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North West Equine Vets Ltd

#7 Vet in Blackburn, Lancashire

4.4
Independent Clinic

North West Equine Vets Ltd – Vets in Blackburn

Updated January 2026
Independent Clinic

Clinic Overview

North West Equine Vets Ltd is an equine-focused veterinary practice offering emergency veterinary services (listed as 24/7 or extended hours). From the latest reviews available to us, owners commonly mention professional, thorough vet work (including vaccinations/jabs handled quickly and gently) and a practice that prioritises animal welfare rather than upselling. One recent 1‑star review is present but includes no written detail, so the reason for dissatisfaction isn’t clear.

North West Equine Vets Ltd is an equine-focused veterinary practice offering emergency veterinary services (listed as 24/7 or extended hours). From the latest reviews available to us, owners commonly mention professional, thorough vet work (including vaccinations/jabs handled quickly and gently) and a practice that prioritises animal welfare rather than upselling. One recent 1‑star review is present but includes no written detail, so the reason for dissatisfaction isn’t clear. Ownership/parent group isn’t stated in the information provided.

Services

  • Emergency veterinary services (described as 24/7 or extended-hours cover in the provided clinic data).
  • Routine equine care mentioned in reviews, including vaccinations/jabs (with one owner noting their horse typically reacts badly, but the vet administered the jab quickly and gently).
  • Equine facilities are referenced by a reviewer (“excellent facilities”), but no specific equipment or on-site services are described in the text available to us.

People

  • Alice (vet): mentioned by name as “very thorough” and knowledgeable (“knows her stuff”).
  • Front desk team: one reviewer specifically praised customer service at reception/front desk.
  • Vets more generally are described as helpful and reassuring, with an example of handling a nervous horse during injections.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.4 stars from 21 reviews.

  • Thorough, capable veterinary care, with Alice repeatedly singled out for being knowledgeable and detailed.
  • Handling/technique during routine procedures: one owner said their horse normally “freaks” at jabs, but the vet did it “quickly and gently” and the horse “had no idea.”
  • Professionalism and responsiveness: reviewers describe the practice as professional and “always there to help when you need them.”
  • Welfare vs. money: one owner explicitly said the practice prioritised the animal’s welfare and “aren’t financially motivated.”
  • Mixed signal: there is a recent 1‑star review without written comments, so the nature of the complaint can’t be assessed from the text provided.

Special Services

Emergency Services

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