Rathfarnham Veterinary Clinic – Vets in Rathfarnham
Clinic Overview
Rathfarnham Veterinary Clinic appears to focus on routine small-animal care for dogs and cats, with reviews describing everything from everyday consultations to follow-up care for serious illness. Owners often mention direct communication and strong outcomes, including one elderly dog being nursed back to health and another dog described as having been “saved.” Recent feedback is mixed on manner and communication, with some clients praising the team’s straightforward approach while a smaller number report rude or upsetting interactions.
Rathfarnham Veterinary Clinic appears to focus on routine small-animal care for dogs and cats, with reviews describing everything from everyday consultations to follow-up care for serious illness. Owners often mention direct communication and strong outcomes, including one elderly dog being nursed back to health and another dog described as having been “saved.” Recent feedback is mixed on manner and communication, with some clients praising the team’s straightforward approach while a smaller number report rude or upsetting interactions.
Services
- •General veterinary care for dogs and cats, including routine consultations and ongoing care for regular clients.
- •Investigation and treatment of ear problems, with one owner describing an ear check and a change of medication after earlier treatment elsewhere had not worked.
- •Supportive care for seriously ill or older pets, including repeated treatment visits for an elderly Jack Russell.
- •Ongoing care for multi-cat households, with one reviewer describing regular visits while keeping 10–12 cats.
Pricing
No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.
People
- •Mr. Neale is singled out in reviews by an owner who says the team saved their dog.
- •Manfred is described as taking time to explain things clearly during treatment for an elderly dog.
- •Amanda and her dad are remembered by one reviewer for compassionate care of a relative’s cats.
Reviews
Rathfarnham Veterinary Clinic has a 4.1-star Google rating from 54 reviews.
- •Several owners describe very positive outcomes, including care for a seriously ill elderly dog and another review saying the team “saved” their dog.
- •Communication is a recurring theme: some clients value the clinic’s clear explanations and straightforward style.
- •Reviews on cost are mixed. Some describe charges as very reasonable or unusually low, and one owner says they were sometimes not charged, while others complain about medication costs.
- •A minority of reviewers report poor experiences with bedside manner, including feeling spoken to harshly or humiliated, and one reviewer also raised concerns about repeated questions regarding insurance.

