Best Vets in Galway

Kelly Veterinary Clinic has a 4.9★ Google rating from 149 reviews. Ownership (independent vs group) isn’t stated in the information provided. Based on the latest reviews, the clinic appears set up for routine consultations and medical management in cats and dogs, with an emphasis on clear explanations and treatment planning. Concrete examples mentioned by owners include: - A cat seen for red-coloured urine, with staff explaining likely causes, medication, and an after-treatment plan. - Ongoing medical support for a cat with late-stage FIV, where medication was used to extend comfort and time before end-of-life decisions. - Support for serious illness (a dog described as very ill with stomach cancer), with handling described as gentle. - A calm atmosphere for nervous dogs, including being seen earlier than the scheduled appointment when a pet was stressed.

Lakeside Veterinary Hospital is a small-animal clinic (described that way by a reviewer) where owners frequently mention being accommodated at short notice and having treatment choices and costs explained clearly. No corporate group ownership is stated in the available information; one reviewer specifically mentions “the owner” being available to help. Concrete specifics mentioned by reviewers include: - Being “fitted in” last minute when worried about a dog. - Immediate help provided on 01/01/2026 when “other clinics refused to help” (per one account). - Treatment options being clearly laid out, with associated costs explained. - A “modern practice and rooms” environment.

Ballyhugh Veterinary Clinic describes itself as a mixed animal practice, covering small animals, large animals and equine work, with medical, surgical and educational services listed on its website. It also states it provides a 24-hour emergency service via an on-call rota shared with three other veterinary practices. From the latest reviews available, owners most often mention personable, supportive handling around difficult situations (including after a pet’s death), ongoing medication support, and routine procedures like neutering (including for rabbits). Concrete examples mentioned by reviewers include: having regular medication prepared for collection; replying quickly when an owner emailed after their dog died; staff taking the pet “in a most respectful way” and sending a follow-up email and condolence card; and a rabbit recovering well after being neutered.

Pet Health Centre describes itself as a 100% small-animal hospital providing veterinary care since 2006, with in-house diagnostics (including blood testing) and imaging (digital radiography and ultrasonography). It offers online consultations and states it provides a 24-hour emergency service for existing clients. From the latest reviews available, owners most often point to: - Routine neutering/spaying with smooth recoveries described in detail (including a “side incision” that “healed beautifully” in ~10 days for one cat). - A mixed picture on reception/front desk: some reviews say reception are “lovely” and can’t do enough, while others say “receptionist not so.” - One older review reports a problem reaching the clinic during an emergency (out-of-office not working), despite otherwise praising care.

Lakeview Small Animal Surgery is a long-established veterinary practice (the website says it was established 42 years ago) and does not mention being part of a corporate group. Based on its own service list and owner reports, it appears set up for both routine care (vaccinations, parasite control, microchipping) and more involved medical/surgical work, with on-site diagnostic, laboratory and dental equipment. Decision-relevant points owners mention alongside the clinic’s stated capabilities: - A vet named Linda is repeatedly credited with taking time to review tests in detail and “get to the bottom” of an illness rather than rushing decisions (including a case where a dog had been given a very poor prognosis elsewhere). - Owners describe the clinic handling urgent presentations (one review mentions bringing an elderly dog “in an emergency”). - Referrals are part of the care pathway: one owner describes being referred “next door to the vet referral clinic,” where Francisco is named as providing further help. - Reviews are mostly very positive, but there is a clear complaint about being asked to pay for antibiotics for an injured wild bird, with the reviewer alleging vets are obliged to treat wildlife.

Moran Court Veterinary Clinic is a long-established practice (the website says it was established 42 years ago) offering both small-pet and large-animal work. The site highlights in-house diagnostic, laboratory, and dental equipment, and owners’ recent reviews repeatedly mention thorough case work-ups and calm handling—especially by a vet named Linda. One review describes a dog initially given “three days to live” elsewhere, where Linda “went through every test…checked every detail,” and then referred the case to a neighbouring referral clinic. Reviews also include an emergency visit for an elderly dog, and another notes a full exam for a pug. There is also a clear negative account: one reviewer reports being asked for €30 for antibiotics for an injured wild bird, and says they were later told by a wildlife rescue that vets are obliged to help wild animals (the clinic’s response is not available in the inputs).

Bushypark Vets is a small-animal practice for cats and dogs that offers routine care (vaccines, puppy/kitten checks) alongside in-clinic diagnostics (in-house lab, digital x‑ray) and procedures including surgery and dentistry. The clinic states it provides a 24-hour emergency service year-round, and recent reviews describe urgent care being provided overnight and at weekends (including a Sunday 3am visit for a cat hit by a car). Owners also mention cats and nervous pets being handled gently, and specific follow-through on more involved cases such as overnight stays for illness and surgery for a cat.

Thomas A Glynn Veterinary Practice is described in reviews as offering “personal service,” with one owner explicitly contrasting it with “corporate vets.” Based on recent feedback, the practice appears set up for both routine preventive care and sick/urgent cases, with multiple mentions of quick appointment availability and phone updates during treatment. Concrete specifics owners mention include: - Routine care such as scheduled vaccinations (“shots”) and neutering. - Management of ongoing issues (one cat with recurring cystitis, with appointments arranged quickly). - Phone communication during treatment (one owner says they were kept informed “on all steps” and things were explained clearly). - Administrative support for pet insurance claim forms being completed promptly. Reviews also include a serious negative account involving a dog with open pyometra, where the owner reports being advised to delay surgery and describes the interaction as blunt and distressing—this conflicts with other reviews describing compassion and reassurance.

Oran Veterinary Clinic is a companion-animal practice offering routine preventive care alongside in-clinic diagnostics (X‑rays and blood tests) and procedures such as neutering, dentistry, and soft-tissue surgery. Reviewers repeatedly mention clear explanations during exams and treatments, record-keeping with paperwork provided, and at least one report of being seen “out of hours in minutes” for a suspected urgent cat issue. One recent reviewer, however, strongly disagrees with this picture, saying the clinic felt “all about money and not welfare,” so experiences appear to vary.