About Veterinary Care in Heywood
Pet owners in Heywood, Lancashire, have access to a limited but well-regarded selection of veterinary clinics. This guide helps compare local veterinary options based on services, animal coverage, and availability.
Top-rated veterinary clinics in Heywood
There are 2 veterinary clinics in Heywood, with an average Google rating of 4.8★. Both clinics treat dogs and cats, but none offer farm or large-animal services. There are no clinics providing emergency or out-of-hours care, meaning there is no 24-hour veterinary cover available locally. The clinics in Heywood offer routine care, diagnostics, surgery, and dental services. With a total of 336 reviews, Heywood Veterinary Centre is noted for also being a veterinary nurse training facility, highlighting its commitment to education. Both clinics have an online presence with websites available for further information.
Best Rated Veterinary Clinics in Heywood, Lancashire
Top-ranked veterinary practices based on quality, service, and customer reviews
Heywood Veterinary Centre is an established small-animal practice that also treats exotic pets (including birds, reptiles and ferrets). The website states Royal College practice standards accreditation and Cat Friendly Status by the International Society of Feline Medicine, and the clinic is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Reviews most often describe thorough consultations with clear explanations, practical cost-aware options, and support around end-of-life care (including condolence cards after a pet’s death). An “exotic vet” is repeatedly mentioned by name, suggesting the clinic actively sees these cases rather than only occasionally.
Heywood Veterinary Centre is an established small-animal practice that also treats exotic pets (including birds, reptiles and ferrets). The website states Royal College practice standards accreditation and Cat Friendly Status by the International Society of Feline Medicine, and the clinic is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Reviews most often describe thorough consultations with clear explanations, practical cost-aware options, and support around end-of-life care (including condolence cards after a pet’s death). An “exotic vet” is repeatedly mentioned by name, suggesting the clinic actively sees these cases rather than only occasionally.
Wendy Lane Vets, Heywood is a family-run, independent veterinary practice that says it has been caring for pets for over 40 years. The website describes “modern, well‑equipped surgeries” and a team of seventeen staff across its surgeries, with on‑site parking mentioned. In the latest reviews available to us, owners most often point to the clinic being calm and clean inside (including a “relaxing waiting room for animals”), and to supportive communication in difficult moments—one reviewer describes the vet showing visible empathy during a euthanasia appointment and acknowledging the owner–dog bond. Another review contrasts the practice with a “well known famous company,” saying they felt less pressure around extra charges and were reassured when an operation was being discussed. There is also one 1‑star review with no written details provided.
Wendy Lane Vets, Heywood is a family-run, independent veterinary practice that says it has been caring for pets for over 40 years. The website describes “modern, well‑equipped surgeries” and a team of seventeen staff across its surgeries, with on‑site parking mentioned. In the latest reviews available to us, owners most often point to the clinic being calm and clean inside (including a “relaxing waiting room for animals”), and to supportive communication in difficult moments—one reviewer describes the vet showing visible empathy during a euthanasia appointment and acknowledging the owner–dog bond. Another review contrasts the practice with a “well known famous company,” saying they felt less pressure around extra charges and were reassured when an operation was being discussed. There is also one 1‑star review with no written details provided.
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