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The Pet Hospital

#2 Vet in Waterford, Waterford

4.7
Independent Clinic

The Pet Hospital – Vets in Waterford

Updated January 2026
Independent Clinic

Clinic Overview

The Pet Hospital describes itself as a “state of the art” veterinary hospital with dedicated vets, nurses and support staff, and says it has been providing pet care for over 23 years. Recent reviews contain a clear split: many owners report straightforward, well-explained appointments (including explanations of treatment and cost), while a smaller number raise serious concerns about pricing, staff manner, and how specific cases were handled (including allegations of a rabbit dying during handling and a dog deteriorating after an injection). One reviewer specifically compares parasite medication pricing to another practice (€100+ vs €60 for the same tablets).

Services

Services are not itemised in the available website summary, but the clinic website describes a “wide range of services” within a veterinary hospital setting. In the latest reviews, owners specifically mention

  • Preventive parasite treatments (flea/tick tablets and worming tablets).
  • Consultations where treatment plans and costs were explained.
  • Care for dogs and puppies (including a puppy described as relaxed during visits).
  • Care for rabbits (one review describes a handling incident with a pet rabbit).
  • Arthritis/ongoing health support for an older dog (with an injection given during an appointment, as described by the reviewer).

Pricing

Only limited pricing is mentioned in reviews

  • One reviewer reports paying over €100 for a combination of 3‑month flea/tick tablets plus worming tablets, and says another practice charged €60 for the same tablets.
  • Another reviewer describes the clinic as “extremely over priced,” but gives no specific amounts.

People

  • Tadgh is mentioned by name in a negative review as someone who used to be there; the reviewer says the practice “used to be a fabulous practice” when Tadgh was there and recommends avoiding it now. No role is stated, and no other staff are named in the information provided.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.7 stars from 463 reviews. “”

  • Several owners describe very positive visits, including “top class” experiences and staff being welcoming and professional; one review notes that cost and treatment were explained.
  • Multiple negative reviews raise pricing concerns, including a specific comparison of parasite medication costs (€100+ vs €60 elsewhere).
  • A small number of reviews describe serious dissatisfaction with clinical handling and outcomes, including
  • A rabbit owner alleging their request about handling wasn’t followed and that the rabbit died during the visit.
  • A dog owner alleging an injection was given despite a newly discovered heart condition, with the dog passing away three days later.
  • One review reports a change in experience over time, saying the practice was better previously and is now rude/less focused on animal care (as that reviewer sees it).

Location

5 Canada Street, Waterford, Waterford

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