Blackpool Squires Gate Vets4Pets Ltd

Blackpool Squires Gate Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group, with a modern, well-equipped practice that advertises advanced services including laparoscopy (keyhole) surgery, dermatology work-ups, and BOAS assessments. The clinic is set up for on-site diagnostics (in-house lab, digital X‑ray, ultrasound) and surgical care (operating theatre, orthopaedics listed), and it also trains veterinary nurses. In the latest reviews, owners describe regular support for ongoing conditions such as arthritis, dental work including tooth cleaning and multiple extractions, and strong communication around procedures—such as being told pricing and what to expect, and receiving a call once a pet was awake after surgery. A recurring concern in negative reviews is how out-of-hours care is handled, with one owner describing difficulty accessing emergency help outside practice hours.

Services

• •Species treated (stated): dogs, cats, rabbits
• •Diagnostics and monitoring (stated)
• •In-house laboratory testing, including biochemistry, haematology, and electrolyte assessment
• •Blood pressure monitoring
• •Digital X‑ray
• •Ultrasound
• •Facilities (stated): operating theatre, isolation unit, pharmacy
• •Surgery and advanced care (stated and/or mentioned in reviews)
• •Laparoscopy (keyhole) surgery (stated)
• •Orthopaedics (stated)
• •Castration/neutering (mentioned in reviews), including a more complex castration for an undescended testicle
• •Dental procedures, including teeth cleaning and multiple tooth extractions (mentioned in reviews)
• •Dermatology (stated)
• •BOAS assessment for brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (stated)
• •Out-of-hours arrangements (stated): a support line and an out-of-hours vet provider are used when the practice is closed.

People

• •Charlotte (reception): mentioned for being patient and knowledgeable when discussing a dog’s insurance policy over multiple calls, and for providing helpful advice.
• •Nurse Claudia: praised for being gentle and reassuring during cats’ pre-op and surgery process; one owner specifically valued being able to call for updates and receiving a call when their cat was awake after surgery.
• •Vet/team (not named): multiple reviews describe staff taking time to explain euthanasia and not rushing owners, and being supportive when owners feel anxious (including with an anxious dog attending regular arthritis-related visits).

Reviews

Google rating: 4.5 stars from 326 reviews. - Communication around procedures: owners mention being told pricing and what to expect step-by-step, being invited to call for updates, and receiving a call when a pet was awake after surgery.

• •Support during difficult moments: euthanasia reviews describe staff explaining the process, not rushing, and waiting until the owner was ready.
• •Handling anxious pets and ongoing conditions: one owner highlights repeated visits for a dog’s arthritis and says visits go well despite the dog being anxious.
• •Specific clinical work mentioned: cat castrations (including a more complex case) and dental cleaning with four tooth removals.
• •Conflicting experiences with emergency/out-of-hours care: a negative review describes being unable to access emergency help immediately outside practice hours and dissatisfaction with the out-of-hours setup, despite stating they were otherwise happy with in-hours service.