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Pet Medics Veterinary Surgeons - Walkden

#5 Vet in Salford, Greater Manchester

3.9
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Pet Medics Veterinary Surgeons - Walkden – Vets in Salford

Updated January 2026
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Clinic Overview

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.

Services

Based on the clinic website summary and the latest reviews, services and capabilities mentioned include

  • Consultations and routine care (including puppy vaccinations and general health reviews)
  • Dentistry
  • Diagnostic testing and imaging, including in-house lab testing, X‑ray, ultrasound and CT
  • Surgery, including referral services for
  • Orthopaedic surgery
  • Soft tissue surgery
  • Keyhole (laparoscopic) surgery
  • Referral services for cardiology, dermatology (including cryotherapy), internal medicine and ophthalmology
  • Microchipping
  • Parasite control
  • Blood pressure checks
  • Pet travel documentation (GB)
  • Home visits
  • 24-hour emergency service with full-time night staff (as stated on the website summary)
  • Species listed as treated include dogs, cats, rabbits, small mammals (e.g., guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, ferrets), reptiles/tortoises, and multiple types of birds (including backyard poultry and wild birds)

Accreditations listed in the website summary: RCVS Veterinary Hospital, RCVS Emergency Services Clinic, and Cat Friendly Clinic (Gold).

People

  • Mariana (vet): mentioned for being “amazing” with a dog and giving reassuring advice during a visit.
  • Adam (vet): credited by a rabbit owner with helping diagnose a condition; the review highlights his rabbit knowledge specifically.
  • Ben Dixon (described by a reviewer as a senior vet): one reviewer reports he responded “defensive and dismissive” when concerns were raised during a referral case.
  • Sophie, Andrew, and nursing team (including Jo‑Anne Edwards): thanked by name in a review describing intensive care and a long surgery that the owner says saved their pet’s life.

Reviews

Google rating: 3.9 stars from 145 reviews. - Thorough explanations in appointments: owners describe being able to ask multiple questions and receiving detailed answers (including practical advice for arthritis).

  • Handling and facilities for different pets: one owner notes being allowed to wait in a separate cat waiting area because their dog didn’t get along with other dogs; another highlights strong rabbit knowledge.
  • High-stakes care experiences vary sharply: one review credits the team with saving a pet’s life after “over 9 hour surgery,” while another describes a referral experience with “very little empathy,” inconsistent communication, and concerns about a lack of documentation (“no scan images were taken”).
  • Concerns about priorities and outcomes: one reviewer felt money was the first focus; another says a heart issue wasn’t diagnosed in time, and also alleges a negative review was removed.
  • Minor operational gripe: one reviewer complains about repetitive automated hold messages.

Special Services

Vet Nurse Training

Location

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