Nutgrove Veterinary Hospital – Vets in Rathfarnham
Clinic Overview
- Recent feedback is mostly very positive, with many owners describing the team as kind, professional, thorough, and reassuring. - Cardiology remains a clear theme. Several owners describe referral appointments with Dr Tom Mullaney, including ECGs and cardiac ultrasound, and say findings and next steps were explained in detail.
Services
- •Routine and preventive care: vaccinations, health examinations, microchipping, neutering including laparoscopic neutering, pet passports, dietary advice, and guidance for welcoming a new pet.
- •Diagnostics and specialist support: cardiology and dermatology are listed specialties, supported by an in-house laboratory, radiology, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, and endoscopy.
- •Examples owners mention: detailed cardiology consultations including ECG and cardiac ultrasound, diagnosis and management of heart conditions, work-ups for stomach problems, hernia diagnosis, procedures with strong aftercare, and nurse-administered monthly medication for hip dysplasia.
- •Emergency care: the clinic says it offers 24/7 emergency veterinary care for existing patients.
Pricing
No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.
People
- •Dr Tom Mullaney is the standout name in recent feedback, especially for cardiology referrals, ECGs and cardiac scans. Owners regularly mention clear explanations, patience, and confidence in his specialist care.
- •Dr Rebecca Rennick is praised for warm, thorough care, including stomach-issue consultations, procedures, and attentive aftercare.
- •Dr William Hayden is thanked for expertise, dedication, and helping nurse a seriously ill dog back to health. Dr Fiona Higgins is also mentioned positively by returning clients.
- •Dr Dara O’Hanlon / Darragh Hanlon receives mixed feedback: one long-term client describes his care as part of a consistently good service, while a smaller number of reviews raise concerns about consultation manner and handling.
- •Amber is singled out for warmth and kindness, and the wider nursing and front-desk team are often described as caring, patient, and helpful.
Reviews
Nutgrove Veterinary Hospital has 4.6 stars from 355 Google reviews.
- •Recent feedback is mostly very positive, with many owners describing the team as kind, professional, thorough, and reassuring.
- •Cardiology remains a clear theme. Several owners describe referral appointments with Dr Tom Mullaney, including ECGs and cardiac ultrasound, and say findings and next steps were explained in detail.
- •Dr Rebecca Rennick and Dr William Hayden are also singled out for strong clinical care and aftercare, while the nurses and reception team are praised for warmth and patience. A few reviews also mention the clinic being clean and the newer building being a positive change.
- •A smaller number of negative reviews focus on handling and communication during one vet’s consultations, one distressing nail-clipping visit, and one complaint about charges and treatment decisions during a poisoning case.

