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About Veterinary Care in Bolton

Bolton has 15 veterinary clinics, with an average Google rating of 4.5/5 across 4,867 reviews, giving pet owners both choice and a solid overall quality picture. One of the town’s standout features is how easy it is to compare care in advance, with strong pricing transparency and most clinics also offering weekend access.

15 clinics4.5 avg rating8 with published prices0 verified

Top 3 clinics (current town ranking table)

ClinicOur ScoreVerifiedPublished prices
Community Pet Clinic68/100643
Bolton Vets4Pets Ltd69/10027
Animal Trust Vets CIC Bolton66/100612

For pet owners looking at vets in Bolton, the town feels like a strong market rather than one where you are forced into a single obvious option. The combination of broad choice, a high review average and deep review volume suggests there is enough real customer feedback to compare experiences with some confidence. That matters if you are weighing routine care, affordability and convenience, not just trying to find the nearest clinic in a rush.

The clearest practical strength in Bolton is transparency and access. Price publishing is unusually strong, and the visible pricing pattern among the leading options sits from well below average to below average, which gives cost-conscious owners a better chance than usual to compare routine services before booking. Access also looks reassuring: most clinics open on weekends, several stay open past 7pm and emergency or out-of-hours care is available in town. None of the leading listings are verified, though, so treat verified status as a check on whether listing details have been confirmed by a registered user, not as a judgement on clinical quality.

A sensible next step is to narrow your shortlist by the kind of care you actually expect to need. If you mainly want vaccinations, check-ups or neutering, start with clinics that publish prices and compare like for like. If your schedule is tight, weekend and late-opening availability may matter more than small differences in review scores. If your pet has an ongoing condition, ask how follow-up appointments work, whether you are likely to see the same vet, and where your chosen practice directs patients for urgent care when it is closed.

What makes Bolton especially useful for pet owners is that you do not have to choose on reputation alone. With good review depth, visible pricing and meaningful weekend coverage, you can look for the best fit for your budget and routine, then make sure you understand the emergency pathway before you ever need it.

Best Rated Veterinary Clinics in Bolton, Greater Manchester

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

#1 Ranking
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Our Score (68/100)

4.1(1141)
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cat
bird
rabbit

Community Pet Clinic in Bolton operates under the Animal Trust group and functions as both a general practice and an emergency hospital, with Pet A&E available 365 days a year. The clinic’s facilities include in-house diagnostics such as...

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Community Pet Clinic in Bolton operates under the Animal Trust group and functions as both a general practice and an emergency hospital, with Pet A&E available 365 days a year. The clinic’s facilities include in-house diagnostics such as CT, ultrasound, X-ray, dental X-ray and an on-site laboratory. Recent reviews continue to highlight quick access for urgent cases, clear explanations from the clinical team, and hospital-style care for pets needing surgery or monitoring.

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#2 Ranking
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Our Score (69/100)

4.8(756)
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Bolton Vets4Pets is a corporate-owned Vets4Pets practice in Bolton, Greater Manchester. The clinic offers routine preventative care, end-of-life support, emergency veterinary services, and is listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility....

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Bolton Vets4Pets is a corporate-owned Vets4Pets practice in Bolton, Greater Manchester. The clinic offers routine preventative care, end-of-life support, emergency veterinary services, and is listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. Customer feedback is largely very positive, especially around the team’s kindness and support during difficult visits, although one recent review raises concerns about an avian case.

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#3 Ranking
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Our Score (66/100)

4.1(1141)
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Animal Trust Vets CIC Bolton is part of the Animal Trust group, which its website describes as a mission-led veterinary social enterprise. The clinic presents itself as a full-service general practice with 24/7 urgent care, with the...

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Animal Trust Vets CIC Bolton is part of the Animal Trust group, which its website describes as a mission-led veterinary social enterprise. The clinic presents itself as a full-service general practice with 24/7 urgent care, with the website stating urgent care is charged at the same costs as daytime services plus a £79 supplement. Recent reviews describe quick access, clear communication from the clinical team, and a mix of routine and more complex surgical care, although owners also note that the practice can be busy.

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Our Score (65/100)

4.6(218)
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Bolton Central Vets for Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group, which describes its practices as locally owned. The clinic is used for routine consultations and procedures, including cherry eye surgery, and reviews also point to ongoing...

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Bolton Central Vets for Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group, which describes its practices as locally owned. The clinic is used for routine consultations and procedures, including cherry eye surgery, and reviews also point to ongoing care for exotic pets such as reptiles. Feedback consistently highlights explanation-led appointments, compassionate end-of-life support, and thoughtful follow-up after a pet loss. The practice is also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.

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Our Score (65/100)

4.6(150)
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Pennine Vets - Harwood is a CVS-owned veterinary practice in Bolton offering routine and more advanced care for a wide range of pets, including common household animals and several exotic species. Website information points to broad...

