Knocknacarra Veterinary Clinic

Knocknacarra Veterinary Clinic is part of Ark Vets Galway, a companion-animal practice with multiple branches and a referral service available. Reviews describe both routine appointments and more complex work, including diagnostic imaging and an intestinal procedure referred in from another clinic. Owners most often mention fast access, clear explanations, and supportive end-of-life care, alongside a small number of concerns about bedside manner and imaging costs.

Services

• •General companion-animal care: Routine consultations for family pets, with reviews mentioning both dogs and cats.
• •Appointments and access: Online booking is mentioned by reviewers, and recent feedback includes same-day availability for a cat assessment and prompt collection from the waiting area.
• •Diagnostics and more advanced care: Owners mention ultrasound and x-ray, and the wider Ark Vets Galway service includes referral availability.
• •Surgery: Reviews refer to spay surgery and a complicated intestinal procedure carried out after referral from another clinic.
• •End-of-life support: Recent feedback 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

• •Elizabeth / Elisabeth — mentioned more than once as a vet or veterinary surgeon, with reviewers praising her thorough examinations, professionalism, and advice.
• •Brian — described as professional, thorough, and good with pets; one owner says he clearly outlined the plan and gave costs beforehand.
• •Aidan — thanked in multiple reviews, including for kindness during a pet’s final hours and for handling a complex referred intestinal case.
• •Martin — credited in one review with a well-handled spay surgery and a smooth recovery.
• •Reception team — frequently described as kind, welcoming, and attentive.

Reviews

Knocknacarra Veterinary Clinic has a 4.7-star Google rating from 426 reviews.

• •Recent feedback is largely positive, with many owners describing the team as kind, professional, accommodating, and supportive.
• •Access and flexibility come up often, including a same-day cat appointment, being seen promptly even when arriving early, online booking, and help late on a Sunday.
• •Several reviews highlight clear communication and compassionate care, including thorough explanations, repeat discussion of treatment plans when needed, end-of-life support, and thoughtful gestures such as condolence cards and paw prints.
• •A small number of reviewers report a poor bedside manner in one consultation and dissatisfaction with the cost of imaging in an end-of-life case.