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Birch Veterinary Centre

#5 Vet in Wirral, Cheshire

4.7
Independent Clinic

Birch Veterinary Centre – Vets in Wirral

Updated January 2026
Independent Clinic
Top 10 Ranking
#5 in Wirral

Clinic Overview

Birch Veterinary Centre is a long-established practice (the website says it has cared for animals for more than 100 years) with multiple branches and options to book appointments, order repeat prescriptions, and use an online shop. Recent reviews describe it as set up for routine consultations and ongoing care (including “regular treatment/checkups” for a dog), with flexibility around appointments—owners mention same-day appointments and staff staying later to accommodate a “late as possible” time. Several reviewers also highlight calm handling of cats and dogs, including helping a newly arrived cat feel welcome.

Services

  • Veterinary consultations for cats and dogs (multiple reviews describe vet visits for cats and dogs).
  • Ongoing care with repeated visits (one owner describes “regular treatment/checkups” for a dog).
  • Emergency veterinary services are listed in the provided clinic data (no further details were provided about how this is delivered).
  • Repeat prescriptions (website mentions ordering repeat prescriptions).
  • Pet Health Club® membership (website mentions joining).
  • Online shop (website mentions visiting an online shop).

People

  • Amelia (role not specified): praised for explaining things thoroughly and focusing on what was “in [the] dog’s best interests” during regular treatment/checkups.
  • Reception team (not named): repeatedly mentioned as friendly and welcoming; one review notes reception and the vet helped a newly arrived cat feel welcome.
  • Vets (unnamed): described as gentle and effective at keeping pets relaxed (e.g., a cat seeming “very relaxed” with the vet).

Reviews

Google rating: 4.7 stars from 91 reviews. - Owners consistently mention a friendly, welcoming experience from reception through to the vet.

  • Practical appointment flexibility comes up repeatedly: same-day appointments are mentioned, and one reviewer says staff stayed later to fit in a late appointment time.
  • Pet handling is a recurring point: cats and dogs are described as being comfortable/relaxed during visits.
  • Ongoing treatment is mentioned, with specific praise for clear explanations and decision-making in a pet’s best interests.
  • One reviewer notes a difference between branches: they found one waiting area “too busy” and felt vulnerable there due to mobility difficulties.

Special Services

Emergency Services

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