By VetsCompared
About Veterinary Care in Mayo
Mayo has 36 veterinary clinics, giving pet owners a strong county-wide picture rather than a thin or patchy one. Coverage reaches all 14 towns in this snapshot, and weekend access is a notable feature, with many clinics open beyond the standard weekday pattern. Review evidence is moderate in depth, with 2,358 Google reviews averaging 4.8/5 across the county.
Our Score compares visible clinics in this country. The transparency part of the score is how many services the clinic has published, measured against the highest number published by a visible clinic in the same country. This county is in Ireland.
Top 3 clinics (current county ranking table)
| Clinic | Our Score | Verified | Published services |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Paws Veterinary Hospital | 62/100 | — | — |
| Lodge Veterinary Hospital | 60/100 | — | — |
| Ballinrobe Veterinary Clinic | 60/100 | — | — |
Mayo gives pet owners a fairly complete county picture rather than a patchy one. With 36 clinics spread across a broad-scope, broad-service mix, most owners looking for routine pet care should find several plausible options somewhere within reasonable reach. The county’s review profile is positive, but the evidence base is moderate rather than huge, so ratings are best used as a first filter, not the whole decision.
Geographic coverage is one of the more useful signals here. All 14 towns in the snapshot have at least one clinic, which matters in a large county where travel time can shape follow-up care as much as first appointments. That said, total choice is only moderate overall, so some towns will still feel thinner than others. Castlebar appears more than once among the higher-ranked listings, suggesting a little more immediate comparison choice there, while single-option towns are more likely to push owners toward the nearest workable practice.
The ranked comparison table above summarises the leading clinics in this snapshot and whether a listing is verified. Verification only means a registered user has confirmed the listing details; it is not an accreditation or quality badge. Since just one clinic in Mayo is verified, and none of the higher-ranked listings are, it is sensible to confirm opening hours, contact details and service availability directly. Weekend access is a practical plus across the county, but late-evening availability is much thinner. No clinic in this snapshot is identified as a dedicated emergency provider, though veterinary practices in Ireland must arrange 24-hour cover for their clients, either themselves or through an outsourced service.
For most pet owners, the next step is to narrow by travel time and the times you are realistically likely to need care. If weekend appointments matter, Mayo gives you a decent spread of options; if you rely on after-work visits, check evening opening carefully before registering. It also helps to ask how a practice handles urgent same-day problems, repeat prescriptions, follow-up checks and out-of-hours calls, because those details often matter more in day-to-day use than small differences in review averages.
Because the service mix looks broad rather than highly specialised, many decisions in Mayo will come down to fit and continuity instead of hunting for a rare type of provider. A clinic that communicates clearly, can see your pet again without long gaps, and has an out-of-hours arrangement you understand is usually the more practical choice for ongoing care.
Top Vets in Mayo
Highly rated veterinary clinics across Mayo, ranked for transparency, quality and customer reviews
Our Score (62/100)
All Paws Veterinary Hospital is an independent clinic in Castlebar, established in 2023 and owned and operated by veterinarians Leonie Slowey and Clare Eugster. The clinic offers routine care alongside medicine, surgery, dentistry and...
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Our Score (60/100)
Lodge Veterinary Hospital is an independent small-animal practice in Westport, established in 2006 by John Corrigan (MVB). The clinic says it offers in-house diagnostic facilities, grooming, boarding facilities, pet passport services, and...
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Our Score (60/100)
Ballinrobe Veterinary Clinic in Ballinrobe treats both small and large animals, with website-listed services including routine vaccinations, emergency care and 24-hour cover for both. The clinic website also references a shop with products...
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Claremorris Pet Clinic in Claremorris, Mayo offers routine and ongoing veterinary care for dogs, cats, rabbits, rodents, and exotic pets. Listed services include vaccinations, neutering and general surgery, dentistry, microchipping, puppy...
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Breaffy Veterinary Clinic in Castlebar comes across as a small-practice-feeling clinic where owners often mention caring handling, quick appointments, and memorable follow-up care. Feedback includes very fast turnaround for routine visits...
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Find Vets by Town in Mayo
Browse veterinary practices by town across Mayo, Ireland
Ballina
7 clinics
- Title
- Fly fishing, River Moy, Ballina, Mayo, Ireland
Ballinrobe
3 clinics
- Title
- County Mayo - Saint Marys Catholic Church -
Ballyhaunis
2 clinics
- Title
- BallyhaunisFriary
Beleek
1 clinic
- Title
- Beleek, Co. Fermanagh - geograph.org.uk - 3400305
Belmullet
1 clinic
- Title
- Belmullet town
Castlebar
8 clinics
- Title
- 1798 United Irishmen rebellion monument,Castlebar, Sept 2025 54
Claremorris
4 clinics
- Title
- IMG Claremorris0475w
Crossmolina
1 clinic
- Title
- View of Deel River, Crossmolina, County Mayo, Ireland
Foxford
1 clinic
- Title
- Foxford wollen mill
Killala
2 clinics
- Title
- Round Tower of Killala, County Mayo
Swinford
1 clinic
- Title
- Statue in Swinford (geograph 2445554)
Westport
3 clinics
- Title
- Westport - Westport House - 20161229132327
