Emergency Vets in Greater Manchester

It presents as Andrew Melling Ltd / Andrew Melling B.V.Sc MRCVS rather than part of a named corporate group. The practice focuses on equine and farm-animal work, including animals kept as pets such as sheep, goats and pigs. Reviews consistently describe vets travelling out for emergencies and on-farm procedures, with clear explanations and generally strong owner confidence, alongside one reported issue around registration and communication.

• •Staff are often described as kind, patient and reassuring, including with very stressed animals during urgent visits. - End-of-life care stands out as a strong theme, with owners describing appointments as understanding and respectful, and one mentioning a condolence card afterwards. - Routine care is also mentioned positively, including general health checks, vaccinations and help with ongoing preventive care.

Trafford Veterinary Centre is an independent practice and an approved veterinary nurse training practice (TP). It offers on-site diagnostics including an in-house lab with routine blood results in 20–30 minutes, plus X-ray, ultrasound, and a dental X-ray suite, and is set up to reduce stress with separate cat and dog waiting areas and wards. The practice states that 24-hour emergency cover is provided by Cheadle A&E Vets.

Marple Veterinary Centre in Stockport cares for cats, dogs, rabbits and other small pets, with routine treatment, surgery, preventive care and practical support such as online repeat prescriptions and export certificates. The practice is part of the IVC Evidensia Group. Recent feedback often highlights quick access to appointments, clear explanations and calm handling of nervous pets, while some clients raise concerns about rising costs, extra charges and continuity between vets.

Companion Care (Bolton) Ltd is part of Vets4Pets and is based inside a Pets at Home store in Bolton. It provides small-animal veterinary care with in-house diagnostics including lab work, X-ray and blood pressure monitoring, alongside facilities for surgery and inpatient care such as an operating theatre, hospital ward and isolation. Out-of-hours emergency care is arranged through Pet Medics and Vets Now.

• •Strong, repeated praise for Simon and the wider team as kind, caring, and supportive—particularly when owners are anxious or pets are older/unwell. - Several reports of urgent or same-day help (including suspected poisoning), with treatment described as effective and the overall cost described by some as reasonable or “well priced.”
• •A recurring negative theme in a handful of low-star reviews is poor phone communication from a member of reception, described as rude, sarcastic, or confrontational—most often when arranging euthanasia or asking for microchip/vaccination paperwork guidance. - One review alleges poor hygiene practice after a rectal exam; this is not a common theme in the other recent written reviews.

Torkington Park Veterinary Centre in Stockport offers routine veterinary care, dental treatment, end-of-life support, and listed emergency veterinary services, and it is also noted as a veterinary nurse training facility. Reviews consistently highlight gentle handling, clear explanations, and compassionate support, particularly for nervous pets and during a pet’s final days. One owner also mentions a candle in reception during euthanasia appointments to signal the need for quiet and respect.

• •Kind, compassionate care is a strong recurring theme, with short recent reviews describing the team as caring and attentive to pets. - Fast access when something urgent happens stands out, including an owner who phoned while nearby after their dog was injured and was told to come straight in. - Pets seem comfortable with the team, with reviewers mentioning dogs eager to arrive and a usually nervous cat remaining calm during treatment.