Dog & Cat Vets in Limerick

## 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.

## Summary 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. ## Services From the clinic website and the latest reviews, services referenced include: - **24-hour emergency care** (owners describe getting a slot quickly late in the evening, being admitted on arrival, and overnight hospitalisation with ongoing updates). - **Vaccinations** (listed on the website; also mentioned as future routine visits in a review). - **Neutering** (listed on the website). - **Pet passports** (listed on the website). - **Dental care** (listed on the website; one owner describes blood tests and supplements initially, later attributing abnormal liver enzymes to needing dental work). - **Surgery/procedures mentioned by owners:** pyometra treatment, multiple lump removals (including a lump described as nipple cancer), and removal of a broken nail while sedated. - **Diagnostics/monitoring mentioned by owners:** blood tests and follow-up testing; discussion of possible causes and treatment options during an emergency work-up. - **End-of-life care** is described in one review, including a paw-print keepsake. ## Pricing - One reviewer says they were told an emergency visit would cost **€40** when they arrived around **8pm**, but after waiting past **9pm** they were charged **€135**, described to them as a “standard fee after 9.” ## People Named staff members are mentioned in one detailed review: **Luke, Laura, Naomi, Amanda, Chris, Maria**. What owners specifically describe: - **Luke** is singled out as being directly involved repeatedly in surgical/clinical care (“hands on” with the dog many times). - **Amanda** is highlighted for phone support and reception help (“so nice on the phone… comforting and helpful”). - **Chris** is remembered as part of the **night-time staff**. - Across multiple reviews, **reception/secretary staff** are described as friendly and efficient (e.g., arranging a quick emergency slot), and **vets/nurses** are described as providing explanations of possible causes and treatments, plus regular updates during hospitalisation. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.5 stars from 402 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - **Emergency access and rapid intake:** owners describe being offered a slot within ~45 minutes late in the evening, being admitted quickly, and receiving care for emergencies such as chocolate ingestion and traumatic injury. - **Communication during hospital stays:** one owner describes frequent updates late at night about tests performed, medications given, and next steps during overnight hospitalisation. - **Surgery and longer-term case management:** reviews mention pyometra treatment, multiple lump removals (including one described as cancer), sedation for procedures, blood testing and re-testing, and dental-related follow-up. - **End-of-life support:** one owner describes the euthanasia experience as handled gently and mentions receiving a paw print. - **Conflicting experiences/policies:** a reviewer says the clinic refused pain-relief medication because their dog wasn’t registered, despite having records; another describes poor cat handling and being told their cats were “too aggressive” to treat. - **Fees/out-of-hours billing concerns:** one reviewer reports being quoted **€40** but charged **€135** after waiting past **9pm**, described as a standard fee after that time.

## Summary 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. ## Services From the clinic website: - Vaccinations & treatments - Neutering - Dentistry - Older pet health care From reviews (examples of care owners describe receiving): - Management and support for chronic illness in a cat with heart disease, including treatment that the owner felt extended the cat’s quality time - Euthanasia/end‑of‑life care, with multiple owners describing professional handling and supportive follow-up (including a condolence card) - Emergency response is mentioned on the website via an anecdote about a Sunday morning call-out for a hamster (no broader emergency policy is stated) ## People Named in reviews: - **Laura**: mentioned as the vet treating a cat with heart disease; the owner credits her with helping prolong the cat’s life beyond what they were told to expect, and helping the pet pass peacefully and with dignity. - **Donal**: referenced by name by an owner praising “Donal and his team,” and also mentioned on the website in connection with responding to a Sunday morning emergency call for a hamster. - **Nicole** and **Megan**: named by an owner who described the team’s professionalism and care during a difficult period with a sick cat. ## Reviews **Google rating:** 4.7 stars from 226 reviews. **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - Owners describe **thorough checking** during appointments (one reviewer says the vet “doesn’t miss anything”). - Several reviews focus on **support during serious illness and end-of-life care**, including euthanasia described as handled professionally and gently. - **Kindness and professionalism from the whole team** is a repeated point, with multiple staff members named. - One owner specifically mentions receiving a **condolence card** after their cat was put to sleep.

## Summary 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”). ## Services - **24-hour emergency care (via an external night service)**, as stated on the clinic website. - **General check-ups**, referenced in reviews (e.g., cats being handled gently during routine visits). - **Nutrition and wellbeing guidance**, with one owner describing in-depth advice on a dog’s diet, supplements, and mental wellbeing. - **Care for found/stray animals**, with a review describing a stray cat being taken in and nursed back to health before adoption. - A reviewer mentions anticipation of a **“cat hostel”** opening; no details are provided on whether this is currently available. ## People - **Megan (vet)** – mentioned by name in a review describing her as particularly well informed and helpful, with a consultation that covered diet, supplements, and the dog’s mental wellbeing. - **Yvonne (receptionist)** – singled out for “fantastic service” by a reviewer. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.8 stars from 198 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - Dogs that are comfortable attending: one owner says their dog “actually loves going there.” - Practical, wide-ranging guidance during appointments: diet and supplement discussions are explicitly mentioned, along with mental wellbeing. - Instances of taking on extra work for animal welfare: a reviewer describes the practice nursing a stray cat back to health before the family adopted him. - Front-desk experience called out as a positive, with the receptionist named for “fantastic service.”

## Summary Rockhall Vets Ennis Road (Rockhall Vets) is set up for routine preventative care and common clinical procedures, with an explicit arrangement for **24/7/365 emergency care via Limerick Night Vets** (per the clinic’s own information). Recent reviews repeatedly describe practical steps to reduce pet stress—e.g., **clearing the reception area of other dogs for a reactive dog** and keeping visits **quiet for cats**. Owners also mention **vaccinations**, **teeth brushing/cleaning for dogs**, and **clear aftercare guidance following surgery**. ## Services - **24/7/365 emergency care arrangement** with **Limerick Night Vets** (as stated in clinic information). - **Vaccinations** (dogs mentioned in reviews). - **Dental care**: owners mention their dogs’ teeth being **brushed/cleaned** at the clinic. - **Surgery/procedures**: one review references a dog’s **surgery** and receiving **aftercare information**; another mentions a vet **thoroughly explaining a procedure** for a cat. - **Low-stress handling accommodations** mentioned in reviews: - Managing a **reactive dog** by ensuring **no other dogs were in reception** before entry. - A **quiet environment** noted as helping a cat remain calm. ## People - **Jennifer** and **Michael** are named in one review and thanked (along with the team) for being **informative about aftercare after a dog’s surgery** and for their kindness during the visit. - Other reviewers consistently note staff taking time to **answer questions**, **explain procedures**, and **adjust the environment** to reduce stress for reactive dogs and anxious cats. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.8 stars from 38 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - Stress-reduction steps owners could see in practice (e.g., **no other dogs in reception** for a reactive dog; **quiet setting** that helped keep a cat calm). - Clear communication: vets/staff **explained procedures thoroughly** and **answered every question**. - Routine care and procedures mentioned include **vaccinations**, **teeth brushing/cleaning**, and **post-op aftercare guidance following surgery**.