Featured Clinic Overview
Pool Farm Veterinary Surgery is a small animal and equine practice (dogs, cats and horses are all mentioned). Reviews suggest it’s set up for ongoing, long-term care as well as day-to-day problems: owners describe being able to get appointments “quickly” and being “fit… in” at short notice, and one long-standing equine client chose the practice for a new puppy based on 15 years of horse care from named vets (Sebastian and Charlotte). Cost discussions come up in reviews too—some owners say prices aren’t “sky high” and that costs are explained, while one reviewer reports an unpleasant dispute about returning unopened medication after a pet died.
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Rose Cottage Veterinary Centre describes itself on its website as an independent veterinary practice, and it appears set up for both routine care and higher-stakes cases, with facilities listed for surgery, diagnostics, dental work, and in-house lab work. Recent reviews include multiple examples of urgent and out-of-hours care, including a dog with a closed pyometra who was stabilised overnight, monitored, and then operated on once safe, and an out-of-hours appointment mentioned for another client. Owners also describe care across a wide range of animals, including rats (mammary mass surgery) and an injured wild bird that was treated immediately and free of charge.
Rose Cottage Veterinary Centre describes itself on its website as an independent veterinary practice, and it appears set up for both routine care and higher-stakes cases, with facilities listed for surgery, diagnostics, dental work, and in-house lab work. Recent reviews include multiple examples of urgent and out-of-hours care, including a dog with a closed pyometra who was stabilised overnight, monitored, and then operated on once safe, and an out-of-hours appointment mentioned for another client. Owners also describe care across a wide range of animals, including rats (mammary mass surgery) and an injured wild bird that was treated immediately and free of charge.
University of Liverpool – Leahurst Equine Practice is an equine teaching hospital within the University of Liverpool, set up for both hospital-based care and on-the-road (ambulatory) visits. The website states it provides 24-hour hospital services alongside practice emergency and referral services. In recent reviews, owners describe help in emergency situations as well as routine check-ups, and mention being kept informed during complicated cases; one older review specifically mentions “rig surgery” and planning for follow-up over six months.
University of Liverpool – Leahurst Equine Practice is an equine teaching hospital within the University of Liverpool, set up for both hospital-based care and on-the-road (ambulatory) visits. The website states it provides 24-hour hospital services alongside practice emergency and referral services. In recent reviews, owners describe help in emergency situations as well as routine check-ups, and mention being kept informed during complicated cases; one older review specifically mentions “rig surgery” and planning for follow-up over six months.
Our Score (86/100)
University of Liverpool’s Philip Leverhulme Equine Hospital is a large equine teaching hospital offering 24‑hour hospital care alongside emergency, referral and ambulatory (yard-visit) services. Recent reviews describe cases ranging from emergency presentations through to routine check-ups, with owners repeatedly mentioning being kept informed during treatment and staff supporting difficult end‑of‑life decisions (“never gave up… until it was clear that letting him go was the only option”). One owner also mentions a 6‑month plan discussed after rig surgery.
University of Liverpool’s Philip Leverhulme Equine Hospital is a large equine teaching hospital offering 24‑hour hospital care alongside emergency, referral and ambulatory (yard-visit) services. Recent reviews describe cases ranging from emergency presentations through to routine check-ups, with owners repeatedly mentioning being kept informed during treatment and staff supporting difficult end‑of‑life decisions (“never gave up… until it was clear that letting him go was the only option”). One owner also mentions a 6‑month plan discussed after rig surgery.
Our Score (81/100)
Western Avenue Veterinary Centre is an independent clinic (founded in 2019 and opened in 2023) that treats small animals and exotics, with the website listing preventative care, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgery. In recent reviews, owners most often describe thorough work-ups (including blood tests and x‑rays) and procedures such as spaying and dental treatment, alongside repeated comments that pricing is fair compared with other practices—although one review notes that costs “can be expensive”.
