Skelmersdale Veterinary Practice
#1 Vet in Skelmersdale, Lancashire
Skelmersdale Veterinary Practice – Vets in Skelmersdale
Clinic Overview
Skelmersdale Veterinary Practice treats a wide range of pets (birds, cats, dogs, small mammals, and exotic/wild species) and is an Approved Veterinary Nurse Training Practice (it is not yet RCVS accredited, per the practice listing). It’s repeatedly described as able to see pets the same day and to take a problem-solving approach using tests and stepwise treatment plans—for example, ear swabs and an allergy/yeast-infection plan that included a diet change, trial medication, and a recheck with reported improvement. End-of-life care is also a prominent theme in recent reviews, with multiple owners describing support through euthanasia decisions.
Skelmersdale Veterinary Practice treats a wide range of pets (birds, cats, dogs, small mammals, and exotic/wild species) and is an Approved Veterinary Nurse Training Practice (it is not yet RCVS accredited, per the practice listing). It’s repeatedly described as able to see pets the same day and to take a problem-solving approach using tests and stepwise treatment plans—for example, ear swabs and an allergy/yeast-infection plan that included a diet change, trial medication, and a recheck with reported improvement. End-of-life care is also a prominent theme in recent reviews, with multiple owners describing support through euthanasia decisions.
Services
Based on the website/practice listing and the written reviews available
- •Species treated: birds, cats, dogs, small mammals, and exotic/wild animals.
- •Veterinary nurse training: listed as an Approved Veterinary Nurse Training Practice.
- •Same-day appointments: mentioned by a reviewer who said they were “seen the same day.”
- •Diagnostic work for skin/ear issues: ear swabs were taken for a dog with recurrent ear infections and itching/scooting, leading to a suspected yeast infection caused by allergies.
- •Allergy/skin management: advice to change food, prescribe trial medication, and ongoing adjustments with follow-up (“back for a review”).
- •End-of-life care/euthanasia: multiple reviews describe support with pets being put to sleep, including helping owners through the decision and focusing on comfort.
Pricing
- •One reviewer reports being quoted £59 “just [to] see the vet.”
- •Another reviewer says a first-visit work-up (swabs, food change advice, and trial medication) cost less than a single injection at their previous vet (no amount given).
People
- •Jac (role not stated): named in two reviews. Owners describe her and the team helping them make end-of-life decisions, with emphasis on kindness and professionalism during euthanasia appointments and planning around circumstances (e.g., not wanting to use an out-of-hours provider).
- •Unnamed vets/team members: one owner mentions a female vet who created a “plan going forward” during a same-day visit; another mentions a male vet who was “compassionate and thorough” on a puppy visit (roles/titles beyond “vet” not specified).
Reviews
4.9 stars from 99 reviews. - End-of-life support is repeatedly highlighted: owners describe being guided through euthanasia decisions with a focus on keeping pets comfortable and supporting the family.
- •Problem-solving for ongoing issues: one detailed account describes ear/skin allergy work-up using swabs, diagnosis of likely yeast/allergy involvement, and iterative treatment with a reported ~80% improvement after 4 weeks plus a review visit.
- •Access and planning: at least one reviewer reports being seen the same day, and another describes making a plan in advance to avoid needing an out-of-hours vet.
- •A clear negative outlier about communication and cost: one 1-star review alleges a staff member made a judgemental comment about not working/owning pets when the caller said £59 was too much; this conflicts with other reviews that describe staff as supportive to owners as well as animals.
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Reviews for Skelmersdale Veterinary Practice
Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 99 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.
Megan Campbell
2 months ago
I had to make the hardest decision today to put my beautiful girl Kali to sleep ❤️ After the last few weeks of her being poorly, the kindest decision was to let her go. In this time, I have been astounded by the care, compassion and professionalism of the staff working at Skelmersdale Veterinary practice. They all gave so much to making her comfortable and looked after, going above and beyond and trying everything in their power to help her get better- meanwhile taking care of us humans too. Unfortunately it was situation where nothing could be done for my girl, but I have the peace of mind she was in the best care - and genuinely loved from staff here. Thank you all involved in kalis care ❤️ I would highly recommend this practice to those with pets, and will continue to bring Kalis son here hopefully for many years to come
Roxy Seme
2 weeks ago
Brilliant vet, we got seen the same day, the vet that we saw you could tell right away she loves animals and is passionate in her job, she helped us out we sorted a plan out going forward, and would only like to come back here 💝
Roxy Seme
3 months ago
Brilliant vet, we got seen the same day, the vet that we saw you could tell right away she loves animals and is passionate in her job, she helped us out we sorted a plan out going forward, and would only like to come back here 💝
Sharon Swift
2 weeks ago
I changed from my previous vet of 4 years and I am so glad I did my dog luna had been suffering from ear infections chewing her paws scratching and scooting her bottom along the floor.I had paid for monthly infections tablets home remedies but as soon as I went to skelmersdale vets they did swabs advised change of food prescribed a trial medicastion all with in the first visit and said she was suffering from yeast infection caused by allergies,all that did not cost me as much as one injection at my previous vets. We are now 4 weeks into the treatments luna has been back for a review she is 80% improved we are still trying different medications to keep her allergies under control but I couldn't be happier
Sharon Swift
3 months ago
I changed from my previous vet of 4 years and I am so glad I did my dog luna had been suffering from ear infections chewing her paws scratching and scooting her bottom along the floor.I had paid for monthly infections tablets home remedies but as soon as I went to skelmersdale vets they did swabs advised change of food prescribed a trial medicastion all with in the first visit and said she was suffering from yeast infection caused by allergies,all that did not cost me as much as one injection at my previous vets. We are now 4 weeks into the treatments luna has been back for a review she is 80% improved we are still trying different medications to keep her allergies under control but I couldn't be happier
alan gaskell
a month ago
We have nothing but admiration for Jac and all her staff . Our Cav Ruby was deteriorating though not in pain but had other underlying health issues, she was thirteen and a half so surgery was out of the question. Jac was going away for three weeks and we didn’t want to have to take Ruby to an out of hours vets If she deteriorated even further , we made a decision to have her put to sleep , a very difficult decision but it was done before Jac went away. The kindness , concern and professionalism shown made it much easier for us at the time . So it’s a massive thank you to Jac and all her staff from me Carol and our family .
alan gaskell
4 months ago
We have nothing but admiration for Jac and all her staff . Our Cav Ruby was deteriorating though not in pain but had other underlying health issues, she was thirteen and a half so surgery was out of the question. Jac was going away for three weeks and we didn’t want to have to take Ruby to an out of hours vets If she deteriorated even further , we made a decision to have her put to sleep , a very difficult decision but it was done before Jac went away. The kindness , concern and professionalism shown made it much easier for us at the time . So it’s a massive thank you to Jac and all her staff from me Carol and our family .
Grace Roughley
4 months ago
The vet said if you notThe vet said if you not work you shouldn't have pets I called them up I the woman said it is £59 just see the vet and I said it is too much before you see vet and she said that if you love your pet you can pay it work you shouldn't have pets
Georgie Shelton
7 months ago
Absolutely 💯 brilliant team. The staff are all lovely to animals and humans alike, always willing to listen and help solve problems, they are honest and the fact I have other pets on waiting list says it all.
Alexandra Harvey
2 years ago
This is easily the best vet in the area, we brought two very vocal 4 month old puppies in today for their 3rd visit. Different vet today (male) but every bit as compassionate and thorough. We wouldn’t trust anyone else.
