Laytown Veterinary Clinic

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. “”

• •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.