Farm & Large-Animal Vets near Dundalk

## Summary Bridge House Vet Clinic appears to run as an independently described practice (no corporate group ownership is stated in the information provided). Reviews suggest it’s a busy clinic that handles routine consultations (for example, check-ups for a new lump) and procedures such as dental work (a tooth pull was sought by one owner). Several owners describe vets and staff taking time to listen, offering space for questions, and handling dogs gently during examinations. However, there are also serious negative accounts that conflict with the positive feedback—most notably, an allegation of being refused urgent care because the pet wasn’t a registered client, and a separate complaint about a mistaken diagnosis that led to a recommendation for euthanasia. ## Services Services and capabilities mentioned in the available information include: - General consultations and examinations (e.g., a check-up after an owner found a lump). - Dental-related care (a cat was brought in for a tooth to be pulled; the clinic instead diagnosed a tumour—this diagnosis is disputed by the reviewer). - Emergency care is mentioned in reviews, but experiences conflict: one older review describes “great emergency care,” while a recent reviewer alleges they were turned away in an emergency because they were not registered clients. - Pet products sold on-site (one reviewer mentions a “great range of products for your pets”). ## People - **Jacquline (vet)**: Named by an owner who brought a dog in for a lump check. The reviewer describes a reassuring examination, time allowed for questions, and gentle handling of their dog. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.7 stars from 188 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - **Time to listen and explain:** Multiple reviews mention vets/staff listening and discussing next steps, with time for owners’ questions (including during a lump check). - **Gentle handling with dogs:** At least one owner specifically highlights gentle treatment during an exam. - **Busy clinic:** One reviewer notes it’s “always quite busy.” - **Serious complaints about access/clinical judgment:** One reviewer alleges they were refused urgent help because they weren’t registered clients (with a reported fatal outcome). Another reviewer alleges a wrong diagnosis (tumour vs. polyp) and says euthanasia was suggested; they report their pet was treated elsewhere. - **Conflicting reports on emergencies:** An older review praises emergency care, while a recent review describes being turned away in an emergency.