About Specialist Vets in Chorley
For those interested in specialized veterinary care, Chorley offers several options.
Chorley's clinics stand out for their involvement in veterinary nurse training, with all four offering this service. This commitment to professional development ensures that staff are well-trained and capable of managing complex cases. Clinics that provide both emergency care and nurse training are particularly equipped to handle a wide range of medical scenarios, from routine to complex, offering pet owners continuity of treatment and assurance of expertise. This dual focus ensures that pets receive comprehensive care, whether for a routine check-up or a more urgent medical issue.
There are 3 veterinary clinics listed for specialist vets in Chorley.
Top Rated Specialist Vets in Chorley
Top-ranked veterinary practices based on quality, service, and customer reviews

Chorley Vets describes itself as an independent, family-run practice (established 2016) working from a purpose-built facility (moved in 2020) with separate dog, cat, and exotic wards and a dedicated comfort room. The website emphasises care for pet animals and exotics, and reviews back this up with multiple owners specifically mentioning reptile/exotic appointments and end-of-life support. For urgent worries, the clinic states it provides 24/7 video advice via the VidiVet app (prompt personalised video responses from a qualified vet).
Chorley Vets describes itself as an independent, family-run practice (established 2016) working from a purpose-built facility (moved in 2020) with separate dog, cat, and exotic wards and a dedicated comfort room. The website emphasises care for pet animals and exotics, and reviews back this up with multiple owners specifically mentioning reptile/exotic appointments and end-of-life support. For urgent worries, the clinic states it provides 24/7 video advice via the VidiVet app (prompt personalised video responses from a qualified vet).

- •Owners frequently mention friendly, efficient, helpful staff and good communication. - Several reviews describe clear explanations and reassurance, including vets taking time to inform owners and discuss procedures. - Urgent responsiveness is highlighted in one case where a collapsed dog was seen immediately and referred appropriately.
- •Owners frequently mention friendly, efficient, helpful staff and good communication. - Several reviews describe clear explanations and reassurance, including vets taking time to inform owners and discuss procedures. - Urgent responsiveness is highlighted in one case where a collapsed dog was seen immediately and referred appropriately.
Our Score (76/100)
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.
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