Featured Clinic Overview
## Summary DSPCA Veterinary Clinic appears to operate under the Village Vets name (the clinic website and multiple reviewers refer to “Village Vets / Village Vets DSPCA”). Based on what owners describe, the practice handles a mix of routine care (annual vaccinations, regular injections and check-ups) and urgent cases (e.g., an injured cat seen quickly). Reviewers repeatedly mention clear explanations during consultations, pets being handled gently (especially cats), and staff working through busy periods that include emergencies. One recurring concern is consistency: a long-term client notes a high staff turnover, making it harder for pets to see familiar vets on regular visits. ## Services Services mentioned in the available information include: - Routine preventative care such as annual vaccinations (“annual shots”) and routine check-ups - Examinations and regular injections (one owner mentions a “regular injection and examination”) - Same-day/urgent care for injuries (a cat described as “injured” was seen with “quick and professional attention”) - A health plan is referenced by one reviewer (details of what’s included aren’t stated in the available text) ## People - Mary (reception) is named positively in more than one review, specifically for helpful front-desk support (including Saturdays in one account). - Veterinary and nursing team (unnamed): owners describe vets taking time to explain treatment options and answer questions, and multiple reviews mention gentle handling and making pets comfortable, including during anxious visits like vaccinations. ## Reviews 4.8 stars from 353 reviews. The written reviews available to us focus mostly on routine visits and a few urgent situations, with repeated mention of communication and how pets are handled. “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - Quick attention for urgent problems: one owner highlights fast, professional care for an injured cat, even when the clinic was busy with emergencies. - Clear explanations and practical advice: reviewers describe vets being thorough and taking time to explain health issues and options. - Handling nervous pets during routine care: annual shots were described as quicker and less stressful than expected. - Front-desk and team support: reception and nurses are repeatedly mentioned as helpful during visits. - Consistency concern: one long-term client praises care but notes high staff turnover, making continuity harder on regular visits.
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O’Scanaill Veterinary Hospital is a long-running, independent family practice (founded in 1949) with “hospital status” and modern diagnostic/surgical capability listed on its site. It’s set up for a broad mix of work: routine pet care (e.g., dental care, weight clinics, puppy parties), in-hospital procedures (reviews mention a dog having a procedure with follow-up visits), and medical investigation of ongoing problems (one owner says their senior dog’s chronic ear infections stopped after thorough investigation and treatment). From the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly point to: - Thorough case work-ups where issues had been missed elsewhere (e.g., diagnosis of conditions underlying chronic symptoms). - Inpatient care when needed (a dog kept in on fluids, with updates that put the owners at ease). - Supportive handling of end-of-life appointments, described as empathetic and respectful from reception through to the vet.
O’Scanaill Veterinary Hospital is a long-running, independent family practice (founded in 1949) with “hospital status” and modern diagnostic/surgical capability listed on its site. It’s set up for a broad mix of work: routine pet care (e.g., dental care, weight clinics, puppy parties), in-hospital procedures (reviews mention a dog having a procedure with follow-up visits), and medical investigation of ongoing problems (one owner says their senior dog’s chronic ear infections stopped after thorough investigation and treatment). From the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly point to: - Thorough case work-ups where issues had been missed elsewhere (e.g., diagnosis of conditions underlying chronic symptoms). - Inpatient care when needed (a dog kept in on fluids, with updates that put the owners at ease). - Supportive handling of end-of-life appointments, described as empathetic and respectful from reception through to the vet.
Beechwood Vets is a small-animal veterinary clinic whose website describes “state of the art facilities.” Recent reviews point to a practice that handles ongoing medical management (especially for older cats) and routine preventive care, with examples of follow-up after treatment and strategies for keeping anxious pets calm. Specific details mentioned include follow-up phone calls after treating a sick dog, management of chronic conditions like asthma/arthritis in cats, and rabies vaccinations for dogs. One reviewer also notes a newer monthly pet programme intended to help manage costs for owners without pet insurance.
