Longridge Vets – Vets in Preston
Clinic Overview
Longridge Vets presents itself as a truly independent veterinary practice in Preston, with a mix of routine care, mobile appointments, and more advanced procedures. Its website highlights services including laparoscopic spay/neutering, cruciate repair, and laser therapy, while reviews repeatedly praise calm handling, clear communication, and compassionate support during more stressful cases. The practice also offers a mobile “Vet in a Van” service, and out-of-hours emergencies are handled by Vets Now Preston.
Longridge Vets presents itself as a truly independent veterinary practice in Preston, with a mix of routine care, mobile appointments, and more advanced procedures. Its website highlights services including laparoscopic spay/neutering, cruciate repair, and laser therapy, while reviews repeatedly praise calm handling, clear communication, and compassionate support during more stressful cases. The practice also offers a mobile “Vet in a Van” service, and out-of-hours emergencies are handled by Vets Now Preston.
Services
- •Routine veterinary care for cats and dogs, including annual health checks and general treatment. Recent reviews mention routine cat checks and ongoing care for pets with more complex health issues.
- •Mobile “Vet in a Van” appointments, which owners describe as convenient and well equipped for routine care and treatment. Reviewers particularly value this for timid or nervous pets, as it can reduce contact with other animals.
- •Laparoscopic spay / laparoscopic neutering, which is a clear practice focus on the website and also appears repeatedly in owner feedback. Reviews describe smooth procedures, reassuring communication, and gentle handling for anxious dogs.
- •Cruciate repair and laser therapy, both listed by the practice.
- •Support for nervous or frightened pets, with reviews giving examples of calm reassurance during treatment and one case where a very nervous dog was sedated in the car before a procedure to keep the experience as stress-free as possible.
- •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. Reviews also include positive comments about fair charges, with one owner saying the practice did not make them feel “ripped off” and another praising its focus on pets rather than money.
People
Named team members mentioned by clients include Paul, Nigel, Lauren, and Andrew. Reviews link Paul and Lauren with the mobile service and routine cat checks, Nigel and Lauren with calm handling of a frightened Collie, and Andrew with a laparoscopic spay that owners felt was handled with strong reassurance and professionalism. An unnamed vet nurse is also specifically praised for attentive care.
Reviews
Google shows 4.9 stars from 362 reviews. Recent feedback is consistently very positive, with owners most often highlighting
- •Kind, compassionate care, especially during illness, recovery, and more worrying cases involving operations or complex health problems.
- •Calm handling and good communication, with reviewers saying staff explain things clearly, keep them informed, and help nervous pets feel settled.
- •The Vet in a Van service, which stands out as a genuine convenience feature for routine checks and treatment, especially for cats and anxious animals.
- •A strong sense of value and trust, with several owners describing the team as caring, knowledgeable, efficient with medication and insurance, and focused on pets first.
