Specialist Vets in Enniskillen

## Summary The Brook Veterinary Clinic offers general small-pet veterinary care with in-house diagnostics (laboratory testing, X‑rays and ultrasound) and surgical/dental capability. The website also states emergency out-of-hours cover is available and that the clinic is a veterinary nurse training facility. Reviewers repeatedly mention clear communication (including explaining options and breaking down costs), and several describe long-term relationships with the practice (8+ years and one family spanning decades). Recent reviews include examples such as a thorough eye examination for a foster cat with medication adjusted to the owner’s input, and supportive end‑of‑life care for a dog. ## Services Services and capabilities mentioned on the clinic website and in reviews include: - Preventive care: vaccinations, parasite control, microchipping - Neutering - Dental procedures - Surgery - Diagnostics and facilities: in-house laboratory, X‑rays, ultrasound, blood pressure monitoring - Cat-focused support: cat behaviour and health - Weight clinics - Acupuncture - Advice on nutrition, behaviour and training - Pet Health Club (routine care plan mentioned by owners for vaccinations and check-ups) - Emergency out-of-hours cover (stated by the clinic) - Species listed on the website: cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, hamsters - Veterinary nurse training facility (listed in clinic data) ## People Named team members mentioned in reviews: - **Cathy**: repeatedly singled out as “very knowledgeable” by a cat owner across multiple reviews. - **Sonya**: described by one reviewer as “very helpful beyond expectations.” - **Maeve**: mentioned by a long-term client who has “complete faith” in her and the team; no role/title is stated in the review. ## Reviews **4.9 stars from 438 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - Long-standing clients describe consistent experiences over many years, including one owner who has used the clinic for almost 8 years. - Explanations and decision-making: owners mention thorough exams and clear explanations; one review describes the vet taking the owner’s opinions into account when changing medication for a cat with sore eyes. - Costs and routine care: one reviewer says costs were “broken down clearly” and specifically praises the Pet Health Club for routine vaccinations and check-ups. - Difficult situations: multiple reviews mention kindness and support when outcomes are poor, including end-of-life care for a dog.

## Summary Cara Veterinary Clinic is a small-animal, first-opinion practice offering routine care through to medical, surgical, and emergency treatment, including out-of-hours care. The clinic also states it specialises in advanced digital imaging techniques for earlier, more accurate diagnosis. Review signals are mostly very positive (including comments about not being pushed into extra treatments), but there are also a small number of strongly negative reviews alleging poor treatment of pets and a focus on billing. Concrete specifics supported by the available information include: - Advanced digital imaging is explicitly highlighted on the clinic website. - Out-of-hours emergency care is stated on the clinic website. - Some reviewers describe the team as *not* “upselling” treatments, while at least one reviewer claims the opposite (that they are “only interested in billing”). - Named staff (Lorna and Julia) are singled out in reviews for being gentle, reassuring, and helpful with guidance. ## Services From the clinic website summary (small animals): - Routine preventative care, including vaccinations - Dental treatment - Diagnosis and treatment (medical cases) - Surgical treatment - Advanced digital imaging techniques (described as a specialism) - Emergency medical and surgical treatment - Out-of-hours care for emergencies - Euthanasia ## People - **Lorna** (role not stated): mentioned by name as “gentle, kind, and reassuring” and described as someone a client “wouldn’t dream of going anywhere else” without. - **Julia** (role not stated): repeatedly named positively; one review describes Julia giving practical advice over the phone about the “best course to follow” when a cat was thought missing, and another calls her a “superstar” who genuinely cares. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.9 stars from 117 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - Multiple reviewers say the team “genuinely care” about their patients/animals. - Several reviews mention *not* feeling pressured into extra treatments (“isn't out to upsell treatments”). - A minority of reviews conflict with this, alleging poor treatment of a dog and cat and that the clinic is “only interested in billing.” - Specific positive interactions include named staff being “gentle…reassuring” and providing clear guidance by phone.