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MyVet Lucan

#1 Vet in Lucan, Dublin

4.7
Independent Clinic

MyVet Lucan – Vets in Lucan

Updated January 2026
Independent Clinic

Clinic Overview

MyVet Lucan is part of the MyVet group (three clinics) and was originally opened in 2005 as Hermitage Vet Clinic by vet Liam Moriarty; a new veterinary hospital opened next door in June 2019. The clinic has a CT scanner on site, and multiple reviews describe referral cases involving CT imaging, abdominal surgery, oxygen support, and emergency procedures.

In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly mention how the team handles urgent and end-of-life situations: getting pets seen quickly, using an oxygen tent for a cat in respiratory distress, and giving families time and privacy to say goodbye. Several reviews also mention keepsakes after euthanasia (paw prints/nose prints and fur), including personalised cards.

There is a clear split in owner experiences around pricing: one recent reviewer alleges a major dispute over what was agreed for an operation and describes unexpectedly high costs, while other reviewers describe staff discussing what is necessary now vs what can wait to avoid surprise expense.

Services

  • Referral-level diagnostics: CT scanning is available on site (also specifically mentioned in a review following a referral).
  • Surgery: Reviews mention emergency surgery and a second surgery attempt, plus abdominal surgery following referral.
  • Emergency/urgent presentations: Reviews describe late-night/holiday emergency care, rapid triage on arrival, and immediate assessment for breathing problems.
  • Oxygen support: One review describes a cat being placed into an oxygen tent during an emergency visit.
  • End-of-life care: Multiple reviews describe euthanasia appointments with private rooms, unhurried time with the pet, and support around cremation arrangements.
  • Pet food/medication ordering: The website states owners can order pet food and medicine online via an “Orders” icon.

Pricing

  • The website states additional consultation fees apply for Sunday and Bank Holiday emergency/urgent cases (no amounts given).
  • One reviewer alleges being charged €2500 and describes a dispute over what that amount covered; they also claim it was presented as a “base price for any referred consultation.” (This is a single reviewer’s account and is not corroborated by the other information provided.)

People

  • Liam Moriarty (vet) founded the clinic when it opened as Hermitage Vet Clinic in 2005 (per the website).
  • Nuala Moriarty (vet) is described on the website as part of a “brother and sister team of vets” with Liam Moriarty.
  • Dr Marina is named in a review for providing care “late on Christmas Day” for a sick dog.
  • Maeve is named in a review for supporting an owner through euthanasia, including allowing time before final goodbyes and helping make the process feel peaceful.
  • Reviews also highlight reception staff actions in emergencies (e.g., coming to a car to bring a cat straight inside, finding a private room for an upset family) and vets who explain options clearly without making owners feel embarrassed.

Reviews

Rating: 4.7 stars from 919 reviews.

  • Emergency responsiveness and triage: owners describe being seen quickly (including on holidays/late at night), pets taken in immediately for assessment, and one cat being put into an oxygen tent.
  • Compassionate end-of-life care with practical support: several reviews mention private rooms, being given time without feeling rushed, gentle communication when making difficult decisions, and help arranging cremation.
  • Memorial touches after euthanasia: multiple owners mention receiving paw prints (and in one case nose print), fur clippings, and a personalised card sent afterwards.
  • Communication style: owners describe vets calmly laying out options and explaining what needs to be done, including one reviewer noting they weren’t made to “feel like an idiot” when asking questions.
  • Pricing is contested: one recent reviewer describes a serious disagreement over quoted vs charged costs (including a €2500 figure), while another describes vets discussing what could wait versus what was needed immediately to avoid unnecessary spend.

Location

Lucan Road, Ballydowd, Lucan, Dublin

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