Inishfree Veterinary Hospital
Welcome to Inishfree Veterinary Hospital, the longest established pet care facility in Sligo, welcoming pets since 1981 at our location on Lower Pearse Rd. With years of experience, we understand the significant role your pet plays in your life. The Inishfree team is highly skilled and adheres to top standards in every aspect of diagnostics, medicine, and surgery.
Our hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and technology to provide expert care for your beloved pet. We also accept referrals from other practices in the area, allowing us to handle more complicated medical and surgical cases. At Inishfree, we offer a comprehensive range of services for your pet from its earliest days, addressing any health issues or challenges that may arise.
We are committed to taking care of your pet thoroughly, reliably, and professionally. You can find more information about our services and hospital through our website links, or visit us on our social media pages.
Opening hours
- monday: 8:30-18h
- tuesday: 8:30-18h
- wednesday: 8:30-15h
- saturday: 9h-17h
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A Legacy of Compassionate Care in Sligo
Established in 1981, Inishfree Veterinary Hospital stands as the longest-serving petcare facility in Sligo, offering decades of experience and a deep understanding of the bond between pets and their owners. The hospital is renowned for its comprehensive approach to animal health, providing expert care from a pet's earliest days throughout its entire life. With state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, the team is fully equipped to handle everything from routine check-ups to complex medical and surgical cases, often accepting referrals from other regional practices.
Exceptional Staff and Patient Treatment
The most consistent praise from clients revolves around the kindness, professionalism, and genuine affection shown by the veterinary team. Owners frequently highlight how the staff treats their animals with such gentleness and respect that even nervous pets feel at ease. Whether dealing with minor ailments or serious health issues, the team is celebrated for their patience and ability to explain procedures in detail, ensuring pet parents feel informed and reassured at every step.
Reliability and Emergency Support
Inishfree Veterinary Hospital is highly valued for its availability and responsiveness, particularly in urgent situations. Clients have shared stories of receiving prompt care for injured birds, immediate attention for sudden illnesses, and compassionate support during difficult times, including end-of-life care. The hospital’s ability to accommodate walk-in clinics and provide after-hours advice adds significant peace of mind for owners who rely on the practice as a trusted partner in their pets' well-being.
Comprehensive Services and Expertise
Beyond general medicine, the hospital offers a wide range of specialized services tailored to the diverse needs of local pet owners. Clients appreciate the thoroughness of their care, which includes:
- Preventative Medicine: Vaccinations, worming, and full medical examinations to keep pets healthy.
- Surgical Procedures: From routine neutering to complex surgeries like jaw repairs, performed with high standards.
- Diagnostics: Advanced imaging and ultrasound services to accurately diagnose internal conditions.
- Boarding and Kennels: Safe and comfortable accommodation for pets when owners are away.
While some clients note that the fees reflect the high quality of care and specialized equipment, the overwhelming consensus is that the value lies in the exceptional service, ethical treatment, and the lasting trust built between the veterinarians and their patients.
Services
Inishfree Veterinary Hospital: Reviews
Fantastic experience: Lovely vet office. Take my cat here and they always so nice. Fair people
Fantastic experience: Excellent service. Very kind and gentle.
Fantastic experience: 10 stars ⭐️ I cannot recommend this veterinary clinic Any higher! I almost hesitate to leave an honest review of how wonderful they are because they will get so busy and I want to keep them to myself. We have a tuxedo cat and a Teacup Yorkie, and we always receive the most dedicated care and attention for our fur babies Whether it’s a regular appointment for a check up or if they are under the weather, this office always make sure that they are seen and taken care of in a very timely fashion. They always make room when it’s needed. We have had the pleasure of working with all three doctors, as well as the wonderful staff, and I can say they are nothing Less than amazing. We feel so blessed the day we found them.
Fantastic experience: Today my budgie got injured during some grooming which can be dangerous as they've such little blood. I got an appointment within an hour, was seen to promptly, and given sterilisation and cleaning. The staff were all lovely and friendly, and the rate was very reasonable. Good service, good people
Fantastic experience: Lovely staff, amazing vet.
