Dog & Cat Vets in Greater Manchester

Milnrow Village Vets Ltd is an independent practice (not a corporate group) that opened on 10 July 2023 and is owned by two vets (the website describes them as experienced). Based on the website and recent reviews, it’s set up for routine care and first-opinion cases (consults, vaccines, microchipping, dental care and surgery), with some thoughtful touches around reducing stress and supporting owners through difficult appointments. Concrete details owners mention include: - A bereavement room used during euthanasia appointments, described as “a welcome touch in an awful situation.” - A separate space/room for dogs and cats, which one reviewer says reduces stress for animals. - Follow-up support after a pet’s death (a reviewer describes the team calling afterwards to talk things through). - Time spent in consults to listen and investigate an ongoing problem, with one owner saying this was missing at their previous vet. The clinic also states it accepts student placements (vets/vet nurses) under supervision, and is a veterinary nurse training facility.

Medivet Ramsbottom is part of the Medivet group. The practice appears set up for routine preventive care (vaccinations, parasite care, microchipping), nurse-led support, and in-practice diagnostics (in-house lab, ultrasound, X‑rays), with surgical care also described in reviews (a biopsy where a lump was removed while the pet was in theatre). Out‑of‑hours care is provided by Armac Veterinary Clinic. Specific things owners mention include being able to get appointments accommodated when needed, being kept “fully informed throughout” procedures, and staff taking time to answer questions without making owners feel awkward for asking. One review also describes a staff member (Sophie) delivering medication to the owner’s home when they couldn’t collect it.

Trafford Veterinary Centre describes itself as an independent clinic using modern medical and surgical techniques, with facilities including an in-house lab, X‑ray, ultrasound, and a dental X‑ray suite, plus separate cat and dog waiting areas and wards. The website states 24‑hour emergency cover is provided by Cheadle A&E Vets. In recent reviews, owners repeatedly mention careful communication (for example, being talked through an anaesthetic plan and receiving a call as soon as a dog woke up), support during end-of-life appointments (not rushed, time given, and a handwritten condolence card), and good handling of nervous/reactive animals (distraction techniques during vaccinations; patience with rescue dogs).

TEAV Ltd (trading as The Exotic Animal Vets) is a specialist-led exotics practice. The clinic’s website states it is led by an RCVS Recognised Specialist (Molly). Reviews repeatedly describe complex exotic cases being managed in-house (for example hamster bladder-stone surgery and an axolotl emergency), alongside routine care like nail clips and health checks for birds. Owners also mention practical, case-specific support: one reviewer says Dr. Molly had them film the medication process during an axolotl emergency to make sure home treatment was done correctly. Multiple reviews describe unhurried appointments and time given for difficult decisions, including calm, supported euthanasia (PTS). One reviewer reports a missed call-back at a busy time, which they were told was due to unexpected emergency admissions.

Sunrise Veterinary Surgery is an independent practice (established 2009) and is RCVS accredited. The website describes a purpose-designed clinic with on-site facilities including diagnostic imaging, a diagnostic laboratory, operating theatre, and a preparation/dental theatre, suggesting it’s set up to handle routine care as well as surgical and dental work in-house. In the latest reviews, owners repeatedly describe unrushed, thorough consultations (including discussion of blood test results) and multiple people mention not being upsold or pushed into extras. There are also reports of being fitted in quickly on a Saturday morning for an unwell dog.

Woodcroft Veterinary Group is a group of six practices with a veterinary hospital, providing routine, referral, and emergency care (established in 1976, per its website). The website describes hospital-level facilities including separate cat and dog wards, six operating theatres, CT, x‑ray, ultrasound, lab facilities, and a visiting MRI service. In the latest reviews available to us, owners most often describe clear communication and practical decision-making (for example, vets “answered all my questions,” explained medication, and one owner says they “never feel…charged unnecessarily”). Reviews also mention ongoing management of age-related issues with medication, and a “major op” with “outstanding” care.

Vets for Pets is a practice that, per its website messaging, describes its branches as “locally owned.” It’s also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. Recent reviews most often talk about dental work and surgery, and about how the team handles end-of-life care. Concrete examples mentioned by owners include: - Dental surgery with multiple extractions plus a scale and polish, with aftercare that included a follow-up appointment and a phone call after surgery. - Investigations such as blood tests and an ultrasound before a diagnosis in a longer-term case. - Euthanasia appointments where owners specifically thanked the receptionist, vet, and euthanasia nurse for how they handled the visit. - Pet/health plans being available and used.

Medivet Heaton Chapel (Lea Green Veterinary Centre) is part of the Medivet group (a multi-practice provider with 400+ veterinary practices and 27 24-hour centres). The practice is set up for routine appointments and urgent day-to-day problems, with owners frequently mentioning quick appointment availability and visits for minor injuries. Medivet also states it provides access to 24-hour emergency care via its network, with a nationwide overnight emergency consultation fee of £130 (for consultations between 7pm–9am). Owners’ recent comments most often focus on practical experience: being able to get appointments quickly, reception handling changes to bookings flexibly, and vets/teams giving advice and recommendations that people found helpful.

Manchester Cat Clinic is an independent, family-run, feline-only veterinary practice that opened in May 2023 after renovating an older veterinary surgery building. The clinic is set up specifically for cats, with a stated Gold Cat Friendly Clinic accreditation and facilities including an in-house lab, dental facilities, and imaging facilities. In recent reviews, owners repeatedly describe a calm, cat-focused environment (for example, Feliway diffusers around the clinic and being allowed to let nervous cats explore the room), and several mention clear explanations of what’s being done and why, including upfront conversations about costs. One detailed account describes dental surgery alongside work-up and management planning for hyperthyroidism and heart disease, with updates provided on the day of surgery and WhatsApp messaging for questions.

Crown House Vets is a general small-animal practice offering routine care (wellness screenings, vaccinations and pet nutrition guidance) and emergency care. Recent reviews describe the clinic making room for urgent problems the same day (for example, a cat with blood in urine being “squeezed in” at the end of the day), and staff taking specific steps to reduce stress for anxious pets (including offering a calming aromatherapy spray while waiting). Pricing comes through as mixed: one owner paid £105 for a consultation plus medications and felt it was good value, while another reports being charged £435 for euthanasia and cremation and says the cost wasn’t made clear upfront.