University of Liverpool - Leahurst Equine Practice

University of Liverpool – Leahurst Equine Practice is an equine teaching hospital within the University of Liverpool, offering both hospital-based care and ambulatory visits. The practice states it provides 24-hour hospital services, along with emergency and referral care. Recent reviews continue to describe support in both emergency situations and routine check-ups, with owners praising clear communication and compassionate care during difficult cases.

Services

• •24-hour hospital care for equine patients, including emergency and referral services.
• •Ambulatory equine veterinary care, with on-the-road visits alongside hospital treatment.
• •Routine care and check-ups, as well as more urgent assessments when problems arise.
• •Surgical care, with one review specifically mentioning rig surgery.
• •Communication and case planning, with owners describing being kept informed during treatment and discussing longer-term follow-up plans where needed.
• •Reviews also highlight compassionate support in serious and end-of-life cases, with staff praised for continued efforts and sensitivity toward owners.

Pricing

No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.

People

Reviews name Nina and Henri, who were praised for their care in one case involving a dog, and Jeanette Hughes, who was thanked for being especially helpful and for keeping an owner informed during a sheep procedure.

More broadly, owners repeatedly describe the wider team as friendly, caring, and good at keeping them updated throughout treatment.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.8/5 from 107 reviews.

• •Horse and pony owners describe very positive experiences across both emergency care and routine appointments, often saying staff are helpful, friendly, and thorough.
• •A consistent theme is clear communication, with owners saying they were kept informed during more complicated cases and treatment stays.
• •Several reviews focus on compassionate handling of difficult situations, including one owner who praised staff for never giving up and for showing kindness when euthanasia became the only option.
• •A small number of reviews appear to relate to other Leahurst services, including small animal and farm animal cases, but the overall tone remains strongly positive about the wider team and organisation.