Farm & Large-Animal Vets near Laytown

## Summary Laytown Veterinary Clinic is part of **Westgate Veterinary Clinic** and, based on the clinic’s own information, is set up for **both small animals and farm animals** with a **24/7 on-call service** and a long-running service history (since **1986**). Recent reviews add specific, decision-relevant detail: owners mention **gentle handling of anxious dogs**, **clear explanations from vet Julie**, and **supportive end-of-life care** where families were given time and dignity to say goodbye. One reviewer reports a **45-minute wait past an appointment** and feeling **overcharged for an injection**, so experiences around timekeeping and pricing may vary. ## Services From the website summary, the clinic describes services including: - **24/7 on-call service / emergency care** (stated as covering small and large animals) - **Disease control programmes** (farm-focused preventative work) - **Testing** - **Fertility management** - **Herd health management** From reviews, owners also specifically reference: - **End-of-life care/euthanasia support**, including explanation of the process and being given time to say goodbye ## Pricing Explicit pricing is only mentioned in one recent review: - **€51 consultation fee** was listed (as reported by a reviewer) - A reviewer also alleges being charged **“6 times more than I normally pay to administer an injection”** (no exact injection price given) ## People - **Nurse Aoife**: mentioned for being **gentle with an anxious lurcher**, with a “reassuring manner” during handling. - **Julie (vet)**: repeatedly named for **detailed explanations** and a **calm, compassionate approach**, including during **end-of-life appointments** where owners felt supported and not rushed. ## Reviews **4.8 stars from 154 reviews.** The available recent reviews are mostly 5-star, with one 2-star report raising concerns about cost, not fully reading prior medical history, and waiting time. “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Communication and explanations:** Julie is described as explaining situations “with details,” helping owners feel comfortable. - **Handling and bedside manner:** gentle, reassuring handling is specifically mentioned for an **anxious dog**. - **End-of-life support:** owners describe being given **time and dignity** to say goodbye, with compassionate guidance through the process. - **Concerns raised by one reviewer:** **€51 consult fee noted**, alleged high charge for an injection, **45-minute delay**, and a claim that medical history wasn’t fully read.