Lodge Veterinary Hospital

- Communication is a strong theme: reviewers say consultations feel unhurried, options are explained clearly, and questions are taken seriously. - Prompt help is often mentioned: examples include appointments arranged within hours, next-day referral work-ups, and support for both local clients and holidaymakers. - Thorough care stands out: reviews describe detailed questioning before investigations, careful examinations, and follow-up plans that balanced treatment with avoiding unnecessary stress.

Services

•Small-animal care for dogs and cats, covering routine consultations as well as treatment for illness and injury. Recent reviews mention care for a kitten with a cold, repeated treatment for a dog’s eye problem, and gentle assessment of an older dog.
•Diagnostics and investigations, with in-house diagnostic facilities listed by the clinic. Reviews also mention CT scanning as part of a referral work-up for facial paralysis, with additional scans recommended that helped uncover another issue.
•Urgent and acute care, including reports of fast access to appointments and treatment, and one review describing care after a dog had swallowed metal.
•Eye treatment, including repeat care for an eye problem and one owner who said the treatment helped save their dog’s eye.
•Surgical and complex case support, with reviews referring to major hands-on treatment for injured rescue dogs and careful management of challenging cases.
•End-of-life support, with owners describing compassionate and respectful care when euthanasia was necessary.
•Grooming, boarding/kennelling, and pet passports, all listed by the clinic.
•An after-hours emergency phone number is provided by the clinic.

Pricing

No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.

People

•John Corrigan (MVB) – founder of the practice and a regular name in reviews. Owners repeatedly praise his calm, unhurried consultations, clear explanations, gentle examinations, and support in both urgent and end-of-life situations.
•Jens Werner – named very positively for thorough checks, detailed knowledge during investigations, and hands-on care in more complex cases.
•The wider team, including reception staff, are also praised for kindness, professionalism, and helping nervous pets feel more at ease.

Reviews

Google reviews stand at 4.7/5 from 193 reviews.

•Communication is a strong theme: reviewers say consultations feel unhurried, options are explained clearly, and questions are taken seriously.
•Prompt help is often mentioned: examples include appointments arranged within hours, next-day referral work-ups, and support for both local clients and holidaymakers.
•Thorough care stands out: reviews describe detailed questioning before investigations, careful examinations, and follow-up plans that balanced treatment with avoiding unnecessary stress.
•Compassionate handling is widely praised: owners mention kind care for nervous dogs, respectful end-of-life support, and committed treatment in urgent or complex cases.

Reviews for Lodge Veterinary Hospital

Note: Showing the 10 most recent Google reviews out of 193 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

Yvonne Campbell

1 month ago

Lauren Francis

2 months ago

I am thrilled to have found such a great vet in this area that I love to visit. The reception staff were super, and John Corrigan was fantastic. He really took in all the details and examined my nearly 14 year old poodle gently but thoroughly. He offered me treatment and the possibility of further tests if necessary, without putting my boy through too much too soon. The treatment he gave helped so that we didn't need to return. My little dog is back to normal and I couldn't be happier with the well thought through, unhurried consultation he got. I mentioned that I had been to John to a few other people where I am staying and they all immediately said what a great vet he is. Photo from since he's been treated at Lodge Vets Westport!

Aoife Ryan

John provides a fantastic service to the people and holidaymakers of Westport. I rang with concerns about my dog, and had an appointment and treatment within 2 hours. I couldn’t recommend John and his practice enough!

Tony Gallagher

3 months ago

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triona hensey

11 months ago

I've brought my dog here a good few times for a problem with his eye. It's a great vets. It's obvious all there really care about animals. It's very reasonable and most importantly my dogs eye was saved by the treatment. Thanks john and everyone there.

Anna Imiola

Dee O reilly

Lost without John and Jens I cannot recommend these lads enough, they literally sewed my angel chihuahua back to life, they have worked round the clock on other rescues I’ve brought over the years, and Jens Werner extensive knowledge of the tiny bones of my 2kg little warrior is extensive. Over the years John corrigan has had to help me with the awful task of putting to sleep, and not only has he worked unwavering to try keep the dog alive, when there is absolutely no alternative John has been compassionate, kind and respectful, we have had many breeds and sizes from a 2kg to a 14stone mastiff and every breed is treated like it’s their personal pet, I cannot thank the team at Lodge vets enough

Denise

Compassionate, ethical, thorough and kind.

Beth Clayton

1 year ago

We took our dog Bruce here because we though he had swallowed some metal (he had) and John and the team were absolutely amazing. Bruce is very nervous at the vets but they didn't care and treated him really well and put our minds at ease. Really great communication at this vets and I wouldn't hesitate to use them again if we are in the area. Thank you for taking such good care of Bruce.