University of Liverpool - Philip Leverhulme Equine Hospital – Vets in Neston
Clinic Overview
- Recent feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with owners describing excellent care for ponies and horses in both emergency situations and more routine visits. - Several reviews focus on the team’s kindness and compassion during very difficult cases, including support when treatment could not save the horse. - Communication is a recurring strength, with owners saying they were kept informed during more complex treatment.
The University of Liverpool’s Philip Leverhulme Equine Hospital in Neston is a 24-hour equine hospital offering emergency, referral and ambulatory care, with veterinary nurse training also listed. Reviews consistently highlight caring treatment, clear communication and support in both urgent and routine cases. Feedback centres mainly on horses and ponies, though some reviewers also mention other Leahurst hospital services for dogs and sheep.
Services
- •24-hour hospital, emergency and referral care: the hospital website lists round-the-clock hospital services, emergency care and referral services.
- •Ambulatory equine veterinary care: mobile equine care is listed on the website.
- •Surgery and longer treatment plans: one owner mentions a horse having rig surgery, with a six-month plan discussed in case of any problems after the operation.
- •Communication during inpatient or complex care: reviews mention owners being kept informed throughout treatment, including progress updates during a complicated procedure.
- •Support across hospital departments: one review specifically praises the wider setup, including reception, accounts and pharmacy.
- •Veterinary nurse training: the clinic 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 one owner, who describes them as outstanding vets.
- •Jeanette Hughes is singled out as especially helpful by an owner whose sheep underwent a complicated procedure.
- •Recent reviews also praise the wider team for being helpful, friendly, caring and compassionate, including support from non-clinical departments.
Reviews
The clinic has a 4.8-star Google rating from 107 reviews.
- •Recent feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with owners describing excellent care for ponies and horses in both emergency situations and more routine visits.
- •Several reviews focus on the team’s kindness and compassion during very difficult cases, including support when treatment could not save the horse.
- •Communication is a recurring strength, with owners saying they were kept informed during more complex treatment.
- •One reviewer also praises the small animal hospital side of Leahurst for excellent service with a dog, suggesting positive experiences across the wider site as well.

