Arena Veterinary Hospital – Vets in Wexford
Clinic Overview
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.
Services
Services mentioned on the clinic website and in reviews include
- •Vaccinations
- •Preventative care
- •Neutering
- •Emergency service by phone (the website instructs owners to call the clinic number “in the event of emergency”)
- •Telephone advice from an on-call vet (review mentions guidance after a cat felt unwell following a worming dose)
- •Support for end-of-life visits (a review describes staff helping make a final goodbye “as good as it could be”)
Pricing
Pricing details mentioned in reviews
- •€65 consultation fee (one reviewer compares this with “€35” at other vets)
- •Monthly plan: €38 per month for two dogs (reviewer describes receiving a “discount” connected to the plan)
- •€185 bill for “a quick consultation, some painkillers and antibiotics” (reviewer notes this included a discount)
- •€92 for “a shot and health check” (review)
People
Named staff mentioned in reviews
- •David (vet) and Gemma (vet): one owner of a French bulldog says they repeatedly rely on them for ongoing issues and feels confident in the care provided.
- •Becca (on-call vet): praised for being “very informative and reassuring” when giving advice about symptoms after a worming treatment for a cat.
- •Chris: mentioned alongside Gemma as providing “excellent service & support.”
- •Reception team: multiple reviews mention reception staff helping owners feel “comfortable and heard,” and being friendly and welcoming.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.8 stars from 359 reviews.
- •Staff communication and reassurance: owners describe vets and reception taking time to explain things and help them feel heard; one review highlights detailed phone advice from the on-call vet.
- •Handling of difficult moments: one owner describes compassionate support during a goodbye visit after their dog had a stroke.
- •Appointments/access: one reviewer says they are consistently “fit in” when they need an appointment for an elderly dog.
- •Pricing concerns: one reviewer says fees have become “insane,” giving figures for consultation, a monthly plan, and a visit with medications.
- •Serious complaint about care/outcome: one recent 1-star review alleges misdiagnosis and poor professionalism during treatment of a dog that later died, and also complains about costs; this directly conflicts with other reviews describing strong confidence in the vets’ care.
Animals Treated at Arena Veterinary Hospital
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Reviews for Arena Veterinary Hospital
Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 359 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.
Ann
2 weeks ago
I always had 💯 faith in this vets when you pay big money every time and you put your faith in these and they treat your dog for pneumonia in July October and December when I brought my best friend into them 16th of December the new one not very professional vet sent me home with tablets I counted the hours my dog got sicker 3.45 am I rang brambley and shea vets 4.15am she was seen they had no records for her after 11am records came through arena vets told them they couldn't hear her heart because of fluid on her lungs I rang them I asked about the medication they gave ? Not a Irish person that I was speaking to she said sure medication wouldn't work for 48 hours and my best friend died ....my dog never had pneumonia ...I lost my best friend 🧡 but my dog was a number to yous its all about the money with arena vets a shot and health check 92 euro I would love to speak to to manager of this money pit all about there pockets not about our best friends
Scott Willis
2 weeks ago
Quiet when we went. Vet was friendly and helpful.
Tam
2 months ago
If you own a French bulldog, this is the vets for you, as you know frenchies come with a truck load of health problems, between Vet David and Vet Gemma ,I always have full confidence that our dog is receiving 5 star care and beyond. Honestly Arena vets is truly quality care. The Ladies on Reception are amazing, ever go to a place and be too nervous to speak to Reception, well these woman know how to make you feel comfortable and heard even before seeing the vets ,no question is a stupid question. If you truly love your family pet , this is the vets for you , your pet is genuinely in some of the best hands and hearts in wexford.
Jan Lepnis
2 months ago
Sehr gute Tierklinik mit freundlichem und kompetentem Personal.
Patrick Scallan
2 months ago
Nice place friendly staff
Gary Hore
2 months ago
Needed some advice with regard to our cat that was abit under the weather after a worming dose treatment. spoke to Becca the on call vet very informative and reassuring concerning symptoms etc. Many thanks 🙂👍
Linda Daly
3 months ago
I changed to arena vets in the last few months my dog Thumbelina is 15.5 years old so she is constantly in the vets over last few months every time I need an appointment they always fit me in.The vets and receptionist are very friendly, welcoming and helpful. I joined their pet club and it has great savings so overall I am very happy with the care that is been given to Thumbelina
Ursula Carty
7 months ago
Sadly, our visit this week was to say a final goodbye to our much loved dog following a stroke. As heartbroken as we were, all the regular staff made our experience as good as it could be in the circumstances and we are hugely grateful for that. We have always found Arena vets helpful and understanding and you and your pet always get the 5 star treatment on every visit. Thank you everyone.
Paul O'Sullivan
8 months ago
Never had an issue with the service or getting an appointment etc, however, prices are gone insane. €65 consultation fee when other vets are charging €35. Paid a vet bill of €185 today for a quick consultation, some painkillers and antibiotics. This included a “discount” we’re meant to receive for being on a MONTHLY plan that costs €38 for two dogs? Shop around for sure, we’re switching back to our vets in Enniscorthy. How on Earth is the average person meant to be able to afford that vet bill? So we’ve basically paid Arena €223 this month with the plan and the ONE vet visit. Insane.
rcoen1
9 months ago
Amazing Veterinary Practice - From front of house to vets. Have really only worked with Chris & Gemma - both giving excellent service & support. Noelle would agree
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