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Bowland Vets

#1 Vet in Clitheroe, Lancashire

4.9
Independent Clinic

Bowland Vets – Vets in Clitheroe

Updated January 2026

Clinic Overview

Bowland Vets is described in reviews as an independently owned practice. The clinic appears set up for in-house diagnostics and surgery, with facilities including two operating theatres, a dental suite with x‑ray, an imaging suite (digital x‑ray and ultrasound), and an in-house laboratory, plus separate dog/cat/exotics wards and four consulting rooms. Recent reviews repeatedly mention efficient scheduling (including being “fit in” for a paw injury), online booking and reminders, and vets who investigate before recommending procedures (one owner says further investigation avoided “un necessary procedures” suggested elsewhere).

Bowland Vets is described in reviews as an independently owned practice. The clinic appears set up for in-house diagnostics and surgery, with facilities including two operating theatres, a dental suite with x‑ray, an imaging suite (digital x‑ray and ultrasound), and an in-house laboratory, plus separate dog/cat/exotics wards and four consulting rooms. Recent reviews repeatedly mention efficient scheduling (including being “fit in” for a paw injury), online booking and reminders, and vets who investigate before recommending procedures (one owner says further investigation avoided “un necessary procedures” suggested elsewhere).

Services

Based on the clinic website information and recent reviews, Bowland Vets is associated with

  • Consultations/check-ups (e.g., routine check-up for a dog with long-standing ear issues).
  • Ear treatment/cleaning (a vet is specifically described clearing out significant ear debris for a sensitive dog).
  • Injury/urgent problem appointments (one review describes being fitted in to examine and advise on an injured paw).
  • Diagnostics and imaging (in-house facilities): digital x‑ray, ultrasound, in-house laboratory.
  • Dentistry facilities: dental suite with dental x‑ray.
  • Surgery facilities: two operating theatres.
  • Species separation and warding: separate dog/cat/exotics wards.

People

  • Claire: Mentioned by name in a recent review as being trusted by a dog (“Darcey loves Claire”) and as someone who did further investigation into a condition that the owner says saved “a LOT of money” by avoiding unnecessary procedures.
  • Charlotte: Mentioned for hands-on clinical work and clear advice—one owner credits her with thoroughly cleaning painful/gunky ears when others (vets and groomers) “hadn’t dared,” and another thanks her for treatment and advice for a paw injury.
  • Sian (vet): Mentioned as professional and kind with a cat, and another owner notes she remembers their pets between visits.

Reviews

4.9 stars from 89 reviews. - Owners frequently describe the practice as friendly, professional, and efficient, including reception and clinical staff.

  • Multiple reviews mention online booking and reminders, and one notes being able to get an appointment when visiting for a paw injury.
  • Specific clinical examples include thorough ear cleaning for a dog sensitive to handling, and vets investigating further rather than proceeding with procedures an owner felt were unnecessary elsewhere.
  • Several reviews emphasise support around end-of-life care, describing kindness and empathy during a dog’s passing.
  • The clinic environment is noted as a “beautiful”/welcoming set-up, aligning with the website’s description of a purpose-built facility.

Special Services

Vet Nurse Training

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