Beechwood Vets is a small-animal veterinary clinic whose website describes “state of the art facilities.” Recent reviews point to a practice that handles ongoing medical management (especially for older cats) and routine preventive care, with examples of follow-up after treatment and strategies for keeping anxious pets calm. Specific details mentioned include follow-up phone calls after treating a sick dog, management of chronic conditions like asthma/arthritis in cats, and rabies vaccinations for dogs. One reviewer also notes a newer monthly pet programme intended to help manage costs for owners without pet insurance.
Dublin Zoo is a large animal attraction with naturalistic, spacious enclosures and multiple add-ons beyond animal viewing, including live webcams (mentioned on its website) and events like “Wild Lights” (mentioned in reviews and on-site setup seen by visitors). Recent reviews repeatedly describe a family-focused visit: people mention a small family farm for young children, playgrounds, and a wide variety of species (including specific mentions like Chinese dhole and aye-aye). Visitors also note structured learning elements such as animal talks (with one reviewer calling out an elephant presentation) and lots of on-site animal information; one reviewer also believed there may be an audio tour. A recurring downside in the latest reviews is facilities upkeep—one reviewer reports toilets that were “often broken and/or dirty,” and several mention limited food outlets being open on certain days/times.
Dublin Zoo is a large animal attraction with naturalistic, spacious enclosures and multiple add-ons beyond animal viewing, including live webcams (mentioned on its website) and events like “Wild Lights” (mentioned in reviews and on-site setup seen by visitors). Recent reviews repeatedly describe a family-focused visit: people mention a small family farm for young children, playgrounds, and a wide variety of species (including specific mentions like Chinese dhole and aye-aye). Visitors also note structured learning elements such as animal talks (with one reviewer calling out an elephant presentation) and lots of on-site animal information; one reviewer also believed there may be an audio tour. A recurring downside in the latest reviews is facilities upkeep—one reviewer reports toilets that were “often broken and/or dirty,” and several mention limited food outlets being open on certain days/times.
Lusk Vets operates under the Village Vets group (as referenced on its website and in reviews). Recent reviews describe a practice geared toward routine care and ongoing condition management, with owners mentioning a vet plan, blood testing with results discussed while waiting, and dental cleaning with follow-up. Online appointment booking is also specifically noted. Feedback is mostly positive, but there is a clear conflict: one recent reviewer describes concerns about a seriously ill dog being reassured after a €250 blood test and an antibiotic, later dying; other reviewers describe thorough exams, clear explanations, and pets being kept calm during procedures.
Lusk Vets operates under the Village Vets group (as referenced on its website and in reviews). Recent reviews describe a practice geared toward routine care and ongoing condition management, with owners mentioning a vet plan, blood testing with results discussed while waiting, and dental cleaning with follow-up. Online appointment booking is also specifically noted. Feedback is mostly positive, but there is a clear conflict: one recent reviewer describes concerns about a seriously ill dog being reassured after a €250 blood test and an antibiotic, later dying; other reviewers describe thorough exams, clear explanations, and pets being kept calm during procedures.
Our Score (74/100)
University College Dublin Veterinary Hospital is a university veterinary hospital offering both primary-care appointments and referral-level work-ups, with services spanning small animals and large animals. The website states it provides 24-hour hospital care for all patients, and recent reviews frequently describe emergency presentations at night/weekends, including surgery and inpatient care. Concrete details mentioned by owners include: - Emergency surgery for a swallowed stone, with discharge within about 24 hours and post-op paperwork/advice provided (review). - Follow-up contact (calls/emails) after investigations and tests for a long-term medical case (review). - A stated ability to manage inpatient/overnight care (website + reviews), which some reviewers value in emergencies while at least one alleges it was used unnecessarily (conflicting accounts in reviews). - Pricing experiences vary widely, with examples ranging from a €604 emergency bill to multi-thousand-euro surgery costs (reviews).
