Gilabbey Veterinary Hospital was founded by Liam Guerin in 1957. The practice was initially located on the Mallow Road, before it moved to 38 Gilabbey Street, Cork city, where it remained for over 25 years. The need for more space eventually encouraged us to relocate to our current location on Vicars Road. We now have a fabulous 8,000 sq. ft purpose-designed veterinary hospital.

	We are a dedicated small animal veterinary hospital and a recognised training centre for veterinary nurses.	We provide a 24 hour emergency care service
	Our objectives are: - To provide a highly professional, caring and friendly veterinary service. - To establish our hospital as a referral centre of excellence for the south of Ireland with European recognised veterinary specialists in a number of disciplines available for consultation. - To constantly invest in quality veterinary equipment to optimise care of your pet.
	Our staff currently consist of: Four full-time vets Seven veterinary nurses Three receptionists and an office manager Visiting consultants in Ultrasonography, Cardiology, Neurology, Behaviour
	Specialist services available in: Soft tissue and Orthopaedic surgery Trauma management Spinal surgery Ultrasound investigation X-ray interpretation.
	Additional services include: Ophthalmology - eye injuries Internal Medicine Cancer management Cardiology - heart problems Exotic species Dermatology - skin problems Dental conditions.
	Hospital Lay-out
	Waiting Room: A large waiting room is provided for our clients with three consultation rooms available through-out the day. These rooms are spacious and clean with minimum clutter. Consultations are by appointment only.
	Laboratory: The laboratory area contains modern equipment with blood results available within 6 minutes.
	Dog Ward: Three different kennel sizes are available for the dogs. Walk-in kennels are available for large/giant breeds of dogs.
	Cat Ward: This area is located away from the dog ward providing a 'quiet area' for patients.
	Isolation Unit: An isolation unit is located away from these wards and is used for animals with suspected infectious diseases.
	Exercise Area: Hospitalised patients can be exercised within an enclosed outside area of the hospital.
	Cattery: A cattery is available for boarding cats when owners need a 'home from home' for their pets. Proof of recent vaccinations, together with flea and worming treatments are essential before these pets are admitted for boarding. Our veterinary staff care for these pets.
	Intensive Care: The intensive care area is located within the heart of the working area of the hospital. This allows the staff to constantly monitor very sick patients throughout the day. Expensive, up-to-date equipment is used to care for these patients.
	Treatment Room: The treatment room is the busiest room in the house. Here patients are anaesthetised and prepared for x-rays, surgery, bandages changes, blood samples etc.
	Radiology: Our radiology room is equipped with a powerful ex-hospital X-ray unit and automatic processor. This machine helps us diagnose numerous conditions, including hip dysplasia, heart conditions, bone fractures etc.
	Theatre area: There are two state-of-the-art operating theatres. A scrub area for surgeons to wash prior to surgery is located outside the operating theatres. All orthopaedic procedures involve a team of four individuals. All surgeries require individuals to wear masks, hats, gowns, and gloves.
	All patients are given modern gaseous anaesthetic agents and hospital-standard anaesthetic monitoring equipment is used routinely. A nurse is dedicated to each anaesthesised patient and written records are maintained throughout each procedure. Pain relief is a crucial part of the post-operative care of all of our patients.