Animal Trust Vets CIC Blackburn

Animal Trust Vets CIC Blackburn is part of the wider Animal Trust mission-led veterinary social enterprise rather than an independent single-site practice. It operates as a full-service small-animal practice offering routine care, surgery, diagnostics and 24/7 urgent care, with a stated £79 out-of-hours supplement. Reviews regularly mention clear explanations, caring handling and good outcomes, although some owners report booking difficulties and waits when the clinic is busy.

Services

• •General veterinary care for routine and ongoing needs: the clinic presents itself as a full-service practice, with reviews covering both dogs and cats and describing regular visits, follow-up care and treatment for common problems.
• •Urgent care, diagnostics and treatment: 24/7 urgent care is listed, and reviews mention weekend emergency treatment as well as investigations such as X-rays for a dog’s kneecap problem, with results and next steps explained clearly.
• •Vaccinations, surgery and referral care: these are listed by the clinic. Reviews do not add much detail on referral pathways, but they do include positive comments from owners whose pets had more involved treatment, including surgery and recovery support.
• •End-of-life support and facilities: reviews describe a quiet room being set aside for euthanasia appointments, with the process explained calmly and without rushing.
• •Training facility: the clinic is also noted as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.

Pricing

Available published prices indicate the clinic sits below average relative to similar practices. The clinic states a £79 supplement for urgent or out-of-hours care, with other charges remaining the same as daytime fees. Reviews also often describe prices as fair; one owner says they were charged for treatment rather than an appointment fee, and another gives an example of weekend emergency care plus medication coming to under £200.

People

• •Jennifer (vet): named by one owner, who says she listened carefully, identified a heart issue and took the necessary next steps.
• •Veterinary team: reviews repeatedly describe vets as calm, patient and clear in their explanations, including during X-ray workups and for nervous dogs.
• •Reception and support staff: many owners describe the wider team as friendly and caring, although one recent review reports a rude interaction at reception.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.6/5 from 1,481 reviews.

• •Many recent reviewers describe the care as gentle, attentive and reassuring, especially for nervous pets or animals needing repeat visits.
• •Communication is a recurring strength, with owners praising clear explanations of problems, investigations and treatment plans.
• •Several reviews mention the clinic being busy, with some waiting and comments that booking general appointments could be easier.
• •Feedback on value is often positive, but there are a couple of negative reviews about reception manner and difficulty arranging or cancelling routine care.