Best Vets in Swords – Complete Local Guide

Assisi Veterinary Clinic describes itself as providing a wide range of medical, surgical, dental, diagnostic and emergency care, including out-of-hours emergency cover for clients. Based on both the website and recent reviews, it appears set up for complex cases as well as routine care: owners describe urgent admissions after accidents, pre‑anaesthetic checks (including heart checks and tests in an older cat), and major procedures including amputation and urgent surgery. Reviews also repeatedly mention hands-on follow-up and communication, including being “always in touch,” quick responses, and one account of home visits after surgery.

Concrete examples owners mention include: a dog treated for stage three liver and kidney failure; a cat given pain relief, X‑rays, and then paw amputation after trauma; dental descaling; and staff helping identify a found cat’s owner.

O’Scanaill Veterinary Hospital is a long-running, independent family practice (founded in 1949) with “hospital status” and modern diagnostic/surgical capability listed on its site. It’s set up for a broad mix of work: routine pet care (e.g., dental care, weight clinics, puppy parties), in-hospital procedures (reviews mention a dog having a procedure with follow-up visits), and medical investigation of ongoing problems (one owner says their senior dog’s chronic ear infections stopped after thorough investigation and treatment).

From the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly point to

• •Thorough case work-ups where issues had been missed elsewhere (e.g., diagnosis of conditions underlying chronic symptoms).
• •Inpatient care when needed (a dog kept in on fluids, with updates that put the owners at ease).
• •Supportive handling of end-of-life appointments, described as empathetic and respectful from reception through to the vet.

Applewood Veterinary Clinic describes itself as a small-animal practice for dogs, cats, and a range of small pets (including rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, birds and chelonians), aiming to provide “up to date equipment” for diagnosis and “sensible prices.” Recent reviews most often highlight routine surgeries (spaying/neutering) with structured follow-up (next-day check-in calls and included post-op rechecks), plus end-of-life support (including an out-of-hours euthanasia mentioned by one owner). There is also a serious negative account alleging delayed diagnostics for a breathing crisis (initially no X-rays/bloodwork due to time), followed by rapid deterioration and death—so experiences appear mixed depending on the case and circumstances.

Village Vets Lissenhall is part of the Village Vets group. Recent reviews suggest it’s set up for routine appointments and ongoing care (clients mention being with the practice “for years” and staff “explained everything well”), alongside more complex cases such as orthopaedic surgery (a dog had shoulder surgery involving a metal plate, with aftercare and regular check-ups discussed). Owners also mention a small-animal health plan, and that the team has been adapting to a temporary setup while a new building is awaited.

Feedback is mixed: many owners describe careful, kind handling (including compassionate support during euthanasia), while a small number of reviews raise serious concerns about missed diagnosis and communication/consent around major surgical decisions.