Companion Care (Ashton) Ltd T/A Vets4Pets

Services

• •General veterinary care for small animals: consultations, follow-up appointments, nurse clinics, weight clinics and nutritional advice. Recent reviews also mention routine appointments, medication, and follow-up checks.
• •Diagnostics and monitoring: in-house laboratory testing, blood pressure monitoring, digital X-ray and ultrasound.
• •Surgery and dentistry: operating theatre facilities and dental care.
• •Inpatient and infection-control facilities: hospital ward, isolation unit, and separate dog and cat wards and isolation areas.
• •Pharmacy and preventive care: on-site pharmacy and health plans.
• •End-of-life care: several reviews highlight kind, respectful support around euthanasia and bereavement, including thoughtful handling of pets and families and mention of a condolence card after a pet’s passing.
• •Out-of-hours care: when the practice is closed, emergency cover is provided by Vets Now Manchester.

Pricing

Published prices suggest the clinic sits around average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. Review feedback on value is mixed: one owner reported a disputed follow-up charge of almost £60, while most recent comments focus more on the care, service and staff support than on pricing.

People

• •Lewis Ruddock — Practice Owner & Veterinary Surgeon, MRCVS. Reviews praise his long-term continuity of care, including one owner who said he looked after their dog for more than 14 years.
• •Liggy-Mae Stefaniw — Veterinary Surgeon, MRCVS. The clinic website notes an interest in dentistry.
• •Alexandra Seve — Veterinary Surgeon, MRCVS. The clinic website notes interests in surgery and ophthalmology.

Recent reviews also praise the wider team, with positive mentions for the receptionists, nurses and vets.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.3/5 from 275 reviews.

• •Recent feedback is mostly positive about the team’s manner, with owners describing staff as friendly, helpful, professional, supportive and understanding.
• •Several reviews highlight compassionate end-of-life care, including respectful support during difficult appointments and a condolence card sent after a pet’s death.
• •There is also praise for continuity of care, especially from one long-term client who said Lewis had cared for their dog for more than 14 years.
• •More mixed comments focus on practical and communication issues, including difficulty getting through by phone when the clinic opens, a disputed follow-up charge, and one older serious complaint about how quickly a kitten’s condition was recognised.