Dog & Cat Vets in Greater Manchester

PetMedics Veterinary Surgeons – Walkden is part of the PetMedics group of three practices, with access to a certificate-led referrals, emergency and critical care hospital within the same group. The practice is set up for both routine “first opinion” care (for example, vaccinations and health reviews) and more advanced work via the hospital side (referral services, complex surgery and imaging such as CT), and it is listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. Decision-relevant specifics owners mention include: detailed Q&A during health reviews (including arthritis management advice), accommodation for reactive dogs by using a separate cat waiting area when needed, strong rabbit knowledge highlighted by one client (including a diagnosis credited to a vet named Adam), and at least one report of a very long surgery (“over 9 hour surgery”) with intensive nursing support. Reviews also include serious complaints about communication and documentation during a referral case, and concerns that cost was prioritised early in conversations.

Albany Veterinary Clinic is a veterinary practice that also operates as a veterinary nurse training facility (stated in the clinic data). Ownership (independent vs corporate group) isn’t stated in the information provided. Based on the latest reviews available, owners most often describe long-term use and support for ongoing medical needs—alongside a smaller number of reviews raising concerns about communication and clinical decision-making. Concrete specifics mentioned include: - Managing a cat with two non-curable chronic health conditions, with ongoing support until end-of-life (including the period around euthanasia) (review). - A case where an owner felt Cushing’s disease was diagnosed later than it should have been, after increased drinking/urination and subsequent decline (review). - Multiple owners describe the team as friendly/efficient and say they’ve used the clinic for many years (including “over twenty years”) (reviews). - One owner specifically noted measures to keep clients and pets safe during an earlier period (review).

Little Lane Veterinary Clinic is part of the Regan Veterinary Group and is set up as a small-animal practice (dogs, cats and several small pets are listed on the group website). The clinic also operates as a veterinary nurse training facility. Based on the website information and recent reviews, it appears geared to both routine care and procedures (vaccinations, parasite control, neutering) as well as sick/urgent presentations. Recent review details are mixed: one owner describes staff providing strong emotional support after a kitten died, while another describes their dog being treated urgently after a dog bite and being “back to her usual self” the same day, with aftercare explained clearly. In contrast, a few reviews raise concerns about high costs and handling/clinical decision-making, including one account of a cat being taken into a back room and heard “wailing,” and another describing a missed or delayed diagnosis/testing.

Vetcare Limited is a small-animal veterinary practice offering first-opinion care, with services on its site including a Pet Health Care Plan, vaccinations, neutering, parasite treatment, radiology and ultrasonography. Recent reviews include examples of fast access for urgent problems (an emergency appointment offered within an hour at 9am) and handling of anxious pets (an anxious dog kept calm during a dewclaw removal, and an elderly cat handled gently despite being difficult in the carrier). There is also a serious negative account describing skin infection after clipping for routine blood tests (redness and green pus) and a dispute about how the complaint was handled and whether the owner used abusive language.

Buchanan Veterinary Group is a small-animal practice established in 1979 and part of CVS (as shown on its CVS-hosted website). It offers routine consultations and surgery, plus referral pathways for orthopaedic and soft-tissue surgery, and it’s listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. From the latest written reviews available here, owners commonly describe a calm, clean environment and gentle handling during routine care (annual check-ups and vaccinations are specifically mentioned). Several reviews also describe being seen urgently (including a cat being seen “straight away” and staff staying late on a Friday), while one detailed negative review describes being told there were no emergency appointments during daytime hours and being directed to an out-of-hours provider with higher fees.

Beech House Veterinary Surgery is a small-animal practice established in 2009 and listed as an RCVS General Practice. The website describes in-house diagnostic facilities (lab, X‑ray and ultrasound) plus routine care and surgery, alongside referral services in orthopaedics, soft-tissue surgery, cardiology and internal medicine. Review experiences are mixed: several owners describe thoughtful end-of-life support (including candles at reception and condolence cards/poems), while others raise concerns about continuity of vets, front-desk/management interactions, and a reported medication/allergy mix-up. Concrete details mentioned by owners include staff making visits easier for an energetic dog when other animals are around, and bereavement gestures such as candles and condolence cards. Concerns raised include being mis-titled on prescription paperwork, and one owner alleging they were sent home with a cat with a broken leg and later given ear drops their dog was reportedly allergic to.

Lower Place Veterinary Centre is described in reviews as a small clinic providing day-to-day veterinary care as well as end-of-life support. Owners mention specific hands-on care such as examining a very nervous dog without sedation, taking bloods, giving multiple injections, and shaving/mouth examinations. Several reviewers also value what they see as a “no upselling” approach (not being pushed into “expensive, unnecessary tests or treatments”). However, a minority of recent reviews raise practical concerns that may matter for some owners—difficulty getting through by phone, limited availability, comments about the premises being “grubby and dingy,” and one reviewer saying they “didn’t have a permanent vet.”

Pennine Vets is an RCVS General Practice small-animal clinic established in 2004, with in-house ultrasound, X‑ray and a lab for diagnostics. The practice covers routine care (vaccines, parasite control, microchipping, neutering) as well as surgery and a soft-tissue surgery referral service. In reviews, owners describe both responsive care (including a late Friday urgent appointment for a cat, and pain relief plus a cone provided for a dog with an injured dew claw) and, in contrast, a report of being turned away when a vomiting cat was described as an emergency. Several reviews also mention support around end-of-life care, including a condolence card after euthanasia.

Baguley Veterinary Centre operates under the Buchananvets brand, described on the website as an independent vet. Based on available information, it appears set up for routine pet healthcare (vaccinations and illness appointments are mentioned) as well as urgent cases (one review describes an emergency visit for a cat hit by a vehicle where staff “went to aid him straight away”). Reviews also show mixed experiences around end-of-life decision-making: one reviewer alleges euthanasia was refused twice and that an operation was suggested that they felt was unnecessary, while other reviewers describe fast, supportive handling in emergencies and friendly, helpful staff.

Pet Medics Veterinary Surgeons (MiNightVet) is part of the PetMedics group (the website describes three practices) and is set up as a certificate-led referrals, emergency and critical care hospital that also offers first-opinion appointments. The website describes a dedicated 24-hour emergency service on-site, with in-house diagnostics (including CT, ultrasound and X‑ray) and a broad referral offering (orthopaedics, soft tissue and laparoscopic surgery, cardiology, internal medicine, ophthalmology, dermatology). From the latest reviews available, most visits described are urgent, often late-night emergencies; owners repeatedly mention being told to come straight in with no appointment needed. Multiple reviews also describe end-of-life care: being given time in a family room, clear explanations during euthanasia, and thoughtful aftercare such as receiving a condolence card and, when requested, pawprints/fur keepsakes.