Galway has the Galway Veterinary Specialists 24/7 referral hospital plus 4-5 standard daytime practices. Out-of-hours rotation is centralised at Anicare Galway, contactable by a single phone number that the on-call vet handles.
Tuam Road · Tuam Road, Galway H91 R6V0
Western Ireland's flagship 24/7 emergency referral hospital. Full diagnostic suite (CT, MRI, ultrasound, X-ray), surgery theatre, intensive care, oncology, cardiology and dermatology specialists. Referrals from across Connacht and Munster.
💡 Always call first (+353 91 765 555) — the triage will save you a 15-min drive at 3 AM. Free parking on site.
Doughiska (east) · Doughiska, Galway H91 P9XR
Anicare's Galway branch with 24-hour emergency intake. Smaller scale than Galway Veterinary Specialists but well-suited for guests staying near Salthill or central Galway. Surgery, imaging, internal medicine, dental.
💡 Closer to the city centre than Galway Veterinary Specialists — preferred for guests staying in Salthill or Latin Quarter. Free parking.
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