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Bowland Vets in Clitheroe is described as an independently owned practice with a purpose-built set-up for in-house diagnostics and surgery. Facilities noted include two operating theatres, a dental suite with x-ray, digital x-ray and ultrasound, an in-house laboratory, separate dog, cat and exotics wards, and four consulting rooms. Recent feedback highlights a clean, welcoming clinic, efficient booking and reminders, and vets who investigate carefully before recommending treatment.
Longridge Vets presents itself as a truly independent veterinary practice in Preston, with a mix of routine care, mobile appointments, and more advanced procedures. Its website highlights services including laparoscopic spay/neutering, cruciate repair, and laser therapy, while reviews repeatedly praise calm handling, clear communication, and compassionate support during more stressful cases. The practice also offers a mobile “Vet in a Van” service, and out-of-hours emergencies are handled by Vets Now Preston.
Irlam Animal Clinic is an independent practice in Irlam, established in April 2016 by Dr Rebecca Wade MRCVS and Jackie Reilly. It offers a broad in-house setup including a purpose-built operating theatre, in-house blood testing, digital X-ray, ultrasound and endoscopy, alongside rehabilitation support such as hydrotherapy and laser therapy. Out-of-hours emergency cover is provided by Vets Now when the clinic is closed.
Lanes Vets Ltd is a veterinary practice in Poulton-Le-Fylde offering routine care alongside emergency or extended-hours support. The clinic’s services include preventive care, treatment for more serious conditions, and end-of-life support, and it is also noted as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent feedback consistently describes a clean, well-organised practice with friendly staff who explain treatment clearly and handle pets gently.
Medivet Adlington, also known as Adlington Veterinary Centre, is a Medivet practice in Adlington, Lancashire. It offers routine veterinary care alongside access to out-of-hours emergency treatment through Medivet’s 24-hour centres, with follow-up appointments carried out at the practice. Recent feedback is very positive overall, with owners often highlighting calm handling, clear communication, and a welcoming team.
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Skelmersdale Veterinary Practice treats a wide range of pets, including birds, cats, dogs, small mammals, and exotic or wild species. It is listed as an Approved Veterinary Nurse Training Practice, though it is not currently shown as RCVS accredited on the practice listing. Recent feedback continues to highlight same-day access, practical step-by-step treatment planning, and especially strong support during difficult end-of-life decisions.
Cleveleys Vets4Pets is a Vets4Pets practice in Thornton-Cleveleys offering care for dogs, cats and exotics, with a broad mix of routine, diagnostic, surgical and inpatient services. The clinic’s website also lists Vets Now as its out-of-hours emergency provider. Recent feedback is especially strong around clear explanations, compassionate support for long-term and end-of-life cases, and thoughtful follow-up from the team.
Lancaster Vets is a long-established clinic in purpose-built premises in Lancaster, serving the community since 1999 and now part of VetPartners. Reviews consistently highlight calm handling for nervous pets, a bright clean waiting area, and a reassuring approach to explaining options during appointments. Recent feedback remains very positive about the friendliness of the whole team and the standard of everyday care.
Leigh Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets network in Leigh, Lancashire, and is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent feedback remains strongly positive overall, with owners often highlighting friendly, patient communication, flexible appointment handling, and prompt help for unwell pets. A smaller number of reviews raise concerns about fee consistency and one dental problem that an owner felt was not identified early enough.
Pinewood Veterinary Practice Ltd in Coppull is a veterinary practice and an explicitly stated Veterinary Nurse Training facility. Recent feedback continues to highlight thorough consultations, supportive handling for anxious pets, and ongoing care for pets with more complex needs, including one owner who credits the team with saving a kitten’s life. Reviews are mostly very positive overall, though there is also a serious complaint about the quality of one post-operative follow-up appointment.
Rawtenstall Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group in Rossendale and offers a broad range of in-house diagnostics, surgery and routine veterinary care. The practice lists separate waiting areas and wards for cats, dogs and small furries, along with an isolation unit. Recent feedback is largely positive about the team’s care and communication, although a smaller number of reviews raise serious concerns about some clinical decisions and handling.
