Ballyhugh Veterinary Clinic

Ballyhugh Veterinary Clinic presents itself as a mixed animal practice in Gort, covering small animals, large animals and equine work, with medical, surgical and educational services listed on its website. It also says it offers a 24-hour emergency service through an on-call rota shared with three other veterinary practices. Recent reviews are consistently positive, with owners especially highlighting friendly service, supportive handling during difficult moments, and solid day-to-day care.

Services

• •Mixed animal care: The clinic lists care for small animals, large animals and equines.
• •Medical and surgical services: Website information points to a broad general practice offering across routine and more involved veterinary care.
• •Emergency cover: A 24-hour emergency service is listed, provided through a shared on-call rota with three other veterinary practices.
• •Routine procedures and follow-up care: Reviews mention rabbit neutering with a good recovery, as well as ongoing medication support for a dog over several months.
• •Referral when needed: One owner describes their dog being referred to a specialist in Galway, suggesting the clinic coordinates onward care where appropriate.
• •Educational services: Educational services are also listed on the clinic website.

Pricing

No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.

People

Named in customer reviews

• •Lauren is praised for having “a lovely way about her” and helping owners feel their pets are well looked after.
• •Eadaoin and Teresa are described as especially friendly and welcoming.
• •One review also highlights an unnamed staff member who regularly prepared medication, helped an owner during a pet bereavement, and followed up afterwards with an email and condolence card.

Reviews

Google reviews: 4.8/5 from 152 reviews.

• •Recent feedback is strongly positive on friendliness and helpfulness, with several reviewers describing a warm atmosphere and consistently good service.
• •A clear theme is compassionate support during difficult situations, especially around pet loss, including quick replies, respectful handling, and thoughtful follow-up.
• •Reviews also point to continuity of care, with examples of medication being prepared for collection and pets being looked after over longer treatment periods.
• •Specific service examples mentioned include rabbit neutering with a good recovery, referral to a specialist when needed, and one comment describing the clinic as “expensive, but good service.”