Farm & Large-Animal Vets in Lancashire

Potter House Vets (Potter House Ltd) presents itself as an independent practice with a 30-year heritage, and it notes very limited availability for new clients. The clinic appears set up for both routine care and more involved treatment, with recent reviews covering vaccinations, neutering, surgery, urgent help after an accident, support for very sick or elderly pets, and compassionate end-of-life care. Feedback is largely warm and loyal, though there is also a clear complaint about a reception check-in error, a long wait, and poor front-desk handling.

Rufford Veterinary Group Ltd is an Ormskirk practice that is part of IVC Evidensia and offers emergency veterinary care. It is especially well known in its reviews for equine work, with owners highlighting clear explanations, continuity of care and helpful support with appointments, accounts and insurance. Feedback is largely very positive, though there is an older complaint about slow communication around small-animal diagnostic results.

Myerscough Veterinary Group’s Clitheroe branch is part of a wider group with 11 branches, rather than a single standalone clinic. The practice’s published information includes routine consultations, emergency veterinary services, and consultations included through its Pet Health Club® Plus plan. Recent feedback is mostly positive, with owners often highlighting friendly, helpful care and occasional examples of staff going well beyond what was expected.

Gillivervet is a VetPartners equine practice in Chorley offering first-opinion veterinary care for horses, with both ambulatory visits and in-house appointments, as well as a 24/7 ambulatory emergency service. Recent feedback is very positive, with several owners describing relationships with the practice lasting well over a decade. Reviews particularly highlight calm communication, emergency call-outs, dental care, and compassionate support through serious illness and euthanasia.

Farm Gate Veterinary Services Ltd in Lancaster appears to focus on farm-oriented veterinary work, with reviewers highlighting strong farming experience and dependable service. Recent feedback also points to a flexible, accommodating approach to appointments and care. One reviewer mentions a large room used for a presentation, suggesting the practice can host group events as well as clinical visits. Ownership or group status is not stated.

Dalehead Services LLP in Clitheroe treats both companion animals and farm livestock, with small-animal facilities including surgery, diagnostics, digital X-ray, ultrasound and endoscopy. The practice also offers a broad range of farm work, particularly around bovine reproduction and sheep health and production, and states that it provides its own out-of-hours emergency service with dedicated companion-animal and farm-animal vets. Recent feedback highlights prompt appointments, clear explanations, compassionate handling and planned follow-up care.

Ribble Vets describes itself as a large independent mixed practice covering companion animals, farm animals and equines, and it is RCVS Accredited. The practice says it runs its own out-of-hours service, aiming for patients to be seen by one of its own vets rather than a third-party provider. Reviews commonly mention same-day appointments, clear communication, and a modern setup with separate cat and dog waiting areas. Feedback is mostly positive, though a small number of reviewers raise serious concerns about treatment decisions, referral administration and the cost of some recommendations.

Oakhill Veterinary Centre in Preston is an independent, vet-owned and run practice established in 1974 and RCVS accredited. It offers a broad mix of care across pets, farm animals and equines, including surgery, hospitalisation/monitoring, and emergency veterinary services. Recent feedback continues to highlight compassionate handling, clear explanations, regular updates during inpatient care, and thoughtful follow-up after difficult cases.

Apex Equine Dental Surgery Ltd is an equine dental practice serving owners in and around Preston, with both routine mobile dentistry and referral-level advanced dental work. The practice is regularly used for extractions and other more involved cases, alongside routine examinations and rasping. Recent feedback is especially positive about clear explanations, calm handling, and follow-up support after treatment.

Ribble Vets Ltd is a large independent veterinary practice in Preston, established since the 1930s and RCVS Accredited. It treats companion animals, farm animals, and equines, and says it provides its own out-of-hours service, with animals seen by one of the practice’s vets either at the surgery or on the client’s farm or yard. Recent feedback is very positive, with owners highlighting practical help, clear explanations, and friendly reception support.