Dog & Cat Vets in Westport

## Summary Lodge Veterinary Hospital is an independent small-animal practice established in 2006 by John Corrigan (MVB). The clinic states it has in-house diagnostic facilities, boarding facilities, and is approved by the Veterinary Council of Ireland. Recent reviews describe the team handling both routine illness and more complex cases, including a referred CT scan work-up and urgent foreign-body situations, with owners repeatedly mentioning clear explanations and thorough questioning before appointments. Concrete examples mentioned include treatment for an eye problem that an owner says “saved” their dog’s eye; assessment/treatment after a dog swallowed metal; and a referred CT scan for facial paralysis where additional issues (including elbows) were investigated after discussion with the vet. ## Services - Small-animal care for **dogs and cats** (stated by the clinic). - **In-house diagnostic facilities** (clinic-stated). - **CT scanning** (described in a review as a referral reason for investigating facial paralysis). - Care for **urgent/acute issues**, including a case where a dog had **swallowed metal** (review). - Treatment for **eye problems** (review). - **Euthanasia support** is explicitly mentioned by an owner describing compassionate handling when there was “absolutely no alternative” (review). - **Grooming** (clinic-stated). - **Boarding/kennelling facilities** (clinic-stated). - **Pet passports** (clinic-stated). - **After-hours emergency phone number is provided** by the clinic (no further arrangements described). ## People - **John Corrigan** (founder; named in reviews): owners describe him calling ahead to ask detailed questions about symptoms before a CT appointment, taking time to explain options, and being compassionate during euthanasia decisions. - **Jens Werner** (named in reviews): mentioned for hands-on care during a dog’s investigations and for “extensive knowledge” relating to a very small dog’s bones; also described as thorough in checks. ## Reviews **4.7 stars from 187 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - **Thorough investigations and follow-through:** examples include detailed pre-visit questioning before a CT scan and additional scans suggested/discussed that reportedly uncovered another condition. - **Handling urgent and high-stress cases:** owners mention care for a dog that swallowed metal, and another account describing a dog being “sewed… back to life.” - **Communication that reduces anxiety:** multiple owners say they weren’t rushed, things were explained, and nervous pets were handled patiently. - **Kindness during end-of-life care:** one reviewer highlights support and respect when euthanasia was necessary.

## Summary West Vets is a general veterinary practice (ownership/group not stated in the information provided). Recent reviews describe quick access to care for unwell pets, routine procedures like neutering and microchipping, and help with pet travel documentation (EU pet passport). Multiple reviewers highlight staff taking time to explain and reassure—particularly around anxious moments when a pet is suddenly ill—while one recurring complaint focuses on the condition of the car park (described as heavily pot-holed). Concrete details mentioned by owners include: - Cat neutering and microchipping carried out at the clinic. - A same-day urgent situation for a sick dog: examination, diagnosis, treatment and medication reportedly provided within about 30 minutes. - Assistance arranging an EU pet passport for travel. - Staff members are named in reviews, including vets Niall, Tom and Rachel; veterinary nurse Orla; and reception team Nessa and Tracy. ## Services Services and support explicitly mentioned in the latest reviews include: - **Cat neutering** (one owner specifically describes their cat being neutered). - **Microchipping** (mentioned alongside neutering). - **General illness/urgent assessment**: examination, diagnosis, treatment and medication for an acutely unwell dog (timing described as rapid). - **Pet travel documentation**: help with an **EU pet passport**. ## People Named team members referenced by reviewers: - **Orla (Veterinary Nurse)**: described as “reassuring and accommodating,” particularly valued for helping owners feel calmer during visits. - **Niall, Tom, Rachel (vets)**: named as part of the veterinary team by a long-term client. - **Nessa, Tracy (reception)**: described as part of a helpful front-of-house team by a long-term client. ## Reviews **4.9 stars from 136 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - **Fast response when a pet is unwell:** one owner reports being seen, assessed and treated within roughly 30 minutes, including medication provided. - **Routine procedures reported as smooth:** neutering and microchipping are specifically mentioned. - **Practical help beyond treatment:** one reviewer credits the clinic with sorting an EU pet passport for ongoing travel. - **A clear negative recurring issue:** one reviewer posts twice about the **car park being “ridiculously pot holed,”** saying it’s hard to drive through.