Kilcoyne and Barnes Veterinary Clinic

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. “”

• •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.