Farm & Large-Animal Vets in Lancashire

Farm & Large-Animal Vets in Lancashire

Livestock and equine veterinary services across Lancashire, England

There are 23 veterinary clinics listed for farm and large-animal vets in Lancashire.

Top Rated Farm & Large-Animal Vets in Lancashire

Top-ranked veterinary practices based on quality, service, and customer reviews

#1 Ranking

Our Score (65/100)

5.0(39 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:

Thompson House Equine Vets Ltd is an independent, family-run, first-opinion equine practice with a purpose-built clinic and comprehensive ambulatory service. The website highlights a clinical director who is an RCVS Advanced Practitioner in Equine Internal Medicine, and the practice lists equine internal medicine, equine dentistry, and orthopaedic/soft-tissue surgery among its specialties.

From the latest reviews, owners most often describe

  • Thorough investigations and clear explanations, including a “very thorough and speedy” lameness work-up and detailed walk-throughs of diagnoses and treatment plans.
  • Good communication and updates, including being kept “in the loop” and receiving outcomes shortly after an assessment.
  • Practical, real-world support beyond the clinical work, such as help navigating insurance and even assistance loading a horse.
#1 Ranking

Our Score (77/100)

4.9(210 reviews)
Emergency Services
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit
cow
pig

Hird & Partners treats small animals and also lists equine and farm animal care on its website, with separate emergency arrangements for pets versus equine/farm cases. Recent reviews most often talk about ongoing medical management (including a diabetic cat), routine and surgical work (spays), and support around end-of-life care. Owners also mention practical help beyond the consult room—such as the clinic dealing directly with an insurer during a claim—while one recent reviewer describes a serious adverse outcome following dental extractions, including infection, seizures, repeat visits with different vets, and the pet later dying.

Concrete specifics mentioned by owners include

  • Spay care where staff let a nervous dog settle before examining, with a smooth recovery reported.
  • Support through euthanasia/end-of-life with “kind and compassionate” handling.
  • Dental disease identified at a booster visit, leading to multiple teeth removed (praised by none; criticised in one detailed 1‑star account).
  • Help navigating insurance by liaising directly with the insurance company.
#1 Ranking

Our Score (59/100)

4.8(32 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
cow
pig

LLM Farm Vets is a farm and equine-focused veterinary practice (also seeing pets) and is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. The website describes the practice as having been caring for pets for “over a century,” with an experienced team and a “patient and client come first” approach. Recent reviews most often talk about farm/equine call-outs and practical, clearly explained treatment plans—examples include “various treatments” for a new horse, and a yearling’s castration supported by both a vet and a nurse.

Concrete specifics mentioned by owners include

  • Clear, detailed explanations of what’s going on and how to use medication (including eye medication for a dog).
  • On-farm/equine visits for horses, with “various treatments” carried out.
  • A yearling castration where both a vet (Catherine) and nurse (Alice) are named for their support.
  • Sheep cases described as being handled “many times over” with responsive help (no details given on the specific conditions).
#1 Ranking

Our Score (95/100)

4.7(310 reviews)
Emergency Services
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit
cow
pig

Lanes Vets Ltd is a veterinary practice that states it offers 24/7 (or extended-hours) emergency care and is a veterinary nurse training facility. Reviews repeatedly describe being able to get seen quickly (including an owner who says they were seen immediately via the emergency service) and give concrete examples of hands-on care such as a stuck branch being removed from a puppy’s mouth within minutes by nursing staff. Owners also mention clear, thorough examinations and explanations, and a detailed account of end-of-life support, including staff coming out to the car for euthanasia so the pet could be held by their family.

(Ownership/group: no corporate group is stated in the information provided.)

#1 Ranking

Our Score (59/100)

4.7(57 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
rabbit

Mearley Veterinary Group is a multi-site veterinary practice (a “group” with more than one branch). From the latest reviews available, it comes across as a small, clean clinic that handles day-to-day pet care as well as urgent same-day problems when needed.

Concrete examples owners mention include: being seen as an emergency for a cat with a suspected allergy flare-up (steroid injection given and medications prescribed), staff giving supportive advice over the phone even when an appointment was cancelled at the last minute, and vets being described as thorough and informative—enough that some owners note their pets were unusually relaxed and willing to go in.

More Farm & Large-Animal Vets in Lancashire

Additional veterinary clinics serving the area

#2 Ranking

Our Score (73/100)

4.8(4 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
cow

Farm Gate Veterinary Services Ltd appears to focus on farm-focused veterinary work: reviewers specifically mention “a lot of farming experience” and recommend the services on that basis. From the latest written feedback available, owners/clients also highlight flexibility around appointments (“go out of their way to offer appts and care needed”). One review notes the practice has a “large room used for a presentation,” suggesting facilities that can accommodate group events as well as clinical visits. Ownership/group status isn’t stated in the information provided.

