Dog & Cat Vets in Middleknock

## Summary Ormonde Veterinary Hospital describes itself as a mixed practice (treating both pets and farm animals) with a team of 25+ and 40+ years’ experience, operating from modern premises and accredited “at the highest level” by the Veterinary Council of Ireland. The website also states 24/7 emergency care for pets. In reviews, owners most often highlight long-term continuity (one family says the team has looked after their dogs and cats for 20+ years), supportive handling of difficult situations (including euthanasia with clear explanations and being given time to say goodbye), and practical problem-solving (for example, grooming a fearful dog without needing sedation, and a treatment plan/medication that reduced repeat surgery visits for one owner). ## Services From the clinic’s website summary, services listed include: - Pet healthcare and vaccinations - Surgery/neutering - Parasite control - Pet dental care - Microchipping and pet passports - Nurse clinics - Nutrition advice - Laboratory services - Farm animal care - Emergency care: the website states 24/7 emergency care for pets From reviews, owners specifically mention: - End-of-life care (euthanasia) with step-by-step explanation and time allowed for goodbyes - Grooming support for a “terrified” dog, reportedly completed without sedation ## People - **Pat** (role not stated): mentioned by a reviewer as part of the core team they’ve trusted with dogs and cats for 20+ years, including during emergencies. - **Danielle Kealy** (role not stated): repeatedly named for working closely with owners of an older dog and another small dog; reviews mention being “gentle,” listening, giving advice, and prescribing medication that helped enough that the owner reported they were “not in surgery every week anymore.” - **Aisling** (role not stated): thanked for “going above and beyond” to support an owner during a euthanasia visit and to make the experience “as painless as humanly possible.” - **Robin** (described in a review as grooming): credited with grooming a dog who was fearful after a prior grooming experience, and doing so without sedation. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.6 stars from 136 reviews.** **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - Long-term loyalty and trust: one reviewer says the team has cared for their dogs/cats for 20+ years and is who they trust in emergencies. - Clear, compassionate euthanasia support: owners describe being talked through what would happen, with check-ins “every step of the way,” and being given time to say goodbye. - Help with anxious or difficult-to-handle pets: one owner reports their fearful dog was groomed without sedation after they expected sedation would be needed. - Practical outcomes from treatment plans: one owner links prescribed medication and ongoing advice to a big improvement that reduced frequent surgery visits. - Facility/staff impressions: multiple reviews mention a clean building and staff who are consistently helpful during visits.