Best Vets in Salford – Complete Local Guide

Swinton Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group. From the evidence available, this practice is set up for both routine care and urgent/surgical cases: reviews describe pets being “rushed in” for emergency surgery, cruciate ligament surgery with aftercare, and planned procedures like castration and tooth removal. Owners also mention practical support around appointments and admin (reminder calls and help with insurance-claim paperwork), plus in-hospital updates during a pet’s stay (including WhatsApp messages and photos). The clinic is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility.

Companion Care (Salford) Ltd is a Companion Care practice based inside a Pets at Home store, set up as a modern, well‑equipped clinic with an in‑house lab and pharmacy plus digital X‑ray and ultrasound. The website also lists an operating theatre, hospital ward and isolation unit, suggesting it can manage both routine appointments and more involved cases.

In recent reviews, owners describe both strong clinical support (including a pyometra case and detailed medication reminders) and inconsistent communication at other times—particularly around test results and how “worst‑case” possibilities are explained. Multiple reviewers specifically single out reception/aftercare staff for keeping them informed during delays and for follow‑up support.

Buchanan Veterinary Group is a small-animal practice established in 1979 and part of the CVS group (the practice website is hosted on the CVS vets domain; some reviewers also raise concerns about corporate ownership). It’s set up for routine preventive care and general practice work (vaccinations, parasite control, neutering, microchipping, diagnostics), with arrangements for out-of-hours emergencies via PetMedics Veterinary Surgeons.

From the latest reviews available to us, owners most often describe

• •extra time taken with anxious pets (one owner said their dog went from anxious to “tail wagging on the examination table” during vaccinations)
• •supportive end-of-life care and help around ashes/cremation arrangements (named staff were thanked for compassion)
• •a mixed picture on cost and motivation: some praise the service and say they weren’t rushed, while others strongly criticise a perceived focus on profit.

White Cross Vets Walkden is part of the White Cross Vets group (the website states the group has 21 practices). Based on the clinic data and recent reviews, it appears set up for routine procedures and ongoing medical management, with emergency veterinary services listed in the clinic data and a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.

Decision-relevant specifics owners mention include

• •Same-day appointment for a non-healing wound after calling shortly before 2pm and being seen at 2:30.
• •Castration surgery discussed in detail by one owner, including a smooth pick-up process with reception support.
• •Longer-term case management for canine diabetes and declining eyesight, with owners describing regular updates on treatment/progress.
• •A sharp split in experiences around billing/urgency: one review describes feeling pressured to settle a bill soon after euthanasia and concerns about delayed escalation to surgery; many others describe clear explanations and a calm experience for their pets.

MCR Vets Limited describes itself as a new independent veterinary practice, and reviews repeatedly refer to it as privately run. Based on the website and recent client accounts, the clinic appears set up for both routine care and urgent/surgical work—with owners mentioning everything from kitten neutering to orthopaedic surgery for luxating patella.

Decision-relevant specifics owners mention

• •Online booking deposit policy: a £30 deposit is required for online bookings; it’s refunded at the appointment if a health-plan visit is included, and refunded for cancellations made in advance; no-shows aren’t refunded (website).
• •Day-of-surgery communication: one owner reports regular updates throughout the day during their dog’s knee surgery, plus a detailed post-op care plan.
• •Follow-up accessibility: owners mention the team being responsive to questions by phone/WhatsApp.
• •Mixed experiences with the lead vet: many reviews praise clear explanations, but one recent 1-star review alleges serious concerns around communication, record/report handling, and clinical decisions—contradicting the majority of recent feedback.

PetMedics Veterinary Surgeons - Salford is part of the PetMedics Veterinary Surgeons group (three practices). The group website describes access to both first-opinion care and a certificate-led referral/emergency & critical care hospital within the wider group, plus an on-site pet shop (at the hospital site). Public information about availability is mixed: the website describes a dedicated 24-hour emergency service with full-time night staff, while Google lists limited opening days/hours for this clinic.

From the latest reviews available to us, owners most consistently describe

• •a welcoming front-of-house experience (“made to feel welcome”) and staff who are “friendly and helpful”
• •staff remembering pets and owners over time (including knowing “all the pets that are coming in”)
• •dogs being actively helped to feel comfortable during visits (treats, cuddles, fuss)

PetMedics Veterinary Surgeons – Walkden is part of the PetMedics group of three practices, with access to a certificate-led referrals, emergency and critical care hospital within the same group. The practice is set up for both routine “first opinion” care (for example, vaccinations and health reviews) and more advanced work via the hospital side (referral services, complex surgery and imaging such as CT), and it is listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.

Decision-relevant specifics owners mention include: detailed Q&A during health reviews (including arthritis management advice), accommodation for reactive dogs by using a separate cat waiting area when needed, strong rabbit knowledge highlighted by one client (including a diagnosis credited to a vet named Adam), and at least one report of a very long surgery (“over 9 hour surgery”) with intensive nursing support. Reviews also include serious complaints about communication and documentation during a referral case, and concerns that cost was prioritised early in conversations.