Fairview Veterinary Hospital

Decision-relevant specifics owners mention include: - Vaccinations and check-ups for dogs and cats (including first vaccinations). - Dental treatments for cats (one review references dental costs as “not so cheap,” while another says prices are “reasonable”). - EU pet passports for cats (mentioned in a multi-cat rescue context).

Decision-relevant specifics owners mention include

•Vaccinations and check-ups for dogs and cats (including first vaccinations).
•Dental treatments for cats (one review references dental costs as “not so cheap,” while another says prices are “reasonable”).
•EU pet passports for cats (mentioned in a multi-cat rescue context).
•A negative account where an owner felt repeat antibiotic visits delayed diagnosis of a cat’s throat abscess and found fees high.

Services

•General consultations and check-ups (mentioned for both dogs and cats).
•Vaccinations (including first vaccinations; cats’ “updated vaccines” also mentioned).
•Dental treatments/teeth care (referenced by multiple cat owners).
•EU pet passports (mentioned for cats).
•Out-of-hours emergency arrangement: emergencies outside opening hours are referred to the Pet Emergency Hospital (UCD, Belfield), described on the clinic website as providing comprehensive emergency care.

People

•Ciaran (vet, role implied by reviews): repeatedly mentioned for cats; owners describe him as very good with cats and particularly knowledgeable (one reviewer says they could “listen to him talk about cats all day”).
•Adriana/Adrianna: mentioned in connection with handling multiple cats for updated vaccines, dental treatments and EU passports; described as knowledgeable and efficient in that context.
•Philip, Anne, Lynn (roles not stated): named as part of the team in a recent review praising the practice’s “personal touch” and continuity of care.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.6 stars from 361 reviews. - Many owners recommend the clinic for routine care, especially for cats and dogs coming for vaccinations and check-ups.

•Several reviews emphasise the team’s handling of cats in particular, with one vet (Ciaran) repeatedly singled out for cat-focused knowledge.
•Dental work is mentioned more than once (including cats receiving dental treatments).
•Pricing feedback conflicts: one owner calls prices “reasonable,” while another describes them as “not so cheap” and alleges high costs and ineffective repeated antibiotic visits before a later diagnosis elsewhere.

Reviews for Fairview Veterinary Hospital

Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 361 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

sinead harrington

a week ago

I can highly recommend Fairview Vets. They have looked after my wonderful dog Gustav. They are a small team who are dedicated to their patients. They really care and you cannot beat this personal touch. Ciaran, Philip, Adrianna, Anne, Lynn and the rest of the wonderful team are doing a fantastic job. Sinead Harrington

Ugne Ugne

a month ago

Very good

Marina

Great vet. They're kind and helpful and I'm always glad to have my cats in their care. Recommend!!

Giovanni Sottana

Ana del Rosario

2 months ago

Ingrid Leahy

They are all incredible professionals. I took my dog for her first vaccination and a check-up. They were extremely professional and caring with her. We will definitely be back!

Valentina

I have been a client for years, and always a promoter of this clinic, but unfortunately now I have to express a very negative feedback. So far, while nothing serious was happening, I had always been satisfied, despite the not so cheap prices, especially when they took care of my pet's teeth. However, this year my cat got sick, and I brought him in. Of course, during the first visit they didn't know for sure what was wrong (as understandably you would need more in-depth diagnostics), and I was given a whole list of possible negative root causes, such as pleuris, cancer, hyperactive thyroid etc. We were told some very expensive blood samples (200 euros!) could be necessary. We went for antibiotics, but, as we feared already, with no results. Problem is, we brought him back, and they still went for another run of antibiotics, without suggesting any actual proper solution - it was clear enough at that point that that alone couldn't solve anything. Result: almost 130 euros thrown in the bin, with no result, while my pet kept being in pain. Thankfully, we were recommended to go to Killester Vets. The lovely Emma immediately excluded any issue with his lungs, by just using a stethoscope (nothing fancy!), and she immediately suggested checking his throat. Result, he had an abscess in his throat, and they were able to tackle it there and then. He's still on the mend, and he might need further care, but at least now we have a clear diagnosis. I appreciate diagnosis is not a straight line, and certainly not easy, but what I have seen with Fairview Vets is a clinic trying to bleed us dry with useless tests and visits instead of going for some reasonable action, and this isn't ok at all. Plus, cost of the visit is DOUBLE then in the other clinic.... So yes, if you need run of the mill care, go for them, but otherwise RUN!!!

Alexandra

4 months ago

Having been a couple of years in animal rescue and visited different vets in Dublin, Fairview Veterinary Hospital, is our absolute favourite vet in Dublin. Recently we had a really great experience with Adriana who cared super knowledgable, very caring and passionate about our in total - meanwhile - 6 cats to get their updated vaccines, dental treatments and EU passports to move countries efficiently and with ease. I really highly recommend this amazing clinic 100 %, thank you very much!

Anne Buckley

a year ago

Always great. Prices reasonable. Staff are dedicated animal whisperers. Only vet for her royal highness. They seem to genuinely love their patients. Pic shows bag of supplies I got today. Only noticed what they wrote on the bag after I left.

Rachel Healy

Ciaran is absolutely amazing. We have 5 cats. He is so good with them and his knowledge is fantastic. I could listen to him talk about cats all day. We recently moved back to Dublin and I am so so grateful we found such an amazing vet!!!