Specialist Vets in Tralee

## 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 Cú Chulainn Veterinary Hospital is a small-animal veterinary hospital for dogs, cats, rabbits and hamsters, described on its website as operating in “modern, state-of-the-art facilities.” Reviews repeatedly point to hands-on vet-led care for both routine and urgent problems: owners mention a same-day Saturday appointment for a sore/tearing eye, a pre-spay drop-off/pick-up with time spent explaining aftercare, and blood test results available within about half an hour. Multiple reviews also describe detailed explanations and unhurried consultations (including end-of-life decision support), and several note pets being less stressed during visits. ## Services - Small-animal veterinary care (dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters). - Diagnostic testing: blood tests with results reported “within half an hour” (as described by one reviewer). - Surgery: spaying is specifically mentioned. - Assessment/consultations for acute issues (example: a dog’s eye tearing/possible infection, with a same-day appointment mentioned). - End-of-life care support is described in one review (vet attending out of hours and helping the owner through decisions). ## People - **Peter (vet)**: Mentioned across multiple reviews for taking time to explain options and what’s happening in detail; one owner describes him coming in out of hours at a weekend when their dog deteriorated and supporting them through end-of-life decisions. Another review mentions a reassuring physical assessment and rapid turnaround on blood results. - **Niamh**: Described as having a “superb way with all the animals,” with a comment that dogs “aren’t stressed.” - **Chloe & Claire (front desk/greeting)**: Specifically thanked for welcoming pets (“to greet the ‘boys’”), with reception also described as “lovely” in another review. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.9 stars from 235 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - Fast access when something seems urgent (example: appointment offered within ~20 minutes on a Saturday for an eye concern). - Clear, detailed communication during appointments and at discharge (owners mention being talked through everything and not feeling rushed). - Support in difficult situations, including out-of-hours help and end-of-life care (one owner describes the vet coming in on a weekend and guiding decisions with empathy). - Practical signals about the setting and visit experience: the clinic is described as clean, and some owners say their dogs are not stressed and even show “no fear” of visits (including a rescue dog). - Pricing is mentioned only in general terms in reviews (“fair,” “more than reasonable,” “didn’t overcharge”) without specific amounts.

## 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).