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Oughterard Veterinary Surgery

#1 Vet in Oughterard, Galway

4.9
Independent Clinic

Oughterard Veterinary Surgery – Vets in Oughterard

Updated January 2026
Independent Clinic

Clinic Overview

Oughterard Veterinary Surgery is used by owners of multiple species, with reviews mentioning routine veterinary care for goats as well as appointments for dogs and cats. Across the latest comments, people repeatedly point to vet consultations that focus on practical advice and clear explanations (including a cat visit for a pet passport). Several reviewers also mention returning specifically for “Karel/Karl/Carl” and the wider team, describing gentle handling with dogs and an accommodating front-of-house experience.

Oughterard Veterinary Surgery is used by owners of multiple species, with reviews mentioning routine veterinary care for goats as well as appointments for dogs and cats. Across the latest comments, people repeatedly point to vet consultations that focus on practical advice and clear explanations (including a cat visit for a pet passport). Several reviewers also mention returning specifically for “Karel/Karl/Carl” and the wider team, describing gentle handling with dogs and an accommodating front-of-house experience.

Services

  • General veterinary care for a range of animals, specifically mentioned for
  • Goats (“all their veterinary care”)
  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Pet passport appointment (mentioned for a cat).
  • Ongoing care for households with multiple dogs is implied by reviewers discussing repeat use and value when treating more than one dog (no specific inclusions described).

People

  • Karel / Karl / Carl (vet): repeatedly named across reviews. Owners describe him as
  • Gentle with dogs (“kind and gentle with my dog”).
  • Informative and advice-led, including explaining things during a cat appointment for a pet passport (“caring and informative”; “will always advise well”).
  • Margaret: mentioned alongside Karl as being “amazing” and “professional and kind” during dog visits.
  • Rosa: mentioned as part of the team in a review noting “friendly staff” and an accommodating experience.

Reviews

4.9 stars from 157 reviews. The available written reviews are uniformly positive and focus on repeat-use experiences across different pets. “”

  • Owners describe species breadth, including goats alongside dogs and cats.
  • Multiple reviews highlight specific staff members by name, especially “Karel/Karl/Carl,” suggesting people choose the clinic for continuity with a particular vet.
  • Consultations framed around advice and explanations are mentioned (e.g., being “informative” and advising well).
  • Handling and manner with animals, particularly dogs, is called out as gentle and kind.
  • Some reviewers comment on value for money, especially for multi-dog households, but no prices are stated.

Contact

Call 091 552 366

Location

Camp Street, Oughterard, Galway

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