Farm & Large-Animal Vets near Preston

## Summary 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.) ## Services - **Emergency veterinary services (24/7 or extended hours)** — one reviewer reports using the emergency service and being **seen immediately**. - **Veterinary nurse training facility** (stated service/specialisation). - **Urgent foreign-body removal from the mouth** — nursing staff removed a branch lodged across a dog’s palate “within 2 minutes” (as described by an owner). - **Euthanasia/end-of-life care** — one owner describes a euthanasia visit where staff came to the car and the pet “left in our arms.” - **General consultations/examinations** — owners mention thorough examinations and clear communication. ## People - **Veterinary nurses**: specifically credited in one review with quickly removing a lodged piece of branch from a puppy’s mouth, calming the dog down immediately afterwards. - **Vets/team (unnamed)**: owners repeatedly mention feeling **listened to**, having worries addressed, and receiving **clear explanations** after examinations. One review highlights staff support during euthanasia, including accommodating the family at the car. ## Reviews **4.7 stars from 310 reviews.** The themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - **Fast response when it matters**: emergency care described as being seen “immediately”; quick nurse-led intervention for a mouth obstruction. - **Communication and thoroughness**: owners mention examinations being thorough and “clearly communicated,” and that they feel listened to. - **End-of-life support**: a detailed account of euthanasia support, including staff coming to the car so the pet could be held by the family. - **Practical experience**: comments include ease of getting appointments and a clean environment, alongside general satisfaction with service.

## Summary Rufford Veterinary Group is a small practice (described by one owner as a “lovely cute little practice”) with a long-running client base—some reviewers mention using them for 10–20 years. From the latest reviews, it appears geared towards routine care and ongoing support, with owners repeatedly highlighting: - Clear, full explanations during appointments (what’s happening and why). - Preventative care visits such as annual injections where pets are handled in a way that keeps them comfortable. - Help with nervous and “grumpy” pets (including cats), with specific staff mentioned for calming handling. - A practice environment described as clean and “not crowded generally.” ## Services Services and situations explicitly mentioned in recent reviews include: - **Annual injections / routine preventative care** (pets coming in even just for yearly jabs). - **Pet plan** (an in-house plan owners describe as good value, though inclusions aren’t detailed in the reviews we have). - **Support for anxious/nervous pets** (e.g., dogs nervous of strangers; a “grumpy cat” managed well). - Care is referenced across **more than one site within the same group**, suggesting continuity of service between branches (specific place names omitted). ## People - **Amanda** (role not stated): mentioned by name for being “great” with two pets who are nervous of strangers—suggesting a calmer handling style and patience during appointments. - Across multiple reviews, owners consistently describe the team as **welcoming and polite**, and vets as **informative**—most often backed by comments about everything being explained fully. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.8 stars from 126 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - Clear communication: owners repeatedly mention things being **explained fully** and vets being **informative**. - Handling of temperament/anxiety: examples include being good with **nervous pets** and a **grumpy cat**. - Experience is described as smooth and calm: “efficient,” “welcoming,” and a practice that feels **clean** and **not crowded generally**. - Long-term loyalty: multiple reviewers reference **many years** of continued use, including one noting **around 20 years** of care. - The **pet plan** is specifically called out as **good value for money** (no prices or exact inclusions stated).

