Vets in Kilkenny | Ireland Veterinary Directory

Village Veterinary Hospital appears to run as an independent practice (no corporate group is mentioned in the available information). The clinic states it offers an emergency service outside regular hours. From recent reviews, it seems set up for routine vet care for dogs and cats, with multiple owners describing long-term use of the practice. Decision-relevant specifics owners mention: - End-of-life care is described in detail by one reviewer, who says the team helped make a dog’s passing “comfortable and calm.” - Urgent access is highlighted by a reviewer who says the clinic opened to deal with an emergency. - One long-term client reports problems that would matter if you want very detailed, collaborative decision-making: conflicting advice, delayed/missed follow-up recommendations, and concerns about consultation privacy (sedated animals visible during consults). - Travel preparation is mentioned by one client who says the team helped get dogs ready for a trip abroad.

Sugarstown Veterinary (Thomastown Veterinary Clinic on its website) describes itself as a second-generation, family-run companion-animal practice established in 1987, operating from a purpose-built veterinary hospital with a dedicated grooming parlour. The clinic is Gold accredited as a Cat Friendly Clinic. Reviews most often describe routine preventive care (vaccination and microchipping) and also mention urgent same-day treatment after a dog was mauled, plus end-of-life care discussions where surgery was considered but not pursued because it wouldn’t resolve the illness. One review strongly disputes the clinic’s handling of a cat without a microchip, alleging euthanasia without efforts to locate an owner, while another review describes compassionate euthanasia following diagnosis of a large stomach tumour in an elderly cat.

Thomastown Veterinary Clinic describes itself as a second-generation, family-run practice established in 1987 and focused exclusively on companion animals. The website highlights “advanced modern medicine and surgery,” with in-house digital X‑rays and a grooming parlour, and it’s listed as a Gold accredited Cat Friendly Clinic. From the latest reviews available, owners most often describe smooth routine visits (including vaccination and microchipping) and prompt help in urgent situations (one review describes the clinic taking a dog straight back in and treating injuries immediately after a dog attack). A major point of conflict is around end-of-life decisions: one reviewer alleges their cat was euthanised without enough effort to find an owner because the cat wasn’t microchipped, while another describes a vet diagnosing a large stomach tumour and providing compassionate euthanasia when surgery wouldn’t resolve the illness.

Archersfield Veterinary Clinic is described in recent reviews as a practice that handles routine surgery and short-notice sick visits, with a strong emphasis on explaining treatment clearly. Owners specifically mention a spay appointment with a post-procedure phone call from the vet to explain what was done, and detailed discharge instructions about medication and aftercare questions. Reviews also reference being “fitted in at short notice” for an antibiotic when another vet couldn’t see the pet, and compassionate support during serious, unsuccessful attempts to save two dogs, including clear professionalism around difficult outcomes.

Druids Lodge Veterinary Clinic appears to be a general small-animal practice; there’s no information provided on whether it’s independent or part of a larger group. Based on the latest reviews, owners repeatedly mention being seen on time with little or no waiting, and that the team will try to accommodate urgent cases. Specific situations referenced include treatment for a kitten with flu, and owners describing repeat visits over multiple years.