Farm & Large-Animal Vets in Limerick

## Summary Dooneen Equine Veterinary Clinic is a first-opinion equine practice founded by Des Barnwell and now led by Sabrina Barnwell. Based on its stated facilities (in-house lab, ultrasound, digital X‑ray) and service list, it appears set up for day‑to‑day horse care as well as on-the-ground decision-making for urgent and performance-related cases (stud work, pre‑purchase exams, and support at race days/events). The latest written reviews available to us are uniformly 5‑star, but most contain very little detail; the few that do mention feeling “at ease” during visits and describe the team as “1st class vets.” ## Services - **Routine equine care** (described as day‑to‑day care; includes **vaccinations** and **microchipping** as examples given on the clinic website) - **Veterinary care and advice** for a wide range of horses (ponies through to racehorses are explicitly mentioned) - **Emergency services** (stated on the website) - **Stud services** (listed on the website) - **Pre‑purchase examinations** (listed on the website) - **Race day and event services** (listed on the website) - **Diagnostics on site:** in‑house laboratory facilities, **ultrasound**, and **digital X‑ray** (listed on the website) ## People - **Sabrina Barnwell** (leads the clinic). The website lists qualifications: **MVB, MRCVS, CertAVP, PgCertVPS, PgCertRad**. - **Des Barnwell** (founder of the clinic). ## Reviews **Google rating: 5.0 stars from 12 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - Several reviews provide **little or no detail** (including repeated “Hi I’m writing mail” messages and some reviews with no text). - When details are given, owners mention **feeling at ease** during the visit and leaving as a “happy owner and horse,” and one review simply describes the vets as **“1st class.”** - One review notes a family member (“granddaughter”) “just loves it here,” without explaining what specifically happened.

## 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 Abbey Veterinary is a vet clinic with a Facebook page as its only accessible web presence in our data (no service list was available from the site). Based on reviews, it appears primarily set up for routine small‑animal care, with multiple long‑term clients mentioning ongoing care “for years” and “wonderful advice” for pets. Reviewers also mention **prompt service** and a **fast call‑out**, and one long review specifically highlights **clean, welcoming facilities**. Feedback is overwhelmingly positive, but one reviewer reports a serious concern: an alleged **misdiagnosis** and a **4‑hour delay** in receiving medication records requested after a visit. ## Services Services are not listed in the available website summary, but reviews mention: - **Small‑animal veterinary care** (explicitly described as “Fantastic vet for small animals”). - **Call‑outs** (one reviewer reports a “fast call out”). - **General consultations/advice** (owners mention getting “wonderful advice on caring for my pets” and staff having time to talk). ## People - **Pamela (vet)**: specifically praised for a “fast call out” and being “very helpful.” - **Unspecified staff**: multiple reviews mention staff being willing to **take time to talk** and having looked after pets **over many years**. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.8 stars from 58 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - **Prompt help and call‑outs:** “Prompt and good service,” and “Excellent service. Fast call out.” - **Communication/time with owners:** owners say staff “always have time to talk” and provide “wonderful advice.” - **Facilities:** described as “excellent, clean and welcoming” (in one detailed review). - **Cost/value (non-specific):** “very reasonable prices” is mentioned (no actual fees quoted). - **Serious negative report (conflicting with the majority):** one reviewer alleges a **misdiagnosis** (bowel obstruction reportedly diagnosed as a uterine problem) and says a requested record of medications took **4 hours**, which they believe contributed to their dog’s death.

## Summary Bourke Vets is a general veterinary practice (no corporate group is mentioned in the available information). Based on recent reviews, owners most often bring dogs for routine care and common procedures, with specific mentions of same-day appointments, dental work, and castration care. Reviews are mostly very positive about access and attentiveness (one owner describes lots of questions being asked and their dog improving after treatment), but there is also a detailed negative account of a post-castration complication where the owner says the issue wasn’t resolved until a second vet drained a haematoma. Concrete details mentioned by reviewers include: - Same-day appointments being available for a dog needing to see a vet. - A named vet (Conor Sloyan) asking “lots of questions” and giving treatment that led to the dog “running around happily.” - Dental work being done for a dog, with the owner reporting a good recovery and “very reasonable” pricing. - One owner reporting a severe post-castration complication (large scrotal haematoma) and dissatisfaction with how it was managed. ## Services Services and situations specifically referenced in the available information: - General consultations for dogs (including same-day appointment availability, per one review). - Dental procedure for a dog (“dental done” is mentioned; no further procedural detail provided). - Castration/neutering (a negative review describes post-operative complications and follow-up treatment attempts). - End-of-life care/euthanasia support (one reviewer describes the vet being gentle and supportive when their dog was put to sleep). ## People - **Conor Sloyan (vet/doctor, as described by a reviewer):** Mentioned as giving “plenty of attention” during a first visit, asking “lots of questions,” and providing treatment that improved the dog’s condition. ## Reviews **4.8 stars from 137 reviews.** The latest written reviews are mostly positive about helpfulness, access, and outcomes, with one detailed negative review describing a serious surgical complication and dissatisfaction with follow-up care. “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Access and responsiveness:** One owner reports getting a same-day appointment when their dog needed to be seen. - **Communication during appointments:** One reviewer highlights that the vet asked many questions and gave their dog a lot of attention. - **Procedures and recovery:** A dental procedure is mentioned with the owner saying their dog did well afterwards. - **End-of-life support:** One family describes sensitive, gentle guidance during their dog’s final months and euthanasia. - **Conflicting experiences with surgery aftercare:** One reviewer describes a difficult post-castration complication (large haematoma, ongoing pain) and says the issue wasn’t addressed until another vet sedated the dog and drained clots, after which the dog recovered.

## Summary Mulcair Vet Clinic provides care for both companion animals and large animals, and the website states a 24-hour emergency service for registered clients (24/7, 365 days a year). Based on the services listed, the clinic is set up for routine preventative care (parasite treatment, microchipping, neutering), diagnostic work-ups (X‑ray and ultrasound), and longer-term support such as weight management plans and dental health checks/health care plans. Reviewers most often mention approachable staff and good communication (including office staff), with one long-term client calling out ongoing treatment planning for a pet with “a few health problems.” There are also mixed experiences across species: one review praises the “horse side” while another reports disappointment with a dog case that needed a second vet. ## Services From the clinic website summary, Mulcair Vet Clinic lists: - Parasite treatment for companion animals - Microchipping - Neutering - Dental health checks and “health care plans” - Imaging: X‑ray and ultrasound - Pet passports - Weight management plans - Breeding programs - End-of-life options Emergency care (as stated on the website): - Emergency services for registered clients, 24/7, 365 days a year (for large and small animals) ## People - **Anna (vet)**: Mentioned by name in a review as particularly good with a dog that has ongoing health problems; the owner highlights her patience with a nervous/dramatic pet and that she gives “the best advice.” - **Vets and office staff (team)**: Multiple reviews describe staff as easy to talk to and “approachable,” with one reviewer explicitly praising both vets and office staff for being helpful and friendly. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.7 stars from 18 reviews.** **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - Several owners describe staff as friendly/approachable and say it’s easy to have a conversation with both vets and office staff. - Ongoing-care experiences are mentioned: one client who has attended for years says the team regularly finds the “best treatment” for a pet with multiple health problems, and notes gentle handling. - Species-specific feedback is mixed: one review says the “horse side is great,” while another reports being disappointed with a dog’s care and needing to go to a second vet for the required treatment.