Blackpool Squires Gate Vets4Pets Ltd – Vets in Blackpool
Clinic Overview
- Recent written feedback often praises a friendly, professional team, with several owners describing staff as supportive, welcoming and willing to go above and beyond. - Handling of nervous pets comes through well, including calm care for an older cat that usually struggles at vet visits and ongoing support for an anxious dog attending regular arthritis appointments. - Communication and cost transparency are recurring positives, with mentions of clear examinations, no hidden costs and reasonable prices.
Services
- •Species seen: dogs, cats and rabbits.
- •Diagnostics and monitoring: in-house laboratory testing including biochemistry, haematology and electrolytes, plus blood pressure monitoring, digital X-ray and ultrasound.
- •Facilities and procedures: operating theatre, isolation unit and on-site pharmacy; listed services include laparoscopy, orthopaedics, dermatology and BOAS assessments.
- •Routine and surgical care: owner feedback mentions check-ups, claw clipping, neutering and castration, including a retained-testicle case, and dental treatment including teeth cleaning and multiple extractions.
- •Support for nervous pets and ongoing care: reviews mention help for anxious animals, including pre-appointment tranquilliser support for a stressed older cat and regular arthritis visits for an anxious dog.
- •Out-of-hours arrangements: when the practice is closed, it states that a support line and an out-of-hours veterinary provider are used.
Pricing
Published prices suggest the clinic sits around average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. Recent comments on cost are mixed but lean positive, with reviewers mentioning no hidden costs and very reasonable prices, while one unhappy owner described charges negatively in the context of a medication issue.
People
- •Lucy (vet): praised for caring, professional handling of a nervous older cat during a recent check-up.
- •Sophie (nurse): thanked alongside Lucy for kind, supportive care during the same visit.
- •Charlotte (reception): praised for being polite, patient and knowledgeable when helping with insurance questions over several calls.
- •Nurse Claudia: highlighted for being kind, funny, gentle and reassuring during cats’ pre-op care and surgery, including updates after a more complex procedure.
- •Wider team: reviewers describe the staff as friendly, professional and supportive, including with anxious pets, practical help in the clinic, and difficult decisions.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.5/5 from 343 reviews.
- •Recent written feedback often praises a friendly, professional team, with several owners describing staff as supportive, welcoming and willing to go above and beyond.
- •Handling of nervous pets comes through well, including calm care for an older cat that usually struggles at vet visits and ongoing support for an anxious dog attending regular arthritis appointments.
- •Communication and cost transparency are recurring positives, with mentions of clear examinations, no hidden costs and reasonable prices.
- •Negative comments focus on poor communication over medication in one case and dissatisfaction with the out-of-hours emergency setup, particularly the travel distance for emergency care.