Rowan Veterinary Centre Ltd is an independent veterinary practice in Blackpool that treats cats, dogs, rabbits, and small mammals. It promotes a Pet Health Club and is listed as a Cat Friendly Clinic. Recent feedback is mostly very positive, with owners highlighting quick appointment access, kind handling of puppies and nervous pets, and strong care and aftercare for an emergency cat operation, although one reviewer reported frustration with a brief plan health check and medication ordering.
Rufford Veterinary Group Ltd is a veterinary practice in Ormskirk that is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Reviews point to a mix of routine care and surgical work, with particularly strong praise for entropion surgery carried out by Mr Frazer (Ian). Recent feedback is largely positive about the team’s friendliness and professionalism, though some clients still mention appointment delays and problems using the online booking form for cat appointments.
Vet4Pets Lytham is part of the Vets4Pets group and presents itself as a modern, well-equipped practice with in-house diagnostics and imaging. It appears set up for routine care as well as common procedures such as dentistry, with customers often highlighting clear explanations of treatment options and costs. Recent feedback also points to responsive follow-up and compassionate support around end-of-life care.
Animal Trust Vets CIC Ashton is part of Animal Trust, a mission-led veterinary social enterprise, offering general practice care alongside 24/7 urgent care. The clinic says consultations are free, with a £79 out-of-hours supplement while other fees remain the same as daytime charges. Recent feedback points to a busy but well-organised practice, with many owners praising prompt appointments, clear explanations, and calm handling of anxious pets.
Burch Tree Vets in Carnforth is part of IVC Evidensia and states that it offers 24/7 emergency care, 365 days a year. Its website also promotes a Pet Health Club® Plus plan with consultations included. Recent reviews are largely very positive, especially around calm handling, clear communication and support for pets at different life stages, though there is also a serious complaint about an emergency case being turned away.
Heywood Veterinary Centre is a VET PARTNERS practice in Heywood offering care for dogs, cats and a range of exotic pets, including birds, reptiles and ferrets. The clinic’s website states Royal College practice standards accreditation, Cat Friendly Status from the International Society of Feline Medicine, and that it is a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent feedback continues to highlight thorough consultations, clear explanations, supportive end-of-life care and reassuring treatment of exotic pets.
Leyland Vets4Pets is a Vets4Pets practice in Leyland, Lancashire. It offers routine and urgent veterinary care, including emergency appointments, vaccinations, microchipping, pre-operative checks and support for longer-term conditions. Recent feedback is very positive, with owners often highlighting calm handling, clear advice and a friendly team.
Mearley Veterinary Group is a multi-site veterinary practice in Accrington that also operates as a veterinary nurse training facility and advertises emergency veterinary care with 24/7 or extended-hours availability. It appears set up for both routine appointments and urgent assessments, with recent feedback describing a late-evening enquiry that led to a next-morning visit. Overall sentiment is positive, especially around kindness and thoroughness, though experiences with consultation style are not entirely consistent.
Pinewood Veterinary Practice Limited in Chorley is a well-reviewed clinic with recent feedback highlighting friendly, knowledgeable staff and a reassuring approach. Owners particularly describe clear communication around treatment, prompt help in urgent situations, and attentive follow-up after procedures. The practice is also noted for arranging specialist input when needed and supporting owners through difficult end-of-life decisions.
Vets4Pets Blackburn is a Vets4Pets practice in Blackburn with a modern clinical setup including an in-house lab, imaging equipment, an operating theatre, and separate cat and dog waiting and ward areas, plus isolation facilities. Website information also points to a broad small-animal service offering, including diagnostics, surgery, nurse clinics, and emergency cover through Vets Now Hospital out of hours. Recent feedback is largely positive about access, facilities, and named staff, though there are also some complaints about rushed appointments, handling, and communication in a small number of cases.
Walkden Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group. It offers a broad first-opinion service for dogs, cats, rabbits and small mammals, with in-house diagnostics, digital imaging, surgery, hospital facilities and separate cat and dog waiting areas. The clinic’s listed facilities include an in-house lab and pharmacy, digital x-ray and ultrasound, an operating theatre, hospital ward and isolation unit, with out-of-hours care handled by Pet Medics. Recent feedback is mixed overall: many owners praise communication, emergency access and aftercare, while a small number raise serious concerns about surgical outcomes and charges.
