Oaklawns Veterinary Surgery – Vets in Carlow
Clinic Overview
Oaklawns Veterinary Surgery in Carlow offers both large- and small-animal veterinary services and has been operating for more than 25 years. The practice is regularly mentioned for urgent treatment when pets become suddenly unwell, routine care such as vaccinations, and ongoing management of longer-term problems including skin conditions. Reviews also highlight compassionate end-of-life support, including arranging private cremation and returning ashes with a paw print and certificate.
Oaklawns Veterinary Surgery in Carlow offers both large- and small-animal veterinary services and has been operating for more than 25 years. The practice is regularly mentioned for urgent treatment when pets become suddenly unwell, routine care such as vaccinations, and ongoing management of longer-term problems including skin conditions. Reviews also highlight compassionate end-of-life support, including arranging private cremation and returning ashes with a paw print and certificate.
Services
- •Large- and small-animal veterinary care, reflecting the practice’s broader mixed-service offering.
- •Routine pet care, with reviews mentioning visits for vaccinations as well as general care through illness.
- •Urgent treatment for sudden illness or possible poisoning/ingestion, including one owner who said 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 particularly strong in managing a dog’s long-standing skin condition.
- •Front desk team are praised for being pleasant and welcoming, and reviews also speak positively about the wider vets and nurses for their care and professionalism.
Reviews
Oaklawns Veterinary Surgery has a 4.7-star Google rating from 283 reviews. Recent feedback commonly highlights
- •Kind, attentive care: many reviewers describe the team as friendly, professional, understanding, and clearly focused on animal welfare.
- •Strong support in urgent cases: one owner says the practice “saved” their puppy after it ingested something harmful, while others mention the team going above and beyond when dogs were sick.
- •Clear communication and continuity of care: reviews mention staff explaining things clearly, with one long-term client specifically praising Keith’s help with a dog’s skin issues over time.
- •Compassionate end-of-life handling: one family describes thoughtful help with private cremation, a paw print, and a certificate after their older dog died; views on value are mixed, with several reviewers calling prices reasonable while one recent reviewer felt the clinic was very expensive.
