Clinic Overview
Wharton Vets offers general pet healthcare with an on-site laboratory and a service mix that includes routine consultations/vaccinations plus dermatology, ophthalmology, dentistry, and neutering (spays/castrations). The clinic also states that emergency vet services are available, with a note that out-of-hours consultations are not included in some plans.
From the latest reviews available to us, experiences are mixed: some owners describe compassionate support around euthanasia and straightforward advice that avoided unnecessary tests, while others report sharp increases in fees, poor communication about practice closure/changes, and concerns about attitude or clinical judgement in specific cases (including a disputed kitten health check).
Services
Based on the clinic website summary and the written reviews available to us, Wharton Vets provides
- •Consultations and vaccinations
- •Surgery: castrations and spays (owners also mention cats being neutered)
- •Dentistry
- •Dermatology and ophthalmology
- •Nurse clinics
- •Pet wellness screening
- •On-site laboratory
- •Species mentioned as treated: cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, hamsters
- •Emergency vet services are stated as available; the clinic notes that out-of-hours consultations are not included in some plans
Pricing
- •One reviewer reports being charged £117 for “2 x 2 minute consultations” conducted outside and three repeat prescriptions for two dogs.
People
- •Jenny (reception staff member, name noted by a reviewer): described as an exception to generally negative comments about reception demeanour in that review.
- •Vets are not named in the latest written reviews available to us, but owners give contrasting accounts: one describes sensitive handling and care during euthanasia, while another describes a vet as rude when questioned about blood tests and medication for an elderly dog.
Reviews
4.2 stars from 53 reviews. - End-of-life care: one owner describes kind support when their cat was put to sleep and appreciated the care given.
- •Cost concerns: one owner reports a specific high bill (£117) for very brief consultations and repeat prescriptions; another older review says neutering/microchipping was “lower than anywhere else,” showing conflicting experiences over time.
- •Decision-making and upselling: one owner describes being told further tests/treatment wouldn’t help their older cat and felt the clinic didn’t push unnecessary extras.
- •Communication/administration issues: one review complains about not being informed when the practice closed/changed, finding out only when they called.
- •Clinical judgement disputes: one review alleges kittens were declared healthy but later found by another vet to be younger than stated and unwell; this is presented as a serious concern by that reviewer.
Animals Treated at Wharton Vets
Animals We Treat
Companion Animals
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Reviews for Wharton Vets
Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 53 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.
Mark Ashton
5 years ago
michelle reynolds
5 years ago
Moved to holmes chapel didn't even send out letters or make phone calls to clients to let them know first i knew was when i rang up to be told we are closed for the unforseeable and another winsford vets informed me of the reason VERY POOR PRACTICE and if they do reopen i will most certainly not be returning gone right down hill since nigel left !
Tracey Healey
5 years ago
nigel grayson
5 years ago
Allan Arm
5 years ago
Just updating my review after today's awful experience £117 charged by a new vet there for 2 x2 minute consultations outside on the footpath and 3 repeat prescriptions for my 2 dogs Never ever have the practice charged me so much money before 4 minutes 3 A4 pieces of paper £117.00 vet charged Nearly twice as much as before the lockdown started Going to find another vet practice one that doesn't extort its loyal pet owners
Rebecca Banks
5 years ago
Very kind and lovely Vet and staff. I had to have my cat put down. I really appreciate the care she was given and I would recommend these people to everyone with pets.
Bernie Hiett
6 years ago
Cold and miserable reception staff, except for one, I think her name is Jenny. Appalling attitude from the vet I saw a few weeks ago. I questioned the blood tests he'd done on my 18 year old dog and the medication he'd given her. He was very rude and off hand accusing me of wanting to put her down. He was clearly not bothered about her suffering and her quality of life. If you care for your pet don't use them....I took my dog to the Willows in Middlewich. There's no comparison.
Natalie Shackleton
6 years ago
I got a kitten off a local rescue and they had taken the kittens to this vets for a vet check they told. The rescue the kittens were healthy and fine etc, well anyway I. Got one of the kittens and took her to my own vets for her vaccinations and checks and was told in fact they. We're only. 6 weeks old and shouldn't have left there mum my kitten was 0.75 grams and I got. Told by rescue she was 10 weeks just very small. She had cat flu and very bad eyes. Turns out I also spoke to a lady who has the brother to mine and he was the same only he had cat calmidia and yet the Nun house vets apparently vet checked them yes OK no vet in the right. Mind would. Say 6 week old kittens could leave mum.
Laura
7 years ago
Had two of my cats neutered and microchipped here with no problems, the cost is lower than anywhere else and the staff are friendly. One of my cats was so nervous he pooed himself on the way, but the staff said to leave it with them. I took my old cat here when she was having problems with her weight and they told me she had hypothyroid and heart failure with a high scale heart murmur, they said I could do treatment and more tests if i wanted but she would pass away any day and it was unpreventable, they assured me she wasnt in any pain and that the treatment would not help, they could have easily talked me into having all these tests and treatments unnecessarily just for the money but they didn't, these really care about the animals wellbeing over a sale. highly recommend.
Peter Ball
8 years ago
Got a sick pet? Well I tell you now these guys will sort that pet right out. Dog with a bad foot? Sorted! Cat hurt it's tail? Sorted! Budgie got a bad wing? Sorted! House stink of dog? These guys sell them candles that eliminate pet odour and I'm not talking those candles you can get from a pound shop that look like they might work. These candles are great. Bit expensive but that's the price you pay for a nice smelling home. You probably can't smell animal in your house but trust me, its there!
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