Laytown Veterinary Clinic

Laytown Veterinary Clinic is part of Westgate Veterinary Clinic and, according to the clinic’s own information, provides care for both small animals and farm animals with a 24/7 on-call service. The practice also presents itself as having a long service history dating back to 1986. Recent reviews describe a friendly, caring team, with repeated praise for Julie for clear explanations and compassionate care, and for Aoife for gentle handling of an anxious dog. One reviewer reported a long wait and felt charges were high, so experiences around timekeeping may vary.

Services

• •Small animal and farm animal care, reflecting the clinic’s stated mixed-practice setup.
• •24/7 on-call and emergency care, including cover for both small and large animals.
• •Farm and preventative work, including disease control programmes, testing, fertility management, and herd health management.
• •Consultations and ongoing treatment support, with reviews highlighting careful explanations around medications and treatment plans.
• •End-of-life care, with one family specifically praising the team for compassionate guidance and for giving them time and dignity to say goodbye.

Pricing

No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.

People

Julie is repeatedly named in reviews for being honest, kind, professional, and thorough in her explanations, including during difficult end-of-life appointments. Nurse Aoife is specifically praised for gentle, reassuring handling of an anxious lurcher. Sarah, the receptionist, is also mentioned positively, and several reviewers comment warmly on the wider team and nursing staff.

Reviews

Google reviews show 4.8/5 from 156 reviews. Recent feedback is largely very positive, with repeated praise for the team’s kindness, communication, and support during both routine and more emotional visits.

• •Julie stands out strongly in recent feedback, with several owners saying she is easy to talk to, explains medications and treatment clearly, and takes time to help them feel comfortable.
• •Team manner is a consistent positive theme, with nurses, reception, and other staff described as friendly, welcoming, kind, and professional.
• •Handling of nervous pets is specifically praised, including one review highlighting Aoife’s calm and gentle approach with an anxious dog.
• •One negative review raised concerns about value and delays, mentioning a 45-minute wait after the appointment time and feeling overcharged for an injection.