Donnybrook Vets – Vets in South Dublin City
Clinic Overview
Donnybrook Vets is an independent clinic accredited by the Veterinary Council of Ireland. It offers everyday care including consultations, vaccinations, diagnostics, surgery, microchipping and nurse clinics, as well as an out-of-hours emergency service. Recent feedback consistently highlights clear explanations, gentle handling, and a welcoming team that gets to know pets well.
Donnybrook Vets is an independent clinic accredited by the Veterinary Council of Ireland. It offers everyday care including consultations, vaccinations, diagnostics, surgery, microchipping and nurse clinics, as well as an out-of-hours emergency service. Recent feedback consistently highlights clear explanations, gentle handling, and a welcoming team that gets to know pets well.
Services
- •Routine and preventive care: consultations, vaccinations, microchipping, nurse clinics, and diagnostic workups.
- •Procedures and urgent care: surgical services, plus an out-of-hours emergency service where pets can be seen and treated by a veterinary surgeon.
- •What owners commonly mention: help setting up a pet plan for a newly adopted dog, being seen at short notice when worried about a pet, and calm, low-stress handling for nervous dogs.
Pricing
A very limited amount of published pricing suggests the clinic may sit above average, but this is based on very few comparable services.
People
- •Úna (vet): repeatedly recommended for clear advice, strong clinical knowledge, and helping owners understand what is going on with their pets.
- •Dr Niall (vet): praised for being patient, gentle and thorough, with reviews mentioning clear explanations for both dogs and a kitten.
- •Fiona: described as lovely, helpful and genuinely caring during a visit with a pug.
- •Andrea: thanked alongside the clinical team for compassionate support during a difficult visit.
- •Liane and the reception team: mentioned warmly for being welcoming and making a fuss of dogs so they feel at ease.
Reviews
Donnybrook Vets has a 5.0-star Google rating from 113 reviews. Recent feedback commonly highlights
- •Clear communication: owners often say vets explain conditions, treatment and what to watch for in a calm, easy-to-follow way.
- •Kind, low-stress handling: several reviews describe gentle treatment and note that the team works particularly well with anxious dogs.
- •Support across routine and urgent visits: reviews mention help with first appointments, short-notice care when pets were unwell, and compassionate support during a sad goodbye.
- •Warm atmosphere: the team is regularly described as caring, welcoming and professional, and the clinic itself is noted as looking lovely and well kept.

