Featured Clinic Overview
## Summary Borovalley Veterinary Clinic is an independent practice established in 2009 by veterinarians Justin Browne and Simon Fahey. The clinic is set up for both horses and small animals, with “advanced medical and surgical facilities” and specific equine-focused capabilities (elective equine surgery, reproduction/AI, dentistry). Reviews consistently describe straightforward communication (“no jargon”), and mention help outside routine times (late at night/weekends) and support during end-of-life appointments (described as kind, empathetic and respectful). Dental care is also referenced in reviews, including dental cleaning with clearly explained after-care. ## Services Based on the clinic website summary and the latest reviews, services mentioned include: - Medical and diagnostic services for horses and small animals - On-site laboratory and pharmacy (listed facilities) - Dental services, including an on-site dental clinic (facility) and dental cleaning for dogs (reviewed) - Equine services: - Specialist elective equine surgery - Equine reproduction services, including artificial insemination - Assisted foaling - Equine dentistry - After-hours emergency services for both pet and horse clients (as stated on the website; reviews also mention being able to attend late at night and weekends) - Support for end-of-life care (owners describe respectful, empathetic handling when a dog “had to be let go”) - Care for injured strays (a review mentions ongoing help with a stray cat with a sore leg) ## People - Justin Browne (veterinarian, founder) – named on the clinic website as a founder (2009). - Simon Fahey (veterinarian, founder) – named on the clinic website as a founder (2009). - Jen (role not stated) – a reviewer highlights Jen being “lovely” with dogs described as “snappy” and “grumpy,” suggesting calm handling with more challenging temperaments. - Vicky (role not stated) – described as “so nice to deal with” by a regular client bringing multiple dogs, including rescues. - Demelza (role not stated) – also described as “so nice to deal with” in the same context. - Reception team (names not given) – mentioned for explaining an after-care routine clearly after a dog dental cleaning, and for being notably positive (“best on reception”). ## Reviews Google rating: 4.9 stars from 189 reviews. “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - Owners repeatedly mention clear, direct explanations (“straight talking… no jargon”) and feeling kept informed. - Multiple reviews highlight kindness and calm handling, including with nervous or reactive dogs and during difficult euthanasia visits. - Several owners describe reliable help beyond routine times, including late at night and weekends. - Specific care examples mentioned include dental cleaning for dogs with clear after-care guidance, and ongoing help treating a stray cat with a sore leg.
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Arena Veterinary Hospital is a companion-animal clinic that states it has been awarded Hospital Status by the Practice Accreditation Board of the Irish Veterinary Council. The clinic website highlights routine healthcare (including vaccinations, preventative care and neutering) and an emergency phone line. From the latest reviews, owners frequently describe easy access to appointments (“they always fit me in”), and specific staff members being singled out for clear, reassuring advice (including an on-call vet discussing symptoms after a cat’s worming treatment). Pricing is the main area of conflict: one review calls out a €65 consultation fee and a monthly plan cost, while another recent review quotes €92 for a “shot and health check” and alleges poor handling of a serious case.
Arena Veterinary Hospital is a companion-animal clinic that states it has been awarded Hospital Status by the Practice Accreditation Board of the Irish Veterinary Council. The clinic website highlights routine healthcare (including vaccinations, preventative care and neutering) and an emergency phone line. From the latest reviews, owners frequently describe easy access to appointments (“they always fit me in”), and specific staff members being singled out for clear, reassuring advice (including an on-call vet discussing symptoms after a cat’s worming treatment). Pricing is the main area of conflict: one review calls out a €65 consultation fee and a monthly plan cost, while another recent review quotes €92 for a “shot and health check” and alleges poor handling of a serious case.
Gorey Vet Hospital is a general veterinary hospital dealing with both routine and urgent cases, including emergency presentations (one owner reports being seen within an hour on Christmas Day for a dog having seizures). Reviews repeatedly mention thorough examinations, clear explanations of next steps (including step-by-step updates during illness), and inpatient care (a reported two-night stay with blood tests). Owners also describe pragmatic treatment plans—medication, antibiotics, probiotics and diet changes—without “over complicating things.” One review sharply conflicts with the generally positive picture, alleging unprofessional behaviour from reception staff during a call about an injured wild rabbit.
