Lanes Vets – Vets in Preston
Clinic Overview
- Many reviews highlight calm, kind handling for anxious pets, including treats, cuddles, greeting animals by name, and distraction techniques during consultations. - Owners frequently mention good communication, saying they do not feel rushed and that questions are answered clearly and willingly. - Recent examples of treatment include castration, dental work, oral X-rays, and removal of a mouth growth, with positive comments about updates during the day and clear recovery instructions.
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.
Services
- •General veterinary care and consultations — owners describe unhurried appointments, time to discuss concerns, and follow-up communication when further advice is needed.
- •Surgery and routine procedures — recent examples include castration, with owners mentioning updates during the day and attentive care while pets were staying at the practice.
- •Dental treatment and oral procedures — reviews mention oral X-rays, extraction of 12 teeth, and removal of a large mouth growth, along with pain relief and recovery advice afterward.
- •Microchip scanning and basic support for found pets — one owner describes the team scanning a lost dog, drying her off and contacting the owner.
- •Stress-reduction measures for nervous pets — owners repeatedly mention a “fear free” approach around procedures, pets being greeted by name, treats during visits, liver paste used as a distraction in consults, and calming covers provided for cats.
- •Veterinary nurse training facility — this remains part of the practice’s setup.
Pricing
No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic, although several recent reviewers describe it as reasonably priced and good value for money.
People
- •Peter (vet) — praised for calm handling, thoughtful case follow-up, and taking time to explore options and come back with further advice.
- •Jo (vet) — named for carrying out a complex dental and soft-tissue operation, with owners highlighting reassuring pre-op communication and clear aftercare instructions.
- •Karen (reception) — mentioned positively for being knowledgeable and helpful, particularly around a dog’s castration.
- •Reception team and wider staff — several owners describe them as friendly, calm and attentive to individual pets’ needs.
Reviews
4.9 stars from 174 Google reviews. Recent feedback is very positive, with owners often focusing on the team’s manner as much as the treatment itself.
- •Many reviews highlight calm, kind handling for anxious pets, including treats, cuddles, greeting animals by name, and distraction techniques during consultations.
- •Owners frequently mention good communication, saying they do not feel rushed and that questions are answered clearly and willingly.
- •Recent examples of treatment include castration, dental work, oral X-rays, and removal of a mouth growth, with positive comments about updates during the day and clear recovery instructions.
- •The team also receives praise for helpful front-desk support and practical care, including one account of a lost dog being scanned, dried off and reunited with its owner.
