Oaklawns Veterinary Surgery – Vets in Carlow
Clinic Overview
- Recent feedback is strongly positive about the team’s kindness, professionalism, and genuine care for animals. - Several reviewers describe the practice as especially good in stressful or urgent situations, including a puppy treated after ingesting something harmful and dogs needing care when suddenly sick. - Reviews also praise clear explanations and continuity of care, with Keith singled out for helping a dog’s skin condition improve over time, and Rebecca mentioned positively at reception.
Services
- •Large- and small-animal veterinary care, reflecting the practice’s broader mixed-service offering.
- •Routine pet care, including vaccinations and general care during illness.
- •Urgent treatment for sudden illness or possible poisoning/ingestion, with one owner saying their puppy was treated after licking up something harmful.
- •Management of longer-running conditions, including a dog’s ongoing skin issues that reportedly improved with continued care.
- •End-of-life support, including arranging a private crematorium and returning ashes with a paw print and death certificate.
Pricing
No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.
People
- •Keith (vet) is named repeatedly by clients, who describe him as friendly, helpful, patient with questions, and especially strong in managing a dog’s long-standing skin condition.
- •Nicola (vet) is praised for kind, compassionate support during euthanasia and end-of-life care.
- •Rebecca (receptionist) is thanked for being patient, polite, and welcoming during a stressful visit.
- •Reviews also speak positively about the front desk team, as well as the wider vets and nurses, for their care, professionalism, and clear communication.
Reviews
Oaklawns Veterinary Surgery has a 4.7-star Google rating from 292 reviews.
- •Recent feedback is strongly positive about the team’s kindness, professionalism, and genuine care for animals.
- •Several reviewers describe the practice as especially good in stressful or urgent situations, including a puppy treated after ingesting something harmful and dogs needing care when suddenly sick.
- •Reviews also praise clear explanations and continuity of care, with Keith singled out for helping a dog’s skin condition improve over time, and Rebecca mentioned positively at reception.
- •End-of-life support is a recurring strength, including compassionate help from Nicola and practical arrangements such as private cremation, a paw print, and a certificate. Views on cost are mixed: some reviewers call the clinic reasonable or worthwhile, while one recent reviewer felt it was very expensive.

