It’s been announced that a cap could be put on vet prescription fees following an investigation, by The Competition and Markets Authority (CAM).
The inquiry received 56,000 responses to a call from pet owners and those working in the vet industry, and
We have some wonderful vets in Lancashire. And because we’re such pet-lovers, we’ve compiled a list of some of the top-rated vets in and around Preston, according to Google Reviews.
To find out more, click the pages below.
![Lanes Vets rates as 4.9 out of 5 on Google from 128 customers.One woman said: "I have been with Lanes vets for some time now and have no complaints. The staff are all professional, knowledgeable and pleasant. My dog is well looked after by Lanes and I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone."](https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmI0ZDZjYTZlLTljZWMtNDc5NS04NWVkLWU5ZDY3M2M3NWNiZTpkZTlmMGFmNy02Y2JmLTQ1MTEtOWQ5Yy0yOTlkMTE1YmRmNTE=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
7. Lanes Vets, Cottam
Lanes Vets rates as 4.9 out of 5 on Google from 128 customers.One woman said: "I have been with Lanes vets for some time now and have no complaints. The staff are all professional, knowledgeable and pleasant. My dog is well looked after by Lanes and I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone."Photo: Google
![More than 350 reviewers give this surgery 4.5 out of 5 on average.One customer wrote: "This vets practice is brilliant and very supportive for a very reasonable price for people that can't afford pet insurance every month. We can put our minds to rest now thank you very much for everything."](https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmVjMGM1YmNjLWZhZDktNDk5OS1iZjg2LTNjZGVjNzg0MDg1Yjo4NGQxNjE4OS02ZDI0LTQ0ZDUtYTk3NS04MDY2ZDExNDBjNTQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
8. Withy Grove Vets, Station Road, Bamber Bridge
More than 350 reviewers give this surgery 4.5 out of 5 on average.One customer wrote: "This vets practice is brilliant and very supportive for a very reasonable price for people that can't afford pet insurance every month. We can put our minds to rest now thank you very much for everything."Photo: Google
![This surgery gets 4.1 out of 5 on Google Reviews.One person said: "I used this surgery for 12 years for my cat. Mr Armour and Philippa cared for Bingo incredibly well, through many an illness and ailment. I was always happy with their knowledge, they are incredibly skilled, committed and caring."](https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmFhODAxNzJiLWU1MDItNGI4Yy1iNzBmLWY0ODBhMTAyNzUyNTo0MTJmYWUxYi1iNWY1LTRiMDYtYTUyNS0xYmQwYzhiMWNmOGI=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
9. Riverbank Veterinary Centre, Watery Lane
This surgery gets 4.1 out of 5 on Google Reviews.One person said: "I used this surgery for 12 years for my cat. Mr Armour and Philippa cared for Bingo incredibly well, through many an illness and ailment. I was always happy with their knowledge, they are incredibly skilled, committed and caring."Photo: Google
![998 reviewers rate Chris Mason vets as 4.9 out of 5.One recent customer said: "Can't recommend Chris and his team enough, they've been exceptional with our pets over the years, from rabbits to cats and dogs."](https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjI4NjVmM2I2LTUyMWItNDMwYi1iNDk1LWJjNTE1NGM5ZDZmYTo3MzFkNDFiNi02MGI0LTQ0NTAtYjNjMS0wMTk5MDEzYjVkZmU=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
10. C J Mason Veterinary Surgery, Cuerden Way, Bamber Bridge
998 reviewers rate Chris Mason vets as 4.9 out of 5.One recent customer said: "Can't recommend Chris and his team enough, they've been exceptional with our pets over the years, from rabbits to cats and dogs."Photo: Google
![116 people have rated Spen Corner Veterinary Centre as 4.3/5.One person said: "I have been coming here with my cats and dogs for many years. I wouldn't dream of going anywhere else. You guys are just the best and Sylvia is the best vet around. My dog Charlie has been in alot of pain, and having major shakes, but thanks to Sylvia and the team we have him on the right medication."](https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjU2NjFjZWY2LTllNjUtNDI5Mi04ZmQ1LTBjYTFjMzNiNjNmNTo3OWJjNTdkMy1jZDNhLTQwOTUtODQ0Mi1jYjQ4NGVmM2RiMTk=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
11. Spen Corner Veterinary Centre, Blackpool
116 people have rated Spen Corner Veterinary Centre as 4.3/5.One person said: "I have been coming here with my cats and dogs for many years. I wouldn't dream of going anywhere else. You guys are just the best and Sylvia is the best vet around. My dog Charlie has been in alot of pain, and having major shakes, but thanks to Sylvia and the team we have him on the right medication."Photo: Google
![This surgery rates as 4.7/5.One person recently said: "Been today. Very happy with the first class service from the vet who actually listened to the problem - not just money making."](https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmFiOWQ5M2E5LTA5N2YtNDZiZS04Njg5LWVlODZkMzM0OTFhNjphMTRlYjZkMy01Zjg3LTQwYzktYmE1NC1hZGViYzU2YTliOTI=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
12. Mere Road Veterinary Surgery, Blackpool
This surgery rates as 4.7/5.One person recently said: "Been today. Very happy with the first class service from the vet who actually listened to the problem - not just money making."Photo: Google