Gorteen Acre Veterinary Clinic – Vets in Athenry
Clinic Overview
Gorteen Acre Veterinary Clinic in Athenry is a mixed-animal practice treating small animals, farm animals, equines, and exotic species. The clinic lists X-ray facilities, a 24-hour call-out service for large animals, and a 24-hour emergency service for equines. Owner feedback is consistently very positive, with particular praise for caring, professional treatment, emergency help, and support for less common pets.
Services
- •Mixed-practice veterinary care covering small animals, farm animals, equines, and exotic species.
- •In-clinic services listed include X-ray facilities, surgery, dental care, vaccinations, health checks, microchipping, and passports.
- •Farm and equine work includes ultrasound scanning, pregnancy diagnosis, foot-trimming, TB testing, and herd health plans.
- •Emergency arrangements include 24-hour call-out for large animals and 24-hour emergency service for equines; reviews also mention quick responses in urgent situations.
- •Recent owner examples include care for dogs, cats, rabbits, newborn puppies, a rescue puppy with a severe virus, a German Shepherd, and a crested gecko.
Pricing
No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.
People
- •Petra is praised for helping save the life of a young rescue puppy with a severe virus.
- •Lindsay (spelled Linsdey in one review) is mentioned for exotic-pet care, including a crested gecko consultation, and is described as knowledgeable, kind, and helpful.
- •Reviews also mention a friendly, professional team and supportive nurses.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.9/5 from 46 reviews.
- •Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with repeated praise for a professional, caring, and friendly approach.
- •Owners highlight the clinic’s breadth of care, with comments mentioning help across many species and one reviewer simply noting that it “caters for all animals.”
- •Emergency support stands out, including fast responses, help with seriously ill puppies, and reassurance in urgent situations.
- •Trust is a recurring theme: reviewers describe the team as knowledgeable and honest, and one owner says the fees felt affordable.

