There are 5 veterinary clinics listed for specialist vets in Carlow.
Top Rated Specialist Vets in Carlow
Top-ranked veterinary practices based on quality, service, and customer reviews
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.
Concrete details mentioned by reviewers include
- •Same-day help in a “panic” call, with treatment options discussed before proceeding.
- •Medications dispensed with instructions after an urgent consult.
- •Surgical neutering/castration for a cat, with the owner noting healing went smoothly.
- •Thorough examinations and diagnostics/clinical judgement cited for complicated cases.
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.
Concrete details mentioned by reviewers include
- •Same-day help in a “panic” call, with treatment options discussed before proceeding.
- •Medications dispensed with instructions after an urgent consult.
- •Surgical neutering/castration for a cat, with the owner noting healing went smoothly.
- •Thorough examinations and diagnostics/clinical judgement cited for complicated cases.
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.
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. One review also notes the clinic is spacious and “well-supplied with pet products.”
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. One review also notes the clinic is spacious and “well-supplied with pet products.”
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).