Vets4Pets Blackburn

Vets4Pets Blackburn is a Vets4Pets practice in Blackburn with a modern clinical setup including an in-house lab, imaging equipment, an operating theatre, and separate cat and dog waiting and ward areas, plus isolation facilities. Website information also points to a broad small-animal service offering, including diagnostics, surgery, nurse clinics, and emergency cover through Vets Now Hospital out of hours. Recent feedback is largely positive about access, facilities, and named staff, though there are also some complaints about rushed appointments, handling, and communication in a small number of cases.

Services

•Diagnostics and monitoring: in-house biochemistry and haematology testing, blood pressure monitoring, digital X-ray, dental X-ray, ultrasound, echocardiography, and eye pressure testing.
•Surgery and procedures: soft tissue surgery and orthopaedics, including cruciate surgery and fracture repair, supported by an operating theatre.
•Routine and preventive care: vaccinations, microchipping, prescriptions, nurse clinics, nutritional advice, and health plans.
•Species and facilities: dogs, cats, and rabbits are listed, with separate cat and dog waiting areas, separate wards, and isolation facilities; one recent reviewer specifically praised the separate waiting areas on a first visit.
•Out-of-hours care: emergency cover is provided through Vets Now Hospital.

Pricing

Published prices suggest the clinic sits below average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. One reviewer described paying around £50 for consultations and felt those visits were too brief, but recent feedback overall focuses more on care, access, and staff than on pricing.

People

•Brian (vet): the most consistently named clinician in reviews. Owners describe asking for him specifically, and several credit him with managing difficult or serious cases, including a highly reactive dog and cats with major health problems.
•Dan: praised in a recent vaccination visit for being kind, gentle, thorough, and taking time to answer questions.
•Nursing team: one first-time visitor said the nurse was especially kind and caring.
•Reception and phone communication: while many reviews are very positive about the team overall, one detailed complaint describes rude or sarcastic communication during an urgent case.

Reviews

Google reviews show 4.5/5 from 354 reviews, giving the clinic a strong volume of public feedback.

•Access is a recurring positive: several owners say they can get appointments when needed, and one longstanding client highlighted a WhatsApp group for booking, medication requests, and advice.
•Named staff stand out: Brian is repeatedly praised and requested by name, and Dan received very positive feedback for gentle handling and clear, unhurried communication during a kitten vaccination visit.
•Facilities are noticed by clients: separate waiting areas for cats and dogs were specifically appreciated by a recent reviewer.
•Negative feedback is present but less common: recent complaints include very short consultations, rough handling of a kitten, and one detailed account of poor communication and disagreement over treatment during an urgent toxin-related case.

Reviews for Vets4Pets Blackburn

Note: Showing the 10 most recent Google reviews out of 354 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

Aya Mohammed

2 months ago

Brought my kitten in today for her first vaccine and she was seen by Dan. He was so kind, gentle and handled my kitten with utmost care. Checked her thoroughly and took his time answering all of my questions. Thank you Dan 😊

Kevin “Auryn” Ritchie

4 months ago

Daisy May

5 months ago

My favourite vets. Can always get an appointment when needed and they are really professional.

Carole Tatham

Steve Hird

Great vets. Always ask for Brian :) 5 stars 🌟

S S

6 months ago

Really good 1st experience. Love the separate waiting areas for cats and dogs. Paid before hand which is fine. Nurse was so kind and caring.

Alison Pearce

I had an absolutely awful experience with Vets for Pets in Blackburn and I wouldn’t recommend them to anyone. We brought our cat in at 9 a.m. for urgent treatment and they initially agreed to put him on a drip and administer Carbodote to clear out toxins. However, not long after, they refused to give him the Carbodote because he was frightened and defensive—something any cat might be in a strange environment. They wouldn’t let me administer it myself and left him without this crucial part of the treatment. We ended up transferring him to the out-of-hours clinic on Longsight Road for overnight care. The difference was night and day: they allowed us to be present, he was calm, and they administered the Carbodote easily. He didn’t lash out, didn’t hurt anyone, and accepted the treatment well when handled properly. To make matters worse, when we went to collect him from Vets for Pets, the reception staff made unnecessary and unprofessional comments, calling him the “most vicious cat they’d ever come across” and comparing him unfavourably to feral cats. They even mentioned having to get the first aid kit out for nurses who were scratched, which was both uncalled for and upsetting to hear. Instead of showing understanding or compassion, they chose to make us feel worse. When we called for updates during the day, we also found the staff to be rude, sarcastic, and patronising. Their attitude made an already stressful situation even more difficult, and it was clear they had no interest in supporting us as worried pet owners. It’s clear that this is how it should have been handled in the first place and that Vets for Pets’ refusal to administer the Carbodote was not only negligent but completely unnecessary. We’ve now registered him at the new clinic, where he is finally receiving proper care. In short, I found Vets for Pets Blackburn to be unprofessional, dismissive, and lacking in compassion. I’ll be filing a formal complaint and strongly advise other pet owners to stay away.

sharon crichton

11 months ago

This is by far the best Vets in Blackburn and we've tried them all we take all 10 of ours to them Brian has saved 2 of them even when our baby girl was overdosed by previous non profit vets Brian sorted her out he also saved our Maine Coons life from FIP without this fantastic vet he'd be gone. No words are good enough to thank Brian and team for saving Heathcliff you guys are just outstanding. Wish all vets were like. Thank you for everything you do for my furkids it means the world to us.

Ridhwaan Mahomed

Very disappointed with my last two visits here. I spent around £50 each time for what felt like a rushed, 2-minute consultation. The vet barely listened, blazing through the process without giving proper attention to my concerns. I also found the handling of my kitten quite rough, the prodding felt aggressive, and there was no real hands-on observation or effort to reassure my pet. For the price I paid, I expected a much higher standard of care and professionalism. Unfortunately, what I experienced was far from it. Felt more like a transaction than a genuine check-up.