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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.
What an event last night 🙌
A massive thank you to Internal Medicine Specialist, Ferran, for a superb interactive session, and to Chris at Smoking Mo`s Smokehouse for a cracking cookout 🙌
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4-month-old Golden Retriever George was banking on puppy power after he swallowed a battery whole 🔋😮
Batteries are particularly dangerous as they can dissolve in the stomach, releasing corrosive chemicals that can cause chemical burns and even death
As George`s owners had brought him right in, the battery was fully intact and was removed endoscopically by Internal Medicine Specialist, Ferran, and nurse Eimear, along with a surprise sock 🧦
George suffered no ill effects from his shocking⚡️adventure and was quickly `discharged` feeling AAAmazing
If you even suspect your pet has eaten a battery, don`t delay - take charge and call a vet right away 🚨
#puppypower #vetendoscopy #dogforeignbody #vetmed #vethospital
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Autumn CPD continues with a superb session on arthritis in dogs and cats with surgeon Dr. James Dunne at the Connaught Veterinary Clinical Society
Arthritis is very common in pets and it is vital to recognise signs of pain or discomfort
Whilst we can`t yet reverse or `fix` arthritis in people or pets, luckily we now have more and more treatments to relieve pain and help them live their best lives, including joint replacement, cartilage resurfacing, medications and regenerative therapies🦿🙌
@connaughtvetsclinicalsociety
#petarthritis #vetortho #petjointhealth
💡 Ever wondered how MRI and CT scans differ and which one to recommend?
Join us on October 21st at Veterinary Specialists Cork to tour our MRI and CT facilities, network with colleagues over dinner and participate in an interactive CPD with specialist radiologist Dr. Mark Coia
✨ Open to all vets and vet nurses
📚 1.5 CVE credits pending
🍽 Dinner included
🔗 Register today at www.vetspecialists.ie/cpd (link in bio))
You`d think butter wouldn`t melt 😇
Sully got himself into a spot of bother when he swallowed not one but TWO whole tea towels
Luckily James and Lennart were on hand to sort him out with a Sunday emergency surgery 🚨
Sully was the model patient and was delighted to get back home, just in time for tea ☕️ (no towels this time!)
Here`s hoping Sully stays as angelic as he looks😇😈
#foreignbody #petemergency #vetmed #vetspecialists
There`s nothing quite like in-person CPD and we are delighted to kick off our Autumn series 🙌
Join us on October 15th for dinner and a superb evening of CPD in Summerhill with Internal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ferran Valls Sanchez
Network with colleagues, meet our team and bring your difficult cases for us to decipher 🧐
Registration and dinner from 6.30 pm for 7.15 pm start
Vets and vet nurses welcome!
Spaces will be limited- register today on our website (link in bio)
FREE event, 1.5 CVE credits pending
#vetcpd #vetinternalmedicine #vetspecialist #vetmed
Oh Maybel we wish you never had to grow up, but we`re very glad you get to!
At just 13 weeks old, Maybel presented to our weekend emergency service feeling very unwell and was diagnosed with intussusception
Intussusception is a condition where a part of the intestine spontaneously slides or “telescopes” into the section next to it, blocking food and liquid from passing through. If left untreated, the affected intestine can become devitalised, which is potentially life-threatening
Maybel had emergency surgery to remove a segment of damaged intestine with our on-call surgery team and spent several days being nursed back to health in our ICU 🏥
We were so happy to see her back for her 2-week recheck yesterday, bright as a button and already getting so big 🥹❤️
We believe every pet should be able to access Specialist care if and when they need it
Did you know that we are the only veterinary hospital in Ireland where Specialists in Surgery and Medicine (equivalent to Consultants in human medicine) are available to examine and perform procedures on your pet if they need it, even on nights and weekends? 🌙
Thank you to all veterinary professionals who make sure pets get the care they need, whenever they need it 🙏
#vetspecialists #vethospital #petemergency #thebestforyourpet
What happens at an international scientific conference?
Top notch lectures, thought-provoking discussions, and networking with hundreds of colleagues from all over the world 🌎
The ultimate goal? Progressing care and improving outcomes of our patients globally 🙌
The 24th European Society of Veterinary Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress in Mallorca checked every box, and we are so grateful that Veterinary Specialists Ireland could represent Ireland on the global stage 🇮🇪
#esvot2025 #vetorthopedics
#womeninorthopedics #smashtheglassceiling
Please join us in celebrating with Dr. Stamatis Papagiannakis as he graduates from his rotating internship in small animal medicine and surgery 👏🥳
We are so proud of our interns and how much they accomplish during their year-long programme with us 🙌
Every year there is one intern destined to be busy on every shift, and this year Stamatis was the chosen one - we are so grateful for his unfailing cheerful smile, no matter how busy or tough the day or night 🙏
#vetinternship #vethospital #vetlife #internshipdone✅
We kicked off a busy Autumn talks season with Connaught Veterinary Clinical Society on Wednesday evening where Specialist surgeon Laura gave a mast cell masterclass 🙌
Mast cell tumours are the most common skin tumours in dogs, ranging from more benign to malignant behaviours
As with every cancer, early intervention and treatment is key
Thanks to @connaughtvetsclinicalsociety for organising a superb event 🙏
#beatcancer #vetoncology #vetspecialistsirl
Dodgy vet drawings, part 1 😂
Our vets love to draw to help explain what`s happening ✍️🖼️
Just as well their excellent clinical skills far outweigh their aptitude for art 😂
Share your thoughts and best dodgy vet drawings in the comments! ⬇️
Might even be worth a new dedicated insta page 😂
#vethospital #dodgyvetdrawings #vetspecialistsirl
George is no broke boy anymore 🙌🦴
Poor pupper George shattered his femur after falling from the kitchen table 😲
Luckily, Specialist surgeon Susan and lots of new friends were on hand to mend this young man`s mishap and let him get back to mischief 🙌
Puppies, like children, are keen to explore every part of their new world and accidents happen in the blink of an eye - we`ve got you covered 🏥
#traumavet #vetorthopedics #vettraumatology #pupper #goldenretriever #puppypower
PET OWNER FAQ’s
Here we answer some common questions asked by pet owners in our hospitals.
Does my pet need to fast for their appointment?
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How do I get a referral?
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MRI versus CT: what is the difference?
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