Fantastic experience: I'm from Kerry and needed something for my dog and the long drive, they were very friendly and professional.
Fantastic experience: Very professional service. Animals are treated very well. Top marks.
Fantastic experience: Great Vet. Very friendly and very nice to the animals. Also great support in emergency situations.
Fantastic experience: Amazing care as always to my dog very professionally
Negative experience: These vets are a pack of scammers, if I could give zero stars I would! I took my dog in for an ultrasound, they took my money and showed me her "6 puppies" on the screen - I'm not a vet so I believed what they told me. When my dog gave birth to only 3 puppies I took her to another vet and explained I had been told she was having 6 and I was worried that she hadn't delivered the other 3..... She didn't have any more pups because there were none. The new vet told me that a scan should not have been done when she was so far along as only fluid can be seen on ultrasound so late in the pregnancy. Inishfree vets lied pointblank to my face and took my money. I have obviously never gone back but I have watched them milk money from friends in vulnerable positions on many occasions since and honestly they should be ashamed of themselves. They actively drag out care so they can charge more, completely unethical and causes undue stress to animals and owners. Don't go here, there are much better vets around that will be honest in their care and much fairer in price. Well Pet in Carraroe are good and Old Church in Grange are great once you get past that receptionist! Or do visit but know you are most likely being scammed and your pet is not getting the best care available.
Fantastic experience: Great vets, our pups are nervous but veterinary practice are brilliant with them. Very friendly staff
Fantastic experience: Friendly and competent staff, bit IMHO they are a bit generous with painkillers.
Fantastic experience: I bought medicine for my pet. medicines there was no other clinic, I was pleasantly and quickly answered in a letter that the medicine I needed was available here. I came and bought. Didn't have to waste time and money for trips to clinics, looking for the right Thanks for the quick response and information.The service is polite and pleasant, despite the fact that I do not know English and have to use Google translator
Fantastic experience: Very. Very. Good .really really.....helpful..very..nice..to......people..and..very .good..to...... All...the..animals..the..animals.....are ..so...well...cared..for .I..........have..been..with...them...............for..many..many..years..I..............would...truly .recamend..them
Fantastic experience: Brilliant. Our cat Kevin came home with a bloodied mouth. Vet met us at 9pm and administered pain relief. Took Kevin back the next morning and following x-ray he had surgery for a fractured jaw. All the staff were, and are, lovely and understanding of your pet's individual needs. Highly recommend!
Fantastic experience: This is bye far the best vet I've went to been going here for years treid many other vets but none come near to this one always got the time to talk give you advise great staff can't fault this vet a tall keep up the good work
Fantastic experience: Excellent vets
Fantastic experience: If your dog loves the place no extra recommendation is needed. Professional and friendly.
Fantastic experience: Was very happy to leave my dog in kennels for a few days she was very well looked after will be happy to board her again
Fantastic experience: Highly recommend this vet. Very compassionate and nothing too much trouble.
Fantastic experience: Great vets, very animal friendly
Fantastic experience: Best place for your pets, good service, knowledgeable vets.
Fantastic experience: Louise answered the phone out of hours when other vets didn't and cared for my cat with compassion. She did everything she could for him and provided excellent care. A kind and knowledgeable vet.
Fantastic experience: Lovely staff...
Fantastic experience: Great service
Negative experience: Very expensive
Fantastic experience: Grand ,
Fantastic experience: Fabulous staff and so caring and kind to the animals
Fantastic experience: Expensive, but worth it. My little foster, Sparky, was very well taken care of when he presented with a persistent UTI. I can't say enough for the care he received.
Fantastic experience: Brought sylvester for his second vaccine shot .they treated him like royalty as always .helpful and fantastic staff to deal with
Fantastic experience: Such friendly and professional service. We've been going here for years with our various pets, but their real quality showed recently when we had to have one of our dear dogs put to eternal sleep. They were so sympathetic and understanding, which made it easier - still tough, but it helped.
