Dog & Cat Vets in Sligo

## Summary Kilcoyne and Barnes Veterinary Clinic is a long-established practice (founded in 1924) run by Conor Kilcoyne and Paul Barnes, and it’s part of the XLVets Network of Veterinary Practices. The clinic presents itself as multidisciplinary, covering farm animals, horses, and companion animals, with in-house routine parasitology testing listed on its website. From the latest reviews available, owners frequently describe: - **At-home euthanasia** when needed (including a vet coming to the home and staying with family during the appointment). - **Overnight care** for dogs, with owners saying they were kept updated and not rushed when asking questions. - **Grooming appointments** alongside medical care (with a named groomer mentioned in reviews). - **Thoughtful follow-up after a pet’s death**, including a condolence card and forget-me-not seeds mentioned by one reviewer. ## Services Based on the clinic website summary and the reviews available, services mentioned include: - **Companion animal care** (dogs are specifically referenced in reviews, including an overnight stay and a “saved our dog” case). - **Farm animal services** (listed on the clinic website). - **Equine services** (listed on the clinic website). - **In-house routine parasitology testing** (listed on the clinic website). - **Grooming** (owners mention bringing dogs for grooming). - **Euthanasia**, including **home visits** for end-of-life care (described in multiple reviews). ## People - **Conor Kilcoyne** (named as a practice manager on the clinic website). - **Paul Barnes** (named as a practice manager on the clinic website); one reviewer specifically describes **Paul** coming to their home for euthanasia and making the process quiet and calm. - **Lusya** (named in a review as the person who grooms the reviewer’s two dogs). What owners highlight in reviews includes staff keeping them **updated**, taking time for **questions without rushing**, and good **handover/continuity** (“they all know exactly what is going on,” per one review). ## Reviews **4.9 stars from 83 reviews.** Owners most often write about end-of-life support, clear communication during stressful stays, and dogs returning happily for grooming and care. **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - **End-of-life care and home visits:** multiple reviews describe a vet coming to the home for euthanasia, with one noting the staff member ensured family weren’t left alone during the appointment. - **Communication and reassurance:** one owner describes leaving a dog overnight for the first time and being kept updated, with questions welcomed rather than rushed. - **Outcomes and capability:** one reviewer says the team “saved our dog,” without giving clinical details. - **Personal touches after bereavement:** a condolence card with a poem and forget-me-not seeds is specifically mentioned. - **Note on rating vs content:** the most recent 1-star review available to us contains strongly positive written feedback, which conflicts with its star rating.

## Summary Teeling Veterinary Clinic appears to be an independent practice (no corporate group is mentioned on its website or in the available reviews). The clinic is set up for day-to-day preventative care as well as urgent and out-of-hours problems, with stated 24/7 emergency cover and in-house diagnostics (digital X‑ray, ultrasound, blood chemistry analysis) plus dental and hospitalisation facilities. Concrete examples from recent reviews include treatment for an ingrown toenail causing pain, a very sick kitten seen on New Year’s Eve, and post-neutering care where an owner reports their dog went home “clean” with no obvious signs after the procedure. Several reviewers also mention the team trying to accommodate requests and provide help quickly when needed. ## Services Based on the clinic website and the latest reviews available to us, services and capabilities mentioned include: - Preventative healthcare - Emergency care, including an out-of-hours emergency service stated as available 24/7, 365 days a year - Diagnostics and monitoring: digital X‑ray, ultrasound scanning, blood chemistry analysis - Anaesthesia: gas anaesthetic (listed as a facility) - Dentistry: dental machine (procedures aren’t specified, but dental capability is advertised) - Hospitalisation facilities - Cat boarding facility - Parasite prevention products (fleas, worms and ticks) and dog food/products (sold at the clinic) Species: the website states *small animals*. Reviews mention care for dogs and a kitten, plus one reviewer says their bearded dragon relaxed during the visit, and another claims they help with “pets, cattle or any animals”—which conflicts with the website’s “small animals” focus. ## People Named team members listed on the clinic website: - Eddie Henry (veterinary surgeon) - Niamh Lee (veterinary surgeon) - John Robinson (veterinary surgeon) - Neville Bourke (veterinary surgeon) - Natasha McEnroy (veterinary nurse) - Laura Quinn (receptionist) - Lisa Finnegan (receptionist) What clients specifically highlight in reviews: - **Eddie** is mentioned by name in relation to two visits (a sick kitten on New Year’s Eve and an elderly dog), with the owner noting he “really listens” and is “very good with the animals.” - **Nurses** are described as “very gentle and kind” during treatment for a painful ingrown toenail. - Multiple reviewers describe the team as accommodating—for example, “will try everything to accommodate [a] client request.” ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.9 stars from 64 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - Owners describe staff being gentle with animals during uncomfortable problems (e.g., handling a dog in pain from an ingrown toenail). - Several reviews mention responsiveness and flexibility, including efforts to accommodate requests and provide help “asap.” - Specific clinical situations referenced include a very sick kitten seen on New Year’s Eve, an elderly dog visit, and a dog’s neutering with an owner reporting a smooth return home afterward. - Pricing is only commented on in general terms: one reviewer says the cost of treatment was “reasonable” (no figures given).

