Best Vets in Blackburn – Complete Local Guide

Town & Country Veterinary Group is a multi-practice veterinary group (with practices listed on its own site). It treats a wide range of species beyond cats and dogs—including small mammals (rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, hamsters) and exotics (lizards, snakes/other reptiles, and birds). The clinic is also listed in the provided data as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. From the latest reviews, owners most often describe a friendly, welcoming front-of-house and vets who explain findings and options clearly. However, a minority of recent reviews report serious concerns—one alleges rude reception/phone handling and a surgery that “wasn’t done properly,” and another describes dissatisfaction with how payment was handled during euthanasia (including being asked to pay £181 upfront) and a perceived lack of compassion.

Vets Now Preston is part of the Vets Now network (60+ UK locations) focused on pet emergency care, with options for in-clinic emergency treatment and video consultations. Based on the website and recent reviews, it appears set up for urgent, high-acuity cases (for example, oxygen treatment overnight and arranging advanced imaging/surgery elsewhere when needed). Owners repeatedly mention clear explanations of options during emergencies (including real-time updates during a difficult labour) and transparency about costs, alongside some reports of long waits with little or no communication after triage.

Animal Trust Vets CIC is part of the Animal Trust mission-led veterinary social enterprise (not an independent single-site practice). The clinic presents itself as a full-service general practice with modern medical equipment and transparent pricing, including 24/7 urgent care with a stated out-of-hours supplement. Based on the website and recent reviews, it appears set up for both routine care and more involved work: - Urgent care is offered 24/7, with the website stating a £79 supplement fee for urgent/out-of-hours care (with other costs the same as daytime fees). - Diagnostics and clear explanations are repeatedly described (for example, a dog assessed for kneecap problems where the vet recommended and arranged an X-ray within a couple of days, then explained results and next steps). - End-of-life care is specifically mentioned, including a quiet room set aside and a vet talking owners through the process without rushing. - Several reviews mention the clinic being busy with some waiting, but still being satisfied with outcomes.

Vets4Pets Blackburn is described on its own site as a locally-owned Vets4Pets practice, set up as a modern, well-equipped clinic with an in-house lab, imaging (digital X‑ray and ultrasound) and an operating theatre. It also has separate cat and dog waiting areas and separated cat/dog wards plus isolation facilities, which one reviewer specifically noticed and appreciated on a first visit. From the latest reviews, owners most often mention being able to get appointments when needed, and one describes using a WhatsApp group to book appointments, order medication, and ask for advice. The most significant split in experiences is around handling and communication: several reviews praise vet Brian for managing difficult cases (including a reactive dog and serious feline illnesses), while a small number describe rushed consults, rough handling, or (in one detailed account) disagreement over urgent toxin treatment and unprofessional comments afterwards.

My Vets is part of the Myerscough Veterinary Group (the group says it has 11 branches). The website highlights a Pet Health Club® Plus plan that includes consultations, and the clinic is listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. From the latest reviews, this branch appears to handle routine care (vaccinations, general examinations, nail clips) as well as procedures (one owner describes a “small procedure” for an unwell dog and going home with pain relief). Owners also describe practical handling choices—for example, examining a nervous dog on the floor instead of on the table. Feedback on value and outcomes is mixed: one reviewer reports paying £110 for a very short consultation and spending £3,000+ related to knee surgery with no improvement, while others describe thorough examinations and being mindful of costs.