Farm & Large-Animal Vets in Cheshire

Farm & Large-Animal Vets in Cheshire

Livestock and equine veterinary services across Cheshire, England

There are 27 veterinary clinics listed for farm and large-animal vets in Cheshire.

Top Rated Farm & Large-Animal Vets in Cheshire

Top-ranked veterinary practices based on quality, service, and customer reviews

#1 Ranking

Our Score (60/100)

5.0(20 reviews)
Independent Clinic
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Hird and Partners LLP – Cheshire Equine Clinic is an equine-focused veterinary clinic, and it’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. The clinic’s website indicates it provides separate emergency-call arrangements for pets and for equine/farm animals (numbers are published on the site). In recent reviews, owners most often describe the practice as set up for thorough investigations, including lameness work-ups where answers were reached the same day, and for clear, no-nonsense problem diagnosis and explanation (“what they were doing and why”).

#1 Ranking

Our Score (49/100)

5.0(5 reviews)
Independent Clinic
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Thomason and Ritchie Equine Ltd appears to be an equine-focused veterinary practice (as indicated by the company name). In the written feedback available, owners describe relying on the team for clear decision support in emotionally difficult situations—balancing “optimism” with being “practical and realistic”—and for being “reliable, friendly [and] helpful.” One team member, Lottie, is repeatedly named for providing guidance and support when an owner felt they were in their “darkest moments.”

#1 Ranking

Our Score (68/100)

4.8(94 reviews)
Emergency Services
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit
exotic
cow
pig

Ark Veterinary Surgery is an independent practice that’s been caring for pets since 1999, offering a broad small-animal service that also includes some exotic species. The clinic is set up for both routine care (vaccinations, microchipping, parasite control, nurse clinics, six‑month health checks) and more involved cases, with in‑house diagnostics (lab work, X‑ray and ultrasound) plus surgical options including orthopaedic, soft-tissue and laparoscopic (“keyhole”) surgery.

In the latest reviews available to us, owners describe detailed, unhurried support during end‑of‑life appointments (talking them through each step and not rushing goodbyes), and ongoing management of complex conditions (one dog’s chemotherapy). There are also mixed experiences around puppy microchipping/vaccination: one reviewer reports feeling rushed, limited aftercare guidance unless they asked, and incorrect microchip registration details.

#1 Ranking

Our Score (91/100)

4.8(260 reviews)
Emergency Services
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit
cow
pig

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.

#1 Ranking

Our Score (86/100)

4.8(105 reviews)
Independent Clinic
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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.

More Farm & Large-Animal Vets in Cheshire

Additional veterinary clinics serving the area

#1 Ranking

Our Score (70/100)

4.3(114 reviews)
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
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. When the practice is closed, out-of-hours support is handled via an external provider.

Concrete owner-reported examples include a vet cleaning an infected cyst and dispensing antibiotics in one visit, and vets taking time to “explain everything thoroughly.”

#2 Ranking

Our Score (79/100)

5.0(27 reviews)
Independent Clinic
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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).

Independent Clinic
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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.

#2 Ranking

Our Score (59/100)

4.7(48 reviews)
Emergency Services
Independent Clinic
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Brown Moss Equine Clinic LLP is an equine-focused veterinary clinic offering emergency veterinary services (24/7 or extended hours). Reviews describe both routine care (teeth and vaccinations) and more complex cases, including an urgent eye problem requiring a call-out and longer-term management of tumours/cancer and seizures. Owners repeatedly mention clear communication (being “talked through everything”), expectation-setting around serious illness, and support during end-of-life situations (including staying with owners “till the very end”).

#3 Ranking

Our Score (61/100)

4.8(13 reviews)
Independent Clinic
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Epona Equine Vets is an equine-focused veterinary practice. Based on the written reviews available, owners most often describe rapid call-outs when a horse is injured, and ongoing support for multi-horse yards. Specific examples mentioned include a vet “rushing out immediately” after an accident, a monthly health plan, and compassionate end-of-life care for an elderly pony.

#3 Ranking

Our Score (74/100)

4.8(36 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat

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. Multiple owners also mention thoughtful end-of-life support, including a condolence card and “forget me not” seeds after a pony was lost to colic.

#3 Ranking

Our Score (87/100)

4.6(561 reviews)
Emergency Services
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit
exotic
cow
pig

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.

Our Score (69/100)

5.0(17 reviews)
Emergency Services
Independent Clinic
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Nantwich Equine Vets LLP is an equine-only practice operating as an LLP (no corporate group is named in the available information). It offers a 24-hour hospital service and describes “state of the art” equine hospital facilities, with equine surgery listed as a specialty. On the breeding side, it’s BEVA approved for Artificial Insemination and a DEFRA approved centre for collection.

From the latest written reviews available, owners repeatedly mention

  • staff taking time and being patient with difficult situations (including helping when a horse was hard to load)
  • clear explanation of diagnosis and “next steps”, plus practical help with insurance claims
  • a clean environment and “finding the issue” with an equine case
  • long-term care for owners’ horses over many years

Our Score (67/100)

4.8(60 reviews)
Emergency Services
Corporate
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The Ashbrook Equine Hospital is part of Willows Veterinary Group and is an RCVS-accredited equine hospital focused on horses, offering both hospital-based care and mobile/ambulatory visits. Reviews repeatedly describe clear pre-procedure consultations, including time spent explaining options before treatment, and several examples of hands-on support in higher-stakes situations—such as a weekend emergency call-out to sedate a young horse for travel and ongoing treatment for a serious tendon injury. Owners also mention compassionate help with euthanasia (PTS) and follow-up-type outcomes like a castration wound healing well after weekend care.

