Briar Dawn Veterinary Centre Ltd

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.

Services

•Routine veterinary care: consultations, six-month health checks, vaccinations, parasite control and microchipping.
•Surgery and dentistry: neutering and other surgical procedures are listed, and dentistry is a recurring topic in reviews. One recent review also describes urgent surgery for a dog, with the family praising the team’s speed, communication and care.
•Diagnostics and imaging: the clinic lists an in-house lab, X-ray and ultrasound.
•Nurse clinics and support services: blood pressure checks, anal sac expression, grooming and nail clipping, plus home visits.
•Cats, small pets and referrals: the practice treats cats and smaller pets as well as dogs, and lists an orthopaedic surgery referral service. Reviews include positive feedback from long-term cat owners, including a consult where treatment options were explained clearly and ear-drop administration was demonstrated.
•Emergency arrangements: emergencies are supported during normal opening hours, with out-of-hours cases referred to PetMedics Veterinary Surgeons.

Pricing

Published prices suggest the clinic sits around average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. Reviews give a mixed picture on value: some owners focus on the quality of care, while a small number felt treatment discussions were too cost-focused.

•Consultations have been reported at £60–£62.
•One reviewer reported a dentistry estimate of £600, or £300 if joined to a pet plan.

People

Maja is the only staff member named in recent reviews, thanked by one family after urgent surgery for their dog. Across reviews, the wider team is often described as kind, calm and compassionate, with praise for clear explanations, practical guidance and supportive care during difficult or end-of-life situations.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.7/5 from 212 reviews.

•Recent feedback is mostly very positive, with many owners praising the team’s kindness, compassion and reassuring handling of pets and owners.
•Several reviews highlight strong clinical care and communication, including clear treatment options, practical demonstrations for giving medication, and regular updates during more serious cases.
•Long-term clients and newer clients alike describe the practice as caring and professional, especially around cats and during emotionally difficult visits.
•A small minority of reviews raise concerns about cost or communication, including feeling pushed toward dentistry, disagreeing with dietary advice, or objecting to a discussion about spaying a pregnant dog.

Reviews for Briar Dawn Veterinary Centre Ltd

Note: Showing the 10 most recent Google reviews out of 212 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

Chloe Herbert

2 months ago

I cannot say enough good things about this veterinary team. From the moment we walked in with our dog ( Hetti) to find out it was more than we originally thought. Every single person went above and beyond to help us. The care, compassion, and urgency they showed truly meant everything to our family. A special thank you to Maja and the other vet who came out of her way to perform the surgery for Hetti. Maja and the other lady saved our dog’s life. They went the extra mile in ways we will never forget. The level of dedication, kindness, and professionalism is incredible. As a family we are beyond grateful. The entire team treated Hetti as if she was their own, kept us informed every step of the way, and made a terrifying situation feel manageable. We will forever be thankful for what they did for us, and we wouldn’t trust Hetti’s care to anyone else. If you’re looking for a vet who truly cares and will go above and beyond when it matters most, this is the place!♥️🐾 Thank you ever so much!

Scott Elwood

Susan Knott

3 months ago

Lovely family vets. Who treat animals as family along with their owner's.

Sarah Mellor

5 months ago

Lovely staff, so kind and caring with my first fur baby whilst he was here and when he passed and the same with my current fur baby, would highly recommend this veterinary team to everyone.

lee Marsh

8 months ago

Absolutley shocking vets Only want your money My dog is pregnant they told me to spay her and they will take the pups out at the same time to terminate the pups. Absolutley shocking vets and to say ive used them for 30+ years discraceful

Mary F

We recently changed vets to Briar Dawn and have been massively impressed with their care. Everyone at the clinic is friendly and kind. The compassion shown to us at a very difficult time couldn’t be appreciated more. They have a genuine care for your pets and are excellent clinicians.

L L

My cats have been treated at Briar Dawn for 17 years. I was particularly impressed with the care that Posi received on a recent visit. The vet was professional, thorough, patient and kind. She suggested various levels of treatment and showed me how to administer the chosen ear drops. Posi is now getting back to being herself thankfully.

harryandglitch

9 months ago

I was pretty much forced into finding an alternative vet following the closure of the vets on Shaw High Street some years ago now. I went without a vets after that having had a few negative experiences, Shaw vets changed that but, as stated they closed. I read reviews for this vets and felt that it seemed very good. I nearly had heart failure at the cost of a consultation £62 !!! Wow, I thought, they must be excellent. I took my elderly dog for an old girl check, eyes, ears, bones, legs etc. I wanted to know if I was doing the best for her. I don't know who I saw but the lady spent the entire consultation trying to get me to spend just £600 on dentistry!!! I had not gone for her teeth. When she realised that I was trying to veer the consultation back, she said if I joined a pet plan it would only be £300, phew, that's okay then. I said, my dog is old and you are saying she would be under anaesthetic for 2 hours, yes she said. I asked was that not an extremely long time for an elderly dog to be under, yes she said and occasionally some don't make it!!!! Hello, I didn't go for that, I went for a well check. Another negative money orientated vet in my opinion. I'm struggling with the reviews as well, I'm wondering if some are paid for or even AI now. I would not recommend this vet. I'm sorry. I've had to seek alternative holistic advice for my old baby... My condolences to the lady with the Frenchie...