Ark Veterinary Clinic

Ark Veterinary Clinic is a companion-animal practice for family pets, with two practice sites mentioned on its website. Recent feedback suggests owners commonly use the clinic for routine and urgent appointments for cats and dogs, and one owner specifically praised the out-of-hours service. Many reviews highlight prompt visits, friendly handling and clear explanations, although a small number of recent critical reviews raise concerns about continuity of care and communication around treatment risks.

Services

•Companion-animal care: The clinic presents itself as a practice for family pets.
•Routine, sick-pet and urgent consultations: Reviews mention appointments for unwell cats and dogs, including quick attention for a sick cat and visits involving multiple dogs.
•Care for older pets: Recent feedback includes praise for helping an elderly dog stay comfortable and active into his later years.
•Medication-based treatment and monitoring: Reviews refer to corticosteroids, insulin management, blood monitoring and glucose curves.
•Follow-up and care planning: Several owners praise clear explanations of the process and next steps, and one specifically highlights strong follow-up after treatment.
•Out-of-hours support: One recent reviewer rated the out-of-hours service very highly.

Pricing

No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.

People

•Dr. Martin O’Malley: Named in multiple reviews for clear communication, professionalism, explaining treatment plans and next steps, and strong follow-up.
•Brian and Aidan: Thanked by name in a recent review about supporting an older pet.
•Wider team: Reviews describe the reception and clinical team as friendly, welcoming, efficient, patient and caring.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.7/5 from 226 reviews.

•Positive reviews often mention caring treatment, friendly service and a welcoming atmosphere.
•Speed and access are recurring strengths, including being seen within about five minutes for a sick cat and strong praise for the out-of-hours service.
•Communication is a consistent positive theme, with Martin O’Malley mentioned by name for explaining treatment plans and next steps; Brian and Aidan are also singled out positively.
•A smaller number of recent negative reviews raise serious concerns about continuity of care, one apparent sex-identification mistake, and communication around corticosteroid risks, which contrasts with the broader pattern of favourable feedback.

Aletheia

9 months ago

If I could just give 0 stars... I am writing this review with immense grief and anger in the hope that no other family endures the pain we have. Our beloved pet did not die from a sudden illness, but from a long, torturous battle with diabetes that was directly caused by medication prescribed by this clinic. Our pet was initially treated with corticosteroids. At no point were we ever warned that diabetes is a known and serious potential side effect of these drugs. Not a verbal warning, not a pamphlet, nothing. We trusted them completely. When the symptoms of diabetes began—excessive thirst, weight loss—they were devastating. What followed was months of insulin injections, constant blood monitoring, frantic trips for glucose curves, and watching our once-vibrant companion suffer through a debilitating disease. We fought that battle every single day, but the damage was done. We recently had to say goodbye, a loss that has shattered our family. This clinic’s negligence in failing to obtain informed consent is unforgivable. We had a right to know the risks. Had we known, we could have asked about alternatives, or at the very least, been vigilant for the early signs. They took that choice away from us. They are not healers. A true healer respects the trust placed in them and communicates the dangers of the treatments they propose. This clinic administered powerful drugs with life-altering side effects and left us in the dark until it was too late. Do not trust them with your "family member". Their carelessness masked as treatment turned our home into a hospice and caused our pet years of suffering. They are, in the most tragic sense, soulless butchers in lab coats. Our deepest regret is that we ever walked through their doors. Look for a vet who practices true informed consent. Ask explicitly about the side effects of any medication they prescribe and do your own research beforehand! Do not let what happened to us happen to you!

Reviews for Ark Veterinary Clinic

Note: Showing the 10 most recent Google reviews out of 226 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

Rory C

2 weeks ago

We have a young cavapoo pup and the out of hours service is 5 star. We wouldn't go to any other vet in Galway

C Ter

3 months ago

They helped to keep this lad able to enjoy his golden years and he's still going strong at almost 17! Special shout out to Brian, Aidan and all the team at reception!

Elena Ferrandino

5 months ago

My experience with this clinic has been concerning. My 8 months old was incorrectly identified as female because, as I was told, the genitals were “not yet developed.” This is basic veterinary knowledge- at that age, sex identification is straightforward and does not require advanced expertise. A simple check or even basic reference material would confirm this. At the following visit, a different veterinarian immediately identified the mistake — and did so with amusement. While this may have seemed trivial to them, I do not consider it acceptable. Beyond this, a more systemic issue is the complete lack of continuity of care. You rarely, if ever, see the same veterinarian twice. Each visit is transactional: you repeat the same information to a different person, with no clear evidence that the full clinical history is being properly reviewed or integrated into decision-making. From a clinical standpoint, this is problematic. Proper diagnosis requires longitudinal understanding — not just the last few weeks, but the animal’s entire medical history. WITHOUT CONTINUITY THE RISK OF MISDIAGNOSIS INCREASES SIGNIFICANTLY ! In my home country, it is standard to build an ongoing relationship between veterinarian, animal, and owner. This ensures better outcomes, reduces stress for the animal, and improves diagnostic accuracy through consistent oversight. In 2026, I find it difficult to justify a system that lacks even basic continuity of care.

Annmarie Leonard

Caroline O' Neill

1 year ago

Anne Lyster

Excellent care given to my doggie, Cullen.

Mary O' Carroll

Recent visit to Ark vets, St Mary's road, with my sick cat. Everyone was friendly, welcoming and efficient. I was seen within 5 minutes and I was very happy with the way the vet handled the issue. I have always found Ark vets to be very good to deal with. I have been attending there for 2 decades, having owned a dog who lived to be 18 and 2 cats who are now around 18 also.