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Vets in Greater Manchester

142 practices in Greater Manchester

Prices from 97 practices · Google reviews for 131 practices · Ownership known for 112 practices · Updated 22 October 2026 · Data by Vet Verified

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Vet prices in Greater Manchester

Typical published prices from the 97 practices in Greater Manchester that list them, set against the UK median. Each figure uses a practice's lowest listed price for the item.

Source: Prices published on practices’ or their groups’ websites, gathered by Vet Verified, checked as recently as 21 October 2026. How we collect prices

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.

Quoting these prices? Credit Vet Verified and link here, as the data licence explains.

Vet Verified, "Vet prices in Greater Manchester", prices checked up to October 2026, https://vetverified.com/vets-near/greater-manchester#prices

Compare vets across Greater Manchester

Typical listed prices and independent practices in 17 towns across Greater Manchester, so you can see how nearby areas compare before you choose where to look.

  • Lowest typical consultation

    £50

    Bolton, Rochdale · county typical £57

  • Most practices

    11

    Manchester · 10 with prices

  • Most independent (5+ classified practices)

    22%

    Manchester · 2 of 9 classified

  • Open on Sundays

    20 practices

    in 10 towns listed here

Typical vet prices by town in Greater Manchester
Town Practices Consultation Dog booster Dog spay Cat spay Independent
Vets in Manchester 11 · 10 priced £61 £77 £335 £153 2 of 9 classified
Vets in Bolton 9 · 6 priced £50 Lowest £68 £320 £156 0 of 8 classified
Vets in Stockport 8 · 7 priced £62 £72 Fewer than 3 practices list this Fewer than 3 practices list this 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 £285 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 · 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 4 classified
Vets in Urmston 5 · 3 priced £55 £70 £300 £147 1 of 4 classified
Vets in Denton 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 £71 £348 £154
UK typical £61 £75 £365 £155

Showing 10 of 17 towns.

Source: Prices and opening hours from practices’ and groups’ websites, and ownership recorded by Vet Verified.

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 142 veterinary practices in Greater Manchester, giving pet owners a wide choice locally. That is about 11.1 vet practices per 100 sq km.

Directory information last updated 22 October 2026.

Practices listed
142
shown on this page
Currently active
142
in our directory
Local choice
Broad
based on listed practices
Practice density
11.1
per 100 sq km

Google reviews in Greater Manchester

We have imported Google reviews for 131 of the 142 practices listed. Across those 888 imported reviews, the average rating is 4.5 out of 5.

Average rating
4.5/5
Practices with reviews
131/142
Reviews imported
888
  • 5-star

    755 (85%)

  • 4-star

    8 (1%)

  • 3-star

    11 (1%)

  • 2-star

    14 (2%)

  • 1-star

    100 (11%)

Source: Google reviews imported by 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 112 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

    13 vet practices · 9%

  • Known group affiliation

    Ownership type

    99 vet practices · 70%

  • Not yet classified

    Ownership type

    30 vet practices · 21%

5 practices are confirmed as locally owned and operated.

Source: Ownership recorded by Vet Verified from practice and group information.

“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

    134 vet practices · 94%

  • Dogs

    Species

    132 vet practices · 93%

  • Small Mammals

    Species

    88 vet practices · 62%

  • Birds

    Species

    24 vet practices · 17%

  • Exotic

    Species

    20 vet practices · 14%

  • Poultry

    Species

    10 vet practices · 7%

Source: Practices’ and groups’ own websites, read by Vet Verified.

Care mix

The types of veterinary care listed by local practices.

  • Companion animal coverage

    Care area

    135 vet practices · 95%

  • Exotics and bird coverage

    Care area

    29 vet practices · 20%

  • Farm and herd animal coverage

    Care area

    11 vet practices · 8%

  • Equine coverage

    Care area

    7 vet practices · 5%

Source: Practices’ and groups’ own websites, read by Vet Verified.

Services and facilities

The services and facilities most often listed by local practices.

  • Microchipping

    Service

    106 vet practices · 75%

  • Vaccinations

    Service

    106 vet practices · 75%

  • Neutering

    Service

    98 vet practices · 69%

  • Diagnostic imaging

    Service

    92 vet practices · 65%

  • Dentistry

    Service

    91 vet practices · 64%

  • Flea and worm treatments

    Service

    87 vet practices · 61%

Source: Practices’ and groups’ own websites, read by Vet Verified.

Opening patterns

The opening-hours information listed by local practices.

  • Opening hours listed

    Opening

    131 vet practices · 92%

  • Weekend opening listed

    Opening

    88 vet practices · 62%

  • Late weekday opening listed

    Opening

    57 vet practices · 40%

  • Emergency periods listed

    Opening

    1 vet practice · 1%

Source: Practices’ and groups’ own websites, read by Vet Verified.

Known group presence

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

  • Vets for Pets

    Group

    20 vet practices · 14%

  • CVS Vets

    Group

    19 vet practices · 13%

  • VetPartners

    Group

    17 vet practices · 12%

  • Inspiring Vet Care

    Group

    16 vet practices · 11%

  • Medivet

    Group

    10 vet practices · 7%

  • Animal Trust

    Group

    3 vet practices · 2%

Source: Group membership recorded by Vet Verified from practice and group information.

Listed accreditations

Accreditations shown on local practice listings.

  • RCVS General Practice

    Accreditation

    63 vet practices · 44%

  • RCVS Core Standards

    Accreditation

    25 vet practices · 18%

  • Cat Friendly Clinic - Silver

    Accreditation

    18 vet practices · 13%

  • RCVS Emergency Service Clinics

    Accreditation

    8 vet practices · 6%

  • Cat Friendly Clinic - Gold

    Accreditation

    6 vet practices · 4%

  • RCVS Veterinary Hospital

    Accreditation

    6 vet practices · 4%

Source: Practice Standards Scheme awards from the RCVS register where we have matched the practice; others from practices’ own websites.

Practice detail

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

  • Phone contact listed

    Directory data

    142 vet practices · 100%

  • Website listed

    Directory data

    137 vet practices · 96%

  • Email contact listed

    Directory data

    131 vet practices · 92%

Source: The Vet Verified directory.

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 93 practices in Greater Manchester that publish the price, from £20 to £70, from prices checked up to October 2026. That is 7% below the UK median of £61. The lowest listed price is £20 at Vets for Pets - 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 £71 for a dog across 92 practices (UK median £75), and £75 for a cat across 93 practices (UK median £76), from prices checked up to October 2026. 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 £348 for a dog spay, £252 for a dog castration, £154 for a cat spay, £106 for a cat castration, from prices checked up to October 2026. 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 and Rochdale, and the highest £65 in 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 888 Google reviews for 131 vet practices in Greater Manchester, as of October 2026. 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 13 vet practices are independent and 99 belong to a known group, as of October 2026. 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 134 practice profiles, as of October 2026. Use the species filter to narrow the results.