## Summary The Well Pet Hospital presents itself as a dedicated pet-only veterinary practice (the website also describes it as “cat friendly” and “family friendly”). The service mix on the website includes both medical and surgical work, with orthopaedic repair listed as a specialty, and reviews describe cases ranging from very sick kittens needing ongoing support to urgent cat assessments and complex end-of-life care for a diabetic dog. Decision-relevant details owners repeatedly mention include: - Follow-up calls after treatment/hospital care (one owner described “many follow up calls” while their kitten regained weight and recovered). - Clear, step-by-step explanations of procedures and next steps during appointments, including in urgent situations. - Transparent discussion of costs during the consult and again at reception, with one review noting there was “no pressure” and that paying on collection was offered. - Willingness to see urgent cases quickly (including being “fitted in” for an emergency cat situation). ## Services From the clinic website: - Medical services - Surgical services - Vaccination - Neutering - Weight management - Pet Care Plans - Orthopaedic repair (listed specialty) From the latest reviews available to us (examples of what owners brought pets in for / what was handled): - Urgent cat situations where the vet took time to assess and explain a plan - Hospital care for a severely unwell kitten with weight loss and appetite problems, with follow-up calls during recovery - Care for a very unwell diabetic dog late at night, including staying with the dog through the night and into the early hours (as described by the owner) ## People - **Darren** (role not stated): mentioned by name in a review involving a critically ill diabetic dog. The owner describes him telling them to bring the dog in straight away, staying late into the night with the dog, and being back early the next morning. - **Reception team**: described as welcoming, friendly, and helpful; one owner noted that costs were explained again at reception after being discussed in the treatment room. - **Vets/clinicians (unnamed)**: owners mention pets being put at ease, and procedures being explained “step by step,” including during emergency fit-in appointments where the owner didn’t feel rushed. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.9 stars from 433 reviews.** **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - Owners repeatedly describe clear communication: step-by-step explanations of what’s being done and what comes next, including for urgent visits. - Follow-through is mentioned, including multiple follow-up calls during a kitten’s recovery. - Several reviews highlight how the team handles stressful situations: fitting in urgent cases, not rushing the appointment, and (in one account) staying with a critically ill dog late into the night. - Pricing feedback is mixed: one reviewer praises transparency about costs and “no pressure,” while another explicitly raises concern about “extremely high prices” for procedures/medication and suggests options like paying in instalments.

