Dog & Cat Vets in Ashton Under Lyne

Dog & Cat Vets in Ashton Under Lyne

Small-animal veterinary clinics for dogs, cats and companion pets

About Dog & Cat Vets in Ashton Under Lyne

Updated January 2026

Companion-animal care is robust in Ashton Under Lyne.

All five veterinary clinics in Ashton Under Lyne cater to companion animals, specifically dogs and cats. This focus ensures comprehensive services, including routine check-ups, vaccinations, and treatments for common ailments. Pet owners can rely on these clinics for general health maintenance and advice tailored to their pets. The availability of veterinary nurse training in four clinics enhances the quality of care, ensuring that staff are well-equipped to handle a variety of medical situations. Discover more about dog and cat vets in Ashton Under Lyne.

There are 5 veterinary clinics listed for Dog & Cat vets in Ashton Under Lyne.

Top Rated Dog & Cat Vets in Ashton Under Lyne

Top-ranked veterinary practices based on quality, service, and customer reviews

#1 Ranking

Our Score (79/100)

4.5(347 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
rabbit

Tameside Veterinary Clinic Ltd is a veterinary practice that also operates as a veterinary nurse training facility. Reviews describe a clinic that handles both routine care (regular checks for cats) and more emotionally difficult appointments (euthanasia), with multiple owners mentioning that staff take time to explain options and don’t pressure them into decisions. Specific examples owners mention include being given private time and not being rushed after euthanasia, accommodating reactive or nervous pets, and a “nothing unnecessarily carried out” approach to treatment.

#2 Ranking

Our Score (78/100)

4.6(815 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
rabbit

Animal Trust Vets CIC Ashton is part of Animal Trust (a mission-led veterinary social enterprise), offering general practice care alongside 24/7 urgent care. The clinic states that consultations are free, and that out-of-hours visits carry a £79 supplement (with other fees the same as daytime).

#3 Ranking

Our Score (78/100)

4.5(621 reviews)
Veterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit

Medivet Ashton 24hr is part of the Medivet group and positions itself as a 24-hour centre for urgent and emergency care. The website states there’s an overnight emergency consultation fee of £130 for consultations between 7pm and 9am. Recent reviews describe people arriving out-of-hours without notice and being seen quickly (for example, one owner reported arriving around 8pm and being seen within 10 minutes), and several mention vets taking time to explain options and provide thorough advice.

Our Score (74/100)

Verified Prices (GBP)£
4.1(322 reviews)
Veterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit

M Gourley Veterinary Surgeons – Ashton-under-Lyne is a small-animal practice established in 1953 and the main site of the Gourley Veterinary Surgeons group. The website lists a broad, general-practice setup (including in-house imaging like X‑ray/ultrasound, dental procedures on-site, and in-house physiotherapy), plus a soft-tissue surgery referral service.

Our Score (72/100)

Verified Prices (GBP)£
4.3(274 reviews)
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit
exotic

Companion Care (Ashton) Ltd trades as Vets4Pets (part of the Vets4Pets group) and describes itself as a locally owned practice. Based on the website, it’s set up for small-animal first-opinion care with on-site diagnostics (in-house lab, digital X‑ray, ultrasound) and inpatient facilities (hospital ward and isolation unit), plus separate cat/dog waiting and ward areas.