Specialist Vets in Urmston

## Summary Trafford Veterinary Centre describes itself as an independent clinic using modern medical and surgical techniques, with facilities including an in-house lab, X‑ray, ultrasound, and a dental X‑ray suite, plus separate cat and dog waiting areas and wards. The website states 24‑hour emergency cover is provided by **Cheadle A&E Vets**. In recent reviews, owners repeatedly mention careful communication (for example, being talked through an anaesthetic plan and receiving a call as soon as a dog woke up), support during end-of-life appointments (not rushed, time given, and a handwritten condolence card), and good handling of nervous/reactive animals (distraction techniques during vaccinations; patience with rescue dogs). ## Services From the clinic website and recent reviews, services and capabilities mentioned include: - **Vaccinations** (including puppy/kitten first jabs; owners mention gentle handling and distraction to reduce pain/stress) - **Neutering** (including guinea pigs) - **Microchipping** - **Nurse clinics** - **Dental work**, supported by a **dental X‑ray suite** (one owner describes extensive dental treatment with extra attention to anaesthetic safety) - **In-house diagnostics and imaging:** in-house lab, X‑ray, ultrasound - **24-hour emergency cover** provided externally by **Cheadle A&E Vets** (as stated on the website) - **Separate cat and dog waiting areas and wards** (facility setup mentioned on the website) - **Veterinary nurse training practice** (website lists the clinic as an approved training practice) ## People - **Ruth** (role not stated): Mentioned by multiple owners for end-of-life support (“nothing felt rushed”), medication advice, and going beyond the appointment (researching a dog’s health condition and treatment; sending a handwritten condolence card from the team). - **Chloe** (role not stated): Praised for handling a nervous kitten during vaccinations—distracting the kitten and giving the jab “without her feeling a thing,” which mattered to the owner after a previous painful experience elsewhere. - **Grace** (vet, per review): Credited with resolving a dog’s **anal gland** issue “with ease” and professionalism. - **Steph and Ellie** (roles not stated): Mentioned positively around organising guinea pig neutering and follow-up communication (emails about check-ups), with the owner highlighting the receptionist interaction as a deciding factor. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.7 stars from 287 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **End-of-life care is a major theme:** owners describe being given time, dignity, and support, including a **handwritten condolence card** after saying goodbye. - **Clear communication around higher-risk situations:** one owner whose dog had previously nearly died under anaesthetic elsewhere says the team explained the plan in detail and **called immediately when the dog came round**. - **Handling of anxious, nervous, or reactive pets:** owners mention patient, understanding care for rescue dogs, and specific techniques like **distraction during injections** for a nervous kitten. - **Range of routine and problem visits:** vaccinations for puppies/kittens, **anal gland treatment**, dental work, and **guinea pig neutering** are all specifically referenced. - **Cost comments are present but not detailed:** a couple of owners call prices “reasonable” or “great value,” without quoting figures.