About Veterinary Care in Sligo
This guide to vets in Sligo, Ireland helps pet owners compare county-wide veterinary options based on services, animal coverage, and availability. It summarises what’s available across the county and highlights the highest-rated local providers so you can shortlist clinics that match your needs.
Top-rated veterinary clinics in Sligo
There are 10 veterinary clinics in Sligo, with an average Google rating of 4.7★. The database includes 9 clinics that treat dogs and cats, 9 that offer farm or large-animal services, and 0 that are listed as offering emergency or out-of-hours care. No 24-hour veterinary cover is explicitly confirmed anywhere in the county based on the available service listings.
Geographically, the county spans 8 towns: Tubercurry, Coolaney, Collooney, Ballymote, Dromore West, Sligo, Ballinfull, and Carraroe. Availability and service mix can vary by town within the county, so appointment access and the types of animals seen may differ depending on where you live.
Across the county, services evidenced in clinic information and owner reviews include routine consultations for common pet issues, surgical care, and core diagnostics such as radiography (X-ray) and ultrasound, with some clinics also listing laboratory testing, ECG, dentistry, and hospitalisation. County-wide demand and review coverage are substantial, with 1022 total Google reviews across the 10 clinics, and 7 clinics listing an active website (useful for checking opening hours, species covered, and published services before booking). No clinics in the dataset are listed as offering veterinary nurse (VN) training, and there are 0 specialist/exotic-only clinics recorded, so owners of less common species should confirm species acceptance directly.
The county profile indicates a mixed-practice landscape rather than a companion-animal-only network: there are 9 dog-and-cat clinics alongside 9 farm-animal providers, and equine work is also present through 5 clinics. Overall clinic depth is strong for general mixed practice, while specialist or exotic provision is not represented in the county dataset.
Mid-ranked and routine-focused clinics still play an important role locally by providing accessible day-to-day care such as preventive health support, non-urgent illness assessment, and follow-up after treatment. These clinics help distribute workload across the county’s towns and can be a practical choice for ongoing care when you prioritise proximity and continuity over a hospital-style setup. For farm and equine owners, selecting a clinic that explicitly provides large-animal coverage is especially important because not every practice is positioned for on-farm work or horse care.
Sligo has broad coverage for companion animals and farm animals across multiple towns, but no emergency/24-hour provision is explicitly listed in the county data, so use the ranked clinic list above to choose the most suitable option.
Data last refreshed: January 2026.
Top Vets in Sligo
Highly rated veterinary clinics across Sligo, ranked by service quality and reviews
Inishfree Veterinary Hospital describes itself as a long-established pet hospital (opened in 1981) offering care across a pet’s lifetime and accepting referrals from other practices (group ownership not stated). Based on the website and reviews, it appears set up for both routine work-ups and more involved medical/surgical cases, with in-house diagnostics mentioned (radiography, ultrasound, lab, ECG) and a “hospital” service.
Concrete examples from recent and older reviews include: getting an appointment within an hour for an injured budgie and providing cleaning/sterilisation; treating an out-of-hours cat emergency (pain relief at 9pm) followed by x‑ray and surgery for a fractured jaw; and providing euthanasia support described as sympathetic. One review alleges unethical overcharging and an inaccurate late-pregnancy ultrasound result; this conflicts with multiple reviews describing prompt, professional help.
Inishfree Veterinary Hospital describes itself as a long-established pet hospital (opened in 1981) offering care across a pet’s lifetime and accepting referrals from other practices (group ownership not stated). Based on the website and reviews, it appears set up for both routine work-ups and more involved medical/surgical cases, with in-house diagnostics mentioned (radiography, ultrasound, lab, ECG) and a “hospital” service.
Concrete examples from recent and older reviews include: getting an appointment within an hour for an injured budgie and providing cleaning/sterilisation; treating an out-of-hours cat emergency (pain relief at 9pm) followed by x‑ray and surgery for a fractured jaw; and providing euthanasia support described as sympathetic. One review alleges unethical overcharging and an inaccurate late-pregnancy ultrasound result; this conflicts with multiple reviews describing prompt, professional help.
The Well Pet Hospital presents itself as a dedicated pet-only veterinary practice (the website also describes it as “cat friendly” and “family friendly”). The service mix on the website includes both medical and surgical work, with orthopaedic repair listed as a specialty, and reviews describe cases ranging from very sick kittens needing ongoing support to urgent cat assessments and complex end-of-life care for a diabetic dog.
Decision-relevant details owners repeatedly mention include
- •Follow-up calls after treatment/hospital care (one owner described “many follow up calls” while their kitten regained weight and recovered).
- •Clear, step-by-step explanations of procedures and next steps during appointments, including in urgent situations.
- •Transparent discussion of costs during the consult and again at reception, with one review noting there was “no pressure” and that paying on collection was offered.
