Animal Trust Vets CIC Ashton – Vets in Ashton Under Lyne
Clinic Overview
Animal Trust Vets CIC Ashton is part of Animal Trust, a veterinary social enterprise, offering general practice care alongside 24/7 urgent care. The clinic says consultations are free, with a £79 out-of-hours supplement while other fees remain the same as daytime charges. Recent feedback continues to describe a busy but well-run practice, with many owners praising clear explanations, prompt appointments and kind handling of nervous or unwell pets.
Services
- •General veterinary care and routine appointments, including vaccinations and ongoing treatment visits. Recent reviews also mention support with longer-term conditions such as arthritis injections.
- •Surgery, with reviews specifically mentioning dental extractions.
- •24/7 urgent care / out-of-hours cover, with owners describing pets being seen quickly even when the waiting room was busy.
- •Supportive handling for nervous pets, with reviewers highlighting patient, reassuring care from vets and nurses; some owners say staff helped pets relax with fuss and calm handling.
- •End-of-life care, with reviews praising the team’s compassion in difficult situations.
- •Facilities and training: the clinic website refers to modern medical equipment, and the site is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility.
Pricing
Available published prices indicate the clinic sits below average relative to similar practices. The clinic says consultations are free, and out-of-hours urgent care carries a £79 supplement, with other treatment fees the same as daytime prices. Reviews also regularly describe the practice as affordable, good value, and willing to explain prices, procedures and next steps clearly.
People
Named in reviews are Hannah, Jamie, Laura, Liv, Ezra, Maria, Afra, Gloria and Ioanna. Owners also speak positively about the wider vets, nurses, reception team and practice manager, often describing them as friendly, patient and helpful.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.6/5 from 918 reviews.
- •Many owners describe a caring, professional team, saying staff are friendly, knowledgeable and focused on the pet’s welfare.
- •Communication stands out strongly: reviewers often say vets explain options clearly, talk through prices and next steps, and make owners feel supported.
- •A common theme is good value and a measured approach to treatment, with some owners saying the clinic avoids pushing the most invasive or expensive option first.
- •The overall picture is very positive, but there are some complaints around reception interactions, handling and feeling dismissed, showing that service can feel inconsistent for a minority of clients.
