Ballyragget Veterinary Practice

Ballyragget Veterinary Practice describes itself as providing “relaxed small & large animal care” and says it has served the community for over three decades. The website also states it uses “modern diagnostic techniques” and aims to keep owners fully informed about processes and procedures. Reviews back up the emphasis on communication and options: one long-term client says options are explained and “never forced upon,” and another mentions staff taking time to explain everything. Reviews also mention both routine and more involved care (for example, caesarean and spaying), plus emergency call-outs where a vet “came out straight away.”

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.