#2 Ranking

Our Score (83/100)

4.7(209 reviews)
Emergency Services
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
rabbit

Mearley Veterinary Group is a multi-site practice (with multiple branches listed on its website). It offers veterinary nurse training and, via its Plus Plans, 24/7 access to an online vet. Reviews most often describe clear explanations during appointments, punctual consults, and staff being particularly good with cats—alongside a minority of comments about high costs and inconsistent follow-up.

Concrete specifics mentioned by owners include

  • Online appointment booking once registered.
  • Neutering with an added cone/vest discussion afterward (including an extra-cost vest mentioned by one owner).
  • Out-of-hours treatment used for a torn/pulled nail (one owner cites a £250 bill).
  • Dental work discussed and estimated (one owner says the estimate was “hundreds of pounds less” than another clinic’s).
#2 Ranking

Our Score (78/100)

4.6(385 reviews)
Emergency Services
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
rabbit

Mearley Veterinary Group is a multi-site veterinary practice that also operates as a veterinary nurse training facility and advertises emergency veterinary services (described as 24/7 or extended hours). From the latest reviews, it appears set up for routine pet care as well as urgent assessments: one owner reports being helped late in the evening and booked for a next-morning appointment after registering online. At that visit, staff carried out a thorough exam and brought in a second vet for another opinion.

Owner experiences are mixed on consultation style and handling. Several reviews describe staff as patient and informative (including being accommodating with a deaf client), while one reviewer describes an upsetting follow-up visit for a dog’s eye problem, alleging poor listening, abrupt handling, and concerns about misdiagnosis and repeat charges.

#2 Ranking

Our Score (70/100)

4.5(50 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit
exotic
cow
pig

Potter House Vets (Potter House Ltd) describes itself as an independent practice with a 30-year heritage, and notes it has very limited availability for new clients. Reviews suggest the clinic is set up for routine care as well as more involved cases, with owners specifically mentioning neutering with aftercare, treatment after an accident, and support for ongoing conditions (e.g., a diabetic dog). A few practical, clinic-specific details come up repeatedly: there’s mention of an operating theatre within the same building, staff staying behind after hours to help during an urgent situation, and owners being given time and support during euthanasia, including help arranging cremation.

The feedback is mostly positive, but there’s also a clear account of a check-in/communication failure leading to a long wait, plus a complaint about reception manner and a charge for vet-prescribed flea treatment.

#3 Ranking

Our Score (60/100)

4.7(28 reviews)
Emergency Services
Corporate
Treats:

Rufford Veterinary Group Ltd offers emergency veterinary services (24/7 or extended-hours) and appears heavily set up for equine work, based on multiple reviews describing ongoing horse care. Owners repeatedly mention equine vets taking time to explain plans step by step, and practical support such as an equine care plan that spreads costs via monthly payments. Reviews also describe strong admin help with appointment booking, keeping accounts up to date, and sorting insurance. Feedback is mixed on communication for small-animal diagnostics: one reviewer reported paying for an endoscopy and then experiencing long delays and unclear updates about results.

Our Score (61/100)

5.0(14 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:

North West Equine Vets is an independent equine practice (North West Equine Vets Ltd) treating horses, ponies and donkeys, with full surgical and hospitalisation facilities and a 24/7 emergency service. The website sets them up for both first-opinion care and more involved case work (for example lameness investigations, gastroscopy and surgical procedures). In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly mention calm, supportive handling during euthanasia (including detailed praise for a vet named Helen) as well as long-term trust and consistency over decades.

Our Score (76/100)

4.7(53 reviews)
Emergency Services
Corporate
Treats:

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.

Our Score (71/100)

4.3(93 reviews)
Emergency Services
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit
exotic
cow

Myerscough Veterinary Group is part of a wider group with 11 branches (as described on its website), rather than a single standalone clinic. In the latest reviews available to us, owners most often talk about routine consultations and treatments such as injections, and about staff being helpful with queries and willing to go out of their way—one review describes a vet driving in on a Saturday to collect paperwork and emailing copies to help an owner who was stuck while travelling. There’s also a sharp disagreement on value and diagnostic thoroughness: one owner reports spending “hundreds and hundreds” on visits and allergy treatment before finding the issue was fleas, while other reviewers explicitly say the clinic “don’t charge the earth.”

Our Score (63/100)

4.4(22 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
cow

Dalehead Veterinary Group (Dalehead Services LLP) is an independent practice that treats both companion animals and farm livestock, with in-house surgical and diagnostic facilities (including digital X‑ray, ultrasound, endoscopy and laboratory work) and in-patient care. The practice also states it provides its own out-of-hours service, with emergency calls handled by a member of the practice team and attended by dedicated companion-animal or farm-animal vets.

In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly describe

  • Prompt appointments even when busy (one caller says reception found a slot for an unwell older dog).
  • Thorough examinations with clear explanations of what the problem could be.
  • Follow-up planned (e.g., a cat booked in for a re-check after an injury/limp).
  • Transparent pricing conversations (one owner says costs were explained in advance and then stuck to).