Vets4Pets Lancaster is part of the Vets4Pets group. The practice presents itself as a modern, well-equipped clinic with an onsite laboratory, digital x-ray and ultrasound, alongside advanced services including orthopaedics and laparoscopy, and it also accepts referrals from other veterinary practices. Recent customer feedback most often highlights quick access to appointments, including urgent same-day cases, and thoughtful support around difficult end-of-life decisions. Overall sentiment is positive, although there is an isolated recent complaint about a vet’s manner during an emergency consultation.
Myerscough Veterinary Group Bacup is part of a wider multi-branch practice under the MyVets branding. This branch appears to provide core first-opinion care, including routine vaccinations and neutering, with reviews showing a mix of positive experiences with staff and frustration around appointment access. Some owners report kind, compassionate care, while others describe long waits, changing branch availability, and being redirected to other branches for appointments.
Myerscough Veterinary Group is part of a multi-practice veterinary group, with the website stating it operates 11 practices. Everyday care includes routine consultations, check-ups, vaccinations, repeat prescriptions and ongoing medication support, including medication for seizures/fits. The practice also promotes a Pet Health Club® Plus plan that includes consultations, and clinic information lists emergency veterinary cover with 24/7 or extended-hours arrangements.
Andrew Mellor Veterinary Surgeons is a family-owned practice in Thornton-Cleveleys, founded in 1974 by David Wadsworth and run by Andrew Mellor and his family since 2012. The clinic says it is RCVS approved, VetGDP approved, and a training practice for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses. Recent feedback continues to highlight confident surgical and urgent care, clear explanations, and newer brighter premises with separate areas for cats and dogs.
Chorley Vets is an independent, family-run practice in Chorley, established in 2016, working from a purpose-built facility it moved into in 2020. The clinic offers care for both pets and exotics, with separate dog, cat and exotic wards, plus a dedicated comfort room. It also states that clients have access to 24/7 video advice through the VidiVet app. Recent feedback continues to highlight quick appointments, clear explanations and thoughtful handling for nervous or reactive animals.
Northway Veterinary Centre in Ormskirk is an RCVS accredited practice. Reviews consistently point to a clinic that handles both routine, ongoing care and urgent problems, with examples ranging from same-day emergency treatment to support for complex longer-term conditions. Owners also regularly highlight clear, realistic communication and a team that is friendly, helpful and professional.
Carnforth Pet Care in Carnforth offers routine veterinary care alongside diagnostics, surgery, dental work, pet travel paperwork, home visits and out-of-hours emergency cover. Recent feedback is largely positive about calm handling, clear explanations and supportive care, especially for nervous dogs and urgent cases. A smaller number of serious complaints raise concerns about clinical judgement, communication and billing in specific cases.
Mearley Veterinary Group in Clitheroe is part of IVC Evidensia. The practice offers routine and more involved veterinary care, including surgery, dental work, cat care, illness management, end-of-life support and emergency out-of-hours treatment. Owners also mention online booking once registered, alongside Plus Plans that include 24/7 access to an online vet.
Moy Vets Hambleton in Poulton-Le-Fylde receives mostly very positive recent feedback for caring service, prompt appointments and clear explanations. The practice is a cat-friendly clinic and offers routine care alongside urgent appointments, end-of-life support and health-plan options. One serious complaint alleges a vaccination error involving a cat and poor communication afterwards, which stands out against otherwise positive reports of helpful follow-up and compassionate care.
Animal Trust Vets CIC Blackburn is part of the wider Animal Trust mission-led veterinary social enterprise rather than an independent single-site practice. It operates as a full-service small-animal practice offering routine care, surgery, diagnostics and 24/7 urgent care, with a stated £79 out-of-hours supplement. Reviews regularly mention clear explanations, caring handling and good outcomes, although some owners report booking difficulties and waits when the clinic is busy.
Oakmount Veterinary Centre is an RCVS-accredited IVC Evidensia practice in Burnley that says it provides care 24/7/365, with a team member on site at all times. The practice also highlights advice and treatment for exotic pets, a Pet Health Club preventative-care scheme, and its status as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent feedback is largely very positive, especially around friendly staff, clear explanations, and accommodating urgent cases, although experiences with reception and pricing are not uniformly positive.