Fantastic experience: Excellent professional friendly and helpful
Fantastic experience: Last year I got my my little girl neutered and they were very polite and very kind to my little girl very with the procedure and the after care was great will definitely be back in the future
Fantastic experience: They saved me in an emergency
Fantastic experience: A 5 star veterinary practice. Great staff and very attentive care
Fantastic experience: Brilliant staff, so kind and caring and very friendly, everything explained in detail.....highly recommended.
Positive experience: No answer
Fantastic experience: Perfect
Positive experience: Pricey, Anthony is our preferred vet as more knowledgeable and conducts himself better. The other 2 are narky and inexperienced. Reception staff helpful and friendly.
Fantastic experience: Wonderful caring staff who are very professional. Our dog isn't a pet she is a member of the family and when she needs medical help we want her to be treated well. She gets the very best reception and treatment here.
Fantastic experience: Excellent service, very professional and reassuring
Fantastic experience: Friendly and caring vet.
Fantastic experience: Have used Inishfree for years now! Have had to take all my pets at this stage from minor ailments, to more serious issues, and they have always received excellent treatment! Vets and staff are lovely! Highly recommend! :)
Fantastic experience: Amazing staff
Fantastic experience: My dog Beau Angel has been coming here since birth 9 years now,excellent team Beau was there today for her booster yearly vaccinations,worming,nail cuts and a full medical and passed with flying colours. Thank you sooo much Anthony and team
Fantastic experience: I personally have no experience but my cousin and his wife have used inishfree for at least 20yrs and have had only great experiences. Great vets, top class nurses, and top class staff at all levels. The best in the northwest.
Fantastic experience: The staff are friendly and professional, the service is great. Walk in clinics at set times and prices very reasonable. Very down to earth and clearly very caring about animals.
Fantastic experience: Great vets and staff
Fantastic experience: A great place to bring your dogs or any of your pets . The staff are lovely at the front of the veterinary surgery and the vets themselves are very approachable and understanding to you and your pet . All my dogs from large and small went to the Hospital Great place well done to all of ye.
Fantastic experience: Elaine is a wonderful vet and a pleasure to deal with. Thank you for looking after our furballs.
Fantastic experience: Very caring about the pets that they see
Fantastic experience: Tumbles is all better now :-)
Fantastic experience: Excellent. Honest. Thanks You.
Fantastic experience: Always ready to treat your cat with a smile n so gentle with the sick cat with you.
Positive experience: As usual with vets, it's so expensive when you have sick animal! However, the staff were very friendly and professional when we has a very sick cat that had to be put down. Hope I won't have to visit again, but would recommend them to anyone in a similar situation.
Fantastic experience: My lovely Gizmo. He has had the best care from Inishmore Veterinary
Positive experience: Good
Fantastic experience: Great open clinic service with genuinely caring staff. Thanks for taking care of Coco :)
Fantastic experience: Fantastic staff and so helpful
Fantastic experience: Highly recommend looked after my dog immediately when we were on holidays in Sligo.
Fantastic experience: Just brought our Dog Jamie there they could not have been more helpfull and looked after him straight away. Would highly recommend
Fantastic experience: Great veterinary clinic.
Fantastic experience: Excellent
Fantastic experience: My vets for years, couldn't recommend them enough.
Positive experience: always helpful
Fantastic experience: I have been using Inishfree Veterinary Hospital since 1990, many of my animals have at some stage needed veterinary help , I have always found the vets and nurses fantastic , I am one of those pain in the butt clients that phones constantly to see how my pet is getting on after surgery or I am already in the waiting room waiting to see or collect them , even though I know I can be a pain I have never once been made to feel like I am so thanks guys that means a lot, I have called in the middle of the night , got advice or even met the vet on call out if needed , when my beautiful pets have had to leave their leaving me has always been done with dignity and compassion which I am so grateful for as over the years I had to say goodbye to quite a few and I find it very hard . Thanks guys and girls for being there for me when I need you , it Is so important with all my pets and kennel business that I have vets I can totally rely on
Fantastic experience: Excellent professional service .
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