Sunrise Veterinary Surgery – Vets in Wigan
Clinic Overview
Sunrise Veterinary Surgery is an independent practice in the Wigan area, established in 2009 and RCVS accredited. The clinic is purpose-designed, with on-site diagnostic imaging, a diagnostic laboratory, operating theatre, and a preparation/dental theatre, supporting routine care as well as surgical and dental work in-house. Recent reviews continue to highlight kind, unhurried care, clear explanations, and a friendly team, with a few comments noting that waits can happen at busy times.
Services
- •Routine and preventative care: vaccinations, parasite control, regular health checks, growth and development support, and new pet health.
- •Diagnostics: blood tests are specifically mentioned by reviewers, and the practice also lists diagnostic imaging and an in-house diagnostic laboratory. Owners often mention the vet taking time to explain test results, treatment options, and next steps clearly.
- •Surgery and dental care: neutering, broader surgical care, and dental health services, supported by an on-site operating theatre and preparation/dental theatre. Recent reviews include praise for a dog’s paw operation and for compassionate end-of-life care.
- •Prescriptions and practical support: repeat prescriptions, home visits, and pet travel documents are listed.
- •Emergency access: the practice states it provides a 24/7 out-of-hours emergency service for registered clients. Reviews also describe responsive help when pets are unwell, including fitting in urgent appointments.
- •Training: the clinic is listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.
Pricing
No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.
People
- •Dr Shams: the most frequently named clinician in reviews. Owners describe him as thorough, knowledgeable, gentle, reassuring, and clear when explaining blood tests, treatment, and recovery plans.
- •Jade: regularly praised for being welcoming, friendly, and efficient at the front desk.
- •Sarah and Chloe: named by longer-standing clients as part of the team, with positive comments about communication, support, and overall care.
Reviews
Sunrise Veterinary Surgery has 4.8 stars from 140 Google reviews.
- •Recent reviews strongly praise the clinic’s compassionate, gentle handling, including support during euthanasia and care for cats, senior pets, and reactive dogs.
- •Owners often mention thorough consultations and clear explanations, especially around blood tests, injections, medication, and treatment plans, with several appreciating that appointments did not feel rushed.
- •There are positive examples of successful treatment and surgery, including treatment for a cancer-affected paw, and several reviewers describe the team as professional, caring, and reassuring in stressful situations.
- •Feedback on value is mixed but generally positive: some reviewers say costs were reasonable or lower than expected, while one unhappy reviewer felt a consultation for an anxious dog was poor value after an examination could not be completed and follow-up did not happen as expected.

