Ballyragget Veterinary Practice

Services

Based on the website and written reviews, the clinic is referenced as providing

• •Small and large animal care (stated on the website).
• •Emergency service: the website states an emergency service is available 24/7.
• •Diagnostics: the website mentions “tried and tested, modern diagnostic techniques” (no specific equipment listed).
• •Procedures/treatments mentioned in reviews
• •Caesarean
• •Spaying
• •Ear problems
• •Anal gland issues (“glands”)
• •Diarrhoea and general illness work-ups
• •Emergency call-out for a dog (handled “with compassion and dignity”)

One reviewer notes a limitation: the clinic is “limited on higher technology equipment,” which they felt could (in rare cases) hinder diagnosing more severe cases.

Pricing

• •One reviewer states “Pricing is reasonable” (no specific fees or examples given).

People

• •Michael Bergin (named in a review; role not stated): praised for responding quickly to an emergency call and dealing with a family dog “with compassion and dignity.”
• •Multiple reviews describe the wider team (vets, nurses, office staff) as taking time to explain things and being supportive; one long-term client specifically values that options are explained and not forced.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.7 stars from 64 reviews.

• •Communication and decision-making: owners mention staff taking time to explain what’s happening; one reviewer says advice is “freely given,” options are explained, and nothing is pushed.
• •Range of care over time: a long-term client references repeated visits for dogs and cats, from ear problems and diarrhoea to spaying and caesarean.
• •Emergency responsiveness: one reviewer describes calling with an emergency and a vet coming out straight away.
• •Potential constraint: a reviewer flags limited higher-technology equipment, which they felt might affect difficult diagnoses in rare cases.