Longridge Vets – Vets in Preston
Clinic Overview
Longridge Vets is an independent veterinary practice in Preston offering routine care, mobile appointments, and a range of more advanced procedures. Its website highlights services including laparoscopic spay/neutering, cruciate repair, and laser therapy, alongside a mobile “Vet in a Van” service. Recent feedback continues to emphasise calm handling, clear communication, and compassionate support during surgery, illness, and other stressful cases.
Services
- •Routine care for cats and dogs, including annual health checks, consultations, and treatment for ongoing or more complex health problems. Recent reviews mention routine cat checks, support for a cat’s illness, and care for dogs needing repeated visits.
- •Mobile “Vet in a Van” appointments, described by owners as convenient and well equipped for routine care and treatment. Reviews particularly highlight its usefulness for cats and timid pets, with one owner noting that pets can avoid contact with other animals.
- •Surgery and advanced procedures, including laparoscopic spay / laparoscopic neutering and cruciate repair, both clearly featured by the practice. Recent reviews also mention successful surgery for a ruptured cruciate ligament and careful support around dental procedures under general anaesthetic.
- •Laser therapy, listed by the practice as part of its clinical offering.
- •Support for nervous or frightened pets, with reviews repeatedly describing gentle handling, reassurance, and clear explanations that help owners and pets feel more settled.
- •Out-of-hours emergency cover through Vets Now Preston when the clinic is closed.
- •Veterinary Nurse Training facility, as listed in the clinic information.
Pricing
Published prices suggest the clinic sits below average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. Recent reviews also lean positive on value, with owners describing fees as reasonable and saying the practice puts pets first rather than money.
People
Named team members mentioned by clients include Andrew, Nigel, Paul, Grace, Lauren, Amy, and Tammy. Recent reviews particularly praise Andrew for clear, reassuring communication around surgery, Nigel for cruciate surgery and support with more complex cases, Paul for the mobile service and cat care, and Grace for a thorough and kind consultation. Lauren is mentioned assisting Paul with the Vet in a Van service, while Amy and Tammy are thanked as part of Barney’s surgical care. An unnamed nurse is also singled out for attentive post-operative care.
Reviews
Google shows 4.9 stars from 382 reviews.
- •Recent feedback is strongly positive about kind, compassionate care, especially during surgery, illness, and recovery.
- •Owners often mention clear explanations and reassurance, with vets taking time to answer questions and keep them informed.
- •The Vet in a Van service continues to stand out, especially for cats and nervous pets, with reviewers praising both the convenience and the calm experience.
- •Several reviews also highlight good value and smooth practical support, including reasonable consultation fees, efficient handling of medication and insurance, and a friendly front-of-house team.
