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We are a friendly, independently owned veterinary practice based in
Athlone, Co. Westmeath.
Family Vets Athlone formerly Athlone Vet Clinic, based in College Lane, Connaught St. Athlone has been serving the communities of Athlone and surrounding areas for over 50 years.
Having worked as vets in the clinic for a number of years, both Hugh Mulvihill and Denis Hellen took over the practice in 2020 and decided to rename the clinic Family Vets in 2023.
Our clinic is a valued and trusted part of the local community providing pet and farm animal services from Monday to Saturday as well as a 24 hour emergency service at night and weekends for patients who need urgent care.
● At Family Vets we understand that your pet is an important member of your family and we will always treat them with the utmost care and respect that they deserve. ● We treat each pet as if it were our own ● All members of staff have their own pets who they very much treat as part of their family so we understand how important your family pet is to you ● We pride ourselves on being friendly, approachable and easy to deal with, who will communicate with you at all times in a down to earth, caring and compassionate manner
● We are passionate about your pets care and will always offer high quality medical and surgical care in order to get your pet better as quickly as possible ● Veterinary practice and veterinary care is constantly changing and progressing. We at Family Vets Athlone endeavour to continue learning and to keep up to date with advances in veterinary care. ● We will always however treat your pet on an individual basis and continue to offer care options that suit your pet’s and your family’s needs. ● At Family Vets we go out of our way to accommodate pet owners and your pets. Our team of highly qualified vets, nurses and receptionists are always on hand to offer you the best possible advice for your pets care.
Denis is a partner in the practice. He qualified from UCD in 2001 and worked in small animal and mixed practice in both the UK and Ireland before moving to Athlone in 2012. He enjoys all aspects of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery.
Hugh, a Longford native, is a partner in the practice. He qualified from UCD in 2002 and has worked in Athlone ever since. He has particular interest in farm animal practice
Having graduated with her veterinary degree in 2014, Linda worked in mixed practice in Sligo and Longford before joining our team in 2020. Linda enjoys small and large animal medicine but has a keen interest in small animal surgery. Linda has a soft spot for Staffies and for two in particular called Bo & Gizmo!
Michael, a Fermanagh native, having spent 30 years in a Dublin small animal clinic joined our practice in 2021. He has a keen interest in all aspects of small animal practice especially small animal internal medicine.
Katie joined our team in May 2021 after graduating from Vet School at the Warsaw University of Life Sciences in Poland. Katie enjoys the variety that mixed practice medicine brings & can usually be found with her loyal canine companion, Sully, close by!
Mary has been a dedicated member of our team for nearly 30 years. Mary manages appointments and daily interactions with clients with great passion and enthuasism Mary comes from a farming background and has years of experience in both small & large animal practice.
Niasha Sweeney BSC VN. RVN Our longest serving veterinary nurse, Niasha, has been with us since 2011 having graduated from Athlone Institute of Technology in 2010. Since beginning her career, Niasha has developed a love for medical nursing & takes a special interest in animal nutrition. Niasha has two beautiful dogs Harmony & Blondie, a cat Lacey & a tank full of fish!
Ciara joined our clinic in 2020 after graduating from Athlone Institue of Technology. Ciara grew up with a keen interest in horses and continues to enjoy looking after all varieties of animals in her role as Registered Veterinary Nurse in our clinic. She has a particular interest in small animal radiography.
Ronan graduated as a Veterinary Nurse from Athlone Institute of Technology in 2008. He worked within the Veterinary and animal welfare industries over the years until he joined our team in 2022. He enjoys all aspects of veterinary nursing. Ronan has a very spoiled canine companion called Taylor!
Aine graduated from TUS in 2022 where she joined our practice shortly after. Aine has a keen interest in surgical nursing & anaesthesia. Aine is a very active GAA player and also loves to spend her free time socializing with friends & family.
8:30am - 7pm
8:30am - 7pm
8:30am - 7pm
8:30am - 7pm
8:30am - 7pm
9am - 5pm
Closed
Emergency Service only outside of Business Hours
Business Hours:
Monday – Friday 8.30 – 7pm
Saturday – 9am – 5pm
Sunday – Closed
Contact Details:
Phone: (090) 64 92623
Email: info@familyvets.ie
Family Vets Athlone
College Lane,
Connaught St, Athlone,
Co. Westmeath,
N37 RK66