St Francis Animal 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. We provide a wide range of services including: preventative care, emergency care, surgery, diabetes care through specialised clinics, sale of prescription foods, an extensive range of vaccinations including Rabies, and we are authorised by the DAFM to supply Pet Passports. 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. 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 two Trustees Mrs Anne Rutledge and Mr David J Skelly, the charity has a management committee of eight persons who bring a wide range of skills. The committee is chaired by Mr David J Skelly who is responsible for policy and strategy, and to whom the management team reports. 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 three years we’ve invested in excess of €30,000 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.