Atherton Veterinary Centre

Atherton Veterinary Centre in Wigan is part of IVC Evidensia. The practice lists routine preventative care, nurse clinics, dental treatment, wellness screening, pet passports and exports, and emergency veterinary services, and it sees a wide range of pets including common companion animals and some exotics. Recent feedback is mostly positive, especially around clear explanations, caring staff and support in urgent or difficult cases, though there are isolated complaints about cleanliness and one poor experience during a registration enquiry.

Services

• •Routine and preventative care: vaccinations, microchipping, pet wellness screening, nutritional advice, and nurse clinics. Recent reviews also mention a healthy cat check carried out by two nurses.
• •Treatment and procedures: dental treatment and related products, plus emergency veterinary services. One owner describes a same-morning urgent appointment and surgery for a guinea pig after a burst abscess caused heavy bleeding.
• •Travel and other support: pet passports and exports are listed, and the practice is also noted as a veterinary nurse training facility.
• •Species seen: the clinic lists cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, hamsters, lizards, snakes, reptiles, and birds. Recent reviews mention care for cats, dogs, kittens and guinea pigs.

Pricing

No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.

People

• •Stefka Mechkarska — named by one owner for clearly explaining the pros and cons before urgent surgery for a guinea pig.
• •Vets, nurses and reception staff — reviews regularly describe the wider team as kind, supportive, helpful and good at taking time to explain concerns, including during difficult appointments.

Reviews

Atherton Veterinary Centre has a 4.6-star Google rating from 550 reviews, suggesting a large volume of client feedback overall.

• •Many recent reviewers describe the team as friendly, caring and welcoming, with praise for both clinical staff and reception staff.
• •A recurring positive theme is clear communication: owners say vets and nurses take time to explain concerns, discuss treatment options, and offer support when the news is difficult.
• •Recent examples include routine checks and urgent care, from kitten and cat health visits to a same-day guinea pig surgery and a first vet visit for a rescued dog.
• •A small number of reviews raise concerns, including one complaint about cleanliness and odour around the premises and one negative registration experience involving a request for extra support during sign-up.