Western Avenue Veterinary Centre is an independent clinic (founded in 2019 and opened in 2023) that treats small animals and exotics, with the website listing preventative care, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgery. In recent reviews, owners most often describe thorough work-ups (including blood tests and x‑rays) and procedures such as spaying and dental treatment, alongside repeated comments that pricing is fair compared with other practices—although one review notes that costs “can be expensive”.
Heath Equine Veterinary Practice is an equine-focused practice offering 24/7 emergency cover (as stated on its website). Reviews repeatedly describe a fully mobile service, including “zone day visits” for routine work like vaccinations, and rapid attendance for urgent problems (one owner reports a vet arriving within 30 minutes for a colic scare). Owners also mention the team building tailored, practical plans and keeping in close contact between visits (including being available via WhatsApp for follow-up questions).
Heath Equine Veterinary Practice is an equine-focused practice offering 24/7 emergency cover (as stated on its website). Reviews repeatedly describe a fully mobile service, including “zone day visits” for routine work like vaccinations, and rapid attendance for urgent problems (one owner reports a vet arriving within 30 minutes for a colic scare). Owners also mention the team building tailored, practical plans and keeping in close contact between visits (including being available via WhatsApp for follow-up questions).
The Dales Practice Ltd
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Our Score (76/100)
The Dales Practice Ltd is described by reviewers as a family-run veterinary practice (rather than a corporate group). It’s set up for both routine care and urgent problems: owners mention being seen as an emergency, getting same-day appointments, and receiving clear explanations of options—particularly from vet George. The practice is also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.
The Dales Practice Ltd is described by reviewers as a family-run veterinary practice (rather than a corporate group). It’s set up for both routine care and urgent problems: owners mention being seen as an emergency, getting same-day appointments, and receiving clear explanations of options—particularly from vet George. The practice is also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.
Our Score (74/100)
Page & Gunstone Equine Veterinary Surgeons is an equine-only practice. From the latest reviews, owners most often describe it as a practice they lean on for both planned care and serious, time-sensitive problems—examples include colic, laminitis, and investigations for performance-related breathing noise (“rattle” while being worked). Several reviews describe structured follow-through: referral coordination (including staying in contact with a referral hospital and keeping the owner updated) and post-treatment check-ins.
Page & Gunstone Equine Veterinary Surgeons is an equine-only practice. From the latest reviews, owners most often describe it as a practice they lean on for both planned care and serious, time-sensitive problems—examples include colic, laminitis, and investigations for performance-related breathing noise (“rattle” while being worked). Several reviews describe structured follow-through: referral coordination (including staying in contact with a referral hospital and keeping the owner updated) and post-treatment check-ins.
Our Score (71/100)
University of Liverpool – Leahurst Farm Animal Practice is part of the University of Liverpool’s Veterinary School (a university-run teaching setting rather than a corporate chain). Based on the website, the wider campus has extensive facilities (research and diagnostic laboratories and diagnostic-image viewing suites), and reviews describe cases involving advanced diagnostics such as MRI and CT. Owners also mention practical communication touches like vets taking time to explain options and making progress-report calls when pets stay in.
University of Liverpool – Leahurst Farm Animal Practice is part of the University of Liverpool’s Veterinary School (a university-run teaching setting rather than a corporate chain). Based on the website, the wider campus has extensive facilities (research and diagnostic laboratories and diagnostic-image viewing suites), and reviews describe cases involving advanced diagnostics such as MRI and CT. Owners also mention practical communication touches like vets taking time to explain options and making progress-report calls when pets stay in.
Wallasey Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group. The practice appears set up for routine first-opinion care plus on-site diagnostics and procedures (it lists an in-house lab, digital X-ray and ultrasound, plus an operating theatre and hospital ward). Owners also mention a monthly pet plan that covers treatments and vet/nurse consultations, and one reviewer describes a thorough check for a rabbit.
Wallasey Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group. The practice appears set up for routine first-opinion care plus on-site diagnostics and procedures (it lists an in-house lab, digital X-ray and ultrasound, plus an operating theatre and hospital ward). Owners also mention a monthly pet plan that covers treatments and vet/nurse consultations, and one reviewer describes a thorough check for a rabbit.