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Dog & Cat Vets in Galway

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Our Score (87/100)

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Featured Clinic Overview

Updated January 2026
Independent Clinic

Divilly Veterinary Clinic is most often described in reviews as a general small-animal practice that also hosts a visiting (“roaming”) vet for exotic pets. Owners mention routine care (injections and check-ups), surgery with detailed aftercare guidance, and more investigative work-ups (tests scheduled to pinpoint a spine problem) rather than “rest and see.”

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#2 Ranking

Our Score (86/100)

4.9(154 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird

Cuddy Vets is a veterinary clinic whose own site describes a “friendly environment” with “committed staff trained to care for all your pets needs.” In the latest reviews available to us, owners most often mention how the team handles nervous or anxious dogs with patience (including letting them settle before treatment) and that vets take time to answer questions during first check-ups. Reviews also describe long-term care for cats across life stages (from kitten to senior), including helping with injured cats and strays.

#3 Ranking

Our Score (86/100)

4.8(152 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird

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).

Our Score (86/100)

4.9(149 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird

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.

Our Score (85/100)

4.9(105 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird

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.

Our Score (83/100)

4.9(208 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird

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.

Our Score (83/100)

4.7(83 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird

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.

Our Score (83/100)

4.7(83 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird

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.

Our Score (82/100)

4.8(88 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
  • Out-of-hours and urgent care: owners describe quick responses and emergency treatment overnight (including a Sunday 3am visit after a traffic accident) and prompt help for sudden lameness/hip pain. - Cat-focused care is a recurring theme: multiple reviews mention cats specifically (including feral/community cats), with emphasis on gentle handling and thorough efforts to diagnose and control pain. - Breadth of care across routine to complex: routine vaccines and travel prep are mentioned alongside surgery, dentistry/teeth cleaning, overnight stays for illness, and trauma care.

Our Score (81/100)

4.7(224 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird

Ark Veterinary Clinic describes itself as a companion-animal practice focused on family pets, with two practice sites mentioned on its website. Recent reviews suggest the clinic is commonly used for routine and urgent sick-pet appointments for cats and dogs, with multiple owners highlighting being seen quickly and receiving clear explanations of “process and next steps.” At the same time, one recent reviewer makes a serious allegation around corticosteroid prescribing and a lack of warning about diabetes risk, describing this as a failure of informed consent—an account that conflicts with other reviews praising communication.

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