Our Score (64/100)

4.7(23 reviews)
Corporate
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Wright and Morten Veterinary Group LLP is an RCVS-registered practice providing care for small animals, equines, and farm animals, with emergency care stated as available for all species. The clinic is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. In the latest reviews available to us, the clearest pattern is equine work: owners describe regular, scheduled yard visits (including fortnightly visits), quick attendance for emergencies, and clear updates on treatment options and medications. One review also describes tests leading to a decision for euthanasia on welfare and safety grounds, followed by a condolence card the next day.

Our Score (63/100)

5.0(8 reviews)
Independent Clinic
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RME Cheshire Veterinary Services Ltd appears set up for farm-style veterinary work with call-outs: reviewers describe phoning in an emergency, getting help over the phone, and vets coming out to them (including repeat visits). Based on the latest written reviews, clients specifically mention follow-up phone calls after visits and advice “on all aspects of care,” alongside a generally “friendly” and “professional” manner. The website information available to us doesn’t add detail on services or facilities.

Our Score (71/100)

4.9(36 reviews)
Emergency Services
Independent Clinic
Treats:
cow
pig

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.

Our Score (62/100)

4.5(34 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
cow
pig

Nantwich Farm Vets describes itself as one of the largest independent farm veterinary practices in the UK, with a “team approach tailored to your farm.” Reviews available to us include both clinical feedback and non-clinical concerns: some clients praise specific vets for practical advice and clear explanations during treatment, while multiple recent 1‑star reviews complain about dangerous driving by a practice van. Cost is also mentioned as a drawback (“great service but very expensive”).

Concrete specifics supported by the information provided

  • Independent, farm-focused practice (stated on the website).
  • Equine work is explicitly referenced by a reviewer (“Nantwich Equine”).
  • A vet named Campbell Thompson is praised for explaining what he was doing during treatment and for pragmatic, practical advice.
  • Multiple reviewers raise concerns about driving behaviour of a practice vehicle.

Our Score (61/100)

4.5(23 reviews)
Independent Clinic
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Tom Walters Equine Vets is an equine-focused practice that owners most often describe using for ongoing injury management and pre-purchase/horse vetting. Across the latest reviews, people repeatedly mention vets taking time to explain findings and options, and being supported over longer treatment periods rather than just single visits. Concrete examples include: a named vet (Kate) seeing the same horse consistently throughout an injury, “horse vetting” described as extremely thorough with explanations of everything found, and practice-side help with insurance claims paperwork through a practice manager.

Our Score (81/100)

4.7(23 reviews)
Emergency Services
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit
cow
pig

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”.

Our Score (69/100)

5.0(8 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
cow
pig

Cheshire Farm Vets is a farm-only veterinary practice (no ownership group is stated) focused on livestock and smallholders. The website highlights an on-site dispensary and in-house lab facilities, and lists emergency procedures as part of its service offer. In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly mention help during emergencies (including being supportive on the phone), vets coming out to the farm, and follow-up phone calls with advice on ongoing care.

Our Score (69/100)

4.7(36 reviews)
Emergency Services
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit
exotic
cow
pig

Station House Veterinary Centre is part of the Grange Veterinary Hospital group (described on its site as the “Grange Veterinary Hospital community”). The website notes the practice has been in its current form since 1990, when it was converted by the Wignall family.

Based on the information available, it appears set up for routine care and preventative needs (for example microchipping and advice about worms/fleas) with an emergency contact arrangement in place. In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly mention fast responses, a clean, professional clinic, and staff being gentle with animals.

Our Score (76/100)

4.5(189 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
rabbit

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.

Concrete examples from recent reviews include treatment for a cat with a suspected broken leg that turned out to be an abscess (treated with injections and ongoing pain relief), and a home visit at end-of-life so a dog could pass at home.

Our Score (62/100)

4.8(5 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
cow

Embryonics Ltd focuses on cattle reproduction work rather than general pet veterinary care: the website describes a bovine embryo transfer service and training for farmers and veterinarians, and notes LANTRA approval. In the latest written reviews available to us, people describe the training as well run and well organised, with “everything explained in detail and easily understood,” and specifically mention AI and “Layscanning” courses.

Our Score (17/100)

Independent Clinic
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Eden Equine Fertility Ltd is a veterinary practice focused specifically on equine stud medicine. Based on the clinic’s own information, it is set up for breeding-related work such as infertility investigations, preparation for foaling, and artificial insemination using frozen, chilled, and fresh semen. The practice is also listed as a BEVA Approved AI Practice.

Our Score (40/100)

4.0(1 review)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
cow

KR Equine Clinic is a first- and second-opinion equine veterinary clinic formed in 2021 from the merger of two longstanding equine clinics. It’s set up for both ambulatory (“on yard”) work and clinic-supported diagnostics, with diagnostic imaging specifically mentioned. The website also states a 24/7, 365 emergency service for equine emergencies. Online feedback is limited: Google shows a 4★ rating but with very low review volume and no written review details available to summarise.

Our Score (65/100)

5.0(13 reviews)
Independent Clinic
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Pocket Nook Equine Vets Ltd is an equine-focused veterinary practice (no wider corporate group is mentioned in the available information). Based on owner reports, the clinic is frequently used for practical, day-to-day horse healthcare (like worm egg counts with tailored advice) as well as more involved investigations such as lameness work-ups. Concrete examples mentioned include a worm count turned around within 24 hours with an email explanation of what was and wasn’t needed, and a methodical lameness assessment aimed at pinpointing the problem without wasting time or money. Several owners also highlight responsiveness, including help “out of hours” and quick call-outs.