Best Vets in Bury

The main published figure available is an out-of-hours emergency consultation from £100 via Armac Pet Accident & Emergency Vets. Recent reviews give a mixed picture on costs: one owner praised the way fees were explained around a small operation, while others complained about limited price transparency, prescription or refund disputes, a quoted £560 sedation fee to assess a paw injury, and a reported £200 rebooking charge after an unsuccessful microchipping visit.

- Recent reviews are mostly positive, with many owners describing long-term loyalty to the practice and saying the vets are kind, professional, and good with animals. - Emergency access stands out strongly: owners mention being able to book 24 hours a day and, in one case, being seen within an hour for a dog in significant pain. - Cost is viewed positively in several emergency reviews, particularly for out-of-hours care, though there is also a clear negative account centred on follow-up, test results, and missed promised callbacks.

- Many positive reviews highlight compassionate end-of-life care, including candles at reception during a pet’s passing, sympathy cards and poems sent afterwards, and supportive follow-up around ashes collection. - Owners also describe helpful handling of stressful appointments, including making visits easier for an energetic dog and generally warm interactions from reception staff. - More critical reviews raise concerns about continuity of care, with comments about changing vets and one owner saying their preferred vet, Mark, had left.

- Staff are often described as kind, patient and reassuring, including with very stressed animals during urgent visits. - End-of-life care stands out as a strong theme, with owners describing appointments as understanding and respectful, and one mentioning a condolence card afterwards. - Routine care is also mentioned positively, including general health checks, vaccinations and help with ongoing preventive care.

- Several reviewers describe being with the practice for many years, including one client of more than 25 years, and speak very positively about the team overall. - Cleanliness, friendly reception staff, and caring vets are recurring themes in recent feedback. - Routine visits appear to be handled well on the whole; one owner of two feral cats noted a misunderstanding during a vaccination appointment, but said it was resolved.

Simon Constable Veterinary Practice Ltd is an equine practice in Bury offering a 24-hour service, with surgery, diagnostics and inpatient care among its core services. Recent customer feedback is consistently positive about clear explanations, calm handling in stressful situations, and follow-up after urgent or out-of-hours visits. The office team is also frequently praised for being friendly, organised and helpful with insurance claims.