Emergency Vets in Greater Manchester

Prima Vets Ltd appears to be an independent clinic (no corporate group is mentioned in the provided data) with a strong focus on urgent care and reproductive/breeding work alongside routine preventative care. The website states 24/7 emergency examination for urgent situations, and recent reviewers describe being seen immediately for emergencies, including out-of-hours labour. Concrete examples across sources include emergency C-sections and labour support, puppy health checks and vaccinations, and end-of-life support (including home euthanasia listed on the site).

Medivet Chorlton is part of the Medivet group. Based on the website and recent client reports, it handles routine care (vaccinations, check-ups and blood tests) as well as procedures such as dental tooth extractions. Multiple reviewers describe clear explanations of results and next steps (including being told blood-test results), and several mention a clean, organised clinic and calm handling—especially with cats brought in together for procedures. One recent review is mid-range (3/5) without written detail, so the specific issue isn’t clear from the text available.

No corporate group ownership is mentioned in the available information; it presents as “Andrew Melling Ltd” / “Andrew Melling B.V.Sc MRCVS.” The practice is set up for equine and farm-animal work (including animals kept as pets), with multiple reviews describing vets travelling out for emergencies and procedures. Concrete examples owners mention include: - Emergency call-outs for horses/yearlings, including out-of-hours responsiveness being specifically praised. - Ongoing treatment of a chronic toe granuloma in a pet sheep, including repeat removal/treatment and then a toe-removal procedure arranged within a week. - Clear explanations of options and what to expect afterwards (owners cite this as reducing worry). - A minority report of administrative/communication problems during registration (one reviewer says they were told registration was complete but later found they were not registered).

Acorn Veterinary Surgery describes itself (in reviews) as a private practice, with many owners repeatedly naming vet Simon Tollet and his team for day-to-day care. It also advertises emergency veterinary services (24/7 or extended hours). Recent reviews contain a clear split: several clients report calm, reassuring handling of pets and owners (including with senior pets), while multiple low-star reviews focus on difficult phone interactions with a receptionist when trying to arrange sensitive or administrative matters (including a euthanasia appointment request and a microchip/vaccination record query). Concrete specifics mentioned by reviewers include: - Owners feeling put at ease by Simon during appointments, including with an older dog. - Requests for euthanasia appointments being handled very differently depending on who answered the phone (some describing a lack of compassion). - Queries about microchip company/transfer details and vaccination certificate/chip number being discussed. - One review alleges poor hygiene practice after a rectal exam; this is not corroborated elsewhere in the latest reviews we have.

White Cross Vets Walkden is part of the White Cross Vets group (the website states the group has 21 practices). Based on the clinic data and recent reviews, it appears set up for routine procedures and ongoing medical management, with emergency veterinary services listed in the clinic data and a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. Decision-relevant specifics owners mention include: - Same-day appointment for a non-healing wound after calling shortly before 2pm and being seen at 2:30. - Castration surgery discussed in detail by one owner, including a smooth pick-up process with reception support. - Longer-term case management for canine diabetes and declining eyesight, with owners describing regular updates on treatment/progress. - A sharp split in experiences around billing/urgency: one review describes feeling pressured to settle a bill soon after euthanasia and concerns about delayed escalation to surgery; many others describe clear explanations and a calm experience for their pets.

Torkington Park Veterinary Centre is a veterinary practice that’s set up for routine care (boosters, parasite treatments, check-ups) and end-of-life support, with multiple recent reviews describing help keeping pets comfortable in their final days. The clinic is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility and as offering emergency veterinary services (24/7 or extended hours). A distinctive, practical policy mentioned by an owner is a candle in reception that’s lit during euthanasia appointments, with a request for soft voices and respect. Reviews repeatedly describe gentle handling and patient communication (including with nervous or skittish dogs), while one reviewer reports serious frustration with front-desk administration when trying to join a waiting list—long holds, being cut off, and not having details checked.

Ownership/group isn’t stated. The practice treats a range of small pets (including cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets and hamsters) and is an RCVS Cat Friendly Clinic. Reviews repeatedly mention clear, unhurried explanations of treatment options and costs, and several owners describe urgent situations handled quickly (including a dog that ate something toxic). One long-form review also describes a vet not recommending surgery for an older cat when it wasn’t felt to be in the pet’s best interests.

Pennine Vets - Harwood is part of the Pennine Vets small-animal practice group (established in 2004) and sees a wide range of pets beyond dogs and cats (including rabbits, birds, reptiles and fish). Based on the website and recent reviews, it appears set up for routine care (vaccines, parasite control, neutering), in-house diagnostics (lab tests, X‑ray and ultrasound), and procedures ranging from dentistry to surgery—including a stated soft-tissue surgery referral service. From the latest reviews available, owners most often mention: - Supportive handling of end-of-life appointments (patience and empathy during euthanasia). - Practical, hands-on help with difficult handling tasks (a dog’s dew claw clipped after sedation and “many treats”). - A split experience around administration and follow-up—some praise emergency treatment, while others describe being “bounced” between branches, appointment mix-ups, and unresolved medication issues.

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.

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.