Ballyhugh Veterinary Clinic – Vets in Gort
Clinic Overview
Ballyhugh Veterinary Clinic is a mixed animal practice in Gort, covering small animals, large animals and equine work, with medical, surgical and educational services listed. It also offers a 24-hour emergency service through an on-call rota shared with three other veterinary practices. Customer feedback is largely very positive, with repeated praise for friendly service, supportive handling during difficult moments, and reassuring day-to-day care.
Services
- •Mixed animal care: The clinic lists care for small animals, large animals and equines.
- •Medical and surgical services: It offers a broad general practice service 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.
Pricing
No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic, though a small number of reviews describe it as expensive.
People
- •Teresa is repeatedly praised for being friendly, helpful and thoughtful, with one reviewer specifically highlighting her at front of house.
- •Lauren is remembered for having “a lovely way” with pets and helping owners feel their animals are in good hands.
- •Eadaoin is also mentioned positively for being 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 155 reviews.
- •Many reviewers describe the clinic as friendly, welcoming and helpful, with several short reviews simply praising the atmosphere and service.
- •There is strong appreciation for compassionate support during difficult situations, including respectful handling after a pet’s death, quick replies, and thoughtful follow-up.
- •Owners also mention reassuring ongoing care, including medication preparation, specialist referral when needed, and good outcomes after procedures such as rabbit neutering.
- •A small number of comments raise concerns about price, and one reviewer reports a negative experience with a vet’s manner, but this sits alongside a much larger body of very positive feedback.

