Best Vets in Dun Laoghaire – Complete Local Guide

Ark Vetcare Dun Laoghaire operates under the Ark Vetcare brand; one reviewer says the practice changed ownership from a previous independent practice (“Paddy Traynor practise”) to a UK-owned company. The clinic is set up for both routine and complex cases based on reviews describing major surgeries (including BOAS airway surgery in a French Bulldog, a splenectomy, and hernia repair) as well as end-of-life care (including a home visit for euthanasia). Concrete details owners mention include: - Separate waiting/clinic areas for cats and dogs. - BOAS (Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome) surgery discussed as being recommended during a routine check-up, with reported improvement in breathing/exercise tolerance afterwards. - A house visit arranged for euthanasia, with the receptionist coordinating the visit and attending alongside the vet. - Ongoing care for chronic problems (inflammatory bowel disease, arthritis) and emergency surgery for foreign-body ingestion described by a long-term client.

Park Lane Vets is a modern, clean clinic led by a vet repeatedly named “Mary” in reviews. Owners describe a practice that takes time with cases (including spending over an hour attempting a microchip appointment) and is willing to try non-medication approaches where appropriate (“not jumping to medication if it’s not needed”). Reviews also mention acupuncture sessions for an elderly dog, in-clinic blood tests during a cat consultation, and support around end-of-life care (including a condolence card after a pet’s final day). One negative review says the team struggled to handle a shy/anxious cat for microchipping despite multiple visits and sedatives, while another clinic completed the same procedure calmly.