Dog & Cat Vets in South Dublin City

Dog & Cat Vets in South Dublin City

Trusted small-animal vets for dogs, cats and other companion pets

About Dog & Cat Vets in South Dublin City

Updated January 2026

The focus on companion animals provides targeted care and services for dogs and cats in South Dublin City.

The veterinary clinics in South Dublin City are primarily companion-animal focused, catering to the needs of dogs and cats. This concentration allows clinics to specialize in routine health maintenance, vaccinations, and non-urgent treatments, providing reliable care for pet owners. With a strong review presence and high ratings, these clinics demonstrate a commitment to quality service, ensuring that pet owners have access to reputable and skilled veterinary care for their household pets. For more information on local services, visit the town’s dog and cat vets page.

There are 13 veterinary clinics listed for Dog & Cat vets in South Dublin City.

Top Rated Dog & Cat Vets in South Dublin City

Top-ranked veterinary practices based on quality, service, and customer reviews

#1 Ranking

Our Score (96/100)

4.9(349 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit

Village Vets Stillorgan is part of the Village Vets group. Based on recent client experiences, the practice handles routine care (like puppy health checks and worming) as well as more complex cases including surgery and ongoing follow-up appointments. Owners also mention practical processes such as online booking with email confirmation, and a “pet plan” option (no pricing/details stated).

#2 Ranking

Our Score (95/100)

4.9(276 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit

Dundrum Veterinary Clinic is part of the South Dublin Vets group. Based on the website and recent reviews, it appears set up for routine day-to-day veterinary care with responsive advice between visits (including photo-based triage and a vet call-back), plus support for ongoing needs like prescription renewals and diet management (owners mention a “great selection of specialty food for all types of issues”). Reviewers also describe the team successfully handling difficult-to-examine cats and being consistently friendly with dogs over multiple years of visits.

#3 Ranking

Our Score (92/100)

5.0(96 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit

Donnybrook Vets describes itself as an independent clinic and is accredited by the Veterinary Council of Ireland. Based on the website and recent reviews, it appears set up for everyday care (consults, vaccines, diagnostics, surgery) with an emphasis on clear explanations and low-stress handling—owners repeatedly mention vets taking time to talk things through and being thorough. Practical details that come up in reviews include help setting up a pet plan, being seen at short notice near closing, and staff getting to know anxious dogs and working with them “without stressing them out.” The clinic website also states it offers an out-of-hours emergency service so pets can be seen by a veterinary surgeon.

Our Score (90/100)

4.8(516 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit

Terenure Veterinary Hospital is part of the South Dublin Vets group. The clinic’s website highlights practical admin options like online appointment requests and prescription renewals without an appointment. Recent reviews describe a practice doing a lot of routine companion-animal care across a pet’s whole life, with multiple owners mentioning long-term relationships with the same vet (particularly Mark) and support during end-of-life visits.

Our Score (90/100)

4.9(241 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit

Blackrock Veterinary Clinic provides veterinary care for dogs, cats, and other small animals, with medical, surgical, and preventative care described on its website. The clinic also states it has dedicated emergency cover outside of opening hours. In recent reviews, owners most often describe clear explanations (including guidance around spaying a puppy), practical advice for managing a dog’s anxiety, and sensitive support during end-of-life care; one review also mentions the clinic taking in an urgent case immediately even though the owner was not yet a customer.

More Dog & Cat Vets in South Dublin City

Additional veterinary clinics serving the area

Our Score (90/100)

4.8(225 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit
  • Clear explanations and collaborative decision-making: owners mention vets talking through what’s happening and discussing treatment options rather than pushing one route. - Ongoing case follow-through: examples include months of treatment for an eye condition and after-hours check-ins by email/phone. - Handling of anxious pets and support during end-of-life: one owner specifically notes a nervous dog being at ease; another describes support and comfort around a pet’s passing.

Our Score (88/100)

4.8(250 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit

Beechwood Vets is a small-animal veterinary clinic whose website describes “state of the art facilities.” Recent reviews point to a practice that handles ongoing medical management (especially for older cats) and routine preventive care, with examples of follow-up after treatment and strategies for keeping anxious pets calm. Specific details mentioned include follow-up phone calls after treating a sick dog, management of chronic conditions like asthma/arthritis in cats, and rabies vaccinations for dogs. One reviewer also notes a newer monthly pet programme intended to help manage costs for owners without pet insurance.

Our Score (83/100)

4.6(391 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit

Ark Vetcare Foxrock operates under the Ark Vetcare name (a wider clinic brand rather than a single-vet practice). Based on recent reviews, it appears set up for routine care and ongoing case management, with some owners highlighting strong communication and follow-up, while others report concerns about diagnostic thoroughness and cost for more serious or complex illness.

Our Score (82/100)

4.7(324 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit

Sandymount Vets is an independent companion-animal clinic (established in 1998) and is registered with the Veterinary Council of Ireland. Based on the information available, it provides primary care alongside “expert veterinary care,” with an orthopaedic surgeon noted on the website. Recent reviews describe both routine visits (including vaccinations) and urgent situations (a puppy ingesting something potentially life-threatening), with specific mentions of calm handling, clear explanations, and transparency about procedures and pricing.

Our Score (82/100)

4.9(20 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit
  • Sedation grooming is a standout offering, mentioned repeatedly for both cats and dogs (including Persians, Maine Coons, and a dog whose owner said it was “so hard to find vets that do it”). - Problem-solving at a first visit: one owner says a bad smell present since 2018 was solved in 2024 by identifying anal gland issues. - Surgery care: one review describes a senior dog having surgery and being looked after attentively, naming Dr Martha and Nurse Amy.

Our Score (79/100)

4.4(161 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit

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.

Our Score (68/100)

3.7(467 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit

Condren P appears to operate primarily as an emergency/urgent-care option, based on repeated mentions of owners calling an emergency line late at night and being seen quickly. Reviews repeatedly describe rapid response for time-sensitive issues (for example, a puppy seen within minutes of a late-night call, and a cat seen “straight away” after collapsing), plus hands-on follow-up such as daily check-in calls after visits and a call after a medication course ended.

Our Score (20/100)

Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit

Village Vets Dundrum is a veterinary clinic, but the inputs provided here don’t include any website details, service list, pricing, named team members, or Google rating/review text. Without those sources, there isn’t enough evidence to describe what the clinic is set up for (e.g., specific procedures, facilities, urgent-care arrangements) or what pet owners report experiencing.

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