Knocknacarra Veterinary Clinic – Vets in Knocknacarra
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Clinic Overview
Knocknacarra Veterinary Clinic is part of Ark Vets Galway, a companion-animal practice with multiple branches and referral support available. Reviews describe both routine appointments and more complex work, including diagnostic imaging, surgery, and a referred intestinal procedure. Owners often mention fast access, clear explanations, and compassionate end-of-life care, while a small minority raise concerns about continuity of staff and costs.
Services
- •General companion-animal care: Routine consultations for family pets, with reviews mentioning both dogs and cats. Recent feedback includes gentle, thorough examinations and clear discussion of treatment plans.
- •Appointments and access: Online booking is mentioned by reviewers, alongside same-day availability for a cat assessment, prompt collection from the waiting area, and help late on a Sunday.
- •Diagnostics and more advanced care: Owners mention ultrasound and x-ray, and reviews also refer to samples being sent to a laboratory when needed. The wider Ark Vets Galway service includes referral availability.
- •Surgery and end-of-life support: Reviews refer to spay surgery, surgery for a very sick dachshund, and a complicated intestinal procedure carried out after referral from another clinic. Feedback also highlights compassionate support during a pet’s final hours, including out-of-hours help, plus condolence cards and paw prints sent afterwards.
Pricing
No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.
People
- •Elisabeth / Elizabeth — praised in multiple reviews for thorough examinations, professionalism, and clear advice.
- •Brian — described as professional, thorough, and good with pets; one owner says he clearly outlined the plan and gave costs beforehand.
- •Aidan — thanked more than once for kindness during a pet’s final hours and for care during a serious surgical case.
- •Martin — credited in one review with a well-handled spay surgery and a smooth recovery.
- •Reception team — frequently described as kind, welcoming, and supportive.
Reviews
Knocknacarra Veterinary Clinic has a 4.7-star Google rating from 441 reviews.
- •Recent feedback is largely positive, with owners often describing the team as friendly, accommodating, knowledgeable, and caring with pets.
- •Access and communication are recurring strengths, including same-day appointments, being seen promptly even when arriving early, online booking flexibility, and updates that kept owners informed during treatment.
- •Several reviews highlight compassionate handling of difficult situations, including late-Sunday help, supportive end-of-life care, and thoughtful follow-up.
- •A smaller number of recent reviewers mention concerns about seeing different vets over time and about costs, including one strongly negative complaint linked to treatment charges.
