Ormonde Veterinary Hospital – Vets in Middleknock
Clinic Overview
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. “”
- •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.
Animals Treated at Ormonde Veterinary Hospital
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Reviews for Ormonde Veterinary Hospital
Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 136 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.
Latifa Taoussi
a month ago
Steph Byrne
5 months ago
Pat and the team have taken care of all Of our Dogs/ cats for 20+ years. They’re accomodating,competent, compassionate and efficient. There’s nowhere else I would trust to bring my pets when In an emergency.🙏🏼
Steph Byrne
3 months ago
Pat and the team have taken care of all Of our Dogs/ cats for 20+ years. They’re accomodating,competent, compassionate and efficient. There’s nowhere else I would trust to bring my pets when In an emergency.🙏🏼
Alyson O'Sullivan
a year ago
A wonderful practice! I recently started taking my older dog here and it’s been a great experience. Every single staff member is so kind and helpful. Danielle Kealy has been the one to work with us the most and I cannot sing her praises enough. She is so understanding, gentle, and caring. I am so glad I found this practice and I highly recommend it to everyone in Kilkenny.
Alyson O'Sullivan
a year ago
A wonderful practice! I recently started taking my older dog here and it’s been a great experience. Every single staff member is so kind and helpful. Danielle Kealy has been the one to work with us the most and I cannot sing her praises enough. She is so understanding, gentle, and caring. I am so glad I found this practice and I highly recommend it to everyone in Kilkenny.
Robyn Clifford
2 years ago
mary-frances Williams
2 years ago
Robin- groomed my terrified Goldendoodle - Holly. Holly had a bad experience with a groomer and wouldn't let anyone touch her with scissors etc. I was sure Holly would need sedation . Robin worked her magic and Holly didn't need sedation. I can't thank her enough and I would highly recommend Ormonde Veterinary Hospital
maureen o'Sullivan
2 years ago
I go here regularly As have a tiny wee yorkie. Since being seen by Danielle it has changed my wee bonnie and to be honest my life She is so friendly and professional..And always there to listen and give me advice. She has changed both our lives. Due to medication she prescribed..im not in surgery every week anymore.. .Thankyou to Danielle and all reception staff that book me in. All so friendly to me and my wee girl.
Liz O'Leary
3 years ago
I haven't enough good words to say about the staff and service received in this place. My friends dog had to be put to sleep and the vet was so kind and caring. We were given all the time we wanted to say goodbye to our furry friend. They explained clearly what would happen, with the vet checking with us every step of the way. I can't remember his name but I will always remember his kindness! The empathy and kindness shown to us at a very sad time was beyond compare. Really, really lovely. Having had to put my own dog to sleep in another practice, with a less than favourable experience, has confirmed for me beyond a shadow of a doubt that Ormonde vets will be my vets for life now. A beautiful clean building, with very kind, helpful, professional and knowledgeable staff. They seem to really care about the animals, owners and service they provide. They bent over backwards to ensure we and our animal were looked after as best as they could. A special word of thanks to Aisling, who went above and beyond to help us and ensure our experience was as painless as humanly possible. Highly recommend this place where the animals/owners are king as opposed to making money. They might be a business but the animals/owners come first. Keep up the good work Ormonde Vets!! You are doing a fantastic job!
padraic rafter
5 years ago
Top class spotlessly clean with all Covd precautions in place. Very friendly, helpful and professional vets and staff. A real pleasure to visit, I would highly recommend to anyone.
