Jerry McCarthy Veterinary Clinic – Vets in Skibbereen
Clinic Overview
- Reviews consistently describe the clinic as friendly, professional, helpful, and genuinely caring toward animals. - Dog owners particularly praise the calm, confident handling of dogs, including very large dogs that other practices may be less comfortable seeing. - Communication stands out as a recurring strength, with mentions of responsive booking, clear advice, and no pressure to buy extra food or products.
Services
- •General veterinary care including vaccinations, worming, microchipping, flea-related care, weight management, neutering, and dental treatment.
- •Diagnostic services listed by the clinic include digital radiographs (X-rays) and ultrasound, alongside medical care covering dermatology and internal medicine.
- •Farm services are also listed by the clinic.
- •The clinic states that 24-hour emergency care is available.
- •Recent reviews give a few practical examples of care in action: dogs, including very large dogs, are said to be handled calmly and confidently; one puppy was seen on a Saturday for ear mites, treated promptly, and sent home with ear-cleaning and grooming guidance.
- •Reviews also mention responsive booking arrangements and Saturday opening.
Pricing
No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.
People
- •Jerry: Frequently praised for kind, caring handling, especially with large dogs, along with honest advice and clear communication.
- •Kerri: Named in a review describing a puppy consultation, treatment for ear mites, and practical home-care guidance.
- •Grace: Mentioned by name in a recent review as “always super helpful.”
- •The wider team is described as friendly, professional, knowledgeable, and compassionate.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.9/5 from 92 reviews.
- •Reviews consistently describe the clinic as friendly, professional, helpful, and genuinely caring toward animals.
- •Dog owners particularly praise the calm, confident handling of dogs, including very large dogs that other practices may be less comfortable seeing.
- •Communication stands out as a recurring strength, with mentions of responsive booking, clear advice, and no pressure to buy extra food or products.
- •Practical service details mentioned by reviewers include Saturday appointments and prompt treatment for issues such as ear mites in a young puppy.

