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Specialist Care for dogs and cats
At Veterinary Specialists Ireland, we provide the most advanced and comprehensive veterinary care for small animals. We help dogs and cats of all ages, breeds and sizes. Chat to our specialists today to see how we can help your furry friend.
Can your pet donate blood to save lives?
We are actively seeking pets to be blood donors at Veterinary Specialists Ireland. We have locations in Meath and Cork. Animals in our care often require blood transfusions. If you think your pet is eligible for blood donation please contact us today.
The Leading Destination for Exotic Pet Care in Ireland
At Veterinary Specialists Ireland, we provide the most advanced and comprehensive veterinary care for exotic pets, zoological companion animals, wildlife, and zoo species.
This very handsome chap was found wandering in Trim this evening and brought to our emergency service by a Good Samaritan
Someone will be missing them dearly - if you recognise them please contact us on 046 9557551
Safe tonight but let`s get them reunited 🙏
@pawsawhilevet @oaktreeveterinary
Calling all sausage and cocktail sausage dog connoisseurs🌭
We are delighted to invite you and your dachshunds to a dachshund-themed evening in Veterinary Specialists Cork on June 27th!
Socialise with other dachshunds and their devotees, listen to lectures and engage with the experts on your dachshund`s spinal health, and tour the state-of-the-art hospital 🏥
With themed delicacies for both pets and people and amazing swag bags, this is an event not to be missed 🙌
Dachshunds and their families from all corners of Ireland are welcome 🇮🇪
Register on Event Brite at the QR code
All proceeds go directly to Irish Dogs for the Disabled 🙏
@irishdogsforthedisabled
#dachshund #dachsundsofinstagram @connellthemighty @petpawsphysio
We are so proud of Dr. Brónach Mc Clean, who successfully completed her ECVS surgery residency programme this week 👏👏
Brónach has been with us from the very beginning, from vet student placement to our second intern and then our first ever surgery resident 🙌
Brónach has balanced exemplary clinical and surgical skills with the most compassionate patient care, as well as winning international research awards, publishing outstanding scientific research, and delivering lectures both nationally and internationally
We can`t say enough about Brónach as a person- she quickly became a firm part of our family and is beloved by Hugo and Myles for arm wrestles, Friday afternoon dance parties, birthday party chaperoning and vicious nerf battles 😂
We are so happy to announce that Brónach has chosen to continue her career as a fully fledged surgeon at Veterinary Specialists Ireland 🙌🥰
Thank you Brónach for your exceptional dedication to improving pet`s lives - we`re honored you chose to come on this amazing journey with us🙏
#surgery #residency #vetspecialistsirl
It`s Rita`s Gotcha Day and we can`t remember life without her❤️
1 year ago, Rita was rushed to our emergency service by a Good Samaritan after being found severely injured on the side of the road with a crushed pelvis and internal injuries
She had recently been nursing puppies but no owner could be located and her kennel door simply read Stray RTA - Road Traffic Accident
In spite of suffering extensive injuries, her spirit was strong - we knew she wasn`t done yet and we made the decision to take over her care
Her first month involved intensive care, orthopaedic surgery and rehabilitation, and with the addition of an I to the RTA on her door she was officially Rita 🙌
Rita hasn`t looked back since 💃
She lives her best life with surgeon Brónach, coming to work most days to attend rounds, snooze in the office, help dispose of any leftover chicken and, most importantly, provide moral support to our patients and team 🥰
Sometimes fate puts you in just the right place at just the right time
We wouldn`t be without you Rita 💕
#secondchance #vetspecialistsirl #dachshund #gotchaday
Erin and Laura certified no less than 26 Teddy Bear First Aiders at Margaret’s Montessori today 🙌🧸⛑️
From bandaging broken bears to examining X-rays and extracting toy cars from sore teddy tummies, it was an action-packed morning 🩹🚗
Many vets and vet nurses know from an incredibly young age that helping animals will be their passion and calling 🐾
Veterinary is a career that tests your heart as much as your head — every day demands your best, full of challenges, joy, and heartache
We love what we do and we do it for them - we simply could not do it otherwise ❤️
Here’s to inspiring the next generation of animal heroes! 🙌
#lovewhatyoudo #montessori
#familytime❤️ #vet
Most owners of large and giant breeds are acutely aware of the risk of a twisted stomach, but did you know there is a very simple and minimally-invasive procedure to prevent it before it happens?
