At Bessbrook Veterinary Clinic our areas of expertise covers all companion animals including dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, birds as well as exotics such as snakes and reptiles, and chelonians such as tortoises and terrapins. All pets are cared for in a modern, well-equipped environment where the welfare of our patients is our primary concern.
About Us
Bessbrook Veterinary Clinic is part of the McCartney Vets group which operates clinics in Ireland and includes NOAH (North Dublin Orthopaedic Animal Hospital) Baldoyle, Malahide Veterinary Clinic and Amylara Veterinary Clinic in Artane, Dublin. The clinics are owned and operated by Dr Billy McCartney MVB, Dipl ECVS, DSAS (Orth), C Eng, MIMeche, FRCVS. A RCVS & ECVS Recognised Specialist.
We provide the widest range of the most up to date methods and practices in order to treat your pet over their lifetime. Our services include the following:
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Vaccinations
Surgical procedures including routine neutering, cryosurgery and specialist orthopaedic and soft tissue surgery all carried out in dedicated operating theatre where each patient is assessed prior to undergoing surgery and anaesthetic agents chosen accordingly
Cardiology including long term management and supportive care
Dentistry (advanced techniques are also available)
Micro-chipping
Dietary advice
Specialist Prescription Food
Health profiles including geriatric profiles
Fertility management
Pet passports
Therapeutic grooming
Cat boarding
Pet Cremation
Diagnostic Facilities
Across our 3 practices we offer a vast array of diagnostic facilities to enable our vets to provide a fast and thorough throughput of cases. Our facilities include the following:
We have an extensive range of services and diagnostic facilities available for the care of your pet.
MRI
CT Scan
Hydrotherapy
Haematology and biochemistry blood test analysers
Serology and hormone assays
Microscopy / Skin scrapes, hair plucks, blood and vaginal smears
Endocrinology
Ultrasound
Blood Pressure Measurement
Arthroscopy
Cryosurgery
Oncology
Cytology
X-ray including myelogram
ECG
Endoscopy
We encourage that where possible, our clients have pet insurance as vet bills can be expensive particularly if your pet has complicated health problems that require long term care and management. Pet insurance also means we can fully investigate any health issues your pet may have using all the range of diagnostic facilities we have access to and offer the most up to date treatment that veterinary medicine can provide.
Emergencies will always be dealt with as a priority. In the case of emergencies, please call ahead on 028 308 37037 when possible so that staff and necessary equipment will be ready for your arrival.
Outside of normal hours use our dedicated emergency number:
