Emergency Vets in Wigan

Emergency Vets in Wigan

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About Emergency Vets in Wigan

Updated January 2026

Emergency and out-of-hours care options play a crucial role in Wigan's veterinary landscape.

Among the 15 veterinary clinics, only three provide emergency or out-of-hours services. This distinction is critical for pet owners who may face urgent medical situations requiring immediate attention, such as accidents or sudden illnesses. For these instances, having access to clinics that can provide quick and effective treatment is vital. By contrast, the remaining clinics focus on routine care, suitable for scheduled visits and ongoing health maintenance. The limited emergency services highlight the importance of having a plan in place should an urgent need arise outside normal operating hours.

There are 4 veterinary clinics listed for emergency vets in Wigan.

Top Rated Emergency Vets in Wigan

Top-ranked veterinary practices based on quality, service, and customer reviews

#1 Ranking

Our Score (73/100)

4.6(547 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit
exotic

Atherton Veterinary Centre lists routine preventative care (vaccinations, microchipping, wellness screening) alongside dental work and support clinics run by nurses, and it states it offers emergency vet services. The information provided doesn’t state whether the practice is independent or part of a corporate group. In the latest reviews, owners repeatedly mention staff taking time to explain options and provide advice, including one same-morning urgent case where a guinea pig was admitted and operated on that morning after an abscess burst and bled heavily.

Our Score (77/100)

4.6(304 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
rabbit

Ownership/group isn’t stated. The practice treats a range of small pets (including cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets and hamsters) and is an RCVS Cat Friendly Clinic. Reviews repeatedly mention clear, unhurried explanations of treatment options and costs, and several owners describe urgent situations handled quickly (including a dog that ate something toxic).

Our Score (77/100)

4.6(85 reviews)
Emergency Services
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit

The Village Veterinary Surgery is part of the Rutland Vets site (rutland-vets.com). It appears set up for day-to-day care plus urgent problems: one reviewer describes phoning after a dog injured herself on a walk and being told “yes straight away,” with the dog seen and looked after as soon as they arrived. Reviews also mention a clean, professional-feeling clinic, and several long-term clients (13.5 years and 20+ years) who say they’ve been able to get appointments quickly when needed.

Our Score (25/100)

Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit
exotic

Anrich Vets (Pet Healthcare Centers Ltd) is part of the Northwest Referrals family and provides routine veterinary care for dogs, cats, and small animals. The website emphasises preventative health and early intervention, with core services including health checks, vaccinations, neutering, and dentistry. Clinic information also lists the practice as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.