Thompson House Equine Vets Ltd – Vets in Standish
Clinic Overview
- Fast, responsive service, including a call-out answered straight away with attendance within an hour, and a 5-stage vetting booked and completed within a week. - Clear communication and regular updates, with owners saying vets explain findings, diagnoses, and treatment plans well and keep them informed during procedures and admissions. - Thorough, compassionate care, with examples including a detailed lameness work-up, support through rehabilitation, and kind handling of young or tricky horses.
Thompson House Equine Vets Ltd is an independent, family-run, first-opinion equine practice in Standish, Lancashire, with a purpose-built clinic and a comprehensive ambulatory service. The practice highlights equine internal medicine, equine dentistry, and orthopaedic and soft-tissue surgery among its core areas, and says its clinical director is an RCVS Advanced Practitioner in Equine Internal Medicine. Client feedback consistently points to thorough investigations, clear communication, and supportive help with both clinical and practical issues.
Services
- •First-opinion equine care through both ambulatory visits and the clinic, with owners mentioning prompt call-outs, vaccination appointments, and ongoing veterinary support over several years.
- •Diagnostics and medicine, including equine internal medicine and lameness work-ups. One owner described a lameness assessment as very thorough and speedy, while others mention detailed explanations of diagnoses and treatment plans.
- •Routine and elective procedures including equine dentistry, pre-purchase examinations, and gelding/castration. Recent reviews mention a 5-stage vetting arranged within a week and a colt admitted for gelding with updates throughout.
- •Surgical and inpatient care, including orthopaedic and soft-tissue surgery, plus admission/stabling for horses that need to stay in. Reviews also speak positively about the clinic environment, overnight care, and practical support with matters such as insurance and loading a horse.
Pricing
No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.
People
- •Rob is repeatedly praised for clear explanations, professionalism, and long-term support, with specific mentions around lameness work-ups and vaccination visits.
- •Gen and Brad are highlighted for being thorough, knowledgeable, and compassionate, and for taking time to explain diagnosis and treatment plans clearly.
- •Megan is mentioned positively in a recent call-out review for her prompt attendance and calm handling of a very young pony.
- •Tommy, Bradley, and Tracey are each named appreciatively by one owner: Tommy for helping put together a treatment plan, Bradley for handling insurance matters, and Tracey for support during a difficult period.
- •The practice also says its clinical director is an RCVS Advanced Practitioner in Equine Internal Medicine.
Reviews
Thompson House Equine Vets Ltd has a 5.0-star Google rating from 41 reviews. Recent feedback commonly highlights
- •Fast, responsive service, including a call-out answered straight away with attendance within an hour, and a 5-stage vetting booked and completed within a week.
- •Clear communication and regular updates, with owners saying vets explain findings, diagnoses, and treatment plans well and keep them informed during procedures and admissions.
- •Thorough, compassionate care, with examples including a detailed lameness work-up, support through rehabilitation, and kind handling of young or tricky horses.
- •A personal, independent-practice feel, with several reviewers praising honest advice, only necessary treatment, helpful insurance support, and good value.
