Featured Clinic Overview
Oaklawns Veterinary Surgery offers both large- and small-animal veterinary services and has been operating for 25+ years (per its website). Reviews most often describe help with urgent illness in dogs (including a puppy that “licked up something dodgy” and was treated as life-threatening), routine care like vaccinations, and longer-running problems such as skin issues that improved over time with ongoing treatment. Owners also mention supportive end-of-life arrangements, including organising a private crematorium and providing a paw print and death certificate.
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Barrowvale Veterinary Clinic is described by reviewers as a practice that handles ongoing medical treatment as well as surgical cases, with an emphasis on explaining what’s happening and checking risks beforehand. People mention staff making themselves available on public holidays (one review cites help on St Stephen’s Day), doing pre-surgery blood tests and other checks, and keeping owners informed “every step of the way.” Several reviews also highlight gentle handling for anxious pets and support during more serious treatment journeys.
Barrowvale Veterinary Clinic is described by reviewers as a practice that handles ongoing medical treatment as well as surgical cases, with an emphasis on explaining what’s happening and checking risks beforehand. People mention staff making themselves available on public holidays (one review cites help on St Stephen’s Day), doing pre-surgery blood tests and other checks, and keeping owners informed “every step of the way.” Several reviews also highlight gentle handling for anxious pets and support during more serious treatment journeys.
Vetcare Carlow is part of the Vet Care group (described on its website as four Vet Care practices) and offers consultations as part of a Pet Health Club® Plus plan. Reviews repeatedly describe the team taking on urgent problems that other clinics turned away, including an “emergency matter” for an injured dog where owners say it was “no hassle” to be seen. Owners also mention dental care (with pets coming home “in great form” with “lovely clean teeth”) and practical handling for difficult appointments—such as vaccinating a reactive dog outside to keep them more comfortable.
Vetcare Carlow is part of the Vet Care group (described on its website as four Vet Care practices) and offers consultations as part of a Pet Health Club® Plus plan. Reviews repeatedly describe the team taking on urgent problems that other clinics turned away, including an “emergency matter” for an injured dog where owners say it was “no hassle” to be seen. Owners also mention dental care (with pets coming home “in great form” with “lovely clean teeth”) and practical handling for difficult appointments—such as vaccinating a reactive dog outside to keep them more comfortable.
Tullow Vet appears to be a small practice (no corporate group affiliation is stated in the available information) where repeat clients specifically seek out named clinicians for long-term care. Reviews describe both routine appointments (yearly vaccinations) and more complex or urgent situations—such as a very unwell cat seen “straight away,” and a female dog with a “complicated hormonal issue” that required correct assessment and treatment.
Tullow Vet appears to be a small practice (no corporate group affiliation is stated in the available information) where repeat clients specifically seek out named clinicians for long-term care. Reviews describe both routine appointments (yearly vaccinations) and more complex or urgent situations—such as a very unwell cat seen “straight away,” and a female dog with a “complicated hormonal issue” that required correct assessment and treatment.
St Francis Veterinary Clinic is a small-animal practice that, in the latest reviews available to us, is repeatedly described as responsive with clear communication and follow-up after treatment. Owners mention pets being seen promptly at appointments, vets explaining what they’re doing “in layman’s terms,” and a follow-up phone call to check recovery after a procedure/treatment. One review also highlights the clinic providing low-cost euthanasia for a disabled, very sick stray cat when the owner felt other clinics quoted much higher fees.
St Francis Veterinary Clinic is a small-animal practice that, in the latest reviews available to us, is repeatedly described as responsive with clear communication and follow-up after treatment. Owners mention pets being seen promptly at appointments, vets explaining what they’re doing “in layman’s terms,” and a follow-up phone call to check recovery after a procedure/treatment. One review also highlights the clinic providing low-cost euthanasia for a disabled, very sick stray cat when the owner felt other clinics quoted much higher fees.
Boggan Veterinary appears to be a small practice offering consultations by appointment (per the clinic website) and out-of-hours/emergency contact (also stated on the website). Reviews repeatedly describe continuity of care over multiple years for the same dog and note help in urgent situations—one owner mentions being seen late on a Sunday night for their dog. Another review describes practical handling for anxious pets: a dog that was “terrified going to vets and small rooms” was seen outside so the exam could be done calmly, including a head-to-toe check.
