Tameside Veterinary Clinic Ltd

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.

Services

•Veterinary nurse training facility (stated in clinic data).
•Emergency veterinary services (stated in clinic data; no further detail provided on arrangements).
•Post-operative care: an owner describes a nurse “mollycoddling” a puppy after an operation.
•Euthanasia and end-of-life support: owners describe being guided through the decision without feeling pushed, and being offered time and privacy afterwards.
•Routine health care / regular checks: mentioned by a cat owner who moved practices and now has “regular checks” for three cats.
•Behaviour-aware handling: owners mention careful handling of a nervous cat and an accommodating approach for a reactive dog.

People

•James (vet): described as having an “unrushed manner,” being thorough in examination, clearly explaining everything, and handling a nervous cat carefully.
•Emily: mentioned alongside James for being “brilliant” and accommodating with a reactive dog.
•Nurse “Molly”: credited with comforting/coddling a puppy after an operation, which the owner felt made future visits easier.
•Reception team: repeatedly mentioned for being helpful and comforting (including chatting to owners during difficult visits and providing small extras like free toothpaste samples to try).

Reviews

Google rating: 4.5 stars from 347 reviews.

•Long-term loyalty is common (multiple owners mention 13–15 years with the practice).
•Owners describe clear, unhurried communication, including thorough explanations during exams.
•Several reviews highlight not feeling pressured into decisions or procedures (including euthanasia and a “nothing unnecessarily carried out” approach).
•Support during end-of-life care is described in detail: time, privacy, and staff staying nearby without rushing the family.
•Handling of anxious/reactive pets is a recurring point (nervous cat, reactive dog), with owners saying the team is accommodating.
•Practical touches are mentioned: clean/spotless facilities, and small cost-saving gestures (e.g., free toothpaste samples). One reviewer notes it’s “not cheap,” without giving prices.

Reviews for Tameside Veterinary Clinic Ltd

Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 347 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

Anthony Johnson

3 weeks ago

Been with the vets for 15 years, I wouldn't go anywhere else.

glenn shaw

a month ago

Was very straight forward and people was very helpful

Darren Pickering

Me and my dogs have been coming to this vet for 13 years. My oldest, Ima, who's 13 has always been well looked after. Professional and caring. Nothing unnecessarily carried out, just really good care for my dogs. I would highly recommend. My dogs actually enjoying visiting the vets.

Dee Oldham

The initial visit when he was a pup, the nurse molly coddle him after his operation, so has a result he loves going. They are professional but welcoming and helpful.

Audrey Hamnett

Staff are very polite, helpful and friendly. Very efficient and care for the animals. Always clean, nice waiting rooms and clinics are spotless. Would highly recommend to anyone.

Kelly

2 months ago

Recently moved vet surgery’s with my cats due to the other surgery not really being good with my cats I decided to give Tameside vets a try and I’m so glad I have, they are very professional amd clean and very thorough with information. Really glad we chose to move all my 3 cats are now under them and get there regular checks. The receptionists and vets are absoultey lovely xx

Elspeth Dermott

Friendly staff, felt that James the vet had a really nice unrushed manner. Thorough in his examination but also caring in the way he handled my nervous cat. And fully explained everything. Not cheap, but what is these days and probably on a par with other practices and the receptionist threw in some free samples of toothpaste to try rather than first lash out on a full tube. I've been taking her since she was a kitten.

Stay Sharp Studio — Nico Salt

3 months ago

I wanted to share this review, as even though the circumstances were sad, the outcome has brought warmth and restored some faith in humanity. This review talks about euthanasia, and I know this is a sensitive topic for many — if this is the case, I suggest you skip this one out, but in short - what a great, professional, and empathetic vets. I couldn’t be more thankful for the compassion and genuine care shown to our beloved old pooch, Charlie, when we knew it was his time last week. The time and tenderness shown by the vet and nurse to make sure he felt safe and loved was touching and reassuring. It’s such a difficult decision to make, but at no point did we feel pushed or pressured. We had prepared ourselves, knowing this would likely be a one-way journey — and it was clear the team knew in their hearts too that it was the kindest option. There was no coercion, only sincere, professional guidance, and the sense that they genuinely had Charlie’s best interests at heart. We were given the time, space, and opportunity to be with him privately afterwards, and we were not rushed, with the vets staying close by for us to give them a knock when we were ready to say our goodbyes — and that meant everything. I didn’t know what to expect, and I feared it might be a traumatic experience having missed the recent passing of my dad (who was charlie's best mate!), I couldn’t not be there for his final moments - the energy of the Vets made me feel capable and like I was doing the right thing, and inadvertently, this has helped me start forgive myself for not being there for my dad! They treated Charlie exactly as I would hope to be treated myself, like a normal, sleepy dog. They spoke to him and to us with equal compassion the entire time. The kindness shown to us has helped me to lift the fear I had around what this moment might be like, and process some unspent grief and I couldn't be more thankful. Please keep caring. 🩷

holly dawson

James and Emily have both been absolutely brilliant with our reactive pup Willow, they’ve been understanding and really accommodating. The Receptionists are always very helpful too. This clinic makes stressful situations so much easier.

Becky Faulkner

11 months ago

We came to this vets today after we’d noticed something wasn’t right with a cat we’d adopted. I can honestly say the staff were amazing. Today has been so difficult and life feels pretty cruel to have lost her this soon but the staff here went above and beyond. From the reception staff who were chatty and comforting whilst waiting to be seen, to the vet who looked after our little Luna and was so caring and understanding and also the vet nurse who took her paw prints and fur clippings. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for all you did today. I’m so pleased Luna was cared for by such lovely people.