Specialist Vets in Swords

## Summary 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. ## Services From the clinic website and recent reviews, services mentioned include: - **Emergency and critical care**, including **out-of-hours emergency** availability for clients (as stated on the website). - **Surgery**, including: - **Spay/neuter** - **Soft tissue surgery** - **Orthopedic surgery** - **Dental surgery** - Reviews specifically mention **urgent surgery** for a dog and **limb amputation** for a cat following a road-traffic injury. - **Dental care**, with reviews mentioning **teeth descaling**. - **Internal medicine**, including **gastrointestinal disease management** (website). - **Diagnostic services**, with on-site capabilities listed as: - **Laboratory testing** - **Radiology (X-ray)** (also referenced in a trauma case review) - **Endoscopy** - **Preventive care** (website). - **Pain management** (website), with a review describing a **painkiller injection** given during an emergency visit. - **Nutritional counselling** (website). ## People - **Dr George (vet)**: Multiple owners describe him managing serious, high-stakes cases (e.g., stage three liver and kidney failure in a dog; trauma work-up with tests and heart checks prior to anaesthesia; post-op support after amputation). Reviews repeatedly mention **clear explanations**, being **available for questions**, and **staying in touch** during recovery. - **Dr Radu (vet)**: Mentioned in reviews for **urgent surgery** and notable **aftercare**, including one account describing **home visits** and frequent check-ins during the first week post-op, plus clear explanation of the process. - **Tudor** (role not specified in reviews): Described as **understanding and helpful**, with flexibility mentioned. - Staff generally: One review highlights staff **responding quickly** and assisting in **finding the owner of a found cat**. ## Reviews **5.0 stars from 122 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - Owners repeatedly describe the clinic handling **serious illness and emergencies**, including kidney/liver failure, major trauma, urgent surgery, and amputation. - **Communication and availability** are recurring specifics: explaining options and processes clearly, answering follow-up questions, and staying in touch during recovery. - **Aftercare** is a standout theme in the recent reviews, including one account of **home visits** after surgery and regular check-ins. - Several reviews mention **speed of access** (being admitted right away; quick responses), and one notes the clinic being open when others weren’t. - **Dental care** is specifically referenced via a positive report of **teeth descaling**, with “reasonable” pricing noted (no amounts provided).

## Summary 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. ## Services From the clinic website summary: - **Diagnostics and surgery** - **Dental care and treatment** - **Weight clinics** - **Puppy parties** - Species listed as treated: **dogs, cats, rabbits, reptiles**, and also **horses** plus farm animals (**calves, sheep**) - Facilities mentioned: **The Cattery** and **Stables** - Emergency arrangement (as stated on the site): clients are advised to contact the **Veterinary Emergency Hospital at UCD** in an emergency. From reviews (examples of what owners describe being done): - Investigation and treatment for **chronic ear infections** and other previously unrecognised conditions - **Inpatient stay on fluids** - **Procedures** followed by **follow-up visits** - **Euthanasia** appointments handled with empathy ## People Named in the information available: - **Conor O’Scanaill** (named by a reviewer as providing ongoing advice/support; the website also states the current clinic opened in 2001 by **Conor and Tadhg O’Scanaill**). - **Ellen** (named by a reviewer for caring for a dog kept in on fluids and for putting the owners at ease). - An **unnamed surgeon** is singled out in a review for compassionate care during euthanasia, alongside positive mentions of reception staff. ## Reviews **4.8 stars from 943 reviews.** Owners most often describe thorough medical investigation, supportive communication, and follow-through on treatment and aftercare. “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Thorough investigation and diagnosis:** one owner says long-standing ear infections resolved and additional conditions were diagnosed after being missed elsewhere. - **Clear follow-through and aftercare:** reviews mention a procedure with subsequent follow-up visits. - **Calm, empathetic communication in difficult moments:** a detailed account of euthanasia describes respectful, compassionate support from first contact through to the vet. - **Inpatient care when needed:** a dog was kept in on fluids, with the vet (Ellen) praised for attentive care and reassurance. - **Fees mentioned as “reasonable” by multiple reviewers**, but no specific prices are provided.