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Vets in Greater Manchester

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Vet prices in Greater Manchester

Typical published prices from the 91 practices in Greater Manchester that list them, set against the UK median. Each figure uses a practice's lowest listed price for the item.

These are publicly listed fees, not quotes. Prices vary by pet, weight, clinical need and what is included. Typical figures are medians, to the nearest pound. For dogs, the typical figure is usually for the smallest size a practice lists. Confirm the current total with the practice. Prices checked as recently as 8 October 2026.

Compare vets across Greater Manchester

Typical listed prices and independent practices in 15 towns across Greater Manchester, so you can see how nearby areas compare before you choose where to look.

  • Lowest typical consultation

    £50

    Bolton (Bolton), Rochdale · county typical £57

  • Most practices

    10

    Manchester · 8 with prices

  • Most independent (5+ classified practices)

    13%

    Manchester · 1 of 8 classified

  • Open on Sundays

    17 practices

    in 9 towns listed here

Typical vet prices by town in Greater Manchester
Town Practices Consultation Dog booster Dog spay Cat spay Independent
Vets in Manchester 10 · 8 priced £62 £77 £335 £153 1 of 8 classified
Vets in Bolton (Bolton) 9 · 6 priced £50 Lowest £68 £337 £160 0 of 8 classified
Vets in Stockport 8 · 7 priced £60 £70 £317 £150 0 of 6 classified
Vets in Rochdale 6 · 5 priced £50 Lowest £68 £353 £137 Lowest 0 of 4 classified
Vets in Wigan 6 · 3 priced £65 £72 Fewer than 3 practices list this Fewer than 3 practices list this 0 of 2 classified
Vets in Altrincham 5 · 4 priced Fewer than 3 practices list this £60 Lowest £282 Lowest £139 0 of 2 classified
Vets in Golborne 5 · 2 priced Fewer than 3 practices list this Fewer than 3 practices list this Fewer than 3 practices list this Fewer than 3 practices list this 0 of 2 classified
Vets in Sale 5 · 1 priced Fewer than 3 practices list this Fewer than 3 practices list this Fewer than 3 practices list this Fewer than 3 practices list this 0 of 4 classified
Vets in Bury (Bury) 4 · 3 priced £65 £79 £353 £156 0 of 4 classified
Vets in Denton (Tameside) 4 · 2 priced Fewer than 3 practices list this Fewer than 3 practices list this Fewer than 3 practices list this Fewer than 3 practices list this 1 of 4 classified
Greater Manchester typical £57 £70 £339 £151
UK typical £62 £75 £368 £156

Showing 10 of 15 towns.

Listed prices, not quotes. A town shows a typical price only when at least 3 of its practices list the item; each figure is the median of those practices' lowest standard prices, to the nearest pound. Independents are counted out of the practices whose ownership we have classified, as independent or part of a group.

Veterinary practices in Greater Manchester at a glance

Our directory currently lists 136 veterinary practices in Greater Manchester, giving pet owners a wide choice locally. That is about 10.7 vet practices per 100 sq km.

Directory information last updated 6 October 2026.

Practices listed
136
shown on this page
Currently active
136
in our directory
Local choice
Broad
based on listed practices
Practice density
10.7
per 100 sq km

Google reviews in Greater Manchester

We have imported Google reviews for 132 of the 136 practices listed. Across those 895 imported reviews, the average rating is 4.5 out of 5.

Average rating
4.5/5
Practices with reviews
132/136
Reviews imported
895
  • 5-star

    762 (85%)

  • 4-star

    8 (1%)

  • 3-star

    11 (1%)

  • 2-star

    14 (2%)

  • 1-star

    100 (11%)

These are the Google reviews imported into Vet Verified, not each practice’s complete review history. Open a practice profile to read the reviews we hold.

Practice ownership in Greater Manchester

We have confirmed ownership information for 105 vet practices, either as independent practices or as members of a known group. We do not assume that an unclassified practice is independent.

  • Confirmed independent

    Ownership type

    6 vet practices · 4%

  • Known group affiliation

    Ownership type

    99 vet practices · 73%

  • Not yet classified

    Ownership type

    31 vet practices · 23%

5 practices are confirmed as locally owned and operated.