Pinewood Veterinary Practice Limited is a Leyland veterinary practice with a strong overall Google rating and recent reviews covering routine appointments such as boosters, lump checks and other general health concerns. Feedback is mixed but leans positive overall, with several owners praising calm handling, helpful reception support and straightforward care. A smaller number of recent reviewers raise concerns about reception tone, access to urgent appointments and some charging decisions.
The Veterinary Health Centre Ltd in Lytham St. Annes offers routine veterinary care alongside a 24-hour emergency service, with bird and reptile healthcare specifically noted. Recent feedback points to a practice that is well regarded for compassionate handling of urgent cases, end-of-life care, and exotic pets. Reviews also highlight a clean, modern setting and a welcoming front-of-house team.
Town & Country Veterinary Group is an IVC Evidensia-owned, multi-branch veterinary practice and a veterinary nurse training facility. It says it treats a wide range of species, including cats, dogs, rabbits, small mammals, birds, and reptiles, and its website also mentions emergency care. Recent feedback is largely positive about the team’s friendliness, communication, and handling of anxious pets, though there are also some serious complaints around dental consent and pet plan cancellation charges.
Pendle Pet Care Limited, trading as Stanley House Veterinary Group, is a long-established Colne practice that says it has been caring for pets for over a century. It is part of VetPartners and is set up for both routine appointments and urgent cases, with emergency veterinary services listed in its clinic information. The practice is also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. Recent feedback is mixed overall: many owners praise clear communication, kind handling and fast emergency help, while some report serious concerns around reception sensitivity and administration.
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.
Preston Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets network in Preston, Lancashire. The practice appears set up for routine pet healthcare such as vaccinations and neutering, alongside urgent same-day problems, surgery and in-patient care when needed. Owners commonly mention clear explanations, reassuring communication and strong follow-up support after treatment.
Andrew Mellor Vets is a family-run veterinary practice in Thornton-Cleveleys, purchased by Andrew Mellor and his family after he joined in 1997 and became lead vet around 2005. The practice is RCVS approved and VetGDP approved, and offers surgical, medical and diagnostic care. Recent feedback continues to highlight clear explanations, compassionate handling, and newer premises that owners describe as bright, roomy, and set up with separate areas for cats and dogs.
Bay Vets Ltd is part of the Bay Vets group, a multi-branch practice serving Lancaster and the surrounding area. The clinic is set up to handle routine care through to major procedures, with referral options for specialist treatment when needed. The practice says it provides 24/7 out-of-hours cover using its own staff. Reviews reflect a personal, long-term relationship with many clients, especially around routine preventive care and communication.
Burch Tree Vets in Morecambe is part of IVC Evidensia and offers 24-hour emergency care, 365 days a year. Reviews describe a team that makes practical adjustments for nervous pets, including quieter appointment arrangements and updates after procedures. Recent feedback is largely positive about the practice’s compassion, handling, and honesty, although some owners raise concerns about pricing and follow-up advice.
Myerscough Veterinary Group in Burnley is a well-reviewed practice, with recent feedback consistently highlighting a friendly, professional and caring team. Reported care includes neutering, diagnostic testing, low-stress handling for cats, and compassionate support at end-of-life appointments. The practice also lists a Pet Health Club® Plus plan, with consultations included as part of that plan.
Myerscough Veterinary Group in Lytham St. Annes offers general veterinary care including consultations, preventative care and emergency cover. Recent feedback continues to highlight vets explaining problems and treatment options clearly, helping owners feel confident in the plan. Front-desk experiences are more mixed, and one reviewer also mentions the ramp being awkward when leaving the practice.
Myerscough Veterinary Group in Accrington is part of IVC Evidensia. The practice offers general veterinary care, routine checks and end-of-life support, with owners often highlighting friendly staff, clear explanations and a calm approach with nervous pets. Recent feedback also points to easy appointment booking and flexibility around using different branches in the wider group.
My Pets Vets Leigh Ltd is a Linnaeus veterinary practice in Leigh and also operates as a veterinary nurse training facility. Reviews describe prompt access to care, including late-night and out-of-hours visits, alongside examples of diagnostic scanning, support for seizures, investigation of chronic skin disease, and thoughtful end-of-life appointments with time and privacy. Recent feedback is largely positive about the team’s friendliness, professionalism and calm handling of pets, though front-desk experiences are not completely uniform.
