Best Vets in Oldham

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About Veterinary Care in Oldham

Oldham has 7 veterinary clinics, with an average Google rating of 4.6/5 across 3,351 reviews, giving pet owners a solid level of choice and generally strong customer feedback. One standout feature is pricing transparency: many clinics publish fees, and weekend appointments are available at several practices, with emergency care also available in town.

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Top 3 clinics (current town ranking table)

ClinicOur ScoreVerifiedPublished prices
Medivet Oldham Chadderton65/10014
Animal Trust Vets CIC Failsworth63/100547
Vets4Pets Oldham63/10022

Oldham looks like a reassuring place to compare vets if you want more than just a single obvious option. The town has a moderate number of clinics, but the overall picture is stronger than that might suggest because feedback is both positive and deep, which makes it easier to separate consistently reliable care from one-off impressions. For most pet owners, that means a good chance of finding a practice that fits routine care, ongoing support, and at least some broader service needs beyond standard companion animals.

Where Oldham stands out most is transparency. Several clinics publish prices, and the leading options all do, which is genuinely useful when you are trying to compare value before booking. The visible price pattern among those better-performing choices sits from well below average to below average, so cost-conscious owners should find Oldham easier than many towns to shop around in without flying blind. The main caution is that none of the top options are verified, which simply means their listing details have not been confirmed by a registered user; it is not a judgment on quality, but it does make it worth double-checking opening hours, services, and current fees before you rely on them. Access is decent rather than exceptional: weekend cover is available in several places, some clinics stay open later, and there is at least one emergency or out-of-hours option, but those conveniences are not universal.

For practical decision-making, Oldham suits pet owners who are willing to compare on a few basics instead of choosing on reviews alone. Start by narrowing down whether you need low-friction routine care, better weekend convenience, later evening access, or the reassurance of knowing where you would go in an urgent situation. Then use the published pricing as an early filter and confirm the details that matter most to you by phone or online, especially if your pet has ongoing medication needs, is nervous in clinics, or may need treatment outside standard daytime hours.

There is also a useful breadth to the town’s service mix. Oldham does not read like a place with only one type of vet experience available, and that matters if your household includes more than a straightforward dog-or-cat case. Even if exotics care is not widespread across every clinic, the town’s overall mix suggests better odds of finding a suitable option locally than in a more limited market.

Best Rated Veterinary Clinics in Oldham, Greater Manchester

Top-ranked veterinary practices based on quality, service, and customer reviews

#1 Ranking
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Our Score (65/100)

4.6(359 reviews)
Treats:
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cat
bird
rabbit
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Medivet Oldham Chadderton is a Medivet practice in Oldham, Greater Manchester. Recent owner feedback is consistently very positive, with repeated praise for calm handling, clear communication, and a friendly team that helps nervous pets settle. Preventive appointments such as boosters and vaccinations are commonly mentioned, alongside thoughtful support in more stressful visits.

#2 Ranking
Lower £

Our Score (63/100)

4.6(1885 reviews)
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Animal Trust Vets CIC Failsworth offers a broad first-opinion service for cats and dogs, with reviews often highlighting same-day help for urgent problems, clear follow-up after treatment, and compassionate support at end of life. The practice is listed as accredited by the RCVS Practice Standards Scheme and is also noted as a veterinary nurse training facility. When closed, its stated out-of-hours arrangement is with Bolton Pet A&E Hospital for overnight hospitalisation, emergency A&E, and CT scanning when required.

#3 Ranking
Lower £

Our Score (63/100)

4.4(274 reviews)
Treats:
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rabbit
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Vets4Pets Oldham is part of the Vets for Pets network and operates as a general small-animal practice with on-site diagnostics and inpatient facilities. Website information lists an in-house lab, digital X-ray, ultrasound, a hospital ward, an isolation unit, and status as a veterinary nurse training facility. When the practice is closed, emergency cover is arranged through Vets Now and Armac Vets. Recent feedback is mixed, with praise for access and clear explanations alongside serious complaints about bedside manner and clinical decision-making in some difficult cases.