We base these labels on confirmed practice information and known group relationships. “Not yet classified” means we do not have enough evidence to describe the practice as independent or group-owned.

Species coverage

The proportion of listed practices that list care for each species.

  • Cats

    Species

    130 vet practices · 96%

  • Dogs

    Species

    129 vet practices · 95%

  • Small Mammals

    Species

    86 vet practices · 63%

  • Birds

    Species

    23 vet practices · 17%

  • Exotic

    Species

    19 vet practices · 14%

  • Poultry

    Species

    10 vet practices · 7%

Care mix

The types of veterinary care listed by local practices.

  • Companion animal coverage

    Care area

    130 vet practices · 96%

  • Exotics and bird coverage

    Care area

    28 vet practices · 21%

  • Farm and herd animal coverage

    Care area

    11 vet practices · 8%

  • Equine coverage

    Care area

    6 vet practices · 4%

Services and facilities

The services and facilities most often listed by local practices.

  • Microchipping

    Service

    107 vet practices · 79%

  • Vaccinations

    Service

    107 vet practices · 79%

  • Neutering

    Service

    99 vet practices · 73%

  • Diagnostic imaging

    Service

    93 vet practices · 68%

  • Dentistry

    Service

    92 vet practices · 68%

  • Flea and worm treatments

    Service

    88 vet practices · 65%

Opening patterns

The opening-hours information listed by local practices.

  • Opening hours listed

    Opening

    125 vet practices · 92%

  • Weekend opening listed

    Opening

    90 vet practices · 66%

  • Evening opening listed

    Opening

    113 vet practices · 83%

  • Emergency periods listed

    Opening

    1 vet practice · 1%

Known group presence

Veterinary groups with branches listed in this area. We do not assume that other practices are independent.

  • CVS Vets

    Group

    19 vet practices · 14%

  • Vets for Pets

    Group

    19 vet practices · 14%

  • VetPartners

    Group

    17 vet practices · 13%

  • Inspiring Vet Care

    Group

    16 vet practices · 12%

  • Medivet

    Group

    10 vet practices · 7%

  • Animal Trust

    Group

    3 vet practices · 2%

Practice detail

How much contact and listing information is available for local practices.

  • Phone contact listed

    Directory data

    136 vet practices · 100%

  • Website listed

    Directory data

    131 vet practices · 96%

  • Email contact listed

    Directory data

    126 vet practices · 93%

Choosing a vet in Greater Manchester

What to check before contacting a practice.

How much does a vet consultation cost in Greater Manchester?
A first consultation typically costs £57 at the 87 practices in Greater Manchester that publish the price, from £20 to £70. That is 8% below the UK median of £62. The lowest listed price is £20 at Companion Care - Salford. These are published fees, not quotes.
How much is an annual booster vaccination in Greater Manchester?
The typical published price for an annual booster in Greater Manchester is £70 for a dog across 90 practices (UK median £75), and £75 for a cat across 89 practices (UK median £76). Some practices include the booster in a monthly health plan.
How much does it cost to neuter a dog or cat in Greater Manchester?
In Greater Manchester, typical published prices are £339 for a dog spay, £252 for a dog castration, £151 for a cat spay, £106 for a cat castration. Dog prices rise with weight, and these figures usually use the smallest size a practice lists. Ask the practice what the price includes, such as pain relief and post-operative checks.
Which town in Greater Manchester has the cheapest vet consultations?
Of the towns where at least three practices publish a first consultation price, the lowest typical fee is £50 in Bolton (Bolton) and Rochdale, and the highest £65 in Bury (Bury) and Wigan. These are typical listed prices, not quotes.
What do the imported Google reviews show for practices in Greater Manchester?
Vet Verified has imported 895 Google reviews for 132 vet practices in Greater Manchester. Their average rating is 4.5 out of 5. These are not the practices’ complete Google review histories.
What ownership information is available for veterinary practices in Greater Manchester?
We have confirmed that 6 vet practices are independent and 99 belong to a known group. We leave other listings unclassified unless we have enough evidence to identify their ownership.
Which species are most often listed by practices in Greater Manchester?
Cats is the most commonly listed species, appearing on 130 practice profiles. Use the species filter to narrow the results.