About Farm & Large-Animal Vets in Preston
Although Preston's veterinary clinics primarily focus on companion animals, some offer broader services.
While none of the clinics are dedicated solely to farm or large-animal services, some do provide mixed practice options that may cater to a broader range of animals. However, the emphasis remains on companion animals, making Preston a prime location for dog and cat care. Pet owners can rely on the comprehensive services available for their pets, ensuring that a variety of needs are met within the community.
There are 8 veterinary clinics listed for farm and large-animal vets in Preston.
Top Rated Farm & Large-Animal Vets in Preston
Top-ranked veterinary practices based on quality, service, and customer reviews
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.
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.
- •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.
- •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.
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.
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.
Our Score (81/100)
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).
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).
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).
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).
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Ribble Vets Ltd is a large independent veterinary practice (established since the 1930s) and RCVS Accredited. The practice treats companion animals as well as farm animals and equines, and states it runs its own out-of-hours service (seen by one of their vets, either at the surgery or on the client’s farm/yard).
Ribble Vets Ltd is a large independent veterinary practice (established since the 1930s) and RCVS Accredited. The practice treats companion animals as well as farm animals and equines, and states it runs its own out-of-hours service (seen by one of their vets, either at the surgery or on the client’s farm/yard).
- •Multiple reviewers describe the team as “friendly and helpful” and mention excellent service. - One reviewer highlights the clinic going beyond routine care, citing on‑farm visits and educational courses run by the practice. - Several reviews are very short, so there’s limited detail about outcomes, wait times, costs, or specific clinical work.
- •Multiple reviewers describe the team as “friendly and helpful” and mention excellent service. - One reviewer highlights the clinic going beyond routine care, citing on‑farm visits and educational courses run by the practice. - Several reviews are very short, so there’s limited detail about outcomes, wait times, costs, or specific clinical work.
Lanes Farm Vets (trading as Lanes Vets Ltd) is set up to handle urgent problems as well as routine care, with emergency veterinary services listed as available (24/7 or extended hours). No other clinic-specific facilities, species focus, or clinical approach details were provided in the available data.
Lanes Farm Vets (trading as Lanes Vets Ltd) is set up to handle urgent problems as well as routine care, with emergency veterinary services listed as available (24/7 or extended hours). No other clinic-specific facilities, species focus, or clinical approach details were provided in the available data.
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