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Armac Veterinary Clinic

#4 Vet in Bury, Greater Manchester

4.1
Independent Clinic

Armac Veterinary Clinic – Vets in Bury

Updated January 2026
Independent Clinic

Clinic Overview

Armac Veterinary Clinic has been operating since the 1980s (per its website) and offers both routine vet care and a 24/7 emergency service. It also states it is a veterinary nurse training facility. Owners most often mention being able to book and be seen at short notice for urgent problems (including being seen “within the hour” and on a public holiday morning), alongside calm, reassuring handling during stressful situations such as euthanasia. Reviews are not uniformly positive: one recent account describes concerns about vaccination/worming advice, worsening diarrhoea in a kitten, delays in receiving lab results, and promised calls not happening—alongside a bill of £480 for two visits.

Services

  • 24/7 emergency care (website and multiple reviews): owners describe booking “24 hours a day,” being seen quickly for acute pain, and attending for emergency visits.
  • Diagnostics (website): one review mentions stool samples being taken and lab results expected within a week (with a complaint about delays).
  • Surgeries (website).
  • Acupuncture (website).
  • Dermatology (website).
  • End-of-life care: a review describes support and communication around euthanasia, including not feeling rushed and being guided through what to expect.

Pricing

  • One reviewer reports paying £480 for two visits (including follow-up for diarrhoea and mention of tests/results), and felt this did not lead to answers or timely follow-up.
  • Other reviewers describe emergency visit costs as “very reasonable,” with one stating the bill was about 1/4 of what another surgery quoted (no exact figure given).

People

  • Vets and reception staff are repeatedly described as reassuring during emergencies and able to explain things clearly in difficult moments (e.g., euthanasia support where the owner felt given “comfort and clarity” without being rushed).
  • One owner with a very fearful dog says the vet worked to make a booster visit as stress-free as possible.
  • A conflicting experience describes promised call-backs not happening and difficulty getting updates on results.

Reviews

4.1 stars from 188 reviews.

  • Fast access for urgent problems: owners mention easy booking at any time and being seen quickly (e.g., within an hour for a dog in significant pain).
  • Supportive handling in high-stress situations: particularly around emergency visits and euthanasia, with staff described as clear and not rushing owners.
  • Cost perceptions vary: several reviewers call pricing reasonable (including for out-of-hours), but one recent review reports a £480 spend with significant dissatisfaction.
  • Follow-up and clinical guidance concerns (in a minority of reviews): one owner reports disputed advice around vaccination timing, ongoing diarrhoea in a kitten, delays in lab results, and multiple missed promised phone calls.
  • Practical access issue: one review highlights limited parking, describing only one designated space and stress finding somewhere to park when busy.

Special Services

Emergency Services
Vet Nurse Training

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