Best Vets in Preston – Complete Local Guide

Lanes Vets Ltd is a veterinary practice that states it offers 24/7 (or extended-hours) emergency care and is a veterinary nurse training facility. Reviews repeatedly describe being able to get seen quickly (including an owner who says they were seen immediately via the emergency service) and give concrete examples of hands-on care such as a stuck branch being removed from a puppy’s mouth within minutes by nursing staff. Owners also mention clear, thorough examinations and explanations, and a detailed account of end-of-life support, including staff coming out to the car for euthanasia so the pet could be held by their family.

(Ownership/group: no corporate group is stated in the information provided.)

Longridge Vets describes itself as a truly independent veterinary practice with an emphasis on “fair, honest and open pricing” (no specific prices are published in the information provided). The clinic appears set up for both routine care and advanced procedures, with the website highlighting laparoscopic spay, cruciate repair, and laser therapy. Reviews also repeatedly mention a mobile “Vet in a Van” service used for routine annual checks and treatment, described as being “completely equipped for virtually everything” and helpful for timid or nervous pets because it can reduce contact with other animals.

Out-of-hours care is handled via an external provider: the practice states it is subscribed to Vets Now Preston when the clinic is closed.

Concrete specifics owners mention include

• •Laparoscopic spays/neuters with reassurance and clear explanations before/after procedures.
• •Handling very nervous dogs (including sedation in the car before a procedure) and keeping the experience “swift” and calm.
• •Mobile Vet in a Van appointments for cats and dogs, including routine annual checks and treatment delivered from the van.
• •Clear communication (“explained everything so clearly”, “keeping us informed”) during visits.

Moore Vets is described by reviewers as an independent veterinary practice, with multiple clients choosing it specifically for exotic-pet care alongside routine small-animal work. The vet Andrew is repeatedly mentioned as the clinician people book with for exotics (snakes, geckos, chickens, rabbits) and for taking time to examine pets thoroughly, explain options, and involve owners in decisions. In the latest reviews, owners also mention a calm, welcoming atmosphere, a spotless clinic, and gentle handling during routine care like nail clipping.

Preston Vets is a small-animal clinic offering general care alongside more advanced procedures and diagnostics (including laparoscopic surgery, bronchoscopy, orthopaedic surgery, and advanced cardiac/abdominal ultrasonography), with on-site X‑ray and ultrasound listed on its website. It also states it provides emergency treatment for urgent medical issues, and treats a range of species (dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, and small mammals).

From the latest reviews, owners repeatedly point to practical, decision-making moments: a dog with arthritis getting more effective pain relief after a consultation with vet David; a fast referral arranged to an eye specialist; and support during a difficult case involving a dog and her pups. Several reviewers also say the vet listens to concerns and avoids “unnecessary treatments,” alongside comments about “good rates” and being “reasonably priced” (no specific fees quoted).

Companion Care (Preston Capitol) Ltd trading as Vets4Pets is a Vets4Pets-branded practice with on-site clinical kit described on its website (including an in-house lab, pharmacy, digital x‑ray and ultrasound), plus facilities like an operating theatre, hospital ward and isolation unit. It also lists orthopaedics as a specialty and is noted as a veterinary nurse training facility.

From recent reviews, owners most often describe a practice that will fit worried pets in at short notice, handles ongoing complex cases with repeated tests/treatments and frequent visits, and takes time to explain options. However, one recent 1‑star review alleges the opposite experience—very short consultations, poor examination/diagnosis, and slow follow-up on test results—so experiences appear mixed depending on the visit and situation.

Concrete details mentioned by owners include

• •Being seen straight away during a “swallowed pills” scare (vet + nurse specifically praised).
• •Support with a medically complex dog needing “a LOT of care, tests, treatments and appointments,” with staff willing to work through difficult cases.
• •A complaint describing repeated visits for diarrhoea where the dog was given probiotics and blood tests were done, but the owner says they had to chase results and felt the condition wasn’t properly addressed.