Specialist Vets in Dundalk

## Summary Healthy Pets Veterinary Clinic is an independent small-animal practice founded in November 2010 and led by Anna Orlow (MVB). The clinic describes itself as fully equipped for in-practice diagnostics and treatment, with facilities including digital X‑ray, ultrasound imaging, a dental scaler, and an in-house laboratory. Reviews most often focus on how the team handles anxious dogs gently (with owners noting their dogs aren’t afraid to attend), and on end-of-life support—one review describes being given time with a pet, receiving keepsakes (fur and paw pictures), and a sympathy card afterwards. One recent review strongly criticises the clinic for “refusing helping pets,” which conflicts with the many positive accounts of care. ## Services From the clinic’s website, the practice offers: - Consultations - Vaccinations - Microchipping - Surgery - Diagnostics (supported by listed equipment: digital X‑ray, ultrasound, in-house lab) - Dental care support (a dental scaler is listed) - Pet Passports - House calls Out-of-hours: the website states clients should call the clinic and will receive a message with details of the vet on call. ## People - **Anna Orlow (MVB)** (clinic lead/founder): named in reviews, with one owner crediting her for building the team. - **Wider team**: reviews repeatedly mention gentle handling and listening to owners—one owner with two highly anxious dogs says the vets “trust owners to know their pets,” and that neither dog is afraid of visiting. Multiple reviews also describe supportive communication during pet loss, including being given time with the pet and follow-up gestures (keepsakes and a sympathy card). ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.8 stars from 366 reviews.** The high score is supported by many short 5‑star comments plus a few detailed accounts, alongside one recent 1‑star complaint. **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - Gentle handling and reduced fear in nervous/anxious dogs, with owners specifically noting pets are calmer about attending. - Owners feeling listened to (“trust owners to know their pets”) and describing the team as professional and knowledgeable. - End-of-life care mentioned in detail: time given with the pet, keepsakes (fur and paw pictures), and a sympathy card sent afterwards. - A minority negative experience: one reviewer alleges the clinic refused to help their pet.

## Summary Ancu Veterinary Surgery’s ownership/group isn’t stated in the information available to us. The clinic website mentions the ability to **order repeat prescriptions**, and reviews describe it as set up for routine care and emotionally difficult appointments as well as surgery—specifically **spaying** and **end-of-life euthanasia**. Decision-relevant specifics owners mention include: - **Making space at very short notice** for a euthanasia appointment when another vet “let [them] down last minute.” - A vet **explaining the process gently and clearly** during end-of-life care and **giving the owner time** to say goodbye. - **Post-op care after a spay** described as “amazing.” - Staff being **helpful on the phone** (“so obliging when you call”). ## Services Based on the website summary and the written reviews available to us, Ancu Veterinary Surgery is associated with: - **Repeat prescriptions** (website mentions an “Order a Repeat Prescription” option). - **Surgical neutering/spaying** (spay procedure specifically mentioned in reviews). - **End-of-life care / euthanasia** (owners describe being helped to say goodbye with dignity and peace). ## Reviews **4.9 stars from 254 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - **End-of-life support:** one owner describes being fit in at the last minute, with the vet being gentle, explaining everything, keeping their dog comfortable, and allowing time to say goodbye. - **Surgery experience:** a spay is specifically mentioned, with the owner praising the care provided. - **Communication and helpfulness:** multiple reviews mention friendly staff and being particularly accommodating when calling to arrange care.