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Pennine Vets - Harwood is a CVS-owned veterinary practice in Bolton offering routine and more advanced care for a wide range of pets, including common household animals and several exotic species. Website information points to broad in-house facilities, nurse clinics, surgery, diagnostics, home visits, and pet travel support. Recent feedback is strongest around compassionate end-of-life care and helpful hands-on support, with some mixed experiences around administration and follow-up.

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More Veterinary Practices in Bolton

Additional veterinary clinics serving the area

#1 Ranking
Lower £

Our Score (68/100)

4.1(1141)
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit

Community Pet Clinic in Bolton operates under the Animal Trust group and functions as both a general practice and an emergency hospital, with Pet A&E available 365 days a year. The clinic’s facilities include in-house diagnostics such as...

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Community Pet Clinic in Bolton operates under the Animal Trust group and functions as both a general practice and an emergency hospital, with Pet A&E available 365 days a year. The clinic’s facilities include in-house diagnostics such as CT, ultrasound, X-ray, dental X-ray and an on-site laboratory. Recent reviews continue to highlight quick access for urgent cases, clear explanations from the clinical team, and hospital-style care for pets needing surgery or monitoring.

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#2 Ranking
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Our Score (69/100)

4.8(756)
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Bolton Vets4Pets is a corporate-owned Vets4Pets practice in Bolton, Greater Manchester. The clinic offers routine preventative care, end-of-life support, emergency veterinary services, and is listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility....

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Bolton Vets4Pets is a corporate-owned Vets4Pets practice in Bolton, Greater Manchester. The clinic offers routine preventative care, end-of-life support, emergency veterinary services, and is listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. Customer feedback is largely very positive, especially around the team’s kindness and support during difficult visits, although one recent review raises concerns about an avian case.

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#3 Ranking
Lower £

Our Score (66/100)

4.1(1141)
Treats:
dog
cat
rabbit

Animal Trust Vets CIC Bolton is part of the Animal Trust group, which its website describes as a mission-led veterinary social enterprise. The clinic presents itself as a full-service general practice with 24/7 urgent care, with the...

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Animal Trust Vets CIC Bolton is part of the Animal Trust group, which its website describes as a mission-led veterinary social enterprise. The clinic presents itself as a full-service general practice with 24/7 urgent care, with the website stating urgent care is charged at the same costs as daytime services plus a £79 supplement. Recent reviews describe quick access, clear communication from the clinical team, and a mix of routine and more complex surgical care, although owners also note that the practice can be busy.

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Our Score (65/100)

4.6(218)
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rabbit

Bolton Central Vets for Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group, which describes its practices as locally owned. The clinic is used for routine consultations and procedures, including cherry eye surgery, and reviews also point to ongoing...

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Bolton Central Vets for Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group, which describes its practices as locally owned. The clinic is used for routine consultations and procedures, including cherry eye surgery, and reviews also point to ongoing care for exotic pets such as reptiles. Feedback consistently highlights explanation-led appointments, compassionate end-of-life support, and thoughtful follow-up after a pet loss. The practice is also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.

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Our Score (65/100)

4.6(150)
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Pennine Vets - Harwood is a CVS-owned veterinary practice in Bolton offering routine and more advanced care for a wide range of pets, including common household animals and several exotic species. Website information points to broad...

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Pennine Vets - Harwood is a CVS-owned veterinary practice in Bolton offering routine and more advanced care for a wide range of pets, including common household animals and several exotic species. Website information points to broad in-house facilities, nurse clinics, surgery, diagnostics, home visits, and pet travel support. Recent feedback is strongest around compassionate end-of-life care and helpful hands-on support, with some mixed experiences around administration and follow-up.

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Our Score (60/100)

4.5(298)
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Bury Road Veterinary Clinic in Bolton is part of CVS and provides a broad range of first-opinion veterinary care, with out-of-hours support through PetMedics Veterinary Surgeons. Website-listed services cover routine and preventive care,...

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Bury Road Veterinary Clinic in Bolton is part of CVS and provides a broad range of first-opinion veterinary care, with out-of-hours support through PetMedics Veterinary Surgeons. Website-listed services cover routine and preventive care, surgery, diagnostics, nurse clinics, grooming support and home visits, with access to wider referral services across the group. Recent reviews describe caring handling for nervous or reactive pets, alongside some concerns about pricing and sales pressure.

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Our Score (56/100)

4.7(455)
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Darley House Veterinary Centre Ltd is an IVC Evidensia practice in Bolton and an RCVS Cat Friendly Clinic. It treats cats, dogs, and several small pets including rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, and hamsters, with on-site diagnostics such as...

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Darley House Veterinary Centre Ltd is an IVC Evidensia practice in Bolton and an RCVS Cat Friendly Clinic. It treats cats, dogs, and several small pets including rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, and hamsters, with on-site diagnostics such as an in-house laboratory and endoscopy, alongside nurse clinics and pet wellness screening. Emergency care is also stated as available.

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Our Score (56/100)

4.8(64)
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cow
pig

It presents as Andrew Melling Ltd / Andrew Melling B.V.Sc MRCVS rather than part of a named corporate group. The practice focuses on equine and farm-animal work, including animals kept as pets such as sheep, goats and pigs. Reviews...

