Meet the Team

Our dedicated team at Sandycove and Montrose is here to provide expert care with a personal touch — ensuring every pet feels safe, loved, and in the best hands.

Con Fleming, founder and veterinary surgeon at Montrose and SandycoveVeterinary Clinic Dublin, providing compassionate care for pets with over 30 years of experience.

Con Fleming

Founder of Montrose Veterinary Clinic, has nearly 30 years of experience. He established Sandycove Veterinary Clinic just over 20 years ago and has built up a superb reputation & relationship with clients. Con lives at home with his 2 dogs, Bella & Kairo. He takes a personal approach with all of our clients and his passion for animals is demonstrated in the care he provides to our customers.

Martha Cronin, veterinary surgeon at Sandycove and Montrose Veterinary Clinic, specialist in emergency and critical care, with her pets Herbie and Charlie

Martha Cronin

Martha began her career studying zoology, then decided she was made for the Veterinary world. Martha Cronin started her career in a small animal practice in Castlebar, Co. Mayo. She then undertook a fellowship in Emergency and Critical Care. Martha lives with her collie Herbie, rescue cat Charlie & our resident dog Betsy the Leonberger. She loves meeting clients and their pets and the relationships she develops with them.

Clare O’Driscoll, head veterinary nurse at Sandycove and Montrose Veterinary Clinic, passionate about animal dentistry and client care

Clare O’Driscoll

Clare is the friendly voice on the phone who regular clients would recognise! Clare graduated from Atlantic Technological University (ATU) in Donegal with an Honours B.Sc. in 2018 and has proudly been our head nurse for over 5 years. She enjoys all the challenges of the veterinary practice and goes home to her gorgeous family dog, Milly who she absolutely adores and cherishes. Her longtime special interest has always been animal dentistry and attends international dental conferences and workshops. She is deeply passionate about you and all your pets and she looks forward to meeting you very soon.

Andrea Lara Olea, veterinarian at Sandycove, Montrose Veterinary Clinic, experienced in emergency care and medical imaging.

Andrea Lara Olea

Born in Mexico City, Andrea graduated from the Metropolitan Autonomous University in 2017 and has over 5 years of experience in canine, feline and small animal clinics- special interest in emergency and medical imaging. Andrea is a cat lover at her core, but enjoys giving her care & attention to all animals that cross her path.

Betsy, the resident Leonberger at Montrose Veterinary Clinic, welcoming clients and supporting patient care

Betsy The Leonberger

Betsy is our resident dog here at Montrose Veterinary Clinic, who plays many key roles in the practice. She is head of our client welcoming committee, greeting you with a waggy tail & a smile, head of patient care, visiting any inpatients & keeping them company, head of staff wellbeing, ensuring staff get plenty of cuddle breaks and much more. She is determined to make you & your pets feel welcome, cared for and comfortable here at Montrose Veterinary Clinic