Heywood Veterinary Centre

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).

Services

•Routine care mentioned on the website: vaccinations and neutering.
•Emergency care: the website states that emergency care services are offered (no further details provided).
•Exotic pet treatment (website and reviews), with species listed on the website including: rabbits, birds, reptiles, ferrets and other small mammals (as well as cats and dogs).
•End-of-life care: euthanasia is specifically described in a recent review.
•Ongoing case management for chronically unwell dogs is referenced in reviews (advice and continued support).

People

•Victoria (vet): repeatedly described as spending time examining pets and explaining treatment; several owners mention her support with end-of-life decisions and welfare, and that she discussed “best options” including financial considerations and ways to keep costs down.
•Claire (exotics vet): described by reviewers as knowledgeable and reassuring during exotic-pet visits, helping owners feel at ease.
•Vet nurses and reception team: often mentioned for being helpful and welcoming; multiple reviews note support and advice provided over the phone as well as in appointments.

Reviews

4.6 stars from 330 reviews. The most recent written reviews available to us focus on consultation thoroughness, support during difficult decisions, and communication from the whole team. “”

•Owners describe vets (especially Victoria) taking time to examine pets and explain treatment plans.
•End-of-life care is a recurring topic: help managing welfare decisions, and a condolence card sent after a pet’s death.
•Several reviews mention staff discussing treatment options with costs in mind (e.g., trying to keep costs down, laying out a plan to keep a dog comfortable).
•Access and communication: owners mention straightforward appointment booking and receiving advice by phone.
•Exotic-pet appointments are specifically referenced, with Claire repeatedly named for these cases.

Reviews for Heywood Veterinary Centre

Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 330 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

David Brown

2 weeks ago

My dog was put to sleep on the 19th of December at Heywood vets.victoria was brilliant and helped me manage my dogs welfare and well-being without her I couldn't of been able to get through this horrific time.

Gillian Hope

3 weeks ago

Very good and friedly service, Victoria always spends time examing your pet and explaining trearment needed. Vet nurses and reception also very helpful.

Carol Whitehead

a month ago

I have been going here for years. Great service with many cats. Reception girls ace. Saw a new vet today very nice and careing young lady. Please remember no matter which Vet business you visit as soon as you go through the door you are looking at £50+. More if you go to the likes of Pets for you. I am happy with the service MRS Whitehead Heywood 🐾

Beth Sutton

Heywood Vets have been great with our two staffys. One especially who has not been well this year. They have given us lots of advice and help even been there at the end of the phone at anytime with their continued support. Thanks to them he is doing well and on the mend.

Karen Fenton

2 months ago

Very friendly staff.very thorough,caring and professional.the vet was lovely with my cat.highly recommend.

sam hart

in the last week

Absolutely amazing and so caring and this morning I received a card after the loss of my pet gloop. It melted my heart and that was so thoughtful. Thank you you were all amazing.

Lorraine Belfield

The staff at Heywood Veterinary Centre are always helpful and welcoming. I have visited Claire, the exotic vet on several occasions and have always found her very caring, reassuring and knowledgeable, and puts you and your pet at ease at all times.

Gintare Narauskaite

Very friendly and attentive veterinary clinic from the reception to the vet nurses and vet surgeons. Always offer the best possible treatment for the pet. My cat is with this clinic for nearly a year now. Pet plan is a very good way to save money and look after your pet regularly. Highly recommended. Easy and straightforward to get the appointment. I always got the best possible advice either over the phone or in the clinic.

Andrea Newbold

3 months ago

Our experience with this veterinary centre is nothing but amazing we have been apart of this practice for several years with our dogs and we have nothing but high praise for the fantastic work, help & dedication all the staff have for all animals.The reception staff are so welcoming & friendly, nothings too much trouble. We have always be treated with respect, understanding, warmth and the best advice, very professional our dogs love it here especially our vet Victoria she is a rare gem so amazing, loves her job and always gives you the best options financial too. Thank you all for everything with our rainbow dog max 💙💙💙💙

lyndsey wroe

4 months ago

We had to take our dog in the last months of her life and the vet Victoria was unlike anyone we had come across before. She was so lovely and tried everything to keep our costs down, which you don’t really see in vets. She laid out the best possible plan to keep our dog comfortable and try to ease her pain. I would highly recommend heywood vets to anyone.