Dog & Cat Vets in Enniscorthy

## 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.

## Summary 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. ## Services From the clinic website and recent reviews, services mentioned include: - Routine care: vaccinations, health checks, flea & worm control, nail clipping, microchipping - Surgery/procedures: neutering; dentistry (including scale & polish; extractions are mentioned as a possible add‑on cost in a review) - Diagnostics: digital X‑ray, ultrasound scans, blood analysis; blood tests sent to an external (national) viral laboratory are described in a review - Intensive/medical care: blood transfusion is described in a review - End-of-life care: euthanasia; cremation services (including return of ashes mentioned in a review) - Documentation: pet passport application - Emergency care: a “24hr Emergency Service” is stated on the website - Complementary therapies listed on the website: kinesiology, homeopathy, bioenergy, herbal and natural remedies ## Pricing Only one specific price is mentioned in the available reviews: - Dental scale & polish: one owner says they were quoted **€170** for a clean, but the final bill was **over €300** after additional items (they mention a drip, antibiotics, painkillers, and possible extractions) that they felt were not made clear upfront. ## People - **“Vet Joe”** (named in a recent review): described as taking a holistic approach, explaining findings in a way that taught the owner “more about my pet’s health status than ever received from other practices,” and leaning toward more natural medication approaches. - **Joe Kavanagh** (named in an older review): credited with doing “everything they could” for a seriously ill dog, including arranging extensive testing and providing a blood transfusion; the same review describes the team staying with the dog at the end and handling cremation arrangements. - **Reception staff**: described as “courteous, pleasant and professional” in one review. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.6 stars from 312 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - Long-term loyalty and consistency: one reviewer reports using the hospital for 25 years “and never had any issues,” citing knowledgeable, friendly staff. - Calm environment and handling of pets: one review notes a calm, relaxed atmosphere and that animals in the waiting area seemed not stressed. - Thorough medical work when pets are very ill: one review describes blood tests sent to a national viral laboratory and a blood transfusion attempt. - End-of-life support: one owner describes euthanasia-related decision-making and says the clinic handled cremation/ashes and kept the dog company at the end. - Pricing transparency is a point of disagreement: one reviewer complains that a €170 dental quote rose to over €300 due to additional charges they say weren’t mentioned upfront.

## Summary 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. ## Services - **24-hour emergency care** (stated on the clinic website; also reflected in reviews describing help “no matter what time of the day” and an answered call at 1am). - **Walk-in clinic** option (stated on the clinic website), plus appointments by phone (as stated on the site). - **Surgery** (mentioned in reviews, including surgery for a kitten with a broken leg; other reviews reference “many times surgeries” for cats/kittens). - **Ongoing medical care for cats/kittens** including treatment for **allergies**, **infections**, and **labour complications** (reviewed). - **Care for small mammals**: rabbits, guinea pigs (reviewed). - **Follow-up/recheck care**: next-day check-in after an emergency visit; weekly check-ups after surgery (reviewed). ## People - **Chris** (vet; role implied by context) — described by a rabbit/guinea pig owner as “dedicated” and “pleasant to deal with.” - **Aleksadra** (vet; role implied by context) — also described as “dedicated” and “pleasant to deal with” by the same reviewer. - **Team** (unnamed) — one reviewer describes staff as able to handle “difficult and aggressive” cats/kittens, and another mentions weekly check-ups after a kitten’s surgery. ## Reviews **4.8 stars from 96 reviews.** The written reviews we have are mostly 5-star and focus on emergency responsiveness, surgical care, and follow-up; one 1-star review alleges rude behaviour and rough handling. “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Out-of-hours responsiveness and emergency support:** an owner reports the clinic answered at 1am and helped immediately for a wasp sting. - **Follow-up after treatment:** next-day call/message to check on a dog after an emergency visit; weekly post-op check-ups for a kitten. - **Complex cat care mentioned repeatedly:** allergies, infections, labour complications, and multiple surgeries across many cats/kittens. - **Handling challenging pets:** one owner says the team can manage “most difficult and aggressive characters.” - **A conflicting report on manner/handling:** one reviewer describes a vet as “rude,” “arrogant,” and “aggressive with the animal,” contrasting with the many positive accounts.

## Summary Pets First appears to be a pet rehoming centre (rather than a general veterinary clinic). The website text describes rehoming pets with “a professional team dedicated to their welfare,” and multiple reviews focus on adopting dogs and meeting animals before committing. Based on reviews, the centre seems set up around rehoming processes and basic pre-adoption health steps: adopters mention dogs receiving vet checks, microchipping and vaccinations as part of adoption, and one reviewer noted staff “did not try to force anyone into taking a pet,” prioritising a good match. A recurring practical issue is access/wayfinding—one reviewer said map directions brought them to the wrong entrance—but they also said the receptionist helped promptly by directing them. ## Services - Pet rehoming/adoption (reviews describe viewing a surrendered dog, meeting the dog with family, and collecting the dog later). - Pre-adoption health steps mentioned by adopters: - “Full vet check” (as described by one reviewer). - Microchipping (included in at least one adoption; also referenced as required for reclaiming a dog, with an extra fee if not already chipped). - Vaccinations (described as “double vaccinations” by one reviewer; another mentions “first two shots” included). - Neutering support: one reviewer said adopters receive “a voucher for neutering”; another said they would have had the dog spayed if it hadn’t already been done. ## Pricing - Adoption fee mentioned in one review: **€70**, stated to include **the first two shots and a microchip** (and spaying would have been included, but that dog was already spayed). ## People - Receptionist (unnamed): described as answering promptly and being “extremely pleasant and helpful,” including guiding a visitor who was struggling to find the entrance. - Staff team (unnamed): repeatedly described as friendly/helpful in the context of adoption visits, allowing prospective owners (including a child) to meet a dog, and not pressuring anyone to take an animal. ## Reviews **Google rating: 3.9 stars from 32 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - **Adoption experience is often described as positive and low-pressure:** reviewers mention staff being helpful, allowing time to meet dogs, and not pushing people into adopting. - **Health steps included with rehoming are a key point:** vet check, microchipping, vaccinations, and a neutering voucher are all specifically mentioned. - **Practical friction points come up:** one reviewer says map directions led to the wrong entrance (resolved with help from reception), and another complains about limited ways to initiate contact, cash-only payments, and microchipping being required (with an extra fee if not already done).