Specialist 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.

## Summary John Noonan Veterinary Clinic describes itself as a mixed farm and companion-animal practice and is a member of **XLVets Ireland**. The clinic lists a wide spread of routine and clinical services (including imaging, laboratory work, surgery, dentistry, and boarding kennels) and states it provides a **24-hour, 365-day emergency service**. In recent reviews, owners repeatedly mention **being seen quickly (including out-of-hours)**, vets **taking time to answer questions**, and support around **end-of-life care**—alongside a notable complaint about an **animal passport** allegedly being issued incorrectly. Concrete specifics mentioned by owners include: - **Out-of-hours emergency** care where a dog was “seen immediately” after a call. - Vets **explaining treatments as they go** during appointments. - **Low waiting times** while still taking time to talk things through. - **Euthanasia support** described as empathetic and helpful. ## Services Services listed on the clinic website include: - Consultations and health checks - Imaging - Laboratory services - Surgery, including neutering - Dentistry - Microchipping - Preventative healthcare, including parasite control and nutrition support - Pet passports - Pet insurance (not further detailed) - Euthanasia & cremation - Boarding kennels Emergency care (as stated by the clinic): - **24-hour, 365-day emergency service** Services specifically referenced in reviews: - Out-of-hours emergency assessment/treatment for a dog - A dog “procedure” (not specified) - Euthanasia for older, unwell cats ## People Named team members mentioned in reviews: - **Tommy** — repeatedly referenced as a long-standing vet for multiple pets; one owner said he and the team were “outstanding.” Another described an emergency situation handled out-of-hours with immediate attention. - **Tadgh / Tadhg** — mentioned alongside Tommy as part of ongoing care for pets over many years. - **Killian** — thanked by name for help with euthanasia of a 13-year-old cat. Owners also describe the vets generally as: - Taking time to **get to know** pets (cats and dogs were specifically mentioned). - **Answering questions** thoroughly and **explaining** what they’re doing during treatment. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.9 stars from 242 reviews.** **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - **Speed and access:** multiple owners mention minimal waiting and, in one case, being seen immediately for an out-of-hours emergency. - **Communication during care:** owners describe vets explaining what’s happening while treating the animal and taking time to answer questions. - **Kindness around euthanasia:** more than one review mentions empathetic support when pets had to be put down. - **Facilities/team experience:** a clean waiting area and friendly staff are specifically mentioned. - **Clear negative outlier:** one reviewer (posted twice) alleges a **faulty animal passport** issued by the practice left them unable to travel with their dog.