There are 8 veterinary clinics listed for farm and large-animal vets in Carlow.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bakonyi & Byrne Equine Vets is an equine-only veterinary practice (no corporate group affiliation is stated in the provided information). Based on the latest written reviews available, owners most often describe prompt attendance, thorough examinations, and clear communication— including detailed explanations of diagnoses and treatment options. One reviewer specifically mentions getting “quick treatment” and “super easy communication,” and another highlights being talked through different treatment choices.
Bakonyi & Byrne Equine Vets is an equine-only veterinary practice (no corporate group affiliation is stated in the provided information). Based on the latest written reviews available, owners most often describe prompt attendance, thorough examinations, and clear communication— including detailed explanations of diagnoses and treatment options. One reviewer specifically mentions getting “quick treatment” and “super easy communication,” and another highlights being talked through different treatment choices.
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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.
Clinic na gCapall is an equine-only veterinary clinic focused on “precise diagnosis and targeted treatment,” backed by on-site facilities such as an in-house lab plus digital radiography and mobile digital ultrasound. The clinic advertises specific sports/orthopaedic-style diagnostics and therapies (for example lameness exams, ultrasound-guided joint injections, PRP and shockwave therapy), and notes that emergency cover is available to registered clients only. In reviews, owners repeatedly describe thorough investigations (“leaves no stone unturned”), clear/“honest communication” during a multi-stage pre-purchase vetting, and practical help in urgent situations (including getting to cases quickly and even changing a tyre on a horsebox).
Clinic na gCapall is an equine-only veterinary clinic focused on “precise diagnosis and targeted treatment,” backed by on-site facilities such as an in-house lab plus digital radiography and mobile digital ultrasound. The clinic advertises specific sports/orthopaedic-style diagnostics and therapies (for example lameness exams, ultrasound-guided joint injections, PRP and shockwave therapy), and notes that emergency cover is available to registered clients only. In reviews, owners repeatedly describe thorough investigations (“leaves no stone unturned”), clear/“honest communication” during a multi-stage pre-purchase vetting, and practical help in urgent situations (including getting to cases quickly and even changing a tyre on a horsebox).
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”). One older review flags the examination room layout as an area that “could be… better.”
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”). One older review flags the examination room layout as an area that “could be… better.”