About Us

CoraVets is Ireland’s newest vet-owned specialist referral centre, built on clinical excellence, compassion, and collaborative care for pets, families, and referring vets.

CoraVets

Our Story

CoraVets is Dublin, and Ireland’s, newest specialist veterinary referral centre. Conceived of a long-held belief by owner Dr. Stephen Martin, that the animals of Ireland, and their families, deserve a new option in specialist care, that is conscientious, compassionate, and clinically excellent.

Co-founded with fellow vet Charles Cosgrave, CoraVets combines clinical independence with aligned veterinary and client experience expertise to create a new model for specialist veterinary care in Ireland: Vet-owned, specialist-driven, ethically grounded, and built around excellence, compassion, and a supportive professional culture. From first contact through treatment, discharge, and follow-up, our focus is on clear communication, seamless collaboration, and an elevated client and patient experience, delivering personalised and compassionate care, at both ends of the leash.

CoraVets delivers advanced surgical and diagnostic services with transparency, specialist leadership, and a commitment to long-term partnership with internal colleagues, referring veterinary teams, and pet-owning families.

What we stand for

Steve Martin Vet

Meet Stephen

Stephen brings many years of Irish and international experience in advanced specialist surgical procedures and patient management. He leads with a patient-first philosophy, and has founded CoraVets on this principle. Stephen combines advanced surgical specialisation with an empathetic approach, optimising the referral experience for clients, and clinical outcomes for patients.

Professional Titles

Veterinary Degree

Degree + Certificate

Degree + Specialist Diploma

Veterinary Degree

General Practitioner

General Practitioner

General Care

Degree + Certificate

Advanced Practitioner

Advanced Practitioner

Advanced Skills

Degree + Specialist Diploma

Specialist

Specialist

Expertise & Specialisation

Meet our team

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Our Facilities

Located in Dundrum, South Dublin, Coravets offers specialist referral veterinary care in a central and accessible location.

Renovated to the highest standards in 2026, and accredited by the Veterinary Council of Ireland as a Veterinary Hospital, our facilities combine modern and efficient clinical spaces with comfortable and relaxing client and patient areas. We know that modern equipment doesn’t define a hospital, but it helps to allow our team of professionals to work to the highest standards for you and your pet.

Mission, Vision & Values

What We Believe In

CoraVets was founded to deliver advanced, compassionate specialist care where pets and their families come first.

Excellence

We commit to delivering the highest standard of veterinary care — always striving to do better, never settling for “good enough.”

Compassion

We treat every patient and owner with empathy, kindness, and respect. We understand your fears, worries, and expectations. Rest-assured that your pet will be treated as if they were our own.

Collaboration

We believe in teamwork — within our clinic, with pet owners, and with our referring vet colleagues — to ensure the best possible care and outcomes.

Innovation

We stay updated with modern veterinary techniques, technologies, and practices to offer advanced, effective care.

Integrity

We act honestly, transparently, and ethically — always putting the best interest of pets and clients first.

Careers at CoraVets

CoraVets is founded on an ethos of care. This extends to our staff and team members, not just to our patients and clients. If you are a current or aspiring veterinary professional, or a client services professional who happens to love animals, we would love to hear from you. As an approachable and inclusive team, we are always happy to receive informal contact, to show you around, or to have a chat.

Supportive Team Culture

Work in a compassionate, friendly, and collaborative team where everyone is respected and encouraged to succeed.

Professional Growth

Access ongoing training, CPD support, mentorship, and opportunities to develop new skills and advance your career.

Competitive Benefits

Enjoy a balanced work environment with fair compensation, flexibility, and benefits designed to support your wellbeing.

Opening in March

Our website is now live with full details of our specialist services and contact information. Referrals will open when the hospital officially launches. For enquiries or referral advice, please contact hello@coravets.ie