Trafford Veterinary Centre – Vets in Urmston
Clinic Overview
- Recent feedback is very positive about the team’s kind, friendly and professional manner, with owners saying appointments are timely and the practice is easy to reach by phone. - Compassionate end-of-life care remains a major theme, with several owners describing sensitive support, unhurried appointments, and thoughtful follow-up such as a handwritten condolence card. - Communication and reassurance stand out strongly: reviewers mention clear explanations, quick testing for a poorly cat, and staff taking time to answer questions and accommodate an anxious pet.
Services
- •Routine and preventive care: vaccinations, including first jabs for puppies and kittens, microchipping, and nurse clinics. Recent reviews mention positive first vaccination visits and especially gentle handling during kitten jabs.
- •Procedures and treatment: neutering including guinea pigs, dental work supported by a dental X-ray suite, and treatment for issues such as anal glands. Reviews also reflect support around more difficult appointments and procedures, including care for anxious cats.
- •Diagnostics and imaging: the clinic lists an in-house lab, X-ray and ultrasound. Owners mention tests being carried out quickly for a seriously unwell cat, alongside clear explanations of findings and options.
- •Facilities and patient setup: the practice lists separate cat and dog waiting areas and wards, which may appeal to owners of more nervous pets.
- •Emergency and training arrangements: 24-hour emergency cover is provided externally by Cheadle A&E Vets, and the clinic is listed as an approved veterinary nurse training practice.
Pricing
Published prices suggest the clinic sits below average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. Reviews also include positive cost comments, with owners describing prices as reasonable and appreciating that treatments are not suggested unnecessarily.
People
- •Ruth: repeatedly praised for compassionate end-of-life support, kindness, and thoughtful follow-up.
- •Grace (vet, per review): mentioned for professional treatment and compassionate support during a difficult final appointment.
- •Dr. Katie and Dr. Kate: thanked in a recent review for dedicated, professional and attentive care.
- •Amanda (reception): praised for patiently explaining an exam, answering questions, and checking arrangements for an anxious cat.
- •Chloe: highlighted for calm, caring handling during a kitten vaccination.
- •Pip: named positively by a recent reviewer.
- •Steph and Ellie: previously highlighted around guinea pig neutering, communication, and friendly follow-up.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.8 stars from 298 reviews.
- •Recent feedback is very positive about the team’s kind, friendly and professional manner, with owners saying appointments are timely and the practice is easy to reach by phone.
- •Compassionate end-of-life care remains a major theme, with several owners describing sensitive support, unhurried appointments, and thoughtful follow-up such as a handwritten condolence card.
- •Communication and reassurance stand out strongly: reviewers mention clear explanations, quick testing for a poorly cat, and staff taking time to answer questions and accommodate an anxious pet.
- •Owners also describe the practice as reasonable on price and appreciate a measured approach, saying treatments are recommended in the animal’s best interests rather than unnecessarily.
