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Portumna Vet Clinic

#1 Vet in Portumna, Galway

4.7
Independent Clinic

Portumna Vet Clinic – Vets in Portumna

Updated January 2026
Independent Clinic

Clinic Overview

- Thorough, patient handling of pets: owners describe vets being meticulous and patient (including with a dog) and taking time to work through diagnosis and treatment in a complex puppy case. - Surgery experiences referenced positively: a cat spay is described with reassurance beforehand and same‑day discharge; mild post‑op grogginess was noted with recovery by the next day. - Support in difficult moments: one reviewer describes focused comfort care for a cat nearing end of life, with attention to reducing stress for both pet and owner.

Services

Services and capabilities mentioned in the available reviews include

  • Surgery and routine procedures: cat spay (“sprayed”), described as a same‑day drop‑off and collection.
  • General/basic veterinary care: several reviewers refer to “basic care” and being “really thorough.”
  • Urgent illness assessment and treatment (during opening times as described by reviewers): a case of a very sick, fitting puppy where vets were described as working to diagnose and treat.
  • End‑of‑life/palliative support: keeping a cat comfortable in the last weeks and focusing on reducing stress for the pet and family.
  • Communication support at reception: one reviewer specifically notes patience and help when the client didn’t speak much English.

People

  • Tory (vet, role implied in reviews): mentioned in end‑of‑life care for a cat, described as “going above and beyond” to keep the cat comfortable and reduce stress; also named in an urgent puppy case where calm handling and ongoing efforts to diagnose/treat were highlighted.
  • Gioia (vet, role implied in reviews): named alongside Tory in the urgent puppy case; described as calm and compassionate, with diligence in researching the cause while treating.
  • Receptionist (unnamed): singled out in one review for being kind, friendly, and patient—especially helpful for a client with limited English.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.7 stars from 69 reviews. “”

  • Thorough, patient handling of pets: owners describe vets being meticulous and patient (including with a dog) and taking time to work through diagnosis and treatment in a complex puppy case.
  • Surgery experiences referenced positively: a cat spay is described with reassurance beforehand and same‑day discharge; mild post‑op grogginess was noted with recovery by the next day.
  • Support in difficult moments: one reviewer describes focused comfort care for a cat nearing end of life, with attention to reducing stress for both pet and owner.
  • Access limitation when closed: a recent review explicitly states the clinic could not be relied on for emergencies during holidays when closed.

Contact

Call 090-974 1176

Location

Dominic Street, Fairyhill, Portumna, Galway

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