Longridge Vets

Longridge Vets describes itself as a truly independent veterinary practice with an emphasis on “fair, honest and open pricing” (no specific prices are published in the information provided). The clinic appears set up for both routine care and advanced procedures, with the website highlighting laparoscopic spay, cruciate repair, and laser therapy. Reviews also repeatedly mention a mobile “Vet in a Van” service used for routine annual checks and treatment, described as being “completely equipped for virtually everything” and helpful for timid or nervous pets because it can reduce contact with other animals.

Out-of-hours care is handled via an external provider: the practice states it is subscribed to Vets Now Preston when the clinic is closed.

Concrete specifics owners mention include

• •Laparoscopic spays/neuters with reassurance and clear explanations before/after procedures.
• •Handling very nervous dogs (including sedation in the car before a procedure) and keeping the experience “swift” and calm.
• •Mobile Vet in a Van appointments for cats and dogs, including routine annual checks and treatment delivered from the van.
• •Clear communication (“explained everything so clearly”, “keeping us informed”) during visits.

Services

From the practice website and the latest reviews available

• •Laparoscopic spay / laparoscopic neutering (mentioned on the website; multiple owners describe their pets having laparoscopic spay/neuter).
• •Cruciate repair (listed on the website).
• •Laser therapy (listed on the website).
• •Routine annual checks (described via the Vet in a Van service for cats).
• •Support for anxious/timid pets, including accommodating nervous animals and, in one review, sedating a very nervous dog in the car before proceeding.
• •Out-of-hours emergency care: the clinic states it uses Vets Now Preston for emergencies when the practice is closed.
• •Veterinary Nurse Training facility (listed in the structured clinic data).

People

Named team members mentioned in reviews

• •Paul (vet) and Lauren (assistant): seen during Vet in a Van routine checks for two cats; the service was described as convenient and well equipped.
• •Nigel and Lauren: treated a frightened Collie at the van; reviewers highlight calm reassurance and clear explanations.
• •Andrew (vet): carried out a dog’s laparoscopic spay, with owners noting strong reassurance and professionalism.
• •A vet nurse (not named): mentioned alongside Andrew as providing attentive care during the laparoscopic spay case.

Across these accounts, owners most consistently point to calm handling of nervous pets and communication that explains what’s happening and why.

Reviews

4.8 stars from 354 reviews. “”

• •Mobile “Vet in a Van” is a standout feature, used for both routine checks and treatment; owners say it’s convenient and can help timid pets avoid encountering other animals.
• •Laparoscopic spay/neuter experiences are a recurring positive, with owners describing smooth procedures, reassurance, and pets being handled gently—especially when nervous.
• •Communication during treatment is frequently mentioned (clear explanations, being kept informed).
• •Calm, reassuring handling of frightened animals, including a specific example of a nervous Collie being settled and a very nervous dog being sedated in the car before treatment.