Hall)”, but the page content itself wasn’t viewable without logging in—so there were no confirmed details on services, species treated, facilities, pricing, or how appointments/urgent cases are handled. There’s also no evidence in the provided data that this clinic is part of a corporate veterinary group.
Publicly available information is very limited. The only source we could access is a Facebook page titled “Matthew Fitzgerald Veterinary (Union Hall)”, but the page content itself wasn’t viewable without logging in—so there were no confirmed details on services, species treated, facilities, pricing, or how appointments/urgent cases are handled. There’s also no evidence in the provided data that this clinic is part of a corporate veterinary group.
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Castlelands-Hourihane's Veterinary Clinic
Our Score (89/100)
Mardyke Street, Skibbereen, Cork
Jerry McCarthy Veterinary Clinic
Our Score (84/100)
Marsh Road, Skibbereen, Cork
Fachtna Collins Vet Clinic
Our Score (63/100)
Morahin, Aughadown, Skibbereen, Cork
