Dog & Cat Vets in Adare

## Summary Adare Veterinary Clinic is a mixed farm and companion-animal practice and a member of **XLVets Ireland**. The website states they run a **24-hour, 365-days-a-year emergency service**, and recent reviews include an example of being **seen immediately after an out-of-hours call** for an emergency with a dog. Owners also mention **procedures**, clear explanations during treatment, and support around **euthanasia**—while one reviewer reports a serious issue with an **animal passport** they say was issued incorrectly. ## Services Services listed on the clinic website include: - Consultations and health checks - Imaging and in-house laboratory work - Surgery, including neutering - Dentistry - Microchipping - Preventative healthcare and parasite control - Pet passports - Pet insurance support (listed as a service) - Euthanasia and cremation - Nutrition - Boarding kennels - Farm-animal work (the practice describes itself as mixed farm and companion animal) Emergency care (as stated on the website): - 24-hour, 365-days-a-year emergency service ## People Named in recent reviews: - **Tommy** (vet, role implied by context): long-term clients describe returning for many years; one review highlights immediate out-of-hours care during an emergency. - **Tadgh** (vet, role implied by context): mentioned alongside Tommy as part of ongoing care over many years. - **Killian** (vet, role implied by context): thanked specifically for help when an owner had to euthanise a 13-year-old cat. Other staff notes from reviews: - Owners mention vets who **take time to answer questions**, **explain what they’re doing while treating the animal**, and provide **empathetic support** around end-of-life decisions. ## Reviews **4.9 stars from 242 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - **Out-of-hours responsiveness:** one owner reports calling out of hours for an emergency and being seen immediately. - **Communication during treatment:** multiple owners mention vets explaining what they’re doing and taking time for questions, with reports of minimal waiting while still feeling unhurried in appointments. - **End-of-life care:** several reviews describe empathetic handling and support when pets were put to sleep. - **Facilities and front-of-house:** one review mentions a clean waiting area and friendly staff. - **A specific negative incident:** one reviewer (posting the same complaint twice) says they were unable to travel due to a **faulty animal passport** issued by the practice, describing it as a major problem.