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Lakeside Veterinary Hospital

#1 Vet in Loughrea, Galway

4.9
Independent Clinic

Lakeside Veterinary Hospital – Vets in Loughrea

Updated January 2026
Independent Clinic
#1 Ranking
#1 in Loughrea
Top 10 Ranking
#5 in Galway
Top 10 Ranking
#103 in Ireland

Clinic Overview

Lakeside Veterinary Hospital is a small-animal clinic (described that way by a reviewer) where owners frequently mention being accommodated at short notice and having treatment choices and costs explained clearly. No corporate group ownership is stated in the available information; one reviewer specifically mentions “the owner” being available to help.

Lakeside Veterinary Hospital is a small-animal clinic (described that way by a reviewer) where owners frequently mention being accommodated at short notice and having treatment choices and costs explained clearly. No corporate group ownership is stated in the available information; one reviewer specifically mentions “the owner” being available to help.

Concrete specifics mentioned by reviewers include

  • •Being “fitted in” last minute when worried about a dog.
  • •Immediate help provided on 01/01/2026 when “other clinics refused to help” (per one account).
  • •Treatment options being clearly laid out, with associated costs explained.
  • •A “modern practice and rooms” environment.

Services

Services and situations explicitly mentioned in the available reviews include

  • •Small-animal care (explicitly referenced by one reviewer).
  • •Urgent/same-day assessments (owners describe being taken last minute and receiving immediate care).
  • •Treatment for injured animals, including a cat found with “many injuries.”
  • •Discussion of treatment options, with costs explained before proceeding (no specific procedures or prices were provided).

People

  • •Owner (role stated by reviewer): One reviewer describes the owner stepping in to provide immediate help on 01/01/2026 when other clinics would not.
  • •Vets (unnamed): Described by multiple reviewers as calm and easy to deal with; one owner notes feeling able to trust them with their dog.
  • •Staff (unnamed): Repeatedly described as helpful and understanding; examples include fitting an owner in at short notice and being supportive when an owner was worried.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.9 stars from 105 reviews.

  • •Short-notice access: multiple owners mention being taken last minute or helped immediately.
  • •Clear communication: treatment options and associated costs were said to be explained clearly.
  • •Handling of difficult cases: one owner highlights care for a cat with many injuries; another describes urgent help for a dog when other clinics wouldn’t assist.
  • •Facilities: one reviewer specifically mentions a “modern practice and rooms.”

Contact

Call 091 841392

Location

Dublin Road, Loughrea, Galway

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