Swords Veterinary Hospital

O’Scanaill Veterinary Hospital is a long-running independent family practice in Swords, founded in 1949, with hospital status and modern diagnostic and surgical capability listed on its site. The clinic covers a broad mix of work, from routine pet care to more involved medical investigation, in-hospital treatment, and procedures with follow-up care. Recent feedback is mostly very positive about kindness, communication, and thorough care, though a small number of recent reviewers describe serious concerns about diagnosis and how their worries were handled.

Services

• •General veterinary care, diagnostics and surgery: the clinic website lists diagnostic and surgical services, and reviews describe cases involving investigation of chronic problems, procedures followed by follow-up visits, and ongoing medical support.
• •Dental and preventive care: website-listed services include dental care and treatment, weight clinics, and puppy parties.
• •Medical work-ups and ongoing treatment: reviews mention thorough investigation of chronic ear infections and other conditions that owners felt had been missed elsewhere.
• •In-hospital and supportive care: reviews describe a dog being kept in on fluids, with regular reassurance and updates for the owner.
• •End-of-life care: reviews speak warmly about euthanasia appointments being handled with empathy and respect.
• •Animals treated: the website lists dogs, cats, rabbits, reptiles, as well as horses and farm animals including calves and sheep.
• •Facilities and emergency arrangements: the site mentions The Cattery and Stables. For emergencies, clients are advised to contact the Veterinary Emergency Hospital at UCD.

Pricing

No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.

People

• •Conor O’Scanaill is named in reviews for advice and support, and the clinic information says the current hospital opened in 2001 by Conor and Tadhg O’Scanaill.
• •Tadhg O’Scanaill is named in the clinic information alongside Conor.
• •Carol Anne is singled out in a recent review for long-term care, kindness, and support over many years.
• •Ellen is praised in an earlier review for caring for a dog kept in on fluids and helping put the owners at ease.
• •An unnamed surgeon and reception staff are also mentioned positively for compassionate end-of-life care.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.8/5 from 956 reviews. Recent written feedback is largely warm about the team’s kindness, professionalism, and long-term care, with a small number of sharply negative reviews raising concerns about diagnosis and communication.

• •Many reviewers describe the staff as friendly, supportive, and pet-centred, with one owner saying their anxious dog quickly settled and another highlighting the helpful outdoor space.
• •Several reviews praise thorough investigation and follow-through, including one owner who says their senior dog’s chronic ear infections were resolved after proper diagnosis and treatment.
• •Compassion during difficult moments stands out strongly, with heartfelt thanks for long-term care and sensitive handling of euthanasia and bereavement.
• •A small number of recent negative reviews report serious dissatisfaction with clinical decision-making and how concerns were received, including one detailed complaint involving an illness later diagnosed elsewhere.