Gillivervet – Vets in Chorley
Clinic Overview
Gillivervet is a first-opinion equine practice focused on horses, offering both ambulatory (mobile) visits and in-house appointments, plus a 24/7 ambulatory emergency service. In the latest reviews, owners repeatedly describe long-term use (over a decade in several cases) and give concrete examples of care that goes beyond routine work—such as a Christmas Eve call-out, managing difficult dental problems over time, and supporting owners through serious illness and euthanasia. Specific staff members are mentioned for helping owners feel informed and calmer during stressful situations.
Gillivervet is a first-opinion equine practice focused on horses, offering both ambulatory (mobile) visits and in-house appointments, plus a 24/7 ambulatory emergency service. In the latest reviews, owners repeatedly describe long-term use (over a decade in several cases) and give concrete examples of care that goes beyond routine work—such as a Christmas Eve call-out, managing difficult dental problems over time, and supporting owners through serious illness and euthanasia. Specific staff members are mentioned for helping owners feel informed and calmer during stressful situations.
Services
- •Equine-only veterinary care (horses) described as first-opinion.
- •24/7 ambulatory emergency service for horses (website states 24/7; reviews include an emergency call-out on Christmas Eve).
- •Routine mobile appointments (website).
- •In-house appointments (website).
- •Equine dentistry mentioned in reviews, including ongoing management of “difficult/wonky teeth” and extraction of a problematic baby tooth during a calm, extended visit that allowed the issue to be handled at home.
- •Care for injuries, illness, ageing horses, and support around euthanasia (PTS) is described in reviews (including for an older pony).
People
- •Bryony: described as “fab at putting my mind at ease” during a mare’s treatment, with “nothing too much trouble.”
- •John: credited with spending “a long time” calmly extracting a baby tooth that was causing problems, and with discussing options in a way that owners found easy to engage with.
Reviews
4.7 stars from 53 reviews. - Emergency and out-of-hours help is specifically referenced (including a Christmas Eve call-out).
- •Dental work and patience during procedures: owners mention ongoing tooth management and a calm, time-intensive extraction.
- •Communication and decision-making: being “easy to speak with,” able to “discuss options,” and helping owners feel at ease.
- •Long-term continuity: multiple reviewers cite being with the practice for 13–20 years across several horses.
- •Support through end-of-life care: owners describe compassionate handling of serious illness and euthanasia (PTS).
- •Cost-related mentions are limited: one reviewer notes “brilliant offers” that help routine bills feel more manageable, but no specific prices are given.
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Animals Treated at Gillivervet
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Reviews for Gillivervet
Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 53 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.
Molly S
in the last week
Been meaning to write this for ages, Gillivervets were fantastic with my mare in the summer. Nothing was too much trouble and Bryony in particular was fab at putting my mind at ease. Highly recommend 👌🏼
Lewis Eccles
5 months ago
Definitely the best equine vets for the Lancashire area, cannot recommend them enough!
Lewis Eccles
2 months ago
Definitely the best equine vets for the Lancashire area, cannot recommend them enough!
susan davies
9 months ago
Han Marie Walker
7 months ago
I have been with Gillivers for 20 years and have had all of my horses registered with them. They have always been brilliant with my 3, very different, horses and have been empathetic and kind with all of them. During this time I have sadly lost 2 of them to very different, and one very rare, illness and the vets at Gillivers couldn't have done for more for them. They also put on brilliant offers that help to make routine vet bills more affordable.
Han Marie Walker
9 months ago
I have been with Gillivers for 20 years and have had all of my horses registered with them. They have always been brilliant with my 3, very different, horses and have been empathetic and kind with all of them. During this time I have sadly lost 2 of them to very different, and one very rare, illness and the vets at Gillivers couldn't have done for more for them. They also put on brilliant offers that help to make routine vet bills more affordable.
Tania Moulden
10 months ago
Sarah Wild
8 months ago
Gillivers have always been great with Eddie and Clover - they are reliable and have done a good job with managing Eddie's difficult/wonky teeth. They are easy to speak with and discuss options. John spent a long time calmly extracting one of Eddie's baby teeth that was causing problems - which meant it could be sorted out at home.
Amanda Corner
8 months ago
Have been with Gillivervet for roughly 13years which says it all. All staff are caring, understanding and patient. They work well with me and have done so much for me to keep my horses for a long as possible, whether it be for injury, illnesses or aging. I had one of our 25yr old ponies pts last week and I could not have asked for better care. Thank you
Kirsty Hamilton
8 months ago
Absolutely outstanding care and attention to detail with my horse Ralph. They have saved his life and also given him a new lease of life with all the treatment provided too date. Christmas eve being one of the calls out. Amazing support from everyone and I amso happy we choose you as our professional vets
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