Farm & Large-Animal Vets near Tralee

## Summary Holmes Veterinary is part of **Holmes Veterinary Group**, established in **2002**, with a team of **7 staff including 3 vets** (the website states **55 years of combined veterinary experience** across the vets). The clinic positions itself for both **companion animal** and **equine** work, with specific cat-focused facilities including a **cat-only exam room** and **separate isolation facilities**, and it states it is rated **“Gold Standard for cat care.”** From the latest reviews available, owners most often describe: - **Cat handling designed to reduce stress**, including giving breaks during the exam and not overwhelming the cat. - **Responsiveness to urgent problems by phone** (one owner describes calling after a weekend cat attack, being advised to come in, and the cat recovering well after treatment). - A **notable disagreement in experience around recommended procedures/surgery**: one reviewer felt multiple procedures (including an “urgent” one involving surgery) were advised for an elderly dog, but a second opinion addressed the issues without surgery. ## Services Based on the clinic website summary and what’s described in reviews, services/capabilities mentioned include: - **Companion animal care**, with cat-specific provisions: - **Cat-only exam room** - **Separate isolation facilities** for sick pets - The hospital/staff are stated to be rated **Gold Standard for cat care** - **Equine services**, including: - **Sports medicine** - **Ambulatory practice** - **Internal medicine & cardiology** - **Pre-purchase examinations** - **Blood samples** - **Stud medicine** - **Grooming** (the website describes dog grooming services) - **Treatment for injuries/urgent issues** is mentioned in reviews (e.g., a cat treated after being attacked by another cat). ## People - **Dr. Holmes**: Mentioned in a review as taking a phone call about an injured cat, advising the owner to come in, and treating the cat successfully (“recovered fantastically”). - **Danny**: Mentioned by multiple reviewers. One reviewer describes him as “a nice man” but advises getting a second opinion after being advised to consider several procedures including urgent surgery for an elderly dog; another reviewer says they have “complete trust” in Danny’s assessment, treatment, and problem-solving for their own dogs and foster dogs with varied issues. - **Reception team**: One reviewer specifically highlights a **friendly receptionist** with “excellent customer service skills.” - **Cat-focused handling**: A reviewer describes the vet giving their cat **breaks and pets between exams** to keep the cat at ease, and being “up-to-date on the latest science and medical treatments” (as perceived by the owner). ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.6 stars from 43 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Cat-friendly visits are described in concrete terms**, including taking time, giving breaks, and avoiding overwhelming the cat during exams. - **Urgent support is mentioned**, including phone advice followed by in-clinic treatment for a cat attack with a good recovery. - **Mixed experiences on clinical recommendations**, with one reviewer reporting being advised to consider multiple procedures including urgent surgery for an elderly dog, while saying a second opinion resolved the issues without surgery. - **Trust and repeat use for complex dog cases** is also described by another reviewer, including foster dogs presenting “every issue under the sun.”

## Summary McGrath Vets – Market Street Veterinary is a general veterinary practice for **dogs, cats, and farm animals**, with facilities that include **laser therapy**. The website also states a **24-hour farm animal veterinary service**. In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly describe clear communication during stressful situations (including **surgery after a road traffic accident**) and a clinic environment where pets are greeted and handled in a way that helps them stay relaxed (for example, a dog returning for check-ups and being met with “hellos and belly rubs”). Concrete examples mentioned include: support “from the minute” an owner called after an accident through **surgery and after-treatment**, help when a dog was brought in as an **emergency**, and treatment for a dog that **didn’t want to walk** while the owner was travelling. ## Services From the clinic website summary, services mentioned include: - **Preventative care for dogs and cats** - Vaccinations (dogs and cats) - Microchipping (dogs and cats) - **Neutering** (dogs and cats) - **Pregnancy advice** (dogs and cats) - **Nutrition advice** (dogs) - **Pet insurance guidance** (dogs and cats) - **Farm animal health care**, including a **24-hour farm animal veterinary service** (as stated on the website) - **Laser therapy** (facility listed on the website) From the latest reviews available to us, additional services/case types referenced include: - **Emergency presentations** (dog brought in as an emergency) - **Surgery and aftercare** following a dog’s accident involving a car - Assessment/treatment for mobility problems (dog “not wanting to walk”) - Care for a **guinea pig** that became seriously unwell ## People Named team members mentioned in reviews: - **Eugene** (role not stated): described as welcoming; one reviewer highlights being put at ease when their pet “is dealing with an issue.” - **Brid** (vet): specifically thanked for treating a dog while the owner was travelling, with staff helping from appointment booking through to care. - **Freda** (role not stated): described as professional and informative during care for a very sick guinea pig. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.9 stars from 296 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - Owners describe support through high-stress situations, including **communication and reassurance** around a dog’s accident, **surgery**, and after-treatment. - **Emergency help** is specifically mentioned (bringing a dog in urgently and finding staff helpful). - Multiple reviews mention the **way staff interact with pets**, including dogs being enthusiastically greeted during check-ups. - Reviewers mention staff being **informative** (notably in an exotic pet case involving a guinea pig), even when the outcome was poor due to the animal being very unwell.

