Best Vets in Greater Manchester

• •Many recent reviewers describe clear explanations, good communication and feeling well informed about options, results and next steps. - Several reviews highlight caring handling of stressed or difficult situations, including a calm experience for a usually feisty cat, supportive end-of-life care for a guinea pig, and owners feeling reassured during treatment. - Specific positive examples include treatment for eye problems, ongoing management of a heart condition, keyhole neutering, and rapid assessment and surgery planning for a dog with a jaw injury.

• •Many recent reviewers describe the team as friendly, professional and caring, with appointments said to be easy to get and the overall service feeling personal. - There is strong feedback on handling nervous or vulnerable pets, including anxious dogs and a disabled dog being treated gently and patiently. - Specific care examples include tail amputation with good recovery, support during treatment for an ocular tear, and grooming help for a badly matted cat.

• •Compassion during euthanasia and end-of-life care is a strong recurring theme, with owners specifically thanking the receptionist, vet and euthanasia nurse. - Dental treatment and aftercare are well reviewed, with one owner highlighting clear explanations, a booked follow-up appointment and a phone call after surgery. - Reception and team manner are often praised, with comments describing staff as patient, friendly and clearly caring about animals.

Buchanan Veterinary Group is a small-animal practice in Urmston, established in 1979 and part of CVS. It offers routine consultations and surgery, with referral pathways for orthopaedic and soft-tissue surgery, and is listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. Recent feedback often describes a calm, clean environment, gentle handling during routine care, and caring support during both planned and urgent visits.

Pet Medics Veterinary Surgeons – Walkden is a CVS-owned practice within the PetMedics group, with access to the group’s referral, emergency and critical care hospital. It offers routine first-opinion care such as vaccinations and health checks, alongside access to more advanced work including referral services, complex surgery and CT imaging. The practice is also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.

Manchester Cat Clinic is an independent, family-run, feline-only veterinary practice in Manchester that opened in May 2023 in a renovated former veterinary surgery. The clinic states that it has Gold Cat Friendly Clinic accreditation and facilities including an in-house lab, dental facilities, and imaging facilities. Recent feedback continues to highlight a calm, cat-focused environment and clear, thoughtful communication.

• •Compassionate end-of-life care is a standout theme, with owners describing peaceful euthanasia appointments and kind support for both pets and their people. - Routine appointments are described as thorough and caring, including a first vaccination visit where a kitten also received a full check-over. - Staff manner is a major strength, with repeated praise for friendly reception staff, helpful nurses, and vets who are professional, thoughtful and knowledgeable.

• •Several positive reviewers describe the staff as kind, caring, friendly and helpful, with one saying the team is “excellent” and another praising how good they are with their dog. - A couple of reviews mention a smooth visit experience, including no waiting and friendly reception staff. - Negative feedback focuses on communication and trust, including one owner who felt the care for their cat was impersonal and another who felt spoken to rudely during an appointment about a sphynx cat.

• •Many positive reviews highlight compassionate end-of-life care, including candles at reception during a pet’s passing, sympathy cards and poems sent afterwards, and supportive follow-up around ashes collection. - Owners also describe helpful handling of stressful appointments, including making visits easier for an energetic dog and generally warm interactions from reception staff. - More critical reviews raise concerns about continuity of care, with comments about changing vets and one owner saying their preferred vet, Mark, had left.