St Francis Dispensary – Vets in Inchicore
Clinic Overview
- Recent feedback is very positive overall, with many owners praising the staff for being caring, knowledgeable, and reliable. - Preventive care comes up regularly, including vaccines and weight checks, with pets said to be welcomed and well looked after. - Neutering is mentioned positively, including clear guidance about possible drowsiness after anaesthetic and organised collection arrangements.
St Francis Dispensary is an independent registered charity, established in 1926, offering veterinary care for cats and dogs in Inchicore, Dublin. Its focus is on affordable treatment for owners of limited means, with services centred on routine veterinary care and common procedures. Facilities mentioned include in-house blood testing with Idexx haematology and biochemistry equipment, alongside a diabetes clinic.
Services
- •General consultations for cats and dogs, including routine health checks and everyday veterinary care.
- •Preventive care such as vaccinations, weight checks, and microchipping. Reviews also mention microchipping being arranged while a cat was already in surgery.
- •Neutering and spaying, with recent feedback specifically highlighting kitten neutering and clear pre- and post-op guidance.
- •Some surgical procedures beyond routine appointments, though recent reviews mainly mention neutering.
- •Diabetes care through a dedicated clinic.
- •Prescription food sales.
- •In-house laboratory support with Idexx haematology and biochemistry testing.
- •Out-of-hours emergencies are directed to Veterinary Specialists Ireland or Dr Patrick Condren.
Pricing
No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.
People
No individual staff members are named, but reviews consistently praise the team as caring, knowledgeable, practical, and efficient. Owners highlight calm handling of excitable or muzzled dogs, clear explanations around procedures, and very fast help with administrative tasks such as transferring records to another vet.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.8/5 from 340 reviews.
- •Recent feedback is very positive overall, with many owners praising the staff for being caring, knowledgeable, and reliable.
- •Preventive care comes up regularly, including vaccines and weight checks, with pets said to be welcomed and well looked after.
- •Neutering is mentioned positively, including clear guidance about possible drowsiness after anaesthetic and organised collection arrangements.
- •A few practical points appear in reviews too: the clinic is noted as small, on-street parking can be limited, and it can get busy at collection times.
