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Rufford Veterinary Group

#6 Vet in Preston, Lancashire

4.8
Independent Clinic

Rufford Veterinary Group – Vets in Preston

Updated January 2026
Independent Clinic

Clinic Overview

Rufford Veterinary Group is a small practice (described by one owner as a “lovely cute little practice”) with a long-running client base—some reviewers mention using them for 10–20 years. From the latest reviews, it appears geared towards routine care and ongoing support, with owners repeatedly highlighting

  • Clear, full explanations during appointments (what’s happening and why).
  • Preventative care visits such as annual injections where pets are handled in a way that keeps them comfortable.
  • Help with nervous and “grumpy” pets (including cats), with specific staff mentioned for calming handling.
  • A practice environment described as clean and “not crowded generally.”

Services

Services and situations explicitly mentioned in recent reviews include

  • Annual injections / routine preventative care (pets coming in even just for yearly jabs).
  • Pet plan (an in-house plan owners describe as good value, though inclusions aren’t detailed in the reviews we have).
  • Support for anxious/nervous pets (e.g., dogs nervous of strangers; a “grumpy cat” managed well).
  • Care is referenced across more than one site within the same group, suggesting continuity of service between branches (specific place names omitted).

People

  • Amanda (role not stated): mentioned by name for being “great” with two pets who are nervous of strangers—suggesting a calmer handling style and patience during appointments.
  • Across multiple reviews, owners consistently describe the team as welcoming and polite, and vets as informative—most often backed by comments about everything being explained fully.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.8 stars from 126 reviews.

  • 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.
  • Long-term loyalty: multiple reviewers reference many years of continued use, including one noting around 20 years of care.
  • The pet plan is specifically called out as good value for money (no prices or exact inclusions stated).

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