Companion Care (Stockport) Ltd T/A Vets4Pets – Vets in Stockport
Clinic Overview
Companion Care (Stockport) Ltd trading as Vets4Pets is a Vets4Pets practice in Stockport with a modern, well-equipped setup, including an in-house lab, digital imaging, an operating theatre, separate dog and cat wards, and an isolation unit. The clinic offers a broad range of medical, surgical and diagnostic care, including orthopaedics, cardiology workups, endoscopy and ultrasound, and it is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Reviews are largely positive about the vets’ clinical care and communication, though recurring complaints focus on overbooking, long waits, and a stressful front-of-house experience.
Services
- •Surgery and procedures: airway surgery, ear surgery, soft tissue surgery, cruciate surgery, fracture repair, orthopaedics, anaesthesia, blood transfusion, and use of an operating theatre. Recent reviews also mention sedation for a bulldog with infected nails, paws and back legs.
- •Diagnostics and imaging: digital X-ray, dental X-ray, ultrasound, ECG, echocardiography, endoscopy, blood pressure monitoring, and Tonopen eye pressure testing.
- •Testing and medical support: in-house biochemistry, haematology, electrolytes, pharmacy support, prescriptions, and medication dispensing.
- •Dentistry and cancer care: dentistry, dental imaging, chemotherapy, and cancer treatment.
- •Routine and preventive care: microchipping, nurse clinics, weight clinics, and health plans.
- •Species seen: cats and dogs, along with small mammals and exotic pets. The clinic also lists rabbit medicine and testing plus small mammal medicine and surgery.
- •Facilities and access: hospital ward, separate dog and cat wards, isolation unit, pharmacy, and home visits.
- •Out-of-hours emergency care: handled by Woodcroft Veterinary Hospital.
Pricing
Published prices suggest the clinic sits around average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. The clearest published figure is for out-of-hours emergency consultations via Woodcroft Veterinary Hospital, starting from £240 before 11pm and £300 after 11pm.
Reviews give a mixed picture on cost. Some owners say the practice explains options clearly, is not pushy, and helps keep costs manageable where possible, while others describe consultations and medication as expensive.
People
- •Kobus: praised for urgent care, reassurance, and a warm manner with patients, including one owner who specifically mentioned how kindly he handled their poorly dog.
- •Jack: appreciated for detailed explanations, compassion around pet loss, and helping owners feel listened to rather than rushed.
- •Pauline (name given with some uncertainty by the reviewer): previously thanked for being gentle during an emergency appointment for a pet mouse and for providing the medication needed.
More broadly, reviews often speak well of the vets and nursing team, while feedback about the reception team is more mixed.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.6/5 from 1,444 reviews.
- •Many owners describe the vets as caring, calm and thorough, especially when pets are unwell or owners are dealing with difficult situations.
- •Recent feedback includes strong praise for urgent same-day help, clear explanations, and staff who discuss treatment choices without making owners feel pressured.
- •Named praise continues for Kobus and Jack, with several reviews highlighting compassion, reassurance and good communication.
- •The main negative pattern remains the front-desk and appointment experience: repeated complaints mention long waits, overbooking, difficulty getting through by phone, and a noisy or stressful waiting room.