Our Score (20/100)

Independent Clinic
Treats:
cow

Oakhill Veterinary Centre Ltd describes itself as an independent practice owned and run by vets, established in 1974. It is set up as a multi-disciplinary service covering pets, farm animals, and equines, and the practice states it is RCVS accredited.

Our Score (86/100)

4.8(126 reviews)
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit
exotic

Rufford Veterinary Group is a small practice (described by one owner as a “lovely cute little practice”) with a long-running client base—some reviewers mention using them for 10–20 years. From the latest reviews, it appears geared towards routine care and ongoing support, with owners repeatedly highlighting

  • Clear, full explanations during appointments (what’s happening and why).
  • Preventative care visits such as annual injections where pets are handled in a way that keeps them comfortable.
  • Help with nervous and “grumpy” pets (including cats), with specific staff mentioned for calming handling.
  • A practice environment described as clean and “not crowded generally.”

Our Score (63/100)

4.4(21 reviews)
Emergency Services
Independent Clinic
Treats:

North West Equine Vets Ltd is an equine-focused veterinary practice offering emergency veterinary services (listed as 24/7 or extended hours). From the latest reviews available to us, owners commonly mention professional, thorough vet work (including vaccinations/jabs handled quickly and gently) and a practice that prioritises animal welfare rather than upselling. One recent 1‑star review is present but includes no written detail, so the reason for dissatisfaction isn’t clear. Ownership/parent group isn’t stated in the information provided.

Our Score (84/100)

4.4(305 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit
exotic
cow
pig

Ribble Vets describes itself as a large independent mixed practice (companion animals, farm animals, and equines) and is RCVS Accredited. The website says they run their own out-of-hours service, aiming for patients to be seen by one of their vets rather than a third-party provider. Reviews mention same-day appointments, staff being upfront about costs, and practical setup details like a modern, purpose-built building with a separate cat/dog waiting area. Feedback is mixed on treatment decisions: several owners describe clear explanations and supportive care, while one detailed review alleges pressure towards costly surgery and poor splinting that they felt harmed their dog.

Our Score (81/100)

4.7(200 reviews)
Emergency Services
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
cow
pig

Oakhill Veterinary Centre is an independent practice (established 1974) and RCVS accredited, described by its website as vet-owned and run and multi‑disciplinary. It appears set up for a wide mix of cases across pets, farm animals and equines, including situations needing hospitalisation/monitoring and surgery (both mentioned in reviews). Recent reviews repeatedly describe staff taking time to talk owners through options, providing ongoing updates during inpatient stays, and making follow‑up contact (including follow-up phone calls and a condolence card after euthanasia). One negative review alleges problems with process/policy and release of veterinary documentation linked to account debt, which conflicts with the more common reports of helpful, compassionate service.

Our Score (78/100)

5.0(95 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:

Apex Equine Dental Surgery Ltd is an independent equine-only veterinary dental service offering both mobile routine dentistry and clinic-based advanced dentistry, on a first-opinion and referral basis. The practice highlights an RCVS recognised Advanced Practitioner in Equine Dentistry (Sam Baker), and reviews repeatedly describe tooth extractions and clear, step-by-step explanations of findings and options.

Concrete specifics owners mention include

  • Extractions carried out smoothly (including fractured cheek teeth), with owners describing procedures as quick and without issue.
  • Time spent explaining what’s being done and why, including treatment choices and aftercare.
  • Follow-up support after procedures (several owners mention being able to get help after an extraction).
  • A “best interests of the horse” approach, with one reviewer explicitly noting no sense of fee-building or unnecessary work.

Our Score (77/100)

4.7(67 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit
cow
pig

Ribble Vets Ltd is a large independent veterinary practice (established since the 1930s) and RCVS Accredited. The practice treats companion animals as well as farm animals and equines, and states it runs its own out-of-hours service (seen by one of their vets, either at the surgery or on the client’s farm/yard).

In recent reviews, owners repeatedly point to practical, case-specific help—such as vets getting an ongoing skin condition “on the road to recovery” after other vets hadn’t resolved it, and a dog being treated for kennel cough. Several reviews also highlight small operational details that matter in day-to-day care (for example, a receptionist calling back when a same-day cancellation came up, and a vet remembering a dog’s routine at weigh-in).

Our Score (66/100)

4.8(6 reviews)
Emergency Services
Corporate
Treats:
cow
pig

LLM Farm Vets is set up for farm work as well as pet appointments, with owners specifically mentioning on‑farm care and educational courses run at the practice. The clinic is also listed as providing emergency veterinary services (24/7 or extended hours). In the latest written feedback available to us, owners most often comment on friendly, helpful staff and describe the service as “excellent,” though most reviews are brief and don’t describe specific treatments.

Our Score (27/100)

Emergency Services
Independent Clinic
Treats:
cow
pig

Lanes Farm Vets (trading as Lanes Vets Ltd) is set up to handle urgent problems as well as routine care, with emergency veterinary services listed as available (24/7 or extended hours). No other clinic-specific facilities, species focus, or clinical approach details were provided in the available data.