Killester Vets

Killester Vets is a small-animal clinic in Clontarf West, Dublin, treating dogs, cats and rabbits. Its website lists in-house diagnostics including an Abaxis blood analyser, digital X-ray processing and ultrasound, alongside routine care such as consultations, vaccinations, parasite control and microchipping. The clinic also offers dentistry, surgery, house calls, pet travel support, palliative care and euthanasia, with specialist referral available when needed. Recent reviews continue to highlight calm handling, clear communication and thoughtful care in both routine and urgent cases.

Services

• •Routine care for dogs, cats and rabbits: consultations and health checks, vaccinations, parasite control, microchipping and neutering.
• •Diagnostics: in-house blood testing, digital X-ray processing and ultrasound are listed on the clinic website. Recent reviews also mention quick, low-stress blood sampling, as well as imaging and biopsies during a complex cancer investigation.
• •Procedures: surgery and dentistry are available. Owners mention dental surgery for a cat that went smoothly with full recovery, and other reviews describe urgent treatment and surgery that led to a marked improvement in an older dog.
• •Additional support: house calls, pet travel support, palliative care and euthanasia, plus specialist referral when needed.

Pricing

No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.

People

• •Shane (vet; title “Dr.” used in a review): Repeatedly praised for taking time to answer questions, listening carefully, and providing compassionate care in urgent and complex cases. Reviews mention him helping a very distressed dog recover, supporting a cancer work-up, and being especially good with nervous pets.
• •Emma (role not explicitly stated): Highlighted for calm, efficient handling, including a blood sample taken in about five minutes without sedatives after previous difficult experiences elsewhere.

Recent reviews also praise the wider team for being welcoming, professional and willing to make time for pets when needed.

Reviews

Killester Vets has 5.0 stars from 115 Google reviews.

• •Recent feedback is consistently very positive, with owners describing a kind, attentive team that listens carefully and does not rush appointments.
• •Several reviewers highlight flexibility and availability, including seeing a dog without an appointment and regularly finding time for ongoing care.
• •Shane is mentioned often for clear explanations, compassion in urgent situations, and helping nervous pets feel safe and comfortable. Emma is singled out for a quick, low-stress blood draw done without sedatives.
• •More serious cases in recent reviews include imaging and biopsies during a cancer investigation, and care for a dog described as “touch and go,” with owners praising both the professionalism and the human warmth shown throughout.