Our Score (62/100)

4.7(212 reviews)
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rabbit
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Briar Dawn Veterinary Centre Ltd is a CVS-owned small-animal practice in Oldham, established in 2004, treating dogs, cats and several small pets including rabbits, ferrets and guinea pigs. It offers routine care, surgery and in-house diagnostics including an on-site lab, X-ray and ultrasound, as well as an orthopaedic surgery referral service. The clinic also lists Cat Friendly Clinic (Silver) status, RCVS Core Standards accreditation, and is noted as a veterinary nurse training facility.

Our Score (57/100)

4.7(104 reviews)
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Medivet Uppermill (Ian McConnell Vets) is a Medivet branch in Oldham that recent reviewers consistently describe as a small, friendly practice with strong continuity of care. Owners repeatedly praise the team for kind handling, clear communication and calm visits for cats and dogs. Named feedback most often highlights vet Megan and receptionist Ann/Anne.

More Veterinary Practices in Oldham

Additional veterinary clinics serving the area

#1 Ranking
Lower £

Our Score (65/100)

4.6(359 reviews)
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit
Veterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
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Medivet Oldham Chadderton is a Medivet practice in Oldham, Greater Manchester. Recent owner feedback is consistently very positive, with repeated praise for calm handling, clear communication, and a friendly team that helps nervous pets settle. Preventive appointments such as boosters and vaccinations are commonly mentioned, alongside thoughtful support in more stressful visits.

#2 Ranking
Lower £

Our Score (63/100)

4.6(1885 reviews)
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Animal Trust Vets CIC Failsworth offers a broad first-opinion service for cats and dogs, with reviews often highlighting same-day help for urgent problems, clear follow-up after treatment, and compassionate support at end of life. The practice is listed as accredited by the RCVS Practice Standards Scheme and is also noted as a veterinary nurse training facility. When closed, its stated out-of-hours arrangement is with Bolton Pet A&E Hospital for overnight hospitalisation, emergency A&E, and CT scanning when required.

#3 Ranking
Lower £

Our Score (63/100)

4.4(274 reviews)
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit
exotic
Veterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
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Vets4Pets Oldham is part of the Vets for Pets network and operates as a general small-animal practice with on-site diagnostics and inpatient facilities. Website information lists an in-house lab, digital X-ray, ultrasound, a hospital ward, an isolation unit, and status as a veterinary nurse training facility. When the practice is closed, emergency cover is arranged through Vets Now and Armac Vets. Recent feedback is mixed, with praise for access and clear explanations alongside serious complaints about bedside manner and clinical decision-making in some difficult cases.

Our Score (62/100)

4.7(212 reviews)
Treats:
dog
cat
rabbit
Veterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
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Briar Dawn Veterinary Centre Ltd is a CVS-owned small-animal practice in Oldham, established in 2004, treating dogs, cats and several small pets including rabbits, ferrets and guinea pigs. It offers routine care, surgery and in-house diagnostics including an on-site lab, X-ray and ultrasound, as well as an orthopaedic surgery referral service. The clinic also lists Cat Friendly Clinic (Silver) status, RCVS Core Standards accreditation, and is noted as a veterinary nurse training facility.

Our Score (57/100)

4.7(104 reviews)
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit
Corporate
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Medivet Uppermill (Ian McConnell Vets) is a Medivet branch in Oldham that recent reviewers consistently describe as a small, friendly practice with strong continuity of care. Owners repeatedly praise the team for kind handling, clear communication and calm visits for cats and dogs. Named feedback most often highlights vet Megan and receptionist Ann/Anne.

Our Score (55/100)

4.5(386 reviews)
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit
exotic
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
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Manchester Street Veterinary Surgery in Oldham offers routine and urgent veterinary care, including vaccinations, parasite treatment, diagnostics and dental work. The practice also lists emergency veterinary services, telephone consultations and a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent feedback is mostly positive, with owners often praising the way pets are handled during appointments, although one reviewer reported a poor experience at reception.

#7
No Prices

Our Score (52/100)

4.8(131 reviews)
Treats:
dog
cat
rabbit

Shaw Vets is an IVC Evidensia practice in Oldham, Greater Manchester. It offers routine companion-animal care, with reviews highlighting a calm, supportive approach for anxious pets and compassionate handling of difficult end-of-life appointments. The website also mentions Pet Health Club Plus membership with consultations included, and provides out-of-hours emergency guidance.

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