Torkington Park Veterinary Centre

Torkington Park Veterinary Centre in Stockport offers routine veterinary care, dental treatment, end-of-life support, and listed emergency veterinary services, and it is also noted as a veterinary nurse training facility. Reviews consistently highlight gentle handling, clear explanations, and compassionate support, particularly for nervous pets and during a pet’s final days. One owner also mentions a candle in reception during euthanasia appointments to signal the need for quiet and respect.

Services

•General appointments and preventative care: routine check-ups, boosters, flea and worming treatment, and general health checks, including discussing additional concerns during a visit.
•Dental care: recent feedback specifically mentions teeth cleaning, tooth removal, and clear explanations around the procedure and aftercare.
•Nurse-led support: veterinary nurses are specifically praised for tasks such as nail trims, including with dogs that are usually reluctant to allow this.
•Support for nervous pets: reviews mention patient, calm handling that helped previously skittish dogs relax enough to accept care.
•End-of-life support: several owners describe help keeping pets comfortable in their final days and treating them with dignity; the reception candle policy is also mentioned by an owner.
•Emergency veterinary services: listed as available, described only as 24/7 or extended-hours cover.
•Training role: listed as a veterinary nurse training facility.

Pricing

No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.

People

•Michael Goodwin (vet): thanked by name for helping keep a dog comfortable in its final days, with owners highlighting dignity and compassion.
•Andy (vet): praised for being patient, knowledgeable, and understanding, particularly with a previously skittish dog.
•Gill: thanked alongside Andy for empathy and customer service.
•Veterinary nurses: credited with gentle handling and practical support, including a successful nail trim for a dog that would not usually tolerate it.
•Reception/admin team: feedback is mixed; some owners describe reception as friendly and professional, while one repeated complaint describes a poor experience around a waiting-list enquiry.

Reviews

Google reviews show 4.7 stars from 216 reviews.

•Recent feedback is mostly very positive, with owners describing the team as friendly, caring, and reassuring.
•Communication stands out as a strength: one owner said the vet and nurses took time to explain a dental procedure, why it was needed, and the aftercare.
•Compassionate treatment during difficult moments is a clear theme, including praise for keeping pets comfortable in their final days and treating them with respect and dignity.
•A repeated negative review reports problems with front-desk handling of a waiting-list enquiry, including a long hold, being cut off, and not having details properly checked.

Reviews for Torkington Park Veterinary Centre

Note: Showing the 10 most recent Google reviews out of 216 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

Kevin H

2 months ago

We were advised at a routine check up that our dog Norman needed teeth cleaning and removal of some teeth. The vet and nurses took the time to answer all of our questions and explained everything really well including why this was required, details of the procedure itself and post-op care. Norman needed 13 teeth removed which were loose and/or decayed and this has given him a new lease of life. His appetite has significantly improved since this procedure and he has started playing with his toys again. From our experience, all staff at this practice seem really caring about the animals they treat and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to others. Thank you.

Natalie Chandler

3 months ago

Really lovely veterinary practice. Exceptional care, and a great team. Would highly recommend.

John Brindle

Such lovely, friendly and caring staff. We know our dog is in very good hands and we appreciate all the help and advice.

Jayne Jackson

5 months ago

What can I say ( perfect customer service caring empathy all patients and owners treated with respect and dignity massive thankyou to andy and Gill and all the beautiful staff wouldnt want to take nobby anywhere else) thankyou

Andrea Sheridan

7 months ago

*update 29/8/2025*‼️ So I thought I would give Torkington vets another try, as they could have been just having an off day or busy when I last called. It seems that I was unfortunate enough to speak to the same unhelpful receptionist as the last time, she placed me on hold for ten minutes whilst going to find the “book” for patients on the waiting list, then I was cut off. AVOID AVOID AVOID Called in January to go on the waiting list to transfer vets to here, told I would hear back from them in March this year,only to be they are very busy and to call again I explained that I was waiting to hear back from contacting them in January, clearly uninterested, unhelpful. Didn’t even check my details that I gave them about my animals. Clearly the admin staff here would rather keep me on hold that actually want to help.

Phil Kelly

9 months ago

I can't praise Michael Goodwin enough for the way he helped to make my Scamp comfortable in his final days. He treated scamp with absolute dignity and he clearly cares for the animals he treats. I would recommend Michael at Torkington vets for anyone who is looking for a vet who cares. Thank you so much Michael and the rest of the team.

Cornelia Irimiea

11 months ago

Heartbreaking but so beautiful, thank you so much for everything you guys did for my little boy and us, you were all amazing❤️‍🩹

Julie Potts

1 year ago

I can't recommend Torkington Vets enough. They are a lovely team! Andy is so patient, knowledgeable and understanding and they all treat my Mal with such care. She even looks happy to go in to see them all. The veterinary nurses (she actually let one lovely angel trim her nails!!!) and reception staff are all absolutely lovely and very professional. Suka is happy and relaxed there and I trust them completely. Thank you to Andy for helping my previously skittish girlie to relax and allow them to give her the support and care that she needs.