Wigan Vets4Pets Ltd – Vets in Wigan
Clinic Overview
- Recent feedback is mostly very positive, with owners often praising the friendliness of the whole team, from reception through to vets and nurses. - Several reviews highlight clear communication and calm handling, including a puppy follow-up after an overnight PetMedics visit and a booster appointment for a reactive dog. - Small-pet care stands out in recent comments, with positive experiences for rabbits, guinea pigs and a hamster, including compassionate support around euthanasia.
Services
- •General veterinary care: The practice sees dogs, cats and small pets. Recent reviews mention puppies, senior dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters.
- •Diagnostics and monitoring: Listed facilities include in-house laboratory testing, blood pressure monitoring, x-ray and ultrasound. Reviews also mention regular blood tests and medication reviews for a dog with Cushing’s disease.
- •Surgery, procedures and routine appointments: The clinic lists anaesthesia and an operating theatre on site. Recent feedback mentions annual boosters, check-ups, neutering and castration, and second-opinion appointments.
- •Dentistry and small-pet care: Dentistry is listed, and reviews include a guinea pig being seen promptly for debris stuck in its teeth, along with positive comments about rabbit and hamster care.
- •Preventive care and nursing support: Microchipping, nurse clinics, weight clinics and nutritional advice are listed. Reviews highlight accommodating handling for a reactive dog and follow-up support during longer-term treatment.
- •Prescriptions and facilities: The practice lists prescriptions, an on-site pharmacy and an isolation unit.
- •Out-of-hours care: Emergency care outside normal hours is provided through PetMedics Veterinary Surgery Unit, with phone lines transferring shortly before closing.
Pricing
A very limited amount of published pricing suggests the clinic may sit below average, but this is based on very few comparable services. Review comments on cost are mixed: one owner felt money was discussed too heavily during an illness, while another said a quick guinea pig procedure was carried out without charge.
People
Mahala is the only named staff member in recent feedback and is praised for a calm second-opinion rabbit appointment and for ongoing management of a dog with Cushing’s disease through regular blood tests and medication adjustments. The reception team are frequently described as polite, friendly and helpful, while the nurses and vets are regularly praised for clear explanations, supportive handling of anxious pets, and compassionate care during difficult visits.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.6/5 from 724 reviews.
- •Recent feedback is mostly very positive, with owners often praising the friendliness of the whole team, from reception through to vets and nurses.
- •Several reviews highlight clear communication and calm handling, including a puppy follow-up after an overnight PetMedics visit and a booster appointment for a reactive dog.
- •Small-pet care stands out in recent comments, with positive experiences for rabbits, guinea pigs and a hamster, including compassionate support around euthanasia.
- •A smaller number of reviews mention concerns about cost discussions, and one reviewer was frustrated by delays when an emergency affected appointment times.
