Village Vets Bray – Vets in Bray
Clinic Overview
Village Vets Bray is part of the Village Vets group (as indicated by the clinic name and website domain). Recent reviews suggest the clinic frequently sees both dogs and small pets such as guinea pigs and rabbits, with multiple owners describing thorough handling and clear explanations during visits. Decision-relevant feedback is mixed: several owners describe careful support around significant procedures (including surgery to remove an eye) and help with anxious dogs, while a couple of recent reviews describe high costs and organisational issues (including an appointment not appearing on the system and dissatisfaction with progress on an ear problem).
Concrete examples mentioned by owners include
- •Surgery care and pre-procedure explanations for an eye removal, with the vet talking owners through what to expect.
- •Handling anxious dogs in a way that helped them relax during the visit.
- •Repeated treatment of guinea pigs, with owners saying vets “went above and beyond.”
- •A “vet plan” mentioned by one owner, who said it made routine visits easier to organise and “good value” (no prices stated).
Services
Services and situations explicitly referenced in the available information include
- •Routine procedures and routine appointments (described as ongoing, easier to schedule under a “vet plan”).
- •Surgery: an eye removal procedure (post-op care and communication specifically mentioned).
- •Ear problem consultations/treatment (one owner reported limited improvement after multiple paid visits).
- •Small mammal care mentioned by multiple owners: guinea pigs (several reviews) and rabbits (one review raising concerns about consideration for rabbits).
- •Referral letter discussed in the context of a rabbit post-mortem request at UCD (one reviewer alleged a charge for issuing a referral letter and for transport).
Pricing
Explicit costs mentioned in reviews (not a full price list)
- •€170 and €397 paid across two visits for an ear problem (reviewer reported “almost no improvement”).
- •€230 quoted (as alleged by a reviewer) for a referral letter for a rabbit post-mortem, plus €80 for transport.
A “vet plan” is referenced as “good value” for appointments, but no plan pricing or inclusions are stated.
People
Named team members mentioned by owners
- •Estrella (vet): described as “knowledgeable about all kinds of animals,” and also noted by another reviewer as being especially affectionate with animals.
- •Toni (vet): repeatedly mentioned for explaining a surgical procedure clearly (eye removal) and for support and empathy with an elderly dog at end of life, including helping an owner through saying goodbye.
- •Claire (staff member; role not specified in reviews): thanked for “genuine care,” and mentioned alongside other staff involved in an elderly dog’s care.
- •Stephen (staff member; role not specified in reviews): mentioned as part of the team providing patient, respectful care to an elderly dog.
Front-desk/admin experience is described very differently across reviews: one owner praised the practice as well-run administratively, while another reported an appointment missing from the system and a long wait.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.7 stars from 486 reviews.
- •Strong experiences with communication and gentleness: owners describe clear, understandable explanations of results and treatment, and patience during appointments (including with anxious dogs).
- •Care for small pets is frequently mentioned (especially guinea pigs): multiple owners report detailed check-ups and “above and beyond” help for guinea pigs; one reviewer, however, says there was “no consideration” for rabbits.
- •Surgery and end-of-life support: one owner highlights attentive care around eye-removal surgery and taking time to explain; another describes empathetic support when saying goodbye to an elderly dog.
- •Cost and organisation concerns appear in a minority of recent reviews: one owner cites spending €170 and €397 for an ear issue with little improvement and reports their appointment wasn’t on the system; another alleges high charges for a referral letter and transport related to a rabbit post-mortem request.
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Reviews for Village Vets Bray
Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 486 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.
Amy Corrigan
in the last week
Everyone here is so friendly and helpful. Estrella is one of the most wonderful vets and so knowledgeable about all kinds of animals.
Eduard Negoescu
in the last week
Amazing practice and amazing staff! It’s clear everyone cares so much about animals as well as the service they provide. The entire team is outstanding and the vets have gone above and beyond for our Guinea pigs multiple times. From an admin point of view, the practice is run very well and this is always a positive side of the experience. We have never come across a vet practice like this before and they will forever have our trust. Many thanks.
Edwina Carroll
in the last week
Great service, made my anxious dog relaxed.
Louise O Connor
a week ago
Another wonderful visit to Village Vets Bray! My dog was well looked after and was doted on during some routine procedures! Results and information was relayed clearly and understandably. Also such good value for appointments having the vet plan. Much easier to organise visits and have them regularly to catch issues 😁 a special thanks to Claire who continues to show genuine care and love in her work 🥰
anleathbrogandubh
a week ago
Best practice in ireland without question
Caroline Mullen
a week ago
Have always found the team at village vets bray to be kind, caring, knowledgeable and compassionate in all our dealings with them over the past 2 years. The care they gave kiki when she had surgery to remove her eye last week was excellent, Toni was so patient in explaining it all to us and she looked after Kiki exceptionally well, as did the rest of the team. Have always recommended the clinic in the past and will continue to do so, as our experience has always been positive. We have witnessed it time and time again in the waiting room how all the staff are so affectionate with the animals, especially estrella. Thank you for the care you give 🐾
Veronica Klusch
2 weeks ago
Extremely disappointed with Village Vets Bray. I’ve spent €170 a few days ago and another €397 today for an ear problem, and there’s been almost no improvement and no clear solution offered. The level of care and organisation is shocking — today my appointment wasn’t even on their system, and I had to wait a long time because of the reception’s lack of attention. For the amount they charge, this kind of service is unacceptable. I will be changing vets immediately. Overpriced, disorganised, and ineffective — I would not recommend Village Vets to anyone who values their time or money.
Lisa Carey
2 weeks ago
Absolutely no consideration for small animal s (rabbits). The receptionist, (an American girl )couldn't of done more for me after losing my 3 rabbits in 24 hrs. She told me that ucd were looking to do a PM on rabbits (free of charge once i get them there but needed a referral letter from a vet) Imagine this vet was charging 230euro just to send a referral to ucd for a pm + 80 euro to transport the rabbit. They won't hav any research on domestic pets
AISLINN DE BARRA
a month ago
want to sincerely thank everyone at Village Vets Bray for the incredible care and kindness they gave to my dog Odie in his later years. At 17, he was a little old man with many needs, but Toni, Estrella, Claire, Stephen, and the rest of the wonderful staff always treated him with such patience, warmth, and respect. Even though they only got to know Odie towards the end of his life, they made such a difference to his comfort and happiness. Their compassion and gentleness shone through at every visit, and when the time came to say goodbye three months ago, they supported us both with such empathy and dignity. I’ll always be grateful for the way they cared for odie It means the world to know that his final chapter was filled with kindness. Thank you for everything you did for my boy — it will never be forgotten. A special thank you to our amazing vet Toni, you are one of a kind and we are forever grateful for you ❤️ Aislinn and Shane x
Rachel Woods
2 months ago
I went to Village Vets for the first time yesterday with my 3 new guinea pigs. Absolutely amazing staff, from the girls at front desk to the nurses and vets all were amazing... I was slightly worried about one of them and they gave all 3 a great work over, had all the patience in the world and were very reassuring and gave great advice. They clearly adore the animals and care very deeply. Highly recommend!
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