Dog & Cat Vets in Greater Manchester

Manchester Street Veterinary Surgery is a veterinary practice with emergency veterinary services (24/7 or extended hours) and is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. From reviews, it appears set up for routine preventative care (vaccinations, flea/worm treatment) as well as more involved work-ups and procedures (blood tests, antibiotics, planned dental extractions). Owners also describe being able to get appointments reasonably quickly when worried, including use of telephone consultations (mentioned during social distancing). Feedback about front-desk interactions is mixed: several reviews praise helpful receptionists, but one recent reviewer describes a receptionist as unhelpful and upsetting when asking questions as a new kitten owner.

Prestwich Vets4Pets Ltd is a locally owned Vets4Pets practice with on-site diagnostic and surgical facilities (including an in-house lab, digital X-ray, ultrasound, operating theatre, isolation and oxygen chamber, plus separated dog and cat wards). The clinic appears set up for routine care through to surgery and orthopaedics, and it also sees small mammals/exotics (rats are specifically mentioned in reviews; the website lists small mammal medicine and surgery). Recent reviews are mostly positive about outcomes and staff support, but a small number of reviewers describe serious administrative/prescription errors and poor communication, so experiences appear mixed. Concrete specifics supported by the inputs: - Small mammal care is a recurring theme in reviews (long-term rat owner) and is also listed on the website (“Small Mammal Medicine and Surgery”). - Owners mention being referred on when needed (review notes the team being open about recommending specialist exotic care elsewhere when outside their expertise). - Prescription handling is a point of contention: one reviewer describes incorrect pet names and the prescription not being ready when told it was; another alleges repeated prescription and post-op issues. - Surgical care is part of the clinic’s remit (website lists soft tissue surgery, airway/ear/cruciate surgery; reviews mention post-surgical recovery—both positively and negatively).

Brook Veterinary Centre is an independent veterinary clinic established in 1989 (per its website). It provides routine care for a wide range of small pets—including dogs, cats, rabbits, and other small animals—and also offers procedures like neutering and dentistry. Reviewers repeatedly mention long-term continuity with the same vet (Jim/Mr Shaw) over many years, with specific examples of taking time to discuss options and handling anxious cats calmly; however, one reviewer reports being told the practice was only taking “certain clients” and describes a rude, obstructive registration experience with reception after an email was ignored. Concrete specifics supported by the sources include: - Species explicitly listed on the website include dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, hamsters, and birds. - Owners describe consultations where the vet “take[s] the time to talk… and discuss options.” - Multiple reviews name Jim Shaw (also referred to as Mr Shaw) as the vet providing care over 4–15+ years. - A wheelchair user reports staff coming out to collect cats from the car park due to accessibility issues.

Marple Veterinary Centre is owned by the IVC Evidensia Group (as described by a long-term client in a recent review). The website describes routine and preventive care for cats, dogs, rabbits and other small pets, plus practical admin services like export certificates and online repeat prescriptions. Reviews add that people often get same-day appointments, and multiple owners mention staff taking time to explain options clearly and help nervous pets stay calm during procedures like blood tests. Pricing is a recurring concern in the latest reviews, including a reported insurance administration charge and complaints about encouragement to add extra services.

The Village Veterinary Surgery is part of the Rutland Vets site (rutland-vets.com). It appears set up for day-to-day care plus urgent problems: one reviewer describes phoning after a dog injured herself on a walk and being told “yes straight away,” with the dog seen and looked after as soon as they arrived. Reviews also mention a clean, professional-feeling clinic, and several long-term clients (13.5 years and 20+ years) who say they’ve been able to get appointments quickly when needed. A few owners note how comfortable their pets seem there—one dog “wagging her tail on the way in,” and a normally shy cat being “extremely calm.”

Vets for Pets describes itself as a locally owned practice with modern facilities, including an in-house lab, digital X-ray, ultrasound, an operating theatre, hospital ward, and isolation unit, plus separate cat and dog waiting areas/wards. The site lists a wide range of diagnostics and surgery (including cruciate surgery, fracture repair, endoscopy, and chemotherapy/cancer treatment), suggesting it’s set up for more than just routine vaccinations. From the latest reviews available, owners repeatedly distinguish between the clinical team and the front desk experience: several describe vets/nurses taking time to comfort pets and owners (including during euthanasia and when handling anxious dogs), while multiple reviewers report rude or unwelcoming reception interactions. A small number of reviews raise concerns about prescription policies/refunds and a microchipping visit where an owner alleges their kitten returned with a bleeding neck and was advised to rebook for an additional charge.

Pike Moor Veterinary Surgeons is described on its website as an independent small-animal practice with 30+ years’ experience. The practice treats a range of pets (“furry, feathery and scaly”) and advertises advanced diagnostics and surgical procedures, alongside routine care like check-ups and vaccinations. For urgent questions, the website says it offers 24/7 digital vet support via the VidiVet app for guidance on next steps. From the latest reviews available to us, owners most often describe day-to-day experiences such as a welcoming reception, vets who “do what’s best”, and practical handling techniques (for example, using Kong cheese to distract a new puppy during vaccination). A “VIP system” that “saves you money” is also mentioned by a reviewer, but no prices or inclusions are given.

Vetcare Limited is a small-animal veterinary practice. From its website, it offers routine preventative care (vaccinations, parasite treatment, neutering) and a “Pet Health Care Plan,” and it also lists diagnostic imaging (radiology and ultrasonography). Reviews frequently describe ongoing treatment for long-running health problems and support during difficult situations, with specific staff members repeatedly named. One reviewer, however, reports problems with communication, pets being mixed up/not reading records, and feeling pressured into buying treatments—so experiences appear mixed depending on the case and clinician.

PetMedics Veterinary Surgeons - Salford is part of the PetMedics Veterinary Surgeons group (three practices). The group website describes access to both first-opinion care and a certificate-led referral/emergency & critical care hospital within the wider group, plus an on-site pet shop (at the hospital site). Public information about availability is mixed: the website describes a dedicated 24-hour emergency service with full-time night staff, while Google lists limited opening days/hours for this clinic. From the latest reviews available to us, owners most consistently describe: - a welcoming front-of-house experience (“made to feel welcome”) and staff who are “friendly and helpful” - staff remembering pets and owners over time (including knowing “all the pets that are coming in”) - dogs being actively helped to feel comfortable during visits (treats, cuddles, fuss)

Armac Veterinary Clinic has been operating since the 1980s (per its website) and offers both routine vet care and a 24/7 emergency service. It also states it is a veterinary nurse training facility. Owners most often mention being able to book and be seen at short notice for urgent problems (including being seen “within the hour” and on a public holiday morning), alongside calm, reassuring handling during stressful situations such as euthanasia. Reviews are not uniformly positive: one recent account describes concerns about vaccination/worming advice, worsening diarrhoea in a kitten, delays in receiving lab results, and promised calls not happening—alongside a bill of £480 for two visits.