Clinic Overview
Recent reviews also repeatedly praise the wider team, including vets, vet nurses, and reception staff, although most reviewers do not name individuals.
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.
Services
- •General veterinary care for common pets and small mammals, including health checks, vaccinations, neutering, and ongoing treatment for cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, and hamsters.
- •Nurse-led support, including nurse clinics and repeat visits such as injections; reviews also mention friendly and professional vet nurses.
- •Diagnostics and monitoring, with an in-house laboratory, endoscopy, and pet wellness screening for mature cats and dogs.
- •Urgent and emergency support, with owners mentioning care for very ill pets over consecutive days and being able to get appointments without too much difficulty.
- •End-of-life care and aftercare, including euthanasia appointments and cremation arrangements; reviews describe compassionate handling and time given to families after a pet has passed.
- •Training role, with the clinic listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.
Pricing
No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic, and recent reviews are mixed on value, with one owner describing very high charges for an X-ray and medication while others felt the team prioritised the animal’s health over money.
People
- •Sarah Jane Bayley — Practice Manager
- •Nicholas Cameron — Clinical Director
- •Michael Nolan — Veterinary Surgeon
- •Andrew Dawson — Veterinary Surgeon
- •Jodie Derricott — Registered Veterinary Nurse
- •Avril Jackson — Registered Veterinary Nurse
- •Emily Beazant — Registered Veterinary Nurse
- •Emma Mccleary — Registered Veterinary Nurse
Recent reviews also repeatedly praise the wider team, including vets, vet nurses, and reception staff, although most reviewers do not name individuals.
Reviews
Google reviews sit at 4.7/5 from 455 reviews. Recent feedback is largely very positive, with a few complaints focused on cost and one aftercare communication issue.
- •Compassionate care is the strongest theme, especially in difficult situations such as serious illness and euthanasia; one owner described being given time, space, and clear explanations when saying goodbye to an older dog.
- •Staff manner is consistently praised, with reviewers highlighting welcoming receptionists, caring vets, experienced staff, and friendly nurses.
- •Day-to-day experience appears smooth, with mentions of easy appointment booking and a clean, quiet waiting room.
- •Criticism is mainly about pricing and aftercare communication: one reviewer reported a bill of over £1,000 including a front paw X-ray and medication, and another said they were not clearly told that a basic cremation would not include ashes being returned.
