About Veterinary Care in Ormskirk
This guide helps pet owners compare local veterinary options in Ormskirk, Lancashire, based on services, animal coverage, and availability.
Top-rated veterinary clinics in Ormskirk
There are 3 veterinary clinics in Ormskirk, with an average Google rating of 4.7★. All clinics treat dogs and cats. None offer farm or large-animal services. Two clinics offer emergency or out-of-hours care. There is no 24-hour veterinary cover available locally. Local clinics provide a range of services including routine care, surgery, diagnostics, dental, and emergency treatment. The town has a total of 376 reviews across all clinics, indicating strong community engagement. Additionally, one clinic offers veterinary nurse training, reflecting a commitment to education within the veterinary sector. While the local veterinary landscape shows depth in terms of service variety, key services like emergency care are concentrated among a smaller number of providers.
Best Rated Veterinary Clinics in Ormskirk, Lancashire
Top-ranked veterinary practices based on quality, service, and customer reviews
Northway Veterinary Centre is an RCVS accredited practice. The clinic is repeatedly described in reviews as set up for both routine, long-term care and urgent problems, with multiple owners mentioning emergency appointments and complex ongoing conditions. Concrete examples from the latest reviews include: - An emergency appointment where a dog was assessed and treated within ~30 minutes and sent home the same visit. - Surgical treatment for an ovarian tumour in a sheepdog, described by the owner as life-saving. - Ongoing diabetes management over several years, with guidance to help keep the dog stable. - Owners describing vets being upfront and realistic about prognosis and honest about treatment options rather than pushing a single approach. (Ownership model—independent vs corporate—is not stated in the provided information; one reviewer contrasts the practice favourably against “corporate vets,” but does not confirm ownership.)
Northway Veterinary Centre is an RCVS accredited practice. The clinic is repeatedly described in reviews as set up for both routine, long-term care and urgent problems, with multiple owners mentioning emergency appointments and complex ongoing conditions. Concrete examples from the latest reviews include: - An emergency appointment where a dog was assessed and treated within ~30 minutes and sent home the same visit. - Surgical treatment for an ovarian tumour in a sheepdog, described by the owner as life-saving. - Ongoing diabetes management over several years, with guidance to help keep the dog stable. - Owners describing vets being upfront and realistic about prognosis and honest about treatment options rather than pushing a single approach. (Ownership model—independent vs corporate—is not stated in the provided information; one reviewer contrasts the practice favourably against “corporate vets,” but does not confirm ownership.)
Rufford Veterinary Group Ltd is a veterinary practice that is also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. Based on recent reviews, owners mention both routine appointments (healthy pet checks, nail clips) and surgical work, including an entropion operation on a Shar Pei carried out by Mr Frazer (Ian). Practical drawbacks show up too: some clients report appointments running 20+ minutes late, and multiple reviews describe an online booking form that won’t allow cat appointments (while dog slots appear available). Feedback on costs and billing is mixed—one owner reports a £685 charge for sedation and a stitch, while another describes unexpected items and a higher total than agreed after an emergency consult.
Rufford Veterinary Group Ltd is a veterinary practice that is also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. Based on recent reviews, owners mention both routine appointments (healthy pet checks, nail clips) and surgical work, including an entropion operation on a Shar Pei carried out by Mr Frazer (Ian). Practical drawbacks show up too: some clients report appointments running 20+ minutes late, and multiple reviews describe an online booking form that won’t allow cat appointments (while dog slots appear available). Feedback on costs and billing is mixed—one owner reports a £685 charge for sedation and a stitch, while another describes unexpected items and a higher total than agreed after an emergency consult.
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.
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.
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Best Emergency Vets
2 clinics
24-hour and emergency veterinary care in the local area.
Best Dog & Cat Vets
2 clinics
Small animal vets for dogs, cats and companion vets
Best Specialist Vets
2 clinics
Advanced care, referral centres and specialised services
Best Farm Vets
1 clinic
Large animal vets for livestock, horses and farm animals
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