By VetsCompared
About Veterinary Care in Dublin
Dublin has 85 veterinary clinics across 38 towns, giving pet owners a broad set of local options. The county-wide evidence is strong, with deep review coverage and clinics present in every town in this snapshot. A notable feature is access: weekend opening is common and many practices also run later evening hours.
Our Score compares visible clinics in this country. The transparency part of the score is how many services the clinic has published, measured against the highest number published by a visible clinic in the same country. This county is in Ireland.
Top 3 clinics (current county ranking table)
| Clinic | Our Score | Verified | Published services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applewood Veterinary Clinic | 75/100 | 6 | |
| Urban Vets | 64/100 | — | 6 |
| Donnybrook Vets | 66/100 | — | 4 |
For pet owners weighing vets in Dublin, the main pattern is choice rather than scarcity. Clinics appear across the county and the service mix is broad in scope, so many households are likely to be comparing convenience, opening hours and fit rather than simply trying to find any nearby practice at all. Review depth is strong, which gives owners more material to judge communication, handling and follow-up instead of relying on a handful of comments.
Geographically, Dublin is notable because every town in the snapshot has at least one clinic. That suggests most owners can start locally and widen the search only if they want later hours, a particular style of practice or a second opinion. The data does not show neighbourhood-level density, so choice will still vary within the county, but the overall spread reduces the chance that a whole town is left without an obvious first option.
The ranked comparison table above shows a small shortlist of Dublin clinics with their position, verified status and Published prices. Verification is still limited across the county, and verified here only means a listing's details were confirmed by a registered user, not that the clinic holds extra accreditation. Price transparency is mixed at county level, since only a minority publish prices in this snapshot, but every clinic in that table does, which helps owners compare before calling. Within that shortlist, the Published prices range from average to well above average, so transparency does not automatically mean cheaper care. Access is another practical filter: weekend opening is common and later evening availability is widespread. No clinics in this snapshot are specifically flagged as emergency providers, but 24-hour cover is a statutory requirement in Ireland, whether arranged in-house or through an out-of-hours partner.
A sensible way to narrow options in Dublin is to start with travel time, then check whether the clinic's opening pattern matches your routine and whether it publishes enough detail for you to budget with confidence. After that, read reviews for repeat themes such as ease of getting appointments, clarity around treatment choices and how well follow-up is handled. If your pet has an ongoing condition, ask directly who manages overnight or weekend escalation and whether follow-up returns to your usual vet.
Because the county's scope looks broad rather than narrowly niche, many final decisions will come down to practice style and continuity rather than headline capability alone. No Dublin clinics are marked as veterinary nurse training sites in this snapshot, so that label is unlikely to help narrow the field; for most owners, the sharper questions are how quickly routine appointments are available, who you are likely to see on return visits, and how out-of-hours handover works.
Top Vets in Dublin
Highly rated veterinary clinics across Dublin, ranked for transparency, quality and customer reviews
Our Score (75/100)
Applewood Veterinary Clinic in Swords treats dogs, cats and a range of small pets and exotics, with routine care, surgery, diagnostics, urgent appointments and end-of-life care all mentioned. Recent feedback often highlights friendly...
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Our Score (64/100)
Urban Vets in Ashtown handles everyday preventive care as well as more complex or time-sensitive cases, with owners describing emergency visits, surgery support, hospital care, pet travel documentation, and end-of-life care alongside...
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Our Score (66/100)
Donnybrook Vets is an independent clinic accredited by the Veterinary Council of Ireland. It offers everyday care including consultations, vaccinations, diagnostics, surgery, microchipping and nurse clinics, as well as an out-of-hours...
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Our Score (65/100)
Palmerstown Veterinary Hospital is a private practice in Palmerstown, Dublin, offering routine veterinary care alongside a strong focus on exotic pets. Owners regularly mention being able to get help for species that many general clinics...
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MyVet Firhouse in Firhouse, Dublin is part of the MyVet group within Linnaeus and has been established since 2008. It provides everyday veterinary care, with urgent same-day appointments when available. Owners regularly mention clear...
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Find Vets by Town in Dublin
Browse veterinary practices by town across Dublin, Ireland
Ashtown
1 clinic
- Title
- AshtownDublin
Baldoyle
1 clinic
- Title
- Baldoyle Racecourse March 16, 1923
Ballycoolin
1 clinic
- Title
- Ballycoolin Road, Dublin 15 - geograph.org.uk - 1397486
Beaumont
1 clinic
- Title
- Beaumont Hospital, Dublin (2020)
Belfield
2 clinics
- Title
- Belfield 1414w
Blanchardstown
1 clinic
- Title
- BlanchardstownDublin
Clondalkin
1 clinic
- Title
- Round Tower - Clondalkin - geograph.org.uk - 108911
Clonsilla
1 clinic
- Title
- Callaghan Bridge 13th lock Royal Canal
Dun Laoghaire
2 clinics
- Title
- The harbour in Kingstown, Co. Dublin, Ireland, in about 1895 - Original
Firhouse
1 clinic
- Title
- FootbridgeAtFirhouse
Inchicore
5 clinics
- Title
- Grand Canal from Goldenbridge Walk Inchicore
Kilmainham
1 clinic
- Title
- KilmainhamWM
Leopardstown
1 clinic
- Title
- LepRacecourse
Loughlinstown
2 clinics
- Title
- LoughlinstownHospital
Lucan
2 clinics
- Title
- Coldblow Bridge 1, Lucan, Co. Dublin
Lusk
2 clinics
- Title
- PO-Road Lusk
Malahide
1 clinic
- Title
- Malahide (6229690799)
North Dublin City
14 clinics
- Title
- LUAS tram crossing the Grand Canal near Dolphin Road, Kilmainham-Cill Mhaighneann, Dublin - geograph.org.uk - 2585570
Palmerstown
1 clinic
- Title
- Glenaulin Park
Portmarnock
1 clinic
- Title
- PortmarnockDublin
Raheny
2 clinics
- Title
- Raheny GAA Clubhouse
Rathfarnham
5 clinics
- Title
- YellowHouse 4856w
Sallynoggin
1 clinic
- Title
- Rochestown Avenue, Sallynoggin - geograph.org.uk - 459690
Sandycove
1 clinic
- Title
- 40ft Dun-Laoghaire
Sandyford
2 clinics
- Title
- R133roadSandyford crop
Santry
1 clinic
- Title
- Temple Folly, Santry Desmesne, Santry, Dublin, Ireland
Skerries
1 clinic
- Title
- Skerries Windmill 16feb08
South Dublin City
15 clinics
- Title
- Cycle lane in front of Leo Burdock fish and chip shop, 2 Werburgh St, Christchurch Pl, Dublin, D08 HC82, Ireland
Swords
4 clinics
- Title
- Swords Castle wall with Constable's Tower
Tallaght
3 clinics
- Title
- CentralTallaght
Walkinstown
1 clinic
- Title
- Walkinstown Roundabout - geograph.org.uk - 440919 (cropped)