Gorey Vet Hospital is a general veterinary hospital dealing with both routine and urgent cases, including emergency presentations (one owner reports being seen within an hour on Christmas Day for a dog having seizures). Reviews repeatedly mention thorough examinations, clear explanations of next steps (including step-by-step updates during illness), and inpatient care (a reported two-night stay with blood tests). Owners also describe pragmatic treatment plans—medication, antibiotics, probiotics and diet changes—without “over complicating things.” One review sharply conflicts with the generally positive picture, alleging unprofessional behaviour from reception staff during a call about an injured wild rabbit.
Gorey BrayVet is described in reviews as handling both routine care and complex or urgent situations, including an emergency-line call that led to a next-morning appointment and compassionate delivery of serious news. Owners mention a successful cruciate ligament operation, dental work and neutering, and support through end-of-life decisions (including arranging care before cremation). Several reviews also describe thoughtful follow-up after a pet’s death (a condolence card and “forget-me-not” seeds). One recent review raises concern about the cost of a short visit involving injections and tablets.
Gorey BrayVet is described in reviews as handling both routine care and complex or urgent situations, including an emergency-line call that led to a next-morning appointment and compassionate delivery of serious news. Owners mention a successful cruciate ligament operation, dental work and neutering, and support through end-of-life decisions (including arranging care before cremation). Several reviews also describe thoughtful follow-up after a pet’s death (a condolence card and “forget-me-not” seeds). One recent review raises concern about the cost of a short visit involving injections and tablets.
Barrowside Veterinary Hospital is a Veterinary Council of Ireland–accredited hospital (per its website) that treats companion animals as well as farm animals and equine. It’s set up for both routine care and urgent problems, with 24/7 emergency care stated on the website. Across reviews, owners repeatedly mention fast access (including same‑day appointments) and practical, hands-on care such as house calls, rapid blood-work turnaround (reported as “all back in an hour”), and treatment for serious emergencies (one owner says their puppy was saved after an intestinal blockage). Reviews also show mixed experiences over time: one owner reports two earlier “bad” situations, but later describes excellent help from a newer vet who responded even after the clinic had closed.
Barrowside Veterinary Hospital is a Veterinary Council of Ireland–accredited hospital (per its website) that treats companion animals as well as farm animals and equine. It’s set up for both routine care and urgent problems, with 24/7 emergency care stated on the website. Across reviews, owners repeatedly mention fast access (including same‑day appointments) and practical, hands-on care such as house calls, rapid blood-work turnaround (reported as “all back in an hour”), and treatment for serious emergencies (one owner says their puppy was saved after an intestinal blockage). Reviews also show mixed experiences over time: one owner reports two earlier “bad” situations, but later describes excellent help from a newer vet who responded even after the clinic had closed.
Moyne Veterinary Hospital is set up for both routine pet care and more complex medical work, with in-house imaging (digital X‑ray, ultrasound) and blood analysis listed on its site, plus a stated 24‑hour emergency service. Reviews describe a mix of conventional and complementary approaches: one owner highlights “Vet Joe” taking a holistic, more natural-medication approach and explaining the pet’s health in detail, while the website lists options such as kinesiology, homeopathy, bioenergy, and herbal/natural remedies. For higher‑intensity cases, one review describes extensive investigation (blood tests sent to a national viral laboratory) and a blood transfusion attempt, alongside end‑of‑life support including euthanasia and cremation arrangements.
Moyne Veterinary Hospital is set up for both routine pet care and more complex medical work, with in-house imaging (digital X‑ray, ultrasound) and blood analysis listed on its site, plus a stated 24‑hour emergency service. Reviews describe a mix of conventional and complementary approaches: one owner highlights “Vet Joe” taking a holistic, more natural-medication approach and explaining the pet’s health in detail, while the website lists options such as kinesiology, homeopathy, bioenergy, and herbal/natural remedies. For higher‑intensity cases, one review describes extensive investigation (blood tests sent to a national viral laboratory) and a blood transfusion attempt, alongside end‑of‑life support including euthanasia and cremation arrangements.
