Specialist Vets in South Dublin City

Specialist Vets in South Dublin City

Advanced veterinary care including referral centres, exotic pets and specialised services

About Specialist Vets in South Dublin City

Updated January 2026

Routine-focused clinics play a vital role in maintaining the overall health of pets in the area.

Many clinics in South Dublin City primarily handle everyday care, vaccinations, and non-urgent treatment, serving as the backbone of regular pet health maintenance. These mid-ranked clinics provide essential services that are crucial for the ongoing well-being of pets, including preventative care and management of chronic conditions. Their role complements the top-ranked clinics by offering accessible and consistent care for owners seeking routine check-ups or non-critical consultations. The spread of clinics ensures that pet owners have a variety of options for regular veterinary services across the town. The overall clinic depth is strong, with services distributed among a broader range of providers rather than being concentrated in a few key locations.

There are 8 veterinary clinics listed for specialist vets in South Dublin City.

Top Rated Specialist 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)

4.8(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.

More Specialist Vets in South Dublin City

Additional veterinary clinics serving the area

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 (53/100)

5.0(3 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
exotic

Bimeda Animal Health appears to focus on animal health products and practical “how-to” education rather than a companion-animal veterinary clinic. Its website content is built around short training-style videos showing correct application/administration techniques for livestock treatments—examples include sheep pour-on application, sheep dipping workflows (including a “mobile dipper”), and administration of soluble glass boluses in cattle and sheep.