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TRAFFORD VETERINARY CENTRE

#1 Vet in Carrington, Greater Manchester

4.7
Independent Clinic

TRAFFORD VETERINARY CENTRE – Vets in Carrington

Updated January 2026
Independent Clinic

Clinic Overview

Trafford Veterinary Centre describes itself as an independent practice and an approved veterinary nurse training practice (TP). The website highlights on-site diagnostic facilities (including an in-house lab with routine blood results in 20–30 minutes, plus X‑ray, ultrasound, and a dental X‑ray suite) and a setup designed to reduce stress with separate cat and dog waiting areas and wards. For emergencies, the practice states that 24‑hour emergency cover is provided by Cheadle A&E Vets.

Trafford Veterinary Centre describes itself as an independent practice and an approved veterinary nurse training practice (TP). The website highlights on-site diagnostic facilities (including an in-house lab with routine blood results in 20–30 minutes, plus X‑ray, ultrasound, and a dental X‑ray suite) and a setup designed to reduce stress with separate cat and dog waiting areas and wards. For emergencies, the practice states that 24‑hour emergency cover is provided by Cheadle A&E Vets.

In the latest reviews available to us, owners most often mention vets who listen and tailor advice, including offering “advice and alternatives” rather than a single fixed plan, and being calm and friendly with nervous dogs. A few reviewers also comment on value/good pricing, though no specific prices are stated.

Services

Based on the clinic website and structured data, Trafford Veterinary Centre offers

  • Vaccinations
  • Neutering
  • Microchipping
  • Nurse clinics, including
  • Weight checks
  • Flea and worm checks
  • Diagnostics and imaging on site
  • In-house lab (website states routine blood results in 20–30 minutes)
  • X‑ray
  • Ultrasound
  • Dental X‑ray suite
  • Hospitalisation facilities with separate cat and dog wards
  • Emergency care arrangement: the website states 24 hr emergency cover is provided by Cheadle A&E Vets
  • Veterinary nurse training facility: listed as an approved veterinary nurse training practice (TP)

People

The website lists the following team members as available across the practices: Kate, Ruth, Kathy, Pip and Katie (roles not specified).

From the latest reviews available to us, clients most often describe vets/staff who

  • Handle nervous dogs carefully, with one owner specifically noting staff were “really friendly with our nervous dog.”
  • Listen and incorporate owner input, including a review praising willingness to “take onboard anything you have found about the breed of your dog” and to adjust advice accordingly.
  • Discuss options, with reviewers mentioning “advice and alternatives” rather than a one‑track recommendation.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.7 stars from 93 reviews. “”

  • Owners repeatedly describe attentive handling and a calm manner, including with a nervous dog.
  • Several reviews emphasise being listened to and receiving practical advice, including alternatives to consider.
  • A few reviewers mention value/good pricing, but without any itemised costs.
  • One review references support during an end‑of‑life situation for an older cat, describing the team as “fantastic” and that they “made it special” while trying to help.

Special Services

Emergency Services
Vet Nurse Training

Location

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