Farm Vets in Neston

## Summary 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. ## Services Based on the website summary and reviews, services mentioned include: - **24-hour hospital services** (stated on the website) - **Emergency care** (website states practice emergency services; reviews mention emergency situations) - **Referral services** (stated on the website) - **Ambulatory equine veterinary care** (stated on the website) - **Routine check-ups** (mentioned in reviews) - **Surgery**: “rig surgery” is specifically mentioned in an older review - **Case updates/ongoing plans**: owners describe being kept informed of progress and discussing a longer-term plan (e.g., “6 month plan”) ## People Named individuals mentioned in reviews: - **Nina and Henri (vets)**: one reviewer credits them with helping their dog (note: this conflicts with the equine-only focus stated on the website), and describes support across multiple departments. - **Jeanette Hughes**: described as “ever so helpful” by an owner whose sheep had a complicated procedure; the same review emphasises being kept informed throughout. Across reviews, staff are repeatedly described in concrete terms as: - **Keeping owners updated** on progress during procedures/cases - **Supporting difficult decisions** at end of life, with owners saying staff “never gave up” until euthanasia was clearly the only option ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.8 stars from 105 reviews.** **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - Owners mention help with both **emergencies and routine check-ups**, describing staff as consistently helpful. - Several reviews focus on **communication during treatment**, including being **kept informed of progress** during complicated procedures. - End-of-life care is specifically described: one owner says staff **continued treatment efforts** until it was clear **letting the horse go was the only option**, and that compassion was shown to both the animal and the owner. - A small number of reviews describe treatment of **non-equine animals (a dog and a sheep)**, which doesn’t match the website’s equine-only description.

## Summary 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. ## Services - **24‑hour hospital services** (stated on the clinic website). - **Emergency care** (website; also referenced in reviews describing an emergency situation). - **Referral services** (website). - **Ambulatory equine veterinary care** (website). - **Surgery and longer treatment plans**: rig surgery is specifically mentioned in a review, along with a discussed **6‑month plan** post‑op. - **Client updates during inpatient care**: one review about a “complicated procedure” describes being kept informed from start to finish. - **Veterinary Nurse Training facility** (listed in clinic data). ## People - **Nina (vet)** and **Henri (vet)** are named positively in a review for their work with a dog (“ridgeback Bailey”), described as “incredible” and “outstanding.” - **Jeanette Hughes** is named as “ever so helpful” by an owner whose sheep underwent a complicated procedure; the same review highlights good communication and regular progress updates. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.8 stars from 105 reviews.** **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - Owners describe help with **both emergency and routine cases**, and say staff were “helpful and friendly.” - Multiple reviews focus on **support during severe illness and euthanasia decisions**, describing compassion for both the animal and the owner, and persistence with treatment until prognosis was clear. - **Communication** comes up in the context of complex procedures/inpatient care (“kept me informed of his progress”). - **Species handled is unclear from reviews**: the website frames the hospital as equine-focused, but reviews also mention treatment of a dog and a sheep in addition to horses/ponies.

## Summary 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. ## Services - **Advanced diagnostics and imaging (as described in reviews):** MRI scan and CT scan. - **Post-mortem examinations (as described in reviews):** owners report dropping pets off for a post-mortem. - **In-patient updates (as described in reviews):** progress-report calls while a pet is staying, plus calls with test results. - **Emergency care:** clinic data lists **emergency veterinary services (24/7 or extended hours)** (no further detail provided). - **Facilities noted on the website (campus-wide):** research and diagnostic laboratories; diagnostic-image viewing suites; clinical skills laboratory. ## People - **Veterinary team and students:** multiple reviews mention both **students and staff**, with owners describing clear explanations of problems and treatment options, and staff being helpful when navigating the campus. - **Communication style (from reviews):** vets “take time explaining everything,” make sure owners understand options, and provide **progress updates and test-result calls**. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.9 stars from 36 reviews.** **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - **Clear explanations around complex cases:** owners mention MRI/CT results and being guided through “what to do next.” - **Ongoing updates:** progress-report calls during hospital stays and follow-up calls with test results are specifically mentioned. - **Support during serious illness:** reviews reference cancer care and appreciation for how the pet was looked after. - **On-site experience:** one reviewer found it confusing to know where to go on campus, but said staff were “lovely and helpful.”