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About St Francis Dispensary

St Francis Dispensary is an indigenous Independent Irish Registered charity, established in 1926 to provide professional veterinary care to the domestic pets of persons of limited means at affordable rates.

Appointment Only

St Francis operates an appointment-based system in order to provide the best service possible. Call us on 01 4731947 to book in. For out of hour emergencies please contact Veterinary Specialists Ireland 046-9557551 or Dr Patrick Condren on 01-4920023 or 0868274868.

Practice Team

Our team consists of five professionals who love and adore all pets. They will do the best by your pet.

Trustees & Committee

St Francis is a registered charity. It’s your support that enables us to provide the services we do. The Charity and practice team are supported behind the scenes, by a committee and three trustees who provide their services and time free of charge.

Covid-19

In these uncertain times rest assured that St Francis is taking all precautions to ensure your safety as well as that of our team. We may ask you to step outside of the practice to ensure social distancing is maintained and we appreciate your cooperation at this challenging time.

Services

We offer a range of services from micro-chipping to neutering/spaying to preventative healthcare and some surgeries, all wrapped around our general animal care program. Rest assured we understand that your pet is part of your family.

Customers

Did you know we have 5,000+ customers and counting? We rely on your generosity to continue to provide the services we do. We would appreciate any donation however large or small.  

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Mission Statement

St Francis Dispensary is an indigenous Independent Irish Registered charity, established in 1926 to provide professional veterinary care to the domestic pets of persons of limited means at affordable rates.

Statutory Information

The Charity is registered with the Veterinary Council of Ireland, Register No. CC4955/ Veterinary Clinic, with the Charities Regulator Ref. RCN 20005238 and as a registered Charity No. CHY3974 and with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. Managed by 3 Trustees Mrs Anne Rutledge, Mr John Clotworthy and Mr David J Skelly, the charity has a management committee of eleven persons who bring a wide range of skills. The committee is chaired by Ms Elizabeth Hayes who is responsible for policy and strategy, and to whom the management team reports.

Remuneration Policy

The salaries paid to the management team and their conditions of employment are in accordance with the sector norm, whilst committee members and Trustees perform their duties on a voluntary basis receiving no remunerations or expenses of any kind in respect of their services.

Fundraising

We could not do what we do without the help of generous donors, from collection boxes to raffles and auctions, to cash donations. All proceeds are expended into the practice, by procuring additional equipment and maintaining the building. In the last two years we’ve invested in excess of €50,000 in building upgrades; installing new state of the art equipment, including an Idexx Haematology and Biochemistry machine. In addition, our charity fundraising affords ongoing training for our dedicated staff.

Client Services

We provide a wide range of services including: preventative care, emergency care, surgery, diabetes care through specialised clinics, sale of prescription foods. We administer an extensive range of vaccinations for Cats and Dogs.

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1926

Established in 1926

5000+

Happy Customers

37844

DAFM Grant

5

Team of Heros

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Donate Today

We couldn't provide the services we do without the generosity and support of both our volunteers and donors. To date, funds have been used to make vast improvements to our equipment and practice building, as well as to provide on going training for our dedicated staff. To support our charity going forward, please donate today!

 

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The Team behind St Francis Dispensary

Our team comprises of highly dedicated, experienced and qualified individuals, who share a passion for the wellbeing of all animals. Undertaking ongoing continuing training, funded by the charity's endeavours, they are highly knowledgeable in the most up to date animal medical techniques and procedures.

Pauline Behan

Practice Manager

I have always loved animals for as long as I can remember. I was involved in rescue and fostering for a number of years. I have 3 dogs and a cat. I joined the St Francis Team in 2010 and became Practice Manager in 2017. I feel very grateful to have a job I enjoy every day.

Julia Ivanova

DVM,MRVCS,MSC,GP CERT FEL VETERINARY SURGEON

I love animals and have over 20 years experience in small animal practice. I have worked in veterinary practices in Russia, USA and in Ireland. I joined Celbridge Veterinary Clinic team in 2002, and also worked in Dublin Pet Emergency Hospital in UCD, Cara Veterinary Hospital in Blanchardstown and Port Veterinary Clinic in Portarlington, until I joined St Francis team. We have a beloved cat Masha, who is a family member. We also look after little dogs for our neighbours, when they go away. I can’t wait to see your pet in our clinic.

Paige Doherty

Animal Care Assistant

My name is Paige. I am an animal care assistant in St Francis Dispensary. I studied animal science and will be going on to study veterinary nursing in the future. I have always loved all animals, big and small. Everyday I’m working in St Francis is a pleasure and meeting all the furry babies that come in is the best part of the job.

Claire Masterson

RVN/UCD Veterinary Nurse

For as long as I can remember I was animal mad. It didn’t matter whether it had fur, feathers, scales, 8 legs or 100 legs I was captivated by the beauty of the natural world and the animals we shared it with. Working with animals was always a dream of mine. So after years of working to pay the bills, I took the leap at the age of 25 and began my new career path. After 5 years of study (with a year off in between to have my son), I qualified with a first class honours bachelor’s degree from UCD. The dream was now a reality. I’m very fortunate to wake up every day and go to work in a job that I love.

Radu Iuliu Cipou DVM

Veterinary Surgeon

I have had an interest in veterinary medicine since a very young age. My father and brother are both Veterinary Surgeons. I graduated In Cluj-Napoca 2011 with a Master in Veterinary Medicine. I was working with my father in a family mixed animal practice from 2011 until 2018. I came to Ireland in 2018 and have worked in a number of clinics in Dublin. I have a Dog called Nala and a Rabbit called Pepe.

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Our Services

We provide a wide range of pet care services including...

Surgery

We are able to perform a wide range of surgeries with our highly experienced veterinary surgeon and state of-the-art equipment.

Diabetes Care

We offer diabetes care through our regular, specialised clinics.

Vaccines

We administer an extensive range of vaccinations for Cats and Dogs.

Preventative Care

We offer – Spaying, Neutering, General Healthcare, to keep your pet happy and healthy for years to come.

Consultations

We offer consultations on animal health to deal with existing conditions and ailments however big or small.

Specialist Foods

We supply specialist foods to provide the best nutrition for those pets with special dietary requirements.

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Opening Hours

All our Clinics are by appointment only. We do not provide service to those engaged in breeding. In accordance with the Veterinary Council of Ireland guidelines, our terms are displayed in our reception area.

Monday to Friday 9.30am to 7.00pm
Saturday, Sunday CLOSED

FOR OUT OF HOURS EMERGENCY CARE, please contact Veterinary Specialists Ireland 046-9557551, Clonmahon, Summerhill, Co Meath A83 EV27.

As a secondary option, call Dr Patrick Condren on 01-4920023 or 0868274868.

funding

St Francis Dispensary gratefully acknowledges the funding received of €37,844 from the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine in 2022 in pursuit of our charitable veterinary services to the community of Dublin