Moyne Veterinary Hospital

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.

• •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.