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Our Veterinary Dentistry service is led by Lorraine Egan MVB PgC (Small Animal Dentistry & Oral Surgery) and Maria João DVM a dedicated and highly skilled clinicians in the field of veterinary oral health.
Lorraine graduated from UCD in 2009 and went on to complete her Postgraduate Certificate in Small Animal Dentistry and Oral Surgery in 2022. She has since pursued further training in veterinary endodontics through the European School for Advanced Veterinary Studies (ESAVS), enhancing her expertise in advanced dental procedures.
In addition to her clinical work, Lorraine is passionate about education and plays an active role in teaching. She delivers the veterinary dentistry module to undergraduate MVB students at UCD, helping to shape the next generation of veterinary professionals.
Lorraine is currently on maternity leave.
Maria João graduated from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Lisbon in 2018 and has been working in Ireland since then. She is currently completing a Postgraduate Certificate in Small Animal Dentistry and Oral Surgery with Improve International (UK), with all taught modules completed and final examinations scheduled for May 2026. Alongside this, she is undertaking the Advanced Veterinary Practice (AVP) Certificate with Harper Adams University, which she expects to complete in July 2026.
Maria has a strong clinical background in both equine and small animal medicine, with her current focus firmly on small animal practice. Over the past five years, she has worked exclusively in this area, developing advanced skills in dental diagnostics, including intra-oral radiography, and complex dental and oral surgical procedures. She is passionate about the impact dental health has on patient comfort and overall quality of life and is committed to providing a high standard of dental care for her patients.
Both Lorraine and Maria João are based in our Clondalkin clinic. For referral enquiries and prices please contact us directly at
Our Ashbourne branch joined the Village Vets family in 2008 and we moved to our shiny new site in 2024, which is well equipped with modern facilities including an in-house laboratory, diagnostic equipment such as x-rays, dental x-rays and ultrasonography, four consult rooms and two surgical theatres.
We provide the following services;
We pride ourselves on providing quality and compassionate pet care.
“Village Vets were able to see me on very short notice with a very sick cat. Emily was brilliant to deal with and was able to make him comfortable and offered lots of advice. Would recommend them.”
“Such kind staff through out. The clinic itself was so clean and well laid out. Cats and dogs have separate waiting rooms keeping everyone as calm as possible. Definitely will become my main clinic for my cat.”
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“Always super efficient and friendly.
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“Always 100% from the team. Bailey is always looked after so well by Clodagh and got a lovely head massage from Elaine today.”
“My dog is a year and a half now. He was very sick as a puppy and received the best care from Village Vets in Castleknock. He is very well looked after and all of the staff are so kind to him. Couldn’t recommend it enough.”
“Got the health check done yesterday with Clodagh, she was top class, really great with my dog and have also had great experience with a wonderful vet Emily. All the staff are so lovely and great at their jobs.”
“Top class experience at Castleknock Village Vets Clinic. Same day appointment with vet. Always friendly and efficient. Love of animals evident always. Thanks for looking after Bella.🤗”
