Animal Welfare Veterinary Clinic

Animal Welfare Veterinary Clinic is a companion-animal practice that says it has been operating since 1983. The website states that out-of-hours emergencies are handled by Village Vets (as named on their site), rather than in-house.

From owner reports, the clinic is regularly used for routine care (cat vaccinations are mentioned repeatedly) as well as procedures under anaesthetic (a review describes a dental clean and nail trim done under anaesthetic). Several reviewers also describe the team working deliberately to keep anxious cats calm and to get vaccinations done quickly to reduce stress.

Feedback isn’t fully consistent: alongside long-term clients describing good diagnosis and support for ongoing or serious issues, one recent reviewer describes a long wait, feeling their dog wasn’t properly examined, pain relief not offered until pushed for, and an incorrect follow-up call about their pet having died.

Services

Services and situations explicitly mentioned in the available website text and reviews include

•Companion-animal veterinary care (clinic describes itself as companion-animal focused).
•Vaccinations for cats (multiple owners mention routine cat vaccinations).
•Dental cleaning under anaesthetic (one owner describes “teeth clean” done under anaesthetic).
•Nail trimming under anaesthetic (mentioned in the same review as the dental clean).
•Diagnostic blood tests (“they did his bloods” in a negative review).
•Assessment/treatment discussions for issues including ear problems and gastrointestinal symptoms (a review mentions ear pain concerns and being sent home with stomach-related pills/food).
•Pain management medication (one owner reports it was only given after they insisted).
•Out-of-hours emergency cover is stated on the clinic website as provided by Village Vets (named provider).

People

Named staff mentioned positively in reviews

•Antonio and Martha — thanked for helping keep a cat calm during appointments, with the owner describing support over “the last few months” during repeated visits.
•Becky, Katie, Allison, Anna — listed by name by a long-term cat owner praising the team’s ongoing care and advice over many years.

Reviews

4.4 stars from 161 reviews. - Several owners describe staff actively reducing stress for cats (calming them down; getting vaccinations done quickly so the visit is over before the cat escalates).

•Long-term clients (3+ to 10+ years) describe consistent care across routine visits and more complex periods, including “brilliant work” during multiple recent appointments for a cat with recurring issues.
•Procedures under anaesthetic are mentioned positively (dental cleaning and nail trimming in one visit).
•One reviewer reports a sharply different experience: long waiting time, feeling the vet made an assumption about diagnosis without adequate examination, pain relief not initially offered, and a follow-up call that mistakenly suggested the clinic believed the pet had died. They also describe a distressed interaction involving a requirement for a lead/harness before a consultation.

Reviews for Animal Welfare Veterinary Clinic

Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 161 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

Carolina

3 weeks ago

Ollie had his first appointment today and I couldn’t be happier with the service. The staff is lovely. They treated Ollie with so much love. They are very professional and friendly. 100% recommend them.

Pixie Dust

a month ago

Another one for the books as I want everyone to have an informed opinion about what is going on here. After my dog’s absolutely amazing practitioner passed, I needed a new clinic to go to and register, as the vet I found after who saw Milo was too far away and my dog was in excruciating pain. Given the fact that he had a mild ear infection the previous weeks i assumed I did something wrong and made it worse by not applying the medication properly. After a long waiting time the vet on call called us in and began examining him while I told her what had happened. She said nothing was wrong with his ears and continued to assume that it was PSS. Didn’t give me any pain management medication but gave me some food and some pills for the stomach. I left and i started to see some slight improvements in my dog’s condition that night. The following day he was slightly Ok. I started researching pss and found a clinic in cork. The doctor there, a certified expert in PSS asked me from the start if he was given an MRI that concluded the diagnosis. I told him no and he told me that given the age of my dog and the fact that he had no medical conditions prior the chance of him actually having that are zero! My dog’s condition got worse through the night and I called in again! They did his bloods and after me insisting for him to be given pain management medication they did. The medication had no effect whatsoever and despite not trying to end up in UCD still did. Not to mention a man who had no lead or harness came in with his dog in a dirty bag and asked for help(you could see from the start that he had no money to be sponged of) and was told no-no lead and harness, no consultation in a very annoyed tone. I offered him my dog’s lead and harness and the nurse gave me an ugly stare and reluctantly told him to go in a consultation room. As I mentioned i ended up my dog in ucd. On his release day I had a call from this clinic saying how sorry they were for my loss and how sad it is to lose a beloved friend and companion to cancer. I was baffled…i asked if they knew anything other than I was told as I was on my way to discard him. They said they knew nothing other than the fact that he might have cancer. Then how can you said he passed away? Anyway never again coming here especially after the diagnostics made on assumptions and medication given to him without even doing any actual exams

Francis Foreman

2 months ago

Cant recommend these guys enough. They have been so helpful and kind with our cat Max over the years and in particular the last few months where sadly he’s had a number of issues but the team here have gone above and beyond to help. A big shout out to Antonio and Martha for their brilliant work and for helping to keep Max calm during all his appointments! Thank you!

Ad B

Couldn't have been better, so glad to have moved here now, teeth clean and nails done today under anaesthetic and the team are all amazing, so grateful to see a team that really cares, will be using from now onwards

Judith Lawless

2 weeks ago

All the vets at this practice are fantastic. Our cat finds going to the vet stressful; he hates being in a carrier or travelling by car and is always very stressed on arrival. The vets calm him down and get his vaccinations done so quickly that we are out before he realises what has happened. Figaro is relatively young and has only required standard vaccinations etc but our previous cat had serious medical issues towards the end of her life and, again, they were so good at diagnosis, treatment and general animal care.

3 months ago

Sezgi Yurdalan

Amazing and caring team. Been taking my cat to this clinic for over 3 years, made the mistake to try and find a closer one after I moved but no matter where I went, I kept coming back here. Not a single problem, not a single question mark left in my head after any of our visits! Highly recommended

Jimmy Coffey

We have two small dogs and a cat and the staff at the animal welfare veterinary clinic are very professional and helpful and do their utmost to ensure my pet have a stress free experience when there .which is very important to me. Jimmy.

Erika Frosini

I have been a client of Animal Welfare Clinic since around 2010 or 2011, with my cats. Over all these years, my experience has always been wonderful. I have met not only highly skilled veterinarians, but, more importantly, kind-hearted people who truly understand the love and anxiety a pet owner feels for their pets. I am truly grateful to the entire team at Animal Welfare Clinic for their care and dedication.

Luí O’Brien

a year ago

5-star review for the Animal Welfare Clinic on Charlemont Street, Dublin: I have been bringing my cats to the Animal Welfare Clinic on Charlemont Street for the last 12 years, and I cannot praise this place enough. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted by a team of professionals who truly love pets. Each visit, regardless of its nature, is handled with utmost care, compassion, and professionalism. The veterinarians and staff have consistently provided excellent medical care, advice, and support for my feline friends, ensuring they live happy, healthy lives. It's evident that the team here goes above and beyond, not just in their medical expertise, but in the way they treat both pets and pet owners with kindness and respect. If you're looking for a veterinary clinic that feels like family, where your pets are treated with love and dedication, I wholeheartedly recommend the Animal Welfare Clinic on Charlemont Street. Their exceptional service and commitment to animal welfare have made a significant difference in my pets' lives, and I am eternally grateful to Becky Katie Allison Anna and all the team!