Companion Care (Ashton) Ltd trades as Vets4Pets and is part of the Vets4Pets network. It offers small-animal first-opinion care with on-site diagnostics including an in-house lab, digital X-ray and ultrasound, plus inpatient facilities such as a hospital ward and isolation unit. The practice also has separate cat and dog waiting and ward areas, and out-of-hours emergency care is provided by Vets Now Manchester.
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.
Vets Now Preston is part of the Vets Now emergency-care network and is owned by IVC Evidensia. It focuses on out-of-hours and urgent veterinary treatment for pets, including in-clinic emergency care and video consultations. Recent feedback continues to highlight clear explanations, compassionate support in high-stress situations, and treatment for serious cases, alongside some concerns about waiting times and cost.
North West Equine Vets is an independent equine practice in Carnforth, Lancashire, treating horses, ponies and donkeys. It offers both routine first-opinion care and more advanced case work, backed by surgical and hospitalisation facilities and a 24/7 emergency service. Recent feedback continues to highlight calm, knowledgeable support, especially during difficult end-of-life care.
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.
Lanes Vets Ltd in Preston says it offers 24/7 emergency care and is a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent feedback continues to highlight fast access, including immediate emergency appointments, alongside clear explanations and a caring, understanding approach. Owners also describe thoughtful support in difficult situations, including end-of-life care. No corporate group is stated.
Lanes Vets Ltd is a veterinary practice in Lancaster, and no corporate group ownership is stated. Recent feedback highlights strong clinical care, with reviewers praising clear communication, gentle handling of anxious pets, and successful treatment in more complex cases. A smaller number of reviews raise concerns about reception and appointment handling.
Blackpool PDSA Pet Hospital is part of the PDSA charity network and focuses on free and low-cost veterinary care for pets in need. Recent feedback continues to highlight quick access for urgent concerns, alongside compassionate support during difficult visits such as euthanasia and care after a pet has died. Reviews also describe both routine treatment and more serious medical or surgical care being handled on site.
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Stanley House Veterinary Group in Burnley is part of the VetPartners group. The practice offers general veterinary care, physiotherapy and end-of-life support, and is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent feedback continues to highlight clear explanations, kind handling, and compassionate support during more difficult appointments.
Medivet Ashton 24hr is part of the Medivet group and operates as a 24-hour centre for urgent and emergency care in Ashton-under-Lyne. Recent feedback continues to highlight quick access for out-of-hours cases, including unplanned arrivals being seen promptly, and vets who take time to explain options clearly. Reviews are broadly positive overall, though there are some recent concerns about communication, administration, and one upsetting interaction at reception.
Moore Vets in Preston is a small-animal practice used for both everyday pet care and exotic species, with particularly strong feedback around reptiles, rabbits and other non-traditional pets. Reviews consistently describe a calm, friendly atmosphere and thorough consultations where owners feel listened to. Recent feedback also shows people using the practice for routine care such as vaccinations and microchipping, as well as more involved problem-solving for ongoing health issues.
Daisy Street Veterinary Centre is a single-site Blackburn practice established in 1955 and listed as an RCVS Approved Training Practice, including as a veterinary nurse training facility. The practice says 24-hour emergency care is available. Recent feedback reflects both routine and more complex care, alongside some concerns about communication over costs and telephone advice.
Value Vets is part of the Sunbeam Veterinary group, which includes three veterinary clinics and a veterinary hospital. The clinic offers routine first-opinion care as well as more advanced second-opinion and referral work, with facilities including a CT scanner, hydrotherapy, three surgical theatres, seven consultation rooms, and separate cat and dog waiting and ward areas. Reviews are generally positive for compassionate care and clear explanations, though a few recent reviewers raise concerns about consent and pricing communication.
Tameside Veterinary Clinic Ltd is a veterinary practice in Ashton-under-Lyne that is part of VetPartners and also operates as a veterinary nurse training facility. It offers routine care as well as emergency support, and reviews consistently describe a calm, caring approach during both everyday appointments and more difficult end-of-life decisions. Owners often mention clear explanations, unhurried consultations, and considerate handling of nervous or reactive pets.
