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Dog & Cat Vets in Limerick

Featured Clinic Overview

Updated January 2026
Independent Clinic

## Summary Treaty Veterinary Hospital offers both routine care and more involved treatment (including surgery, diagnostics, and end-of-life support), with a stated 24/7 emergency service available 365 days a year. The clinic’s ownership/group status isn’t stated in the available information. In recent reviews, owners repeatedly mention long-term relationships with the same vet (including “John” over 15+ years), support during a pet’s final moments (including a condolence card), and examples of urgent, out-of-hours intervention (weekend late-night emergency surgery with aftercare mentioned). ## Services From the clinic website summary and the latest reviews, services mentioned include: - Consultations, routine pet care, vaccinations, and health checks - Microchipping - Dietary advice and parasite control - Care for new pets and geriatric pets - Surgery (including emergency surgery referenced in reviews) - Dental care - Diagnostic imaging and in-house/clinic laboratory work - Physiotherapy - Pet passports - Insurance advice - End-of-life care (support during euthanasia/final moments is referenced in reviews) - Emergency care: stated 24/7 emergency service, 365 days a year (out-of-hours service) ## People - John (vet; role implied in reviews): Mentioned as looking after family pets for 15 years, described as “nice and calm.” Another reviewer describes bringing pets to “John and his team” for 25+ years. - Reception, vets, and nurses (team): Multiple reviewers point to reception being professional/helpful, and the clinical team providing supportive care—especially during difficult end-of-life situations. One review also mentions aftercare following major emergency surgery. ## Reviews Google rating: 4.8 stars from 408 reviews. Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - Long-term continuity: owners describe returning for 11.5 years, 15 years, and 25+ years with the same clinic/vet. - Emergency/out-of-hours capability: one reviewer describes two episodes of major emergency surgery occurring late at night on weekends, crediting the on-call service and aftercare with saving their dog. - End-of-life support: reviewers mention help “in the last moments” and a condolence card afterwards; another highlights the level of support for both pet and owner during a difficult time. - Communication and handling: “calm” demeanour and a professional, facilitating reception team are specifically mentioned. - One reviewer suggests arranging cremation support (they recommend a named provider) for the “final journey,” implying this is an area where owners may want clearer help or options.

Showing 1-10 of 28 clinics

#2 Ranking

Our Score (86/100)

4.5(402 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird

Henry Street Vets is part of the Rockhall Veterinary group and is set up for round-the-clock urgent care alongside routine work. The clinic’s website lists a 24-hour emergency service, and recent reviews describe late-evening admissions, overnight hospitalisation for investigation/treatment, and emergency cases like chocolate ingestion and traumatic injury. Owners also mention ongoing medical and surgical care (including pyometra treatment, lump removals, and dental-related investigations), with some describing frequent phone updates during hospital stays. A minority of reviews raise concerns about being refused medication for an unregistered pet, handling of cats during an appointment, and unexpected out-of-hours fee changes around a specific evening cut-off.

#3 Ranking

Our Score (84/100)

4.7(289 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird

Crescent Veterinary Hospital is a small-animal practice (dogs and cats are specifically mentioned in reviews) where owners frequently describe clear, up-front explanations of testing and costs before treatment. Several reviewers also mention continuity of care over many years, including ongoing monthly medication with regular check-ups. A few concrete things that stand out in the latest reviews include follow-up phone calls after a pet’s treatment, appointments running on time (“no delay with appointment”), and support around end-of-life care after an accident.

Our Score (83/100)

4.9(242 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird

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.

Our Score (82/100)

4.8(198 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird

Clare Street Vets is a small-animal clinic that, according to its website, has a 24‑hour emergency arrangement through a separate night-vet service. In the latest written reviews available to us, owners describe consultations that go beyond a quick exam—one client specifically mentions detailed discussion of a dog’s diet, supplements, and mental wellbeing. Reviews also include examples of hands-on care (nursing a stray cat back to health) and front-desk support (a receptionist named Yvonne singled out for “fantastic service”).

#6

City Vet

Limerick

Our Score (82/100)

4.7(226 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird

City Vet is a veterinary clinic founded in 1991, described on its website as operating from a hospital facility. Based on its website and recent reviews, it appears set up for routine preventative care (vaccinations), common procedures (neutering and dentistry), and longer-term support for older or chronically ill pets. Reviewers repeatedly mention thorough examinations (“doesn’t miss anything”), compassionate help with end‑of‑life decisions (including helping a cat pass “in a peaceful, dignified way”), and small follow-up gestures such as a condolence card after a pet was put to sleep. The website also references a vet responding to an emergency call on a Sunday morning for a hamster.

#7

Monaleen Vets

Castletroy

Our Score (81/100)

4.8(140 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird

Monaleen Vets appears to be part of the Rockhall Veterinary group (the clinic website sits under Rockhall Veterinary, and reviewers reference “Rockhall branches”). Based on the information available, it’s set up for routine consultations and ongoing care, with a stated 24‑hour emergency arrangement through a partner night-vet service. Clinic-specific details owners mention include: - Cross-clinic coordination to secure an appointment when another branch had no slots (a next-day booking was arranged at Monaleen). - Gentle handling during a cat consultation, with practical advice given. - Time taken to talk owners through difficult decisions and explain options clearly (including staying late “off the clock,” per one review). - A recommended cat collar sold at the clinic that an owner says didn’t irritate their cat and stayed on when others hadn’t.

Our Score (79/100)

5.0(2 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird

All Paws Vet Clinic Castletroy describes itself as an independent, family‑run practice for family pets, with longer-than-average appointments (15 minutes as standard). Based on its stated service list, it’s set up for routine preventative care (vaccinations, microchipping, flea/worming treatments) as well as surgical/orthopaedic work (neuters/speys, fixing broken bones, and “complicated joint surgeries”). In the latest written reviews available to us, two owners repeatedly single out a vet named Tim for solving a serious case that “is the only reason my Lurcher is alive today,” and others note a bright, modern clinic feel.

Our Score (78/100)

5.0(96 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird

Castletroy Veterinary Clinic is a small-animal veterinary practice. In the latest written reviews available to us, owners consistently highlight a welcoming front desk and vets who handle pets gently and patiently—especially for repeat clients who say their animals are treated well over many visits. Named team members Louise and Aoife are specifically thanked for being “so helpful,” and multiple reviews mention compassionate care during treatment. Concrete details mentioned by reviewers include: - Warm, welcoming reception experience. - Patient handling that helps nervous pets (including cats) tolerate visits. - Long-term clients reporting consistently good care “from reception to the team of vets.” - Specific staff shout-outs (Louise and Aoife) for being helpful during a visit.

Our Score (78/100)

4.8(94 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
exotic

Veterinary Clinic Dooradoyle is described in reviews as a family-run “father and son team,” with multiple owners mentioning Adrian and “Adrian junior.” The clinic appears set up for both routine care and same-day urgent problems: one reviewer says they were seen on five minutes’ notice for a suspected emergency (an allergic reaction), with the room prepared in case treatment was needed, medication given on the spot, and follow-up information provided. Reviews also mention surgical care for cats (two separate cat surgeries referenced by name), plus thorough check-ups that helped pets feel safe and comfortable.

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