Best Vets in Lancashire

Medivet Ashton 24hr is part of the Medivet group and operates as a 24-hour centre for urgent and emergency care in Ashton-under-Lyne. Recent feedback continues to highlight quick access for out-of-hours cases, including unplanned arrivals being seen promptly, and vets who take time to explain options clearly. Reviews are broadly positive overall, though there are some recent concerns about communication, administration, and one upsetting interaction at reception.

• •Many owners describe prompt, effective emergency care, including stabilising very sick kittens, treating sudden illness, and handling urgent breeding or labour complications. - Compassion and reassurance are recurring themes, especially in stressful situations where staff explained options clearly and supported owners through treatment decisions. - End-of-life care is spoken about warmly, with families mentioning time to say goodbye and thoughtful touches such as cards, fur keepsakes and paw prints.

• •Recent positive reviews often focus on a caring, friendly atmosphere, with owners mentioning warm welcomes, sympathy and helpful reception staff. - Several owners describe clear explanations and thorough care, including detailed discussions during a puppy’s first visit and reassurance during routine appointments. - There are also examples of prompt help when needed, including an emergency appointment for a dog and comments about being friendly, prompt and helpful.

Hird & Partners in Todmorden treats small animals and also lists equine and farm animal care, with separate emergency arrangements for pets and for equine/farm cases. Recent feedback most often highlights routine and ongoing care, including support for anxious pets, diabetic management, surgery such as spays, and compassionate end-of-life care. Reviews also mention helpful practical support, including dealing directly with an insurer during a claim, alongside one serious negative account following dental treatment.

• •Friendly, reassuring team: Multiple reviewers say the staff are caring, approachable and helpful, with some saying they have stayed with the practice for many years. - Calm handling and pet comfort: Owners describe pets being kept relaxed during visits, including cats receiving stress-free treatment and pets feeling comfortable in the practice. - Positive surgery experience: A kitten neutering review gives concrete detail, noting a tiny incision, smooth healing and an all-clear at follow-up.

Myerscough Veterinary Group’s Clitheroe branch is part of a wider group with 11 branches, rather than a single standalone clinic. The practice’s published information includes routine consultations, emergency veterinary services, and consultations included through its Pet Health Club® Plus plan. Recent feedback is mostly positive, with owners often highlighting friendly, helpful care and occasional examples of staff going well beyond what was expected.

• •The strongest recurring theme is clear communication from the vets, especially around explaining problems, diagnoses, and treatment options. - Several reviewers describe the team as kind, warm, friendly, and helpful, with pets said to be relaxed during visits. - Preventative care is mentioned positively, including a kitten vaccination and microchip appointment where the vet was described as gentle and reassuring.