An emergency; why else would i be calling the vet at 8.30 on a sunday morning?…read more er, yup, an emergency all right, i told wifey i had booked the cat into the cattery yesterday, i had stretched the truth considerably. so crossing my fingers and all other bendy bits of my anatomy, i call Ark. Rebecca says "of course, no problem, when and for how long!?" er... in about an hour for five nights, thanks! ...and that is how Ark saved my marriage and the holiday and possibly various bendy bits of my anatomy. At 13.09 euro a night they are not the cheepest but the beast was well looked after and for short stays, utterly brilliant.

Her name was Pepper and she was a bit of a 'Woose'. His name was Paul and he could cope…read more Walking down the road with Pepper the other day (dog in case you had not guessed) she started to cough a bit. I am not a fussy dog owner rushing off to the Vet every time a dog sneezes but with Pepper I visit Nursing Home so it is important that she stays healthy. Trotted off to the Vet and Paul was able to see us quite quickly. When I am sick I want to see a Vet - no hanging around. He checked her over and said 'Kennel cough'! Be warned dog owners it is going around again. Checked her knees as I had noticed her 'Bunny hopping' - looks funny but not a good sign. Bit of a shock as he said that her right knee was worse and that surgery might be needed and better it was done sooner rather than later when she may be in more pain as she gets older. Tuesday was mentioned! Small panic thinking is it covered by Pet Plan and yes it was. Last Tuesday Pepper had her surgery and everyone there was so kind and considerate. Paul was available to talk when I needed to check that she was doing okay. I slept downstairs as it was easier to keep an eye on her - apart from my sleeping and Pepper making her way upstairs the night of her surgery and back down again while I was sound asleep! Housebound for a while - stairs blocked - and big collar to stop her licking the wound until healed a bit. Stitches were removed today and all well - gentle exercise and small amount of physiotherapy and to be carried up and down stairs. They were great. Pepper obviously was happy to go back there as no cowering from Paul so perhaps she is not quite the 'Woose' I thought. Would I go back? I have to but happily.

Larry is an amazing vet. I brought my dog to him as she was taking seizures. Other vets had said…read moreshe would need expensive medication for the rest of her life but larry fixed her in one session. I cant recommend him enough. He has a real passion for his job and you can tell he loves animals which is so nice.

We brought our dog to Larry for the first time in an emergency and really were thinking we would be…read moresaying goodbye to him, we were late but Larry stayed open late for us even though he didnt know us and was absolute gentleman, we went home happy and our dog still with us. would highly recommend and Larry will be our vet from now on

They have a 'cats only' waiting area, big kennel cages for the moggies and staff who really seem to…read moregive the caged beasts a bit of love - which is what you want to see as an owner, dropping off your favourite feline for a stay as you jet off to have fun.

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I was isolating for almost 2 weeks in December 2020 with my dog. Had to take him to the vet. The…read moreanimal Welfare Veterinary Clinic on Charlemont St was so kind, so caring and had my dog right as rain in no time. Picture of my healthy happy dog.

Charlemont Street clinic to its friends, this is where you go if you live anywhere in the city…read morecentre and have an ailing pet. I'm not sure what the deal is here save to say it is generally cheaper than other vets and you can't make appointments. We have used it a few times in emergencies (like when one of the cats got addicted to slug pellets) or when our current beast got a badly infected leg from god knows what. The place feels basic but I can assure you the care is not. Highly recommended.

After several years of paying a monthly fee to cover vet visits for my cat, I was appalled at the…read morecharges that would have applied had I gone through with euthanasia and cremation at Village Vets Dundrum. Up until that point, my vet visits had been covered. But for the final consultation with a vet, the charge was going to be 160 euro. Cremation and euthanasia would have been 344, with a required "cremation package" of an additional 380 euro minimum for a paw print of the cat and a "casket" or paper container of ashes. The total cost for euthanising my cat would have been about 780 euro. This approach to end of life care for my cat seemed to be the epitome of taking advantage of a vulnerable pet owner. The independent vet down the street will charge me less than half that for a cremation with ashes returned. If I don't want the ashes returned, the cost will be 130 euro (and perhaps I will make a donation to the DSPCA). Corporate vets have the means to build shiny premises and hire advertising agencies to write slogans that include terms like "family" and "village" and "care". I have no complaints about the nice young vets who work for Village Vets, although I never saw one who had more than 10 years experience, which would indicate that this corporate is hiring young vets who they can pay less. Still, for anyone seeking a vet I would NOT recommend Village Vets. Look past the bells and whistles of corporate gloss and find an independent vet, if at all possible.

I unfortunately have a very unlucky dog who has twice had to have extensive care in Village Vets…read more The one great positive to come out of that is experiencing the thorough and compassionate care of all the staff at Village Vets Dundrum. The vets themselves know how to expertly treat your pets, while the care given by the veterinary nurses was such a comfort to Buddy while he was so unwell. I simply could not recommend this veterinary clinic more

I worked with Dr.Banibridge at the Zoo. He was a total…read moreprofessional and a pleasure to work with. Ironically his daughter worked for me at Eddie Rockets! She was such a a sweetheart I wasn't surprised when I realized and explained to him.

am a regular client of bainbridge. reasonable in charging and most important very kind to your…read morepet.once i phoned them as my kitten was sick as there was a funeral in family they provided with another number which was dundrum vet hospital and when i told them am bainbridge's client they were more than happy to help free of charge (through phone) .i highly reccomend bainbridge for your pet

Thank you Virgilia for doing such a great job of grooming Frankie…read more He was very happy to see you when I brought him in....always a good sign! I'd forgotten to mention his nails but you remembered to clip them anyway. He's soooo much more comfortable today. See you next time

I first heard about this fairly new vet while I was walking my dog, Pepper, on Killiney Hill…read more I called in there and met Con Fleming. Nice man and good with Pepper. They also sell dog and cat food along with some collars, leads etc. Generally you can get a parking spot outside which can be very useful with a sick animal.