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 highlights clear explanations, gentle handling, emergency appointments when needed, and a warm team that helps pets and owners feel at ease.
Services
- •Routine and preventive care: consultations, vaccinations, microchipping, nurse clinics, pet plans, and diagnostic workups.
- •Procedures and urgent care: surgical services, short-notice appointments when pets are unwell, and an out-of-hours emergency service where pets can be seen and treated by a veterinary surgeon.
- •What owners commonly mention: thorough first appointments for newly adopted dogs, clear advice for kitten owners, calm handling for nervous pets, and compassionate support during difficult end-of-life visits.
Pricing
Available published prices indicate the clinic sits above average relative to similar practices. Reviews are largely focused on care rather than cost, although one recent owner described the clinic as great value for money.
People
- •Úna: repeatedly praised for clear advice, kindness, and support during both routine and emergency visits.
- •Dr Niall: frequently mentioned for being patient, gentle, welcoming, and thorough, with reviews highlighting his clear explanations during kitten appointments.
- •Yani: singled out alongside Úna for being kind and accommodating during an emergency appointment.
- •Fiona: described as lovely, helpful, and genuinely caring.
- •Andrea: thanked for compassionate support during a difficult goodbye.
- •Liane and the reception team: warmly mentioned for being welcoming and helping pets feel relaxed from the moment they arrive.
Reviews
Donnybrook Vets has a 5.0-star Google rating from 132 reviews. Recent feedback commonly highlights
- •Kind, professional care: reviewers regularly describe the whole team as caring, honest, pleasant, and professional.
- •Clear communication: owners often say vets explain treatment and what to watch for in a calm, easy-to-follow way.
- •Support in urgent and difficult moments: reviews mention emergency appointments, help when pets were suddenly unwell, and compassionate care during end-of-life visits.
- •Welcoming atmosphere: several owners mention pets being made a fuss of at reception, gentle handling during appointments, and a friendly, reassuring feel throughout the clinic.