## Summary Ribble Vets describes itself as a large **independent** mixed practice (companion animals, farm animals, and equines) and is **RCVS Accredited**. The website says they run **their own out-of-hours service**, aiming for patients to be seen by one of their vets rather than a third-party provider. Reviews mention **same-day appointments**, staff being **upfront about costs**, and practical setup details like a **modern, purpose-built building** with a **separate cat/dog waiting area**. Feedback is mixed on treatment decisions: several owners describe clear explanations and supportive care, while one detailed review alleges pressure towards costly surgery and poor splinting that they felt harmed their dog. ## Services - **Companion animal, farm animal, and equine care** (mixed practice stated on the website; farm call-out described in a review). - **Out-of-hours service run by the practice** (website; also referenced by an owner using it on a holiday). - **Home-visit nursing service** for routine treatments/health checks and support (website; owners describe nurses giving an injection at home for a very stress-prone dog). - **Behavioural support**: a “pet behavioural team” is referenced in reviews, helping plan handling/treatment for a dog with nervous aggression. - **Eye condition treatment**: management of an **eye ulcer** is described in reviews, including help from nurses with administering **eye drops**. - **Orthopaedic injury management** is discussed in reviews (fractured foot treated with **splinting/re-bandaging**, and surgery vs amputation options were discussed in one case). - **Surgery** is referenced in reviews (an owner mentions their dog’s recent surgery; another discusses being advised a surgical frame). - **Pet Blood Bank host venue** (website states they host donation sessions and lists eligibility criteria for donor dogs). - **Veterinary Nurse Training facility** (structured clinic data). ## People - **Alison** (role not specified in the review): singled out positively by an owner who has interacted with many of the team. - **Sarah (vet)**: praised for accommodating a dog with an eye ulcer and nervous aggression, and for working with the owner on how to deliver treatment. - **Natalie (pet behavioural team)**: credited with helping figure out workable ways for a dog to receive needed treatment. - **Phil Masse (vet)**: named in a farm-animal emergency call-out; described as arriving quickly and providing effective treatment that improved the animal’s condition. - **Out-of-hours vet (unnamed)**: described as exceptionally kind during an end-of-life visit for an elderly dog. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.4 stars from 305 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Access and logistics:** owners mention being **fit in the same day**, phones **answered promptly**, and a **spacious waiting area with cats and dogs segregated**. - **Cost communication:** one owner explicitly says the practice is **upfront with costs** and “don’t rip you off,” while another detailed negative review alleges being **pressured toward a £4,800 surgery**. - **Out-of-hours and end-of-life care:** one owner used the practice’s **out-of-hours service** on a holiday and describes the vet as exceptionally kind during euthanasia. - **Home nursing visits:** repeated praise for **nurse home visits** for routine injections, particularly for dogs that become highly stressed by travel/clinic visits. - **Complex handling and teamwork:** a dog with **nervous aggression** is described as difficult to treat; the owner credits coordinated support from a vet, behavioural team, reception, and nurses (including hands-on help getting eye drops in). - **Serious concerns raised in a minority of reviews:** one review alleges poor splinting caused injury and criticises record transfer (stating x-rays were not sent). Another one-line review makes an extreme allegation about a bird; no further detail is provided in the text available to us.

## Summary Oakhill Veterinary Centre is an **independent** practice (established **1974**) and **RCVS accredited**, described by its website as **vet-owned and run** and **multi‑disciplinary**. It appears set up for a wide mix of cases across **pets, farm animals and equines**, including situations needing **hospitalisation/monitoring** and **surgery** (both mentioned in reviews). Recent reviews repeatedly describe staff taking time to **talk owners through options**, providing **ongoing updates during inpatient stays**, and making **follow‑up contact** (including follow-up phone calls and a condolence card after euthanasia). One negative review alleges problems with **process/policy and release of veterinary documentation linked to account debt**, which conflicts with the more common reports of helpful, compassionate service. ## Services - **Small animals & exotics (as mentioned in reviews):** - Treatment for a **dog in a life‑threatening situation** (“saved my dog’s life”). - **Emergency appointment** for a **greenwing macaw**; owner says the bird was seen straight away and staff stayed after closing to help, with follow‑up phone calls afterwards. - Care for **pet rats**, including **tumour removal** (owner reports “removed a couple of tumors”). - **Medication dispensing** and repeat medication ordering (one owner says they don’t struggle to order medication). - **Equine:** - Treatment for **posterior uveitis** (eye condition) in a pony, with a **multi‑day inpatient stay for monitoring** and regular updates. - **Equine surgery** mentioned by a horse owner (details not specified). - **Farm animals:** - The website states the practice provides services for **farm animals** (no specific procedures listed in the provided site summary). - **Training/education:** - Listed in clinic data as a **veterinary nurse training facility**. - **Emergency care:** - Listed in clinic data as providing **emergency veterinary services**. - Reviews include at least one account of being **seen immediately for an emergency** and staff **staying after closing** to continue care (species: macaw). ## People - **Leoni** (role not stated): Named by an equine owner as a key contact providing **communication and updates** while their pony was hospitalised for eye treatment and monitoring. - **Nikki and Rosie** (roles not stated): Mentioned by a horse owner as helping make the process around a horse’s **surgery** “least stress possible” through management and attitude. - **Reception team**: In one review involving euthanasia for a goose, the reception team are described as **kind and patient**; another owner says the receptionist is **helpful** and appointments/medication are easy to arrange. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.7 stars from 200 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - **Clear explanations and decision support in difficult cases:** one owner describes a vet talking them through every option for a very ill goose and being honest about prognosis; another says vets “saved my dog’s life.” - **Inpatient care with regular updates (equine):** a pony with posterior uveitis stayed in for days for monitoring; the owner highlights ongoing communication and progress updates. - **Emergency responsiveness and follow-up:** an owner reports being seen straight away in an emergency with a macaw, staff staying after closing, and follow‑up phone calls afterwards. - **Range of species treated beyond typical pets:** reviews mention care for horses/ponies, a goose, a macaw, and pet rats (including tumour removals). - **Policy/process complaint (conflicting signal):** one reviewer alleges the practice withheld veterinary documentation due to an outstanding balance and describes rude interactions; this contrasts with other reviews describing compassionate and helpful staff.