University College Dublin Veterinary Hospital is a university veterinary hospital offering both primary-care appointments and referral-level work-ups, with services spanning small animals and large animals. The website states it provides 24-hour hospital care for all patients, and recent reviews frequently describe emergency presentations at night/weekends, including surgery and inpatient care. Concrete details mentioned by owners include: - Emergency surgery for a swallowed stone, with discharge within about 24 hours and post-op paperwork/advice provided (review). - Follow-up contact (calls/emails) after investigations and tests for a long-term medical case (review). - A stated ability to manage inpatient/overnight care (website + reviews), which some reviewers value in emergencies while at least one alleges it was used unnecessarily (conflicting accounts in reviews). - Pricing experiences vary widely, with examples ranging from a €604 emergency bill to multi-thousand-euro surgery costs (reviews).
Zoetis is listed on Google as an “establishment,” and the latest written reviews read more like feedback on a company than on a veterinary clinic. There’s no website summary or structured service information provided here, and the reviews don’t describe specific appointments, treatments, facilities, or staff. What is available is a small set of very short, positive comments (for example: “Great company,” “Fantastic,” and “Great animal health care”).
Zoetis is listed on Google as an “establishment,” and the latest written reviews read more like feedback on a company than on a veterinary clinic. There’s no website summary or structured service information provided here, and the reviews don’t describe specific appointments, treatments, facilities, or staff. What is available is a small set of very short, positive comments (for example: “Great company,” “Fantastic,” and “Great animal health care”).
Bimeda Animal Health appears to focus on animal health products and practical “how-to” education rather than a companion-animal veterinary clinic. Its website content is built around short training-style videos showing correct application/administration techniques for livestock treatments—examples include sheep pour-on application, sheep dipping workflows (including a “mobile dipper”), and administration of soluble glass boluses in cattle and sheep. Google shows a 5.0-star rating from 3 reviews, but the reviews available to us do not include any written feedback, so it’s not possible to confirm what customers specifically liked.
Bimeda Animal Health appears to focus on animal health products and practical “how-to” education rather than a companion-animal veterinary clinic. Its website content is built around short training-style videos showing correct application/administration techniques for livestock treatments—examples include sheep pour-on application, sheep dipping workflows (including a “mobile dipper”), and administration of soluble glass boluses in cattle and sheep. Google shows a 5.0-star rating from 3 reviews, but the reviews available to us do not include any written feedback, so it’s not possible to confirm what customers specifically liked.
Palmerstown Veterinary Hospital describes itself as a private practice and, based on both its website and recent reviews, it appears set up for routine care plus a strong focus on exotic pets (small mammals, reptiles, birds, and other non-traditional species). Owners repeatedly mention being able to get help for species that many general clinics don’t routinely see (for example guinea pigs, rabbits, ferrets, a royal python, and even a betta fish). Communication and transparency come up in case-handling too—one cat owner reports being updated before/during/after a procedure and contacted the next day, and another review notes repeat prescriptions and quick questions handled via a pet app.
Palmerstown Veterinary Hospital describes itself as a private practice and, based on both its website and recent reviews, it appears set up for routine care plus a strong focus on exotic pets (small mammals, reptiles, birds, and other non-traditional species). Owners repeatedly mention being able to get help for species that many general clinics don’t routinely see (for example guinea pigs, rabbits, ferrets, a royal python, and even a betta fish). Communication and transparency come up in case-handling too—one cat owner reports being updated before/during/after a procedure and contacted the next day, and another review notes repeat prescriptions and quick questions handled via a pet app.
MSD Animal Health is listed on Google as an “establishment,” but the available website summary doesn’t provide any detail on clinical services, species treated, facilities, or emergency arrangements. The Google profile shows a high star rating, but most reviews available to us don’t include written comments—so they don’t explain what customers used the business for or what specifically went well. One written review describes it as “one of the best companies” and recommends it, but it appears to refer to a different branch/site, so its relevance to this listing is unclear.
MSD Animal Health is listed on Google as an “establishment,” but the available website summary doesn’t provide any detail on clinical services, species treated, facilities, or emergency arrangements. The Google profile shows a high star rating, but most reviews available to us don’t include written comments—so they don’t explain what customers used the business for or what specifically went well. One written review describes it as “one of the best companies” and recommends it, but it appears to refer to a different branch/site, so its relevance to this listing is unclear.