The Beacon Veterinary Centre Ltd – Vets in Preston
Clinic Overview
- Owners describe the team as friendly, accommodating, and patient, including taking time to help a shy dog feel comfortable. - Hip and elbow x-rays are a repeated positive theme, with reviews praising knowledgeable staff and a quick turnaround. - Reviews speak warmly about end-of-life care, with staff described as sympathetic and thoughtful, including sending a condolence card afterwards.
Services
- •General small-animal care: routine consultations and treatment for common pet health issues, with reviews describing pets being looked after well during visits.
- •Vaccinations: owners mention booking for vaccination updates and follow-up injections.
- •Injury and wound treatment: one review describes a dog being seen the next day for a paw wound, with a seed removed and antibiotics supplied afterwards.
- •Diagnostic imaging: reviews specifically mention hip and elbow x-rays, with praise for knowledgeable staff and a quick turnaround.
- •Euthanasia and end-of-life support: owners describe a sympathetic approach from staff, including a condolence card sent afterwards.
- •Appointments and phone support: feedback includes helpful telephone contact, accommodating service, and prompt appointments when needed.
Pricing
No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.
People
- •Sharon: specifically praised in a review as a “top vet.”
- •Veterinary team: reviews mention clear explanations during treatment, knowledgeable handling of hip and elbow x-rays, and a patient approach with nervous pets.
- •Reception/front desk: feedback is mixed, with praise for being helpful and accommodating in some reviews, alongside older complaints about rude or abrupt service.
Reviews
The clinic has 4.5 stars from 36 Google reviews. Recent written feedback is mostly very positive, with the strongest praise focused on staff manner, imaging appointments, and compassionate support.
- •Owners describe the team as friendly, accommodating, and patient, including taking time to help a shy dog feel comfortable.
- •Hip and elbow x-rays are a repeated positive theme, with reviews praising knowledgeable staff and a quick turnaround.
- •Reviews speak warmly about end-of-life care, with staff described as sympathetic and thoughtful, including sending a condolence card afterwards.
- •Practical treatment is also highlighted, including a next-day appointment for a paw injury, clear explanation of the procedure, seed removal, and antibiotics; older negative comments mention poor reception manner and a rushed consultation.

