DSPCA Veterinary Clinic

DSPCA Veterinary Clinic in Rathfarnham appears to operate under the Village Vets name, with both the clinic website and many owners referring to “Village Vets” or “Village Vets DSPCA.” The practice handles a mix of routine care and urgent cases, including vaccinations, check-ups, regular injections and prompt attention for injuries. Recent feedback continues to highlight clear communication, gentle handling of pets and a caring team, while one longer-term client notes that staff turnover can make continuity harder on regular visits.

Services

• •Routine preventative care: annual vaccinations, routine check-ups and regular examinations are all mentioned by owners, with several saying these visits were handled smoothly even for nervous pets.
• •Ongoing treatment visits: reviews refer to regular injections and follow-up examinations, with vets described as attentive, thorough and specific in their advice.
• •Urgent and same-day care: owners report quick, professional attention for injured pets, and one reviewer says the team worked through a busy period that included emergencies while still providing kind, careful care.
• •Support for anxious pets: recent reviews give practical examples such as calm handling during vaccine appointments and using treats to help distract a nervous dog.
• •Health plan: a health plan is mentioned by one owner, though the available information does not set out what it includes.

Pricing

No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.

People

• •Mary (reception): repeatedly praised for helpful front-desk support, including Saturday cover.
• •Vets and nurses: owners regularly describe the clinical team as caring, thorough and gentle with pets, with positive mentions for both the nursing team and the vets during routine and urgent visits.

Reviews

Google reviews: 4.8/5 from 360 reviews. Recent feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with comments spanning routine appointments, urgent cases and longer-term use of the practice.

• •Warm, caring staff: reviewers often describe the team as friendly, compassionate and genuinely interested in the animals they treat.
• •Gentle handling and clear communication: several owners mention pets being treated kindly during vaccinations, injections and exams, alongside clear explanations and practical advice.
• •Strong experience across routine and urgent care: recent comments cover annual shots, regular injection appointments and quick attention for an injured cat.
• •A small continuity concern: one long-standing client praises the care overall but says frequent staff changes can make it harder for pets to see familiar vets on regular visits.