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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.
PET OWNER FAQ’s
Here we answer some common questions asked by pet owners in our hospitals.
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🇳🇱 Sharing expertise on the international stage! 🐕
The European College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation held its annual meeting in ’s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands, from 8–10 October
Our Director, Laura, was invited to lead practical arthroscopy workshops and deliver lectures on soft tissue injuries in working and sporting dogs, sharing her expertise with delegates from 33 countries 🌍
🇮🇪 Did you know? Laura is the only American and EBVS® European Specialist in Canine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation practising in Ireland
We’re incredibly proud to see Laura contributing to the advancement of the health of canine athletes and working dogs on an international stage 🙌
#VeterinaryMedicine #CanineRehabilitation #VeterinarySportsMedicine #dogswithjobs #workingdogs
Juliet isn`t one of our usual patients ! 👀🦅
This 8-year-old White-headed Vulture from Emerald Park returned to VSI for her post-op check-up and external fixator removal, another important step in her recovery from a complex femoral fracture.
From zoological medicine to orthopaedics, Juliet’s care brought multiple areas of expertise together under one roof.
And yes… vultures need orthopaedic care too. 🦅
#VeterinaryMedicine #ExoticVet #Vulture #ZoologicalMedicine #VeterinaryHospital
He beat cancer. And now… he’s just being Yogi. 🐾💙
A few weeks ago, we shared the moment Yogi officially completed his chemotherapy after seven rounds.
Now, we wanted you to see the dog behind the milestone.
Happy, full of personality, and enjoying life. 🥹
For his family, this isn’t just the end of treatment. It’s the beginning of a new chapter with more walks, more adventures, and hopefully many more memories together.
Keep going, Yogi. 💙
#VeterinaryOncology #DogCancer #CancerSurvivor #VetLife #VeterinarySpecialists
This is Callie 🐾 a lovely Golden Retriever X Golden Doodle who visits Veterinary Specialists Ireland regularly to donate blood and help save lives.
Every drop counts, and Callie is a true little hero. 🩸💙
We couldn’t do what we do without amazing blood donors like her or without Head Nurse Olivia’s very special office assistant. ✨️
#BloodDonor #BecomeABloodDonor #SavingLives #VetHospital
Two days of filming at VSI… 🎬
We can’t say too much just yet, but something’s in the works. 👀🤫
🎥 : Judy Kelly / M3TV Productions
#VeterinaryMedicine #behindthescene #vethospital #VeterinaryTeam #VeterinaryLife
Welcome to Veterinary Specialists Ireland. 🩺💉
It’s giving "The Office"… but with vets, nurses & specialists. 🎬
#VeterinaryLife #VetTeam #TheOffice #BehindTheScenes #vethospital
🐾✨ Good luck Andrea !
Today we celebrate Andrea’s final day at Veterinary Specialists Ireland, after spending the past two months with us here in Summerhill as part of his PhD journey, all the way from Parma, Italy.
His dedication, hard work, and constant good humour have made a real impact on the team, and we’ve truly enjoyed having him with us during this time.
Tomorrow, Andrea flies back to Italy to continue and complete his PhD. We wish him every success for the exciting road ahead. 🇮🇹💙
Thank you, Andrea, and arrivederci from all of us at VSI !
#TeamVSI #GoodLuck #PhDJourney #VeterinaryMedicine #vethospital
🎉 Happy 6th Birthday to Rita! 🎂🐾
Our beloved Welcome Concierge & Moral Support at Veterinary Specialists Ireland celebrated in true style today with a homemade, dog-safe pâté cake.
Safe to say she approved… and immediately requested seconds, thirds, and probably a take-home package. Rita doesn’t really do “moderation”.
A much-loved member of the VSI family (and Brónach`s shadow), keeping spirits high one wag at a time 🐶💛
#happybirthday #dogbirthday #dogcompany #vethospital #vets
What owners don’t see. 👀
Before a single incision is made… there is a whole team at work. 🩻✨
From imaging and diagnostics, to theatre preparation, to surgical nursing and surgeons in action.
Every hand, every mind, every detail matters. 🐾
This is teamwork. This is care. This is veterinary medicine at its core. ❤️
#VeterinaryTeam #SurgeryDay #VetLife #EmergencyVet #TeamworkInVetCare
A simple ear of wheat… 🌾
A hidden danger
In this case, it ended up stuck in Sully`s lung after he accidentally inhaled it
Spiky wheat ears can migrate through the body - this might just be the biggest one we`ve ever removed 😮
#VeterinaryMedicine #VeterinaryCare #EmergencyVet #VetLife #veterinaryhospital
WVOC Rome 2026 promised - and it certainly did not disappoint! 🙌 🇮🇹
Over 1,200 delegates from every corner of the world came together in stunning Rome to connect, celebrate, and share the latest advances in small animal orthopaedics
Our Director, Laura, was honoured to be one of 53 invited speakers, delivering lectures and moderating discussions across an incredibly busy three days
A huge congratulations to the WVOC/ESVOT @esvot_orthovet team for the putting together such an inspiring and hugely successful congress 👏
#vetorthopedics #vetsurgery #vetconference #womeninortho #wheninrome
🦅 🦅 Not just cats, not just dogs... not just humans.
From birds of prey to small animals, our Ophthalmology team provides specialist eye care across a wide range of species, combining advanced diagnostics with tailored treatment for every patient.
👁️ Because vision matters, whatever the species.
📍Summerhill, Co. Meath
#VeterinarySpecialists #Ophthalmology #AnimalHealth #ExoticsVet #BirdOfPrey
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Coming to Veterinary Specialists Ireland VSI in 2025
New staff member: Dr. Olga Amorós
New staff member: Dr. Poppy Bristow
