University of Liverpool - Philip Leverhulme Equine Hospital – Vets in Neston
Clinic Overview
- Recent feedback is largely very positive, with owners praising the care given to horses and ponies in both emergency situations and routine visits. - Kindness, compassion and reassurance are recurring themes, particularly in difficult cases where treatment was unsuccessful and owners needed support with end-of-life decisions. - Communication stands out strongly, with reviewers describing clear explanations, regular updates, and a willingness to talk through options without making owners feel pressured.
Services
- •24-hour hospital, emergency and referral care: The hospital lists round-the-clock equine hospital services, emergency care and referral work. Recent reviews mention both urgent admissions and routine follow-up care.
- •Ambulatory equine veterinary care: Mobile equine care is listed, alongside hospital-based treatment when cases need investigation or closer monitoring.
- •Surgery and ongoing treatment plans: Earlier feedback mentions a horse undergoing rig surgery, with a six-month plan discussed in case of any problems after the operation.
- •Communication during complex or inpatient care: Reviews repeatedly mention owners being kept informed, including explanations of options, progress updates during treatment, and sensitive support when a horse could not be saved.
- •Compassionate end-of-life support: Several owners describe kind handling in very difficult situations, including reassurance around euthanasia and thoughtful practical help afterwards.
- •Support across departments: One reviewer specifically praised the wider setup, including reception, accounts and pharmacy.
- •Veterinary nurse training: The hospital is listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.
Pricing
No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.
People
- •Nina and Henri are both named very positively by a reviewer, who describes them as outstanding vets.
- •Jeanette Hughes is singled out as especially helpful by an owner whose sheep underwent a complicated procedure.
- •Reviews also praise the wider team for being helpful, friendly, caring and compassionate, including non-clinical departments.
Reviews
The clinic has a 4.7-star Google rating from 116 reviews.
- •Recent feedback is largely very positive, with owners praising the care given to horses and ponies in both emergency situations and routine visits.
- •Kindness, compassion and reassurance are recurring themes, particularly in difficult cases where treatment was unsuccessful and owners needed support with end-of-life decisions.
- •Communication stands out strongly, with reviewers describing clear explanations, regular updates, and a willingness to talk through options without making owners feel pressured.
- •There is also an isolated negative review describing disagreement over a diagnosis, while a small number of comments mention positive experiences with other Leahurst services, including small animal and sheep care.