Screen Hill Lodge Equine Veterinary
Enniscorthy
Our Score (79/100)
Screen Hill Lodge Equine Veterinary is an equine-only practice offering both ambulatory call-outs and hospital-style services (including surgery, critical care, and referral work-ups). The website states 24-hour emergency cover, and reviews describe urgent attendance for issues such as colic, including diagnostics like scans and blood tests. Owners also mention vets taking time to explain options clearly, giving regular updates without being chased, and tailoring treatment rather than defaulting to the most expensive or most invasive route. A much older review (7 years ago) reports a serious complaint about refusal to quote/attend a call-out and a perceived lack of empathy, which contrasts with the more recent feedback about responsiveness.
Screen Hill Lodge Equine Veterinary is an equine-only practice offering both ambulatory call-outs and hospital-style services (including surgery, critical care, and referral work-ups). The website states 24-hour emergency cover, and reviews describe urgent attendance for issues such as colic, including diagnostics like scans and blood tests. Owners also mention vets taking time to explain options clearly, giving regular updates without being chased, and tailoring treatment rather than defaulting to the most expensive or most invasive route. A much older review (7 years ago) reports a serious complaint about refusal to quote/attend a call-out and a perceived lack of empathy, which contrasts with the more recent feedback about responsiveness.
Highfield Veterinary New Ross is part of the Highfield Veterinary Group. The clinic explicitly states it provides emergency services, and recent reviews describe out-of-hours urgent appointments being arranged. Owners mention concrete care episodes including dental surgery for an elderly cat (with “Phil” named) and urgent treatment for a dog seen out of hours (with “Sheva/Shiva” named). Feedback is mixed: several reviews describe prompt emergency help and professional handling, while a small set of 1‑star reviews allege billing/administration issues (e.g., double-charging, wrong flea treatments supplied) and strict payment requirements before being seen, which some owners felt delayed care.
Highfield Veterinary New Ross is part of the Highfield Veterinary Group. The clinic explicitly states it provides emergency services, and recent reviews describe out-of-hours urgent appointments being arranged. Owners mention concrete care episodes including dental surgery for an elderly cat (with “Phil” named) and urgent treatment for a dog seen out of hours (with “Sheva/Shiva” named). Feedback is mixed: several reviews describe prompt emergency help and professional handling, while a small set of 1‑star reviews allege billing/administration issues (e.g., double-charging, wrong flea treatments supplied) and strict payment requirements before being seen, which some owners felt delayed care.
Frontier Veterinary Services offers both booked appointments and a walk-in clinic, and states it provides 24-hour emergency care. Reviews include specific examples of urgent out-of-hours help (a dog treated immediately at 1am after a wasp sting) and follow-up contact the next day. The clinic is also used for more complex cases—owners mention surgeries (including a kitten’s broken leg), labour complications in cats, and ongoing treatment for allergies and infections—plus regular rechecks (weekly check-ups after surgery). Reviews are mostly very positive, but one written review describes a markedly negative experience, alleging a vet was rude and rough with an animal.
Frontier Veterinary Services offers both booked appointments and a walk-in clinic, and states it provides 24-hour emergency care. Reviews include specific examples of urgent out-of-hours help (a dog treated immediately at 1am after a wasp sting) and follow-up contact the next day. The clinic is also used for more complex cases—owners mention surgeries (including a kitten’s broken leg), labour complications in cats, and ongoing treatment for allergies and infections—plus regular rechecks (weekly check-ups after surgery). Reviews are mostly very positive, but one written review describes a markedly negative experience, alleging a vet was rude and rough with an animal.
William Kinsella MVB MRCVS is part of the Highfield Veterinary Group (per the clinic website), offering care described as ranging from routine checks to urgent/emergency situations. In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly highlight clear explanations of options and next steps, including one case where a client says the team phoned twice with updates during a difficult visit. Reviews also mention end-of-life support (euthanasia) handled with compassion and routine surgery such as neutering.
William Kinsella MVB MRCVS is part of the Highfield Veterinary Group (per the clinic website), offering care described as ranging from routine checks to urgent/emergency situations. In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly highlight clear explanations of options and next steps, including one case where a client says the team phoned twice with updates during a difficult visit. Reviews also mention end-of-life support (euthanasia) handled with compassion and routine surgery such as neutering.