Town & Country Veterinary Group in Blackburn is part of IVC Evidensia and belongs to a wider multi-practice veterinary group. The practice sees a broad mix of animals, from cats and dogs to small mammals, birds and reptiles, and is listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. Recent feedback is mostly positive about the welcome, cleanliness and communication, with a small number of serious complaints around reception manner, surgery and end-of-life handling.
Companion Care (Preston Capitol) Ltd trading as Vets4Pets is a Vets4Pets-branded practice in Preston with on-site diagnostic and treatment facilities including an in-house lab, pharmacy, digital x-ray, ultrasound, operating theatre, hospital ward and isolation unit. The practice website also lists dentistry, orthopaedics, emergency cover, and notes that it is a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent feedback is mostly positive, with owners often praising kind handling, short-notice appointments and support for more complex ongoing cases, though a small number of reviews raise concerns about rushed care, communication and cost.
Lanes Vets is a veterinary practice in Preston that also operates as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent feedback continues to highlight a calm, stress-aware approach, especially for anxious pets, with owners describing treats, distraction techniques and gentle handling during visits. The practice is also associated with routine surgery, dentistry and general medical care, with clear communication and post-operative guidance mentioned repeatedly.
Animal A&E Veterinary Clinic LTD in Blackpool is an emergency-focused practice, with owners most often mentioning urgent night-time visits, same-day treatment and end-of-life support. Recent feedback consistently highlights a calm, empathetic approach, clear explanations and staff who give owners time to process difficult decisions. Reviews mention care for both dogs and cats.
Rufford Veterinary Group in Preston is part of IVC Evidensia. Recent feedback points to a friendly, calm practice where staff explain things clearly, handle pets gently, and make owners feel welcome. Owners also mention easy appointment access and strong long-term loyalty to the practice.
Sunbeam Veterinary Hospital in Blackpool, Lancashire is an IVC Evidensia practice offering first-opinion care, second opinions, referrals, and 24-hour emergency cover with a night vet team. Website information also highlights CT scanning, BOAS surgery, and a hydrotherapy suite. Recent feedback is mixed: many owners praise urgent care and kind clinical handling, while others raise concerns about diagnosis, costs, and parts of the client experience.
Mere Road Vets is a veterinary practice in Blackpool, Lancashire. One clear published detail is that it operates as a veterinary nurse training facility. Public information about the clinic is otherwise limited.
Oakhill Veterinary Centre is a mixed practice in Preston, covering small animals as well as farm animal and equine work. Recent feedback is very positive, with owners highlighting kind handling, clear communication, and a team that takes time with both routine care and more difficult moments. Reviews also give practical examples of prompt help, including arranging a scan quickly during an appointment.
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.
The Beacon Veterinary Centre Ltd in Preston provides small-animal veterinary care, with recent feedback highlighting kind end-of-life support and prompt, practical treatment for routine and urgent problems. Reviews also mention diagnostic x-rays, vaccinations, and clear explanations during treatment. Overall recent sentiment is positive, though there are some older complaints about communication and front-desk manner.
Medivet – Bamber Bridge, Withy Grove Vets is part of the Medivet group. The practice offers routine care alongside on-site diagnostics and procedures including X-rays, ultrasound, ECG, endoscopy, laser treatment, keyhole surgery, an orthopaedic theatre, and an in-house laboratory. Out-of-hours care is handled via Medivet 24 Hour Chorley, with a £130 out-of-hours consultation fee and no charge for phone assessment listed on the website. Recent feedback is largely positive about the clinical care and compassion shown, though some owners raise concerns about rising costs and phone/admin responsiveness.
Myerscough Veterinary Group is a multi-branch veterinary group with 11 practices. Reviews consistently describe a friendly, approachable clinic where staff take time to explain options, answer questions, and support owners through both routine appointments and difficult conversations. Longer-term clients also mention using the group across different branches over many years.
Lanes Farm Vets, trading as Lanes Vets Ltd, is a veterinary practice in Preston that is set up to handle urgent problems as well as routine care. Emergency veterinary services are listed as available on a 24/7 or extended-hours basis. Public information gives little further detail on its facilities or clinical focus.