Best Vets in Lancashire

Animal Trust Vets CIC Blackburn is part of the wider Animal Trust mission-led veterinary social enterprise rather than an independent single-site practice. It operates as a full-service small-animal practice offering routine care, surgery, diagnostics and 24/7 urgent care, with a stated £79 out-of-hours supplement. Reviews regularly mention clear explanations, caring handling and good outcomes, although some owners report booking difficulties and waits when the clinic is busy.

• •Compassion during euthanasia and pet loss is one of the clearest themes, with several owners saying staff made very difficult visits easier. - Several reviews praise the team for being welcoming, kind and efficient, including quick appointment help from reception and long-term trust with the practice. - Recent examples include support for a sick cat, routine cat vaccinations, and one owner saying the practice helped save their dog after swallowing a toy.

• •Several owners speak very warmly about individual clinicians, especially Diego, and describe caring, honest treatment built up over many years. - Positive reviews often mention gentle handling, clear explanations and good support during operations or follow-up care, including praise for Mr Mossford, Lindsey Pass and the wider team. - Recent examples of appreciated care include help for a nervous dog with an ear infection and urgent assistance for a feral cat injured in a trap.

• •Exotic pet care stands out strongly, with owners praising support for parrots, cockatiels, tortoises, chameleons, and injured wild birds. - Compassion and honesty are recurring themes, especially around end-of-life decisions and bereavement support after a pet’s death. - Emergency care is well regarded, including prompt attention for an injured bird and detailed inpatient treatment for a dog admitted through the out-of-hours service.

• •Recent feedback is consistently very positive, with owners often highlighting the practice’s friendly welcome, caring manner and calm atmosphere. - Exotic-pet care stands out strongly: snakes, reptiles, rabbits, chickens and a tortoise are all mentioned, with Andrew repeatedly singled out for knowledge and thoroughness. - Owners of cats and dogs also describe good experiences with routine care, including vaccinations, microchipping and nail clipping, as well as more detailed consultations for ongoing health concerns.

Preston Vets is a small-animal clinic in Preston offering routine care alongside more advanced procedures and diagnostics, including laparoscopic surgery, bronchoscopy, orthopaedic surgery, and advanced cardiac and abdominal ultrasonography, with on-site X-ray and ultrasound listed on its website. The clinic says it provides emergency treatment for urgent medical issues and treats dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, and small mammals. Recent reviews consistently highlight kind handling, clear communication, and practical decision-making in cases ranging from surgery and referrals to ongoing pain management.

Companion Care (Preston Capitol) Ltd trading as Vets4Pets is a Vets4Pets-branded practice in Preston with on-site diagnostic and treatment facilities including an in-house lab, pharmacy, digital x-ray, ultrasound, operating theatre, hospital ward and isolation unit. The practice website also lists dentistry, orthopaedics, emergency cover, and notes that it is a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent feedback is mostly positive, with owners often praising kind handling, short-notice appointments and support for more complex ongoing cases, though a small number of reviews raise concerns about rushed care, communication and cost.

• •Recent reviews are largely very positive about clinical care, patience, and communication, with owners praising clear explanations around sedation, treatment choices, and difficult decisions. - Several reviews highlight surgical and urgent-care experiences, including spays, Caesarean sections, a bowel blockage operation, and support when pets needed specialist referral rather than treatment on site. - End-of-life care is a strong recurring theme, with owners describing gentle home euthanasia visits, compassionate handling at the surgery, and thoughtful cremation keepsakes.

Andrew Mellor Vets is a family-run veterinary practice in Thornton-Cleveleys, purchased by Andrew Mellor and his family after he joined in 1997 and became lead vet around 2005. The practice is RCVS approved and VetGDP approved, and offers surgical, medical and diagnostic care. Recent feedback continues to highlight clear explanations, compassionate handling, and newer premises that owners describe as bright, roomy, and set up with separate areas for cats and dogs.

• •Many reviews highlight calm, kind handling for anxious pets, including treats, cuddles, greeting animals by name, and distraction techniques during consultations. - Owners frequently mention good communication, saying they do not feel rushed and that questions are answered clearly and willingly. - Recent examples of treatment include castration, dental work, oral X-rays, and removal of a mouth growth, with positive comments about updates during the day and clear recovery instructions.