O'Shea, Bramley & Breen – Vets in Whitewell
Clinic Overview
O’Shea, Bramley & Breen presents as a veterinary hospital handling both small and large animals, with a stated specialty in BOAS corrective surgery and respiratory function grading (a focus relevant to brachycephalic breeds). Recent reviews describe both routine and urgent-care situations: owners mention surgery and follow-up calls, text reminders for injections, and blood test results returned within hours in one case. However, a small number of recent 1‑star reviews describe serious concerns about communication, transparency, and out‑of‑hours/call‑out experiences, including disputes over what information was provided and what was charged.
Services
- •Small and large animal care (described as serving both).
- •BOAS corrective surgery and respiratory function grading (explicitly stated specialty).
- •Surgery (owners reference surgery being planned/performed, including an emergency surgery being considered).
- •Injury/trauma care (e.g., a dog treated after being attacked).
- •Blood tests/diagnostics (one review mentions bloods back within ~4 hours).
- •Vaccinations/injections (owners mention pets being kept up to date).
- •Post-treatment follow-up (follow-up calls and support answering questions are mentioned).
Pricing
- •Consultation fee mentioned: €49.50 (one reviewer reports being charged this for a very short appointment they felt did not help).
- •Call-out fee mentioned: one reviewer reports being told “200” for a call-out and contrasts it with “always 150”, and also reports being charged “260” at reception (these figures are user-reported and presented as disputed/unclear in the review).
People
- •Kate (vet; surname given in reviews as Murtagh): Mentioned for handling a sick dog, being on site over a long weekend, and being ready to do emergency surgery; one owner notes blood results within 4 hours and describes her as an “animal expert.”
- •Niamh O’Shaughnessy (doctor/vet): One reviewer says she openly stated she didn’t know what to do and reports the appointment lasted about 2 minutes, leading to dissatisfaction with the consultation charge.
- •Reception team: Some reviews describe reception as helpful and efficient; one negative review describes reception staff as unprofessional in a bereavement context.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.7 stars from 606 reviews. “”
- •Multiple owners describe efficient service and helpful reception.
- •Follow-up and communication are frequently praised (e.g., being kept informed at “major stages,” follow-up calls, and staff answering questions).
- •Clinical capabilities are referenced in specific ways: surgery planning, at-home medications, and fast lab turnaround (bloods within hours in one case).
- •Some owners highlight handling anxious/nervous pets patiently and support with introductions (e.g., managing a nervous dog; seeing a new rescue kitten alongside another pet).
- •A minority of recent reviews report severe dissatisfaction, citing lack of transparency about a serious incident, rude/condescending phone communication, and a troubling out-of-hours/call-out experience (including concerns about records, delays, and disputed fees).
Animals Treated at O'Shea, Bramley & Breen
Animals We Treat
Companion Animals
Farm Animals
Opening Hours – O'Shea, Bramley & Breen
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Reviews for O'Shea, Bramley & Breen
Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 606 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.
Theresa Walsh
in the last week
Very pleasant staff and quick efficient service.
Gary Hore
in the last week
Very good animal clinic reception staff always helpful and vet kate always willing to do the best she can when our cat has any health issues..
Seosamh Delahunty
a week ago
I am writing to share an extremely distressing experience. While under care of a dog sitter, who has a close relationship with this clinic, my dogs were involved in a serious incident, resulting in the tragic loss of one of my beloved pets. This has been devastating. Despite my legal right to information and after seeking appropriate advice, the business has refused to provide any medical details or a clear explanation of what occurred. Communication has been profoundly unprofessional, with staff being rude and condescending during phone calls. To add to the distress, I have not received confirmation regarding the return of my dog's remains. The complete lack of transparency, empathy, or accountability is unacceptable. I cannot express enough caution to other pet owners considering this service.
Ann
2 weeks ago
This is a call out vets covering arena vets the 17th of December rang at 3.45am 3 times eventually she answered it said sorry did u wake you up she said yes we met 4.15 am no record of my dog did they have. i asked her can I bring my teacup chihuahua home she said no you would be be playing with fire ,200 call out it's always 150 ?? No couldn't treat my dog 😢 didnt get the treatment or care that she should have. I waited a half he to see her i don't know why ? She was dying .my dog 🐕 could have died with me at home I lost my best friend I went to reception 2 children probs 17 or 18 laughing said that's 260 nothing about me losing pops so unprofessional it's our best friends 🧡 it's your pockets
Erez Kafri
a month ago
Excellent service, attentive to both the pet (collie dog attacked by neighbours alsarian) and to us keeping us informed at all major stages inuding , follow up with drugs at home and ext call for follow up. surgery times, pick up
Catherine Kelly
2 weeks ago
Very helpful team from reception to vet. Great follow up and support from the team. There to answer your questions.
Niall Carroll
3 weeks ago
A very caring Veterinarian professional practice. They have look after our two dogs🐕🦺🐕Teddy & Cocoa with love ,care and affection, when attention was needed. We are so grateful to them. 💞
Kateryna
2 months ago
I always visit this hospital when I have som issues but I was literally stolen this time!I had an appointment with doctor Niamh O’Shaughnessy she couldn’t help us ,she honestly said she doesn’t know what to do. And that’s ok but duration of our appointment was 2 minutes! No results! Finally 49.50 for consultation… for what????!!!! I didn’t get anything! For what I paid! They said doctor spet her time on me! No , I spent my time on her and paid big money for nothing! It is a shame! I cross out this hospital from the list.
Conor Mulligan
2 months ago
Kate Murtagh did a brilliant job with my sick dog. She was on site over the long weekend, ready to do emergency surgery on Sunday morning, bloods back within 4 hours. I needed a real animal expert and she is! Thank you Kate!
Juanita McGuire
4 months ago
Always so good with my furbabies and does there best to keep cost down without compromising the health of our pets. My dog is always nervous but vets are always so good and patient with her. Got a new female rescue Kitten Oreo and Simba's nose was a little out of place but vets were so good seeing them together and getting them used to each other. Just amazing with them and keeping them all up to date with their injections. Always get reminders by text which I would be lost without.
