Hugh Dolan MVB MRCVS – Vets in Ballinasloe
Clinic Overview
Hugh Dolan MVB MRCVS is an independent, family-run veterinary practice in Ballinasloe, with reviews describing Hugh and his wife as a small, long-standing team. The practice is most often mentioned for dogs and cats, with owners highlighting quick access to care and practical, straightforward treatment. Reviews also describe compassionate help in difficult situations, including end-of-life support and a late-night wildlife rescue case.
Hugh Dolan MVB MRCVS is an independent, family-run veterinary practice in Ballinasloe, with reviews describing Hugh and his wife as a small, long-standing team. The practice is most often mentioned for dogs and cats, with owners highlighting quick access to care and practical, straightforward treatment. Reviews also describe compassionate help in difficult situations, including end-of-life support and a late-night wildlife rescue case.
Services
- •General veterinary care for dogs and cats: reviews describe consultations and treatment for household pets, including a dog that was seen quickly and given treatment an owner felt was more appropriate than earlier care received elsewhere.
- •Cat care, including support at the end of life: one owner says the team helped extend their cat Daisy’s comfort for a few more days and made the final stage easier.
- •Help in urgent or unusual situations: a recent review describes the practice opening late at night to assist a very sick fox and waiving charges for Galway rescue in that case.
- •Ongoing care for family pets: several reviews suggest the clinic is used as a regular vet over many years rather than only for one-off visits.
Pricing
No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.
People
- •Hugh Dolan: named repeatedly in reviews, including by long-term clients. Owners describe him as excellent, honest, caring, and focused on clear advice and treatment.
- •Hugh’s wife: mentioned by clients as part of the team, with particular praise for kindness and support during a cat’s final days.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.8/5 from 42 reviews.
- •Long-term loyalty: some clients say they have brought family pets here for 30+ years and would not go elsewhere.
- •Quick, practical care: owners mention pets being seen promptly and receiving treatment they felt was effective and straightforward.
- •Kindness in difficult moments: reviews mention compassionate support with a cat’s final days and a caring approach that helps both pets and owners.
- •Going beyond expectations in specific cases: one recent reviewer praised the practice for opening late at night to help a sick fox and waiving charges for the rescue.