Boggan Veterinary appears to be a small practice offering consultations by appointment (per the clinic website) and out-of-hours/emergency contact (also stated on the website). Reviews repeatedly describe continuity of care over multiple years for the same dog and note help in urgent situations—one owner mentions being seen late on a Sunday night for their dog. Another review describes practical handling for anxious pets: a dog that was “terrified going to vets and small rooms” was seen outside so the exam could be done calmly, including a head-to-toe check.
Vet & Pet is a small animal veterinary clinic (no corporate/group ownership is stated in the available information). From the details in reviews, it appears set up for routine preventative care as well as more sensitive, end-of-life support. Owners specifically mention a second vaccination visit for multiple puppies, guidance on administering ear medication at home, and compassionate support during a euthanasia appointment—described as caring “from the first phone call to when we left.” One review also notes the examination room layout could be improved.
Vet & Pet is a small animal veterinary clinic (no corporate/group ownership is stated in the available information). From the details in reviews, it appears set up for routine preventative care as well as more sensitive, end-of-life support. Owners specifically mention a second vaccination visit for multiple puppies, guidance on administering ear medication at home, and compassionate support during a euthanasia appointment—described as caring “from the first phone call to when we left.” One review also notes the examination room layout could be improved.
- •Thorough care is repeatedly mentioned (“very thorough,” “wonderful and thorough service”). - Prompt/quick help is a recurring point (“very prompt,” “quick treatment”). - Clear explanations and communication: owners mention “super easy communication” and being walked through “the diagnosis and treatment options” in detail.
- •Thorough care is repeatedly mentioned (“very thorough,” “wonderful and thorough service”). - Prompt/quick help is a recurring point (“very prompt,” “quick treatment”). - Clear explanations and communication: owners mention “super easy communication” and being walked through “the diagnosis and treatment options” in detail.
William Murphy MVB MRCVS appears to be an independent veterinary practice (no corporate group is named in the provided data). Based on the written reviews available, the clinic is used for routine preventative care as well as more sensitive, end‑of‑life appointments. Owners describe staff taking time to explain hands-on treatments (for example, showing how to apply ear cream properly) and being notably supportive during euthanasia visits (“from the first phone call to when we left”).
William Murphy MVB MRCVS appears to be an independent veterinary practice (no corporate group is named in the provided data). Based on the written reviews available, the clinic is used for routine preventative care as well as more sensitive, end‑of‑life appointments. Owners describe staff taking time to explain hands-on treatments (for example, showing how to apply ear cream properly) and being notably supportive during euthanasia visits (“from the first phone call to when we left”).
- •Lameness examinations
- •Extracorporeal shockwave therapy
- •PRP injections
- •Ultrasound-guided joint injections
- •Mesotherapy
- •Pre-purchase examinations (a “5 stage vetting” is specifically mentioned in reviews)
- •Reproduction services
- •In-house laboratory testing
- •Haematology
- •Biochemistry
- •Bacterial culture
- •Antibiotic sensitivity testing
- •Faecal egg counts
- •Diagnostic facilities and equipment listed
- •Digital radiography
- •Modern mobile digital ultrasound
- •Rubber-lined examination rooms
- •Trot-up area and hard-surface trotting circle
- •Secure lunge arena
- •Pharmacy
- •Emergency arrangements (as stated on the website): out-of-hours/emergency cover is for registered clients only.
- •Lameness examinations
- •Extracorporeal shockwave therapy
- •PRP injections
- •Ultrasound-guided joint injections
- •Mesotherapy
- •Pre-purchase examinations (a “5 stage vetting” is specifically mentioned in reviews)
- •Reproduction services
- •In-house laboratory testing
- •Haematology
- •Biochemistry
- •Bacterial culture
- •Antibiotic sensitivity testing
- •Faecal egg counts
- •Diagnostic facilities and equipment listed
- •Digital radiography
- •Modern mobile digital ultrasound
- •Rubber-lined examination rooms
- •Trot-up area and hard-surface trotting circle
- •Secure lunge arena
- •Pharmacy
- •Emergency arrangements (as stated on the website): out-of-hours/emergency cover is for registered clients only.