## Summary Apex Equine Dental Surgery Ltd is an independent equine-only veterinary dental service offering both mobile routine dentistry and clinic-based advanced dentistry, on a first-opinion and referral basis. The practice highlights an **RCVS recognised Advanced Practitioner in Equine Dentistry (Sam Baker)**, and reviews repeatedly describe **tooth extractions** and clear, step-by-step explanations of findings and options. Concrete specifics owners mention include: - **Extractions carried out smoothly** (including fractured cheek teeth), with owners describing procedures as quick and without issue. - **Time spent explaining what’s being done and why**, including treatment choices and aftercare. - **Follow-up support after procedures** (several owners mention being able to get help after an extraction). - **A “best interests of the horse” approach**, with one reviewer explicitly noting no sense of fee-building or unnecessary work. ## Services Based on the website and the latest reviews, services mentioned include: - **Routine equine dental work (mobile):** examination and rasping/floating; **wolf tooth extractions**. - **Advanced equine dentistry (clinic-based):** advanced procedures are offered (details aren’t fully listed on the site summary, but reviews frequently reference more complex extractions). - **Tooth extractions:** repeatedly referenced, including a **fractured cheek tooth extraction** and other extractions for ongoing problems. - **Sedation-supported dentistry:** sedation is mentioned in reviews (including a case described as using only a “tiny amount” for a relaxed, unstressed pony). - **Referral dentistry:** owners mention attending following referral for extraction, aligning with the practice’s stated referral capability. ## People - **Sam Baker** (named on the website): provides referral and advanced dentistry services; described on the website as an **RCVS recognised Advanced Practitioner in Equine Dentistry**. - **Robert Embery** (named on the website): described as an associate performing routine and some advanced dentistry. - **James** (named in reviews): owners describe thorough explanations before and during extractions, attention to drug sensitivity in a “very sensitive” mare, and being available for follow-up support. - **Diego** (named in reviews): praised for giving advice tailored to a pony’s needs (including age-related considerations) and for explaining decisions clearly. ## Reviews **Google rating: 5 stars from 95 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - **Clear explanations and shared decision-making:** multiple owners say the clinician talked through findings, options, and aftercare in detail. - **Extractions as a common reason for visiting:** several reviews focus on tooth extraction (including complicated/fractured teeth) with positive outcomes described. - **Handling of sensitive or anxious horses:** owners mention patience, taking time, and adjusting to sensitivity to drugs/sedation. - **Practical, organised appointments and aftercare:** reviewers mention being seen on time, easy appointment booking, and follow-up support when needed. - **Perceived restraint in treatment recommendations:** one owner explicitly reports no pressure for unnecessary work or “fee building,” and that the plan was in the horse’s best interests.