## Summary Donal O'Connell Veterinary Practice is described in reviews as handling both routine, long-term care and urgent cases, including emergency surgery and out-of-hours treatment. Several owners mention rapid response in emergencies (including a Sunday-night dog-attack case where the clinic responded immediately by phone and the dog was seen within an hour) and good communication during an inpatient stay after surgery. A small number of reviews conflict with this, alleging rushed appointments, bruising after a neck blood draw, and a missed ear problem that they felt wasn’t properly addressed. ## Services Services and capabilities mentioned in the available reviews include: - **Emergency care**, including a **Sunday evening emergency** where a dog was treated after being badly injured in an attack. - **Surgery**, including an owner describing their dog having **emergency surgery** and being kept in the clinic during recovery. - **Blood sampling/testing**, with one reviewer specifically describing blood being taken from a neck vein. - **Ear complaints/ear cleaning**, including one reviewer alleging an ear was “fully ducted/blocked” and that cotton-bud cleaning was used as a quick fix. ## People Named team members mentioned by reviewers include **Eileen, Claire, Olivia, Brendan, and Ursula** (roles not specified). In those accounts, owners valued: - **Clear updates during more serious treatment**, such as being “kind and informative” while a dog stayed in the clinic following emergency surgery. - **Helpfulness beyond the basics**, with one reviewer saying the vets did something “over and above the call of duty.” - **Reception staff**, specifically noted in one negative review as being “nice enough,” even while the clinical experience was criticised. A separate reviewer complains about a **“junior veterinary doctor”** (not named), alleging poor attitude, a rushed visit, bruising after blood was taken, and an ear issue that they felt was missed. ## Reviews **4.9 stars from 53 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - **Fast emergency response**: immediate phone response and being seen within an hour for a serious injury on a Sunday evening. - **Surgery and inpatient care**: one owner reports emergency surgery with good recovery, and says staff explained what was happening during the stay. - **Kindness and professionalism**: multiple reviews describe vets as kind, gentle, knowledgeable, and professional. - **Conflicting experiences on quality and time spent**: one reviewer alleges being hurried out after ~10 minutes, bruising after a neck blood draw, and an ear problem they felt wasn’t properly diagnosed/treated. - **Conflicting perceptions of cost**: one reviewer says prices were “sky high,” while another says they were “cheap” compared with the UK.

## Summary Clashmore Veterinary is a small-animal practice where recent reviewers repeatedly mention calm handling of stressful situations (including euthanasia) and practical support for day-to-day pet care. Owners specifically describe pets being relaxed during a euthanasia appointment, a puppy being “looked after” well, and help getting a dog “ready to move country” with the process described as smooth and reassuring. ## Services Based on the written reviews available: - **Euthanasia support**: one owner describes compassionate, professional help through euthanasia, noting their dog stayed relaxed with no anxiety during the appointment. - **Small-animal care**: explicitly mentioned for **cats** and **dogs** (including a **Doberman puppy**). - **Preparation for pet travel/relocation**: one reviewer says the clinic helped get their dog ready to move country and guided them through the process (specific requirements aren’t detailed in the review). ## People - **Aisling/Ashling** (role not stated): mentioned by name in multiple reviews. Owners describe her as personable and professional, with specific examples including: - guiding an owner through euthanasia in a way that kept the dog calm and reduced anxiety - helping another owner prepare their dog to move country, making the process feel smooth and reassuring ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.9 stars from 37 reviews.** **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - Euthanasia support is described as calm and well-managed, with one owner highlighting that their dog was relaxed and showed no anxiety during the process. - Multiple reviewers emphasise knowledge/professionalism (e.g., “very professional, big knowledge”). - Good handling of different pets is mentioned (cats, dogs, and a young puppy). - One review notes help with getting a dog ready to move country and calls the prices “very reasonable” (no specific prices are provided).

## Summary Ardfert Vet is a small practice where reviewers repeatedly mention being able to get help quickly—especially for urgent issues. Across the latest reviews, owners describe the vet meeting them within about 15 minutes of the initial call for an injured dog, and others note the team “always try to fit you in” when something comes up. People also highlight practical guidance (“helpful, good advice”) and reliability (being there when they say they will be). ## Services Based on what owners describe in reviews, the clinic appears set up for: - **Urgent/short-notice appointments**, including seeing an injured dog quickly after a call. - **General veterinary care and advice** for routine and problem visits (“solid advice”, questions answered). - **Care for dogs and cats** (owners mention bringing multiple dogs and a cat). ## People - **Stan (vet)**: Mentioned multiple times for rapid response to an urgent injury (meeting within ~15 minutes of the initial call) and for clear, helpful advice. - **Tom**: Named alongside Stan; one reviewer highlights both for experience “showing” in practice, including making quick appointments for emergencies and providing “solid advice.” ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.9 stars from 21 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - **Fast help when it matters:** several reviewers mention being fit in quickly; one describes being met within about 15 minutes after calling about an injured dog. - **Advice and explanations:** owners note helpful guidance and that questions get answered. - **Reliability and follow-through:** one reviewer specifically mentions the vet being there when he says he will be. - **Value is mentioned, but without figures:** one longer review says pricing is “very competitive,” without specific amounts.