Dog & Cat Vets in Tameside

## Summary Vets for Pets is a practice that, per its website messaging, describes its branches as “locally owned.” It’s also listed as a **Veterinary Nurse Training facility**. Recent reviews most often talk about **dental work and surgery**, and about how the team handles **end-of-life care**. Concrete examples mentioned by owners include: - **Dental surgery with multiple extractions** plus a scale and polish, with **aftercare that included a follow-up appointment and a phone call after surgery**. - **Investigations such as blood tests and an ultrasound** before a diagnosis in a longer-term case. - **Euthanasia appointments** where owners specifically thanked the receptionist, vet, and euthanasia nurse for how they handled the visit. - **Pet/health plans** being available and used. ## Services Services and situations specifically referenced in the available information include: - **Dental procedures**: scale and polish; tooth extractions (one review described being quoted for one extraction but needing six). - **Surgery/operations** (details not specified beyond “an op” and dental surgery). - **Diagnostic tests**: blood tests and ultrasound mentioned in a case involving suspected illness. - **Euthanasia/end-of-life care**. - **Nurse appointments**: one owner described seeing a nurse for reassurance prior to an operation. - **Pet plans/health plans**: multiple owners mention having a plan with the practice. ## People Named and specifically described: - **Kat (veterinary nurse)**: mentioned for talking an owner through a dog’s procedure and being reassuring on the day of an operation. Other roles owners explicitly thanked (not named): - **Reception team**: described as patient and supportive (including during a prolonged wait with a vocal cat; also specifically thanked during an end-of-life visit). - **Vet and euthanasia nurse**: thanked for compassion during euthanasia appointments. - Staff generally were described in one review as visibly affected during an emergency case with a “sad end.” ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.6 stars from 414 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Aftercare following dental work** is a repeated concrete theme: explanation at pickup, a **booked follow-up appointment**, and a **phone call after surgery** were all mentioned. - **Cost handling during treatment changes**: one owner reported that additional tooth extractions were needed but there was **no extra charge** beyond the original quote. - **End-of-life care**: multiple owners describe the team being compassionate during euthanasia and explicitly thank specific roles (receptionist, vet, euthanasia nurse). - **Plans and reception experience**: “available pet plans/health plan” is mentioned, along with patient reception staff during visits.

## Summary Manchester Veterinary Centre describes itself as a purpose-built practice and lists Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) registration. It’s also recorded as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews describe a mix of routine care (booster vaccinations and health checks) and in-practice procedures requiring sedation or general anaesthetic—such as sedating a dog to treat an ear infection and dental extractions under GA. End-of-life care is also specifically mentioned, including a condolence card sent afterwards. Some reviewers refer to the practice as “Willows Vets”; based on the information provided, it’s unclear whether this is an alternate name or a separate brand—so it’s worth being aware of that naming inconsistency. ## Services Based on the website summary and the latest reviews available: - Veterinary nurse training facility (recorded service) - Routine preventative care: booster vaccinations/inoculations and health checks - Treatment of ear infections, including sedation for examination/treatment when needed - Surgical procedures (one review mentions a kitten having surgery; procedure not specified) - Dentistry: teeth removed under general anaesthetic - Euthanasia/end-of-life care, with follow-up condolence gesture mentioned (a card) ## People Named team members mentioned in reviews: - **Tom (vet)**: seen within about half an hour for a painful ear problem; sedated the dog to allow treatment of an ear infection. - **Tammy (staff member; role not stated)**: described as particularly thorough and informative when explaining a procedure, including details the owner said hadn’t been explained by previous vets. Other staff feedback (not named): - A nurse is described as knowledgeable when answering questions during vaccination visits. - Reception staff are described as “lovely” in one review. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.6 stars from 175 reviews.** **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - **Procedures handled in-practice:** sedation used to treat an ear infection; dental extractions under general anaesthetic; a kitten surgery reported as going well. - **Preventative care:** boosters and health checks are mentioned, including monthly visits by one owner. - **Kindness during difficult visits:** euthanasia support is described as compassionate, with a condolence card afterwards. - **Communication and explanations:** one owner highlights unusually detailed explanations about a procedure and feeling better informed than at previous vets.

## Summary Abbeywood Veterinary Clinic Ltd describes itself as an **independent** clinic, with an **experienced resident vet** and **over 20 years** of service stated on its website. Recent reviews suggest it’s set up for **urgent, fast-turnaround care**, with multiple owners describing **out-of-hours help arranged by text**, including for people who **weren’t registered** at the time. Concrete examples from the latest reviews include: - Being **squeezed in out of hours** for a dog with an **injured paw**, with the owner saying pain was addressed and the pet wasn’t left suffering. - **Emergency surgery out of hours** described as “saved my best friend.” - Treatment for **vomiting and severe diarrhoea** starting **within half an hour**, continued **over 3 days**. - **Follow-up by text and photos** to check progress after treatment. There is also a clear negative report from one reviewer who says they **messaged about a bleeding abscess and were ignored**, and they changed vets. ## Services Services and situations specifically mentioned in the available website text and latest reviews include: - **Emergency / out-of-hours care**, including being seen when not registered (arranged by text). - **Emergency surgery** (described as performed out of hours). - Treatment for **gastrointestinal illness** (vomiting and diarrhoea), including care over multiple days. - **Pain relief and antibiotic injections** (given when a dog was too unwell to eat). - Treatment for **injuries** (e.g., paw injury). - **End-of-life care/euthanasia** (provided on a Sunday/bank holiday, per one review). ## People - **John (vet)** is repeatedly named in reviews. Owners describe: - **Rapid response for urgent cases**, including being seen out of hours and within half an hour in one account. - **Clear communication and decision-making**, including an “honest, pet-centred approach.” - **Follow-up via text/photos** to monitor recovery after treatment. - **Support during euthanasia**, with one owner describing him as professional and compassionate during a difficult appointment. ## Reviews **4.2 stars from 159 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - **Out-of-hours availability and urgent access**: several owners describe being fit in out of hours (including when not registered), and one mentions emergency surgery. - **Treatment details and follow-up**: examples include pain relief and antibiotic injections, repeat visits over consecutive days, and progress checks via text and photos. - **Communication style**: multiple reviews mention clear communication and an “honest” approach, contrasted by one reviewer with experiences at “big vet companies.” - **Service inconsistency reported**: one recent 1-star review alleges a message about a bleeding abscess was seen but ignored, and the owner switched practices.