Honey and Skye recently visited with surgeon Jennyfer for keyhole (laparoscopic) gastropexy in combination with their keyhole spay 🖥️
This day-procedure is performed using a camera and special suturing device through 3 tiny ports, meaning minimal pain, rapid recovery and, most importantly, peace of mind 🙌
If you have a large-giant breed dog, and especially if they are deep-chested or have a relative who has had twisted stomach, speak to a vet about keyhole gastropexy - it might just be the best decision you make 🙏
#keyholesurgery #minimallyinvasivesurgery #gdv #bloat #twistedstomach #specialistsurgeon #vetspecialistsie
A huge congratulations to Dr. Daniela Cañizares and Dr. Claudia Sancha who graduated from their surgery internship programme at Veterinary Specialists Cork today 🎓🥳
Daniela and Claudia have been an integral part of our Vet Specialists family for the past 2 years and we will miss them dearly as they move on to their next amazing adventures in Bermuda and Gibraltar 🇧🇲 🇬🇮
¡Felicitaciones! We can`t wait to see what the future will bring!🙌
#vetinternship #vethospital #vetmed #vetspecialistscork
🌟Cian has won Student Veterinary Nurse of the Year 🥳 🌟
A massive congratulations to Cian Duffy on this prestigious and very well deserved award, announced at the IVNA Congress this past weekend 👏👏👏
Cian hails from Summerhill and began his career as a patient care assistant at Veterinary Specialists Ireland 🏥
Cian started the veterinary nursing programme in Cork last year and has become an invaluable team member in both Meath and Cork hospitals, so much so that head nurses and mentors Olivia and Mairead occasionally throw down over his schedule 😂
We are so proud of Cian`s achievement and outstanding career progression - the future is incredibly bright indeed 🙌
#vsifamily #vetnurse #studentvetnurse #awardwinner #studentvetnurseoftheyear
@corkcollegeoffet
There wasn`t a dry eye as Arthur was reunited with his family after surgery to repair his shattered leg 🥹
Arthur`s elbow joint had spontaneously fractured into multiple pieces due to an underlying bone weakness. This condition, humeral intracondylar fissure or HIF, is not uncommon in Cocker and Springer Spaniels, particularly in Ireland and the UK 🐕🦺
Repairing this complex fracture is extremely difficult but under the care of Specialist surgeon, Susan, Arthur`s elbow was reconstructed beautifully 🙏
Arthur’s journey isn’t over yet—as well as rest and rehabilitation to help his bones to heal, he will likely need another surgery to protect his other elbow from a similar fracture in the future
With the support of his very loving family, we will have this very good boy back chasing his ball in no time 🙌 🎾
#vetsurgery #vetorthopedics #vethospital #specialistsurgeon
#cocker #yfracture
Bryce gave the biggest hugs after his platelet-rich plasma injection 🥰
Bryce injured a tendon to a back toe several weeks ago, leaving his toe stuck in a abnormal position
Platelet rich plasma (PRP) was made from Bryce`s blood, concentrating healing growth factors into a small aliquot that was injected directly into the damaged tendon 💉
Bryce was a toe-tally awesome patient, showing an excellent response to his first injection, and a second injection was performed to help complete healing 🙌
Whilst not a `cure-all`, regenerative medicine using platelet-rich plasma and/or stem cells to help the body heal can be very useful in some orthopaedic conditions, including arthritis and damaged tendons and ligaments
#vetmed #vethospital #regenerativemedicine #prp #stemcell #fosterfasterhealing #vizslagram
We are so proud of RVN Siobhán O`Sullivan who published a superb article in the May edition of Veterinary Ireland Journal on postoperative hypoxaemia 🙌
Our nursing team are truly exceptional, combining their outstanding practical skills and patient care in busy clinical environment with academic achievements 📖
Please join us in congratulating Siobhán for a job exceptionally well done 👏👏⬇️
#vetnurse #vetnursing #vethospital #published
@siobhan_osullie
Join cocktail sausage Rita for a behind the scenes tour of Veterinary Specialists Cork 🐾🏥
#contentcreator #vethospital #vetspecialistsirl #dachshund #minidachshund #sausagestyle
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