Animal Trust Vets CIC Ellesmere Port

Animal Trust Vets CIC Ellesmere Port is part of the Animal Trust Vets CIC group. It operates as a full-service general practice with free consultations, transparent pricing, and 24/7 urgent care, with the out-of-hours supplement listed as £79 on top of daytime pricing. The clinic also advertises routine care such as vaccinations alongside surgery, including major surgery, and advanced imaging such as CT scans.

Services

• •General veterinary care and preventive treatment, including free consultations and vaccinations.
• •Surgery, including major surgery; recent reviews mention a complex mass removal and careful discussions around whether surgery was needed in another case.
• •Urgent and emergency care, including the clinic’s stated 24/7 urgent care service; recent owners describe being seen quickly, including a late Saturday night emergency for an unregistered cat having seizures and another dog being seen within two hours when acutely unwell.
• •Diagnostics and imaging, including CT scans on the website, with reviews also describing ultrasound and other diagnostic tests during emergency and second-opinion work-ups.
• •Medical treatment for acute illness, with review examples including IV treatment, medication, and take-home medicines.
• •Second opinions and treatment planning, with several owners highlighting clear explanations, reassurance, and cases where the team helped avoid unnecessary procedures.

Pricing

Available published prices indicate the clinic sits below average relative to similar practices. The website states that consultations are free, and its 24/7 urgent care is charged at daytime prices plus a £79 supplement.

Recent owner comments also frequently describe the clinic as affordable, reasonably priced, and clear on costs. One owner reported paying around £220 for an emergency visit that included ultrasound, IV treatment, medication, and take-home meds, and another described a surgery fee being refunded when surgery was found not to be necessary.

People

• •Dylan: mentioned in recent reviews for a complex mass removal, with owners praising his calm manner and thorough explanations; earlier reviews also highlighted him for clear surgical decision-making discussions.
• •Luke: thanked by name for a quick diagnosis of a dog’s tooth abscess.
• •Oscar: a locum vet praised for being cheerful, calming, and prompt with a young cat.
• •Olivia: previously mentioned positively for a gentle, informative approach with an elderly dog.
• •Gracie: singled out by one owner for her care and attention during a two-hour visit involving diagnostic testing.
• •Carly: previously named as a helpful member of the reception team.
• •Nursing and reception teams: repeatedly praised for friendliness, clear explanations, and supportive communication.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.6/5 from 1,042 reviews.

• •Recent feedback is strongly positive about the team’s kindness, professionalism, and calm communication, both in routine visits and more stressful cases.
• •Emergency access remains a clear theme, with owners describing Saturday-night urgent care, quick acceptance of pets not previously registered, and prompt appointments for suddenly unwell animals.
• •Reviews give concrete examples of diagnostics and treatment, including ultrasound, IVs, medication, diagnostic testing, and a quick diagnosis of a tooth abscess.
• •Several owners highlight clear explanations and sensible decision-making, including second opinions, avoiding unnecessary surgery, and a feeling that prices are fair and transparent.