Swords Veterinary Hospital

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. “”

• •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.