## Summary Tireragh Veterinary is described in reviews as a small-animal clinic with an appointment system that helps avoid long waits. Multiple owners specifically mention vet **Nick** handling **nervous/timid dogs** calmly (including a timid Jack Russell and a nervous dog), and being seen **promptly**. Reviews also point to a supportive wider team (“Nick and girls”), with owners noting friendly, kind treatment and outcomes like a dog being “happier and healthier” after visits. ## Services - **Small-animal veterinary care** (the clinic is identified as a “Small Animal Clinic”). - Handling and treatment for **nervous/timid dogs**, with owners describing careful, confidence-building handling during appointments. - **Appointments** are mentioned explicitly, including an “appointment system” intended to reduce waiting/queuing and comments about being seen promptly. ## People - **Nick (vet)**: repeatedly named in reviews for his manner with anxious pets—owners describe him as “excellent in handling our nervous dog” and “so caring with our timid Jack Russell,” alongside being professional and having a strong rapport with animals. - **Support staff (“Nick and girls”)**: mentioned for “great treatment and care,” and for contributing to a friendly, helpful experience. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.9 stars from 17 reviews.** Feedback is consistently positive in the latest written reviews available to us. **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - Owners repeatedly highlight **kind, friendly interactions**, including “fantastic service” and “very friendly helpful staff.” - **Calm handling of nervous pets** is a specific, recurring point (timid Jack Russell; nervous dog). - **Efficient appointments and prompt attention** are mentioned (appointment system; being seen quickly; “no long wait or queue’s”). - Some reviewers link visits to **clear improvement in the pet’s wellbeing** (e.g., “happier and healthier dog”).

## Summary Inishfree Veterinary Hospital describes itself as a long-established pet hospital (opened in 1981) offering care across a pet’s lifetime and accepting referrals from other practices (group ownership not stated). Based on the website and reviews, it appears set up for both routine work-ups and more involved medical/surgical cases, with in-house diagnostics mentioned (radiography, ultrasound, lab, ECG) and a “hospital” service. Concrete examples from recent and older reviews include: getting an appointment within an hour for an injured budgie and providing cleaning/sterilisation; treating an out-of-hours cat emergency (pain relief at 9pm) followed by x‑ray and surgery for a fractured jaw; and providing euthanasia support described as sympathetic. One review alleges unethical overcharging and an inaccurate late-pregnancy ultrasound result; this conflicts with multiple reviews describing prompt, professional help. ## Services From the clinic website and the written reviews available to us, services referenced include: - Surgery (review example: surgery after x‑ray for a fractured jaw in a cat) - Radiography / X‑ray (mentioned in a jaw fracture case) - Ultrasound (review example: pregnancy scan; one complaint about the reliability/appropriateness of the scan timing) - Laboratory testing (listed on the website) - ECG (listed on the website) - Dental care (listed on the website) - Hospitalisation (“Hospital” listed on the website) - Care for multiple species: dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, and “small pets” (website); one review specifically mentions a budgie being treated ## People No individual clinicians are named in the information provided. What owners describe about the team: - Prompt handling of urgent situations: one owner reports being seen quickly for a small bird injury; another describes a vet meeting them late in the evening to provide immediate pain relief for a cat before further diagnostics the next day. - Communication/support in difficult moments: one long-term client highlights the team’s manner during euthanasia as making a hard situation easier. - A conflicting experience: one reviewer alleges the practice “drag out care” and misrepresented an ultrasound result; this is not echoed in the other written reviews provided. ## Reviews Google rating: **4.7 stars from 129 reviews**. “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Fast access and urgent help**: examples include getting an appointment within an hour for a budgie injury and an out-of-hours response for a cat in pain. - **Diagnostics leading to treatment**: x‑ray followed by surgery is specifically described for a fractured jaw. - **End-of-life care**: one reviewer describes sympathetic support during euthanasia. - **Pricing perceptions are mixed**: one recent reviewer calls the charge “very reasonable,” while a 1‑star review alleges overcharging and unethical behaviour, tied to a disputed pregnancy ultrasound outcome.