- •Willingness to see urgent cases quickly (including being “fitted in” for an emergency cat situation).
The Well Pet Hospital presents itself as a dedicated pet-only veterinary practice (the website also describes it as “cat friendly” and “family friendly”). The service mix on the website includes both medical and surgical work, with orthopaedic repair listed as a specialty, and reviews describe cases ranging from very sick kittens needing ongoing support to urgent cat assessments and complex end-of-life care for a diabetic dog.
Decision-relevant details owners repeatedly mention include
- •Follow-up calls after treatment/hospital care (one owner described “many follow up calls” while their kitten regained weight and recovered).
- •Clear, step-by-step explanations of procedures and next steps during appointments, including in urgent situations.
- •Transparent discussion of costs during the consult and again at reception, with one review noting there was “no pressure” and that paying on collection was offered.
- •Willingness to see urgent cases quickly (including being “fitted in” for an emergency cat situation).
Teeling Veterinary Clinic appears to be an independent practice (no corporate group is mentioned on its website or in the available reviews). The clinic is set up for day-to-day preventative care as well as urgent and out-of-hours problems, with stated 24/7 emergency cover and in-house diagnostics (digital X‑ray, ultrasound, blood chemistry analysis) plus dental and hospitalisation facilities.
Concrete examples from recent reviews include treatment for an ingrown toenail causing pain, a very sick kitten seen on New Year’s Eve, and post-neutering care where an owner reports their dog went home “clean” with no obvious signs after the procedure. Several reviewers also mention the team trying to accommodate requests and provide help quickly when needed.
Teeling Veterinary Clinic appears to be an independent practice (no corporate group is mentioned on its website or in the available reviews). The clinic is set up for day-to-day preventative care as well as urgent and out-of-hours problems, with stated 24/7 emergency cover and in-house diagnostics (digital X‑ray, ultrasound, blood chemistry analysis) plus dental and hospitalisation facilities.
Concrete examples from recent reviews include treatment for an ingrown toenail causing pain, a very sick kitten seen on New Year’s Eve, and post-neutering care where an owner reports their dog went home “clean” with no obvious signs after the procedure. Several reviewers also mention the team trying to accommodate requests and provide help quickly when needed.
Kilcoyne and Barnes Veterinary Clinic
Tubercurry
Our Score (71/100)
Kilcoyne and Barnes Veterinary Clinic is a long-established practice (founded in 1924) run by Conor Kilcoyne and Paul Barnes, and it’s part of the XLVets Network of Veterinary Practices. The clinic presents itself as multidisciplinary, covering farm animals, horses, and companion animals, with in-house routine parasitology testing listed on its website.
From the latest reviews available, owners frequently describe
- •At-home euthanasia when needed (including a vet coming to the home and staying with family during the appointment).
- •Overnight care for dogs, with owners saying they were kept updated and not rushed when asking questions.
- •Grooming appointments alongside medical care (with a named groomer mentioned in reviews).
- •Thoughtful follow-up after a pet’s death, including a condolence card and forget-me-not seeds mentioned by one reviewer.
Kilcoyne and Barnes Veterinary Clinic is a long-established practice (founded in 1924) run by Conor Kilcoyne and Paul Barnes, and it’s part of the XLVets Network of Veterinary Practices. The clinic presents itself as multidisciplinary, covering farm animals, horses, and companion animals, with in-house routine parasitology testing listed on its website.
From the latest reviews available, owners frequently describe
- •At-home euthanasia when needed (including a vet coming to the home and staying with family during the appointment).
- •Overnight care for dogs, with owners saying they were kept updated and not rushed when asking questions.
- •Grooming appointments alongside medical care (with a named groomer mentioned in reviews).
- •Thoughtful follow-up after a pet’s death, including a condolence card and forget-me-not seeds mentioned by one reviewer.
St Benedicts Veterinary Hospital appears to offer both routine appointments and out-of-hours help, with multiple reviews describing staff meeting owners at the clinic late at night or on a Sunday during severe weather. Reviews include specific examples of a “wait and see” second opinion (after reviewing prior reports and advising no further treatment for a cat) and urgent assessment/treatment for a dog that became unwell after ingesting sand. Experiences are mixed: several owners describe calm, practical explanations and reasonable pricing, while a couple of reviews describe very negative encounters, including one that simply says “Avoid” and another alleging rude handling during an implant visit.
St Benedicts Veterinary Hospital appears to offer both routine appointments and out-of-hours help, with multiple reviews describing staff meeting owners at the clinic late at night or on a Sunday during severe weather. Reviews include specific examples of a “wait and see” second opinion (after reviewing prior reports and advising no further treatment for a cat) and urgent assessment/treatment for a dog that became unwell after ingesting sand. Experiences are mixed: several owners describe calm, practical explanations and reasonable pricing, while a couple of reviews describe very negative encounters, including one that simply says “Avoid” and another alleging rude handling during an implant visit.
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