Heywood Veterinary Centre – Vets in Heywood
Clinic Overview
- Many reviewers describe using the practice for years, and in some cases decades, across several pets and different stages of life. - Friendly, professional service is a repeated theme, with praise for reception staff, booking, and vets who take time to answer questions. - Victoria / Vicky is singled out for not rushing appointments, examining pets carefully, and explaining treatment clearly.
Services
- •Routine and preventive care: the practice offers general consultations, vaccinations and neutering. Recent reviews mention annual booster appointments, check-ups, and ongoing care for both cats and dogs.
- •Exotic pet care: the clinic treats rabbits, birds, reptiles, ferrets and other small mammals as well as cats and dogs. Owners have previously highlighted repeat exotic-pet appointments with Claire.
- •Emergency and ongoing support: the website states that emergency care services are offered. Reviews also describe continued help for older and unwell dogs, including treatment advice and support over the phone.
- •End-of-life care: euthanasia and welfare-focused support remain a clear part of the service, with reviews describing kind handling of difficult decisions and thoughtful condolence cards afterwards.
Pricing
Published prices suggest the clinic sits above average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. Reviews also indicate that some owners find it expensive or note that costs can mount up, although others focus more on the standard of care and support.
People
- •Victoria / Vicky: repeatedly praised for unrushed appointments, careful examinations, clear explanations, and calm support during difficult welfare and end-of-life decisions.
- •Claire: previously mentioned positively for exotic-pet appointments, with owners describing her as caring and reassuring.
- •Vet nurses and reception team: often described as friendly, helpful and welcoming, both in person and over the phone.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.7/5 from 351 reviews. Recent feedback is strongly positive overall, with many comments from long-standing clients.
- •Many reviewers describe using the practice for years, and in some cases decades, across several pets and different stages of life.
- •Friendly, professional service is a repeated theme, with praise for reception staff, booking, and vets who take time to answer questions.
- •Victoria / Vicky is singled out for not rushing appointments, examining pets carefully, and explaining treatment clearly.
- •Compassionate end-of-life care and ongoing support stand out, including kind handling at difficult moments, follow-up sympathy cards, and helpful phone advice for pets with longer-term health issues.
