Meet the Team
Maher, Doona and Spillane balance longstanding experience with a young and vibrant team, each member offering their own unique skills. It was first formed in 1947 by Kevin Maher Snr in the old premises in Church Rd, Athy. It is now owned by his son Kevin Maher MVB MRCVS and his partners Andrew Doona MVB MRCVS and Tom Spillane MVB MRCVS. Between the three partners it boasts 58 years of veterinary experience. They expanded the practise to include branch surgeries in Portlaoise and Carlow. Orthopaedic surgery, cardiology and homeopathy are just some of the areas of special interest to the partners, of which they have undergone special training.

The veterinary team is joined by Caroline Wallace, Lynn Fennell and Colm Conlon, all having qualified from the Veterinary College of Ireland in UCD. They bring a wealth of skills and techniques to the team.

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Qualified Vet Nurses include Lisa O’Rourke RVN (Vetcare), Una Wall RVN and Lauren Grant RVN (Athy Vets) and Lorraine Dowty RVN (Tullow Rd). All qualified under the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons in London. Their experience and dedication ensure optimum care of your pet. This is complimented by our nursing auxillary team of Gemma Campion PRVN and Abee Thomas whose experience is invaluable.

We are happy to be a recognised training centre for the UCD diploma in Vet nursing and our current  first and second year student nurses include Miranda Edge (Athy Vets), (Andrina Lyons (Vetcare), Emer Egan (Athy Vets) and Catherine Lennon (Tullow Rd) and Athlone Vet Nurse student Carol Cullen.

Who is your Veterinary Nurse?

Our team of receptionists and administration staff ensure smooth running of our clinics and are best known as the friendly face at the desk. Lesley Hendy (Athy Vets) with Pamela Grufferty (Athy Vets) also taking care of the TB administration duties.

Professional dog groomers include Marie Ayers, Emma Brennan(Tullow Rd), Grace Preston (Vetcare/ Athy) and Elaine Bolger ( Athy Vets) who give your pet the pampering experience.

The office staff include Patricia McDonagh our longest standing member of staff who over the years has turned her hand to every aspect of work at the clinic not just the book work and with Linda Langton they keep the show on the road.

We are committed to continuing education, to staying informed on recent changes and advances in Vet medicine and in doing so we can provide the ultimate care and treatment for your pet. We at Maher, Doona and Spillane are here to answer your questions and help wherever we can. We are as concerned as you are about the care and welfare of your pet.