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It presents as Andrew Melling Ltd / Andrew Melling B.V.Sc MRCVS rather than part of a named corporate group. The practice focuses on equine and farm-animal work, including animals kept as pets such as sheep, goats and pigs. Reviews consistently describe vets travelling out for emergencies and on-farm procedures, with clear explanations and generally strong owner confidence, alongside one reported issue around registration and communication.

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Our Score (53/100)

3.8(63)
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Companion Care (Bolton) Ltd is part of Vets4Pets and is based inside a Pets at Home store in Bolton. It provides small-animal veterinary care with in-house diagnostics including lab work, X-ray and blood pressure monitoring, alongside...

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Companion Care (Bolton) Ltd is part of Vets4Pets and is based inside a Pets at Home store in Bolton. It provides small-animal veterinary care with in-house diagnostics including lab work, X-ray and blood pressure monitoring, alongside facilities for surgery and inpatient care such as an operating theatre, hospital ward and isolation. Out-of-hours emergency care is arranged through Pet Medics and Vets Now.

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Our Score (52/100)

4.6(199)
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Pike Moor Veterinary Surgeons in Bolton offers routine and surgical care, vaccinations, advanced diagnostics, and 24/7 digital vet support through VidiVet, with treatment for a range of pets including “furry, feathery and scaly” animals....

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Pike Moor Veterinary Surgeons in Bolton offers routine and surgical care, vaccinations, advanced diagnostics, and 24/7 digital vet support through VidiVet, with treatment for a range of pets including “furry, feathery and scaly” animals. Recent feedback often highlights flexible handling for anxious dogs, including back-door entry and outdoor boosters, as well as clear communication around cat surgery. A small number of low-rated comments raise a serious concern about a past confidentiality incident involving personal medical information.

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Our Score (52/100)

4.4(100)
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Pike Moor Veterinary Surgeons in Bolton offers routine veterinary care, vaccinations, surgery, and more advanced diagnostic and treatment options for a range of pets, including furry, feathery, and scaly animals. The practice also offers...

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Pike Moor Veterinary Surgeons in Bolton offers routine veterinary care, vaccinations, surgery, and more advanced diagnostic and treatment options for a range of pets, including furry, feathery, and scaly animals. The practice also offers 24/7 digital vet guidance through the VidiVet app for urgent advice on next steps. Recent feedback most often highlights a welcoming front-desk experience, vets who are seen as doing what is best for the animal, and caring long-term support.

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Our Score (51/100)

4.3(134)
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dog
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rabbit

Queens Park Veterinary Surgery presents itself as a privately owned practice in Bolton, and several owners also describe it as a truly independent vets. It stands out for continuity of care, with clients saying they are often able to see...

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Queens Park Veterinary Surgery presents itself as a privately owned practice in Bolton, and several owners also describe it as a truly independent vets. It stands out for continuity of care, with clients saying they are often able to see the same vet and have appointments that do not feel rushed. The clinic also appears to handle routine consultations as well as procedures including surgery and dental treatment, and its stated out-of-hours cover is via Petmedics.

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4.9(87)
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Armac Veterinary Clinic in Bolton has been providing pet care since the 1980s. It offers routine appointments alongside access to 24/7 care through its associated emergency hospital, and ownership is not publicly stated. The clinic’s...

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Armac Veterinary Clinic in Bolton has been providing pet care since the 1980s. It offers routine appointments alongside access to 24/7 care through its associated emergency hospital, and ownership is not publicly stated. The clinic’s services cover everyday preventive care, wider in-practice workups and procedures, with additional options including acupuncture and dermatology.

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Our Score (50/100)

4.5(44)
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dog
cat
bird
rabbit

Vetcare Limited is a small-animal veterinary practice in Bolton, Greater Manchester. Its website lists routine preventative care including vaccinations, parasite treatment and neutering, alongside a Pet Health Care Plan and diagnostic...

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Vetcare Limited is a small-animal veterinary practice in Bolton, Greater Manchester. Its website lists routine preventative care including vaccinations, parasite treatment and neutering, alongside a Pet Health Care Plan and diagnostic imaging such as radiology and ultrasonography. Recent feedback is mostly very positive, with repeated praise for kindness, compassion and support during longer-term or difficult cases, although one reviewer reported concerns about communication and record handling.

Our Score (42/100)

4.5(17)
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dog
cat
bird
rabbit

Daisy Hill Practice Ltd. is a Bolton veterinary practice with mixed but generally positive public feedback. Recent comments highlight small-animal care including cats and guinea pigs, with examples ranging from neutering to treatment for...

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Daisy Hill Practice Ltd. is a Bolton veterinary practice with mixed but generally positive public feedback. Recent comments highlight small-animal care including cats and guinea pigs, with examples ranging from neutering to treatment for infections. Reviewers also describe a straightforward, no-frills style of care, though front-desk communication appears to be a weaker point in some experiences.

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