Castle Veterinary Group – Vets in Castlewellan
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Clinic Overview
Castle Veterinary Group in Castlewellan is part of IVC Evidensia and also operates as a veterinary nurse training facility. The practice covers routine care for cats and dogs as well as more involved medical and surgical cases, with reviews mentioning investigations, surgery, inpatient care and end-of-life support. Recent feedback is largely positive about kindness, communication and continuity of care, with a small number of complaints around medication communication and appointment administration.
Services
- •General veterinary care for cats and dogs: Reviews mention routine appointments, follow-up care, treatment for ongoing skin problems, vaccinations including kennel cough, and proactive health checks.
- •Medical investigations and case management: Recent feedback includes careful work-up after a dog suffered a vestibular event, leading to diagnosis of a splenic mass and treatment planning.
- •Surgery and recovery support: One owner reports successful surgery to remove a splenic mass, followed by a strong recovery.
- •Hospitalisation and end-of-life care: Owners mention inpatient care for a seriously ill cat, with visits allowed during the stay, and long-term clients also highlight compassionate support at the end of a pet’s life.
- •Support for nervous pets: One review describes a kennel cough vaccination being given at the car for an anxious dog, and another praises calm handling of a very large Rottweiler.
- •Veterinary nurse training facility: This is explicitly noted in the clinic information.
Pricing
No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.
People
- •Conor Fitzpatrick is named positively in recent reviews for his calm, confident handling and manner with a large dog.
- •The wider veterinary team and veterinary nurses are regularly praised for kindness, clear explanations and continuity of care; one owner specifically mentioned being able to make an informed decision after a vet took time to answer questions.
- •Reception staff are described in one recent review as friendly and efficient.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.8/5 from 213 reviews.
- •Many reviewers describe a caring, compassionate approach, including long-standing clients who say they have trusted the practice for many years.
- •Communication is a recurring strength, with praise for patient explanations, informed decision-making and proactive health checks.
- •Recent reviews include both routine and more complex cases, from quick appointments with good outcomes to investigation and successful surgery for a splenic mass.
- •Negative feedback is limited but includes concerns about how medication options and side effects were discussed in one case, and an appointment booking problem followed by a long wait for a vaccination in another.
Special Services
Vet Nurse Training
