Western Veterinary Clinic – Vets in Clifden
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Clinic Overview
Western Veterinary Clinic is a family-run mixed animal practice in Clifden, caring for companion animals as well as farm and equine cases. The clinic has on-site diagnostic facilities including digital X-rays, ultrasound, and in-house lab testing. Recent feedback continues to highlight compassionate care, clear communication, and prompt help for both local clients and visitors to the area.
Services
- •Companion animal consultations and treatment, with reviews describing thorough examinations for unwell pets, blood testing, clear discussion of results, and support with treatment decisions.
- •On-site diagnostics, including digital X-rays, ultrasound, blood tests, and urinalysis.
- •Farm and large-animal work, including on-farm visits, TB testing, general herd health support, and reproduction services including A.I.
- •Equine services, including pre-purchase vetting.
- •Isolation facilities for managing infectious risk.
- •Recent examples mentioned by clients include same-day care for a dog with a broken tooth, help for a dog needing urgent attention while its owners were on holiday, fitting a recovery cone for a hotspot, care after a cat road-traffic injury, arthritis follow-up discussion, and a cat visit where shaving/matting care was carried out.
Pricing
No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.
People
- •Niamh (vet): Mentioned repeatedly for thorough, sensitive care, clear explanations, and strong support in urgent and difficult cases.
- •Francois (vet): Praised for being friendly and helpful with diagnosis, and for treatment and follow-up support in a cat injury case.
- •Maraid (nurse, name reported in a review): Noted positively for calm handling during blood tests and a full examination.
- •Nollaig (front desk): Highlighted in an older review as efficient and helpful, including advice on cat behaviour.
- •Reviews also suggest the wider team is generally seen as caring, welcoming, and professional.
Reviews
Google shows 4.9 stars from 63 reviews.
- •Many reviews praise the clinic’s kind, compassionate handling of pets, including urgent cases and situations where owners were visiting the area.
- •Clients frequently mention clear communication, with vets taking time to explain findings, next steps, and treatment options.
- •Recent comments also highlight friendly and efficient service, including help with diagnosis and practical treatment needs such as fitting a recovery cone.
- •One older detailed review described a frustrating reception and communication issue around collecting supplements and food, but this sits alongside otherwise very positive feedback.
