Room for plenty more paws.
We are accepting new clients.
Bury Vets for Pets
480 Manchester RoadBury
Greater Manchester
BL9 9NY 0161 763 6333
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Normal Opening Hours
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- Sunday Closed
Holiday Opening Hours
Christmas Day
- Wednesday 25 Dec Closed
Boxing Day
- Thursday 26 Dec Closed
Parking and access information
Free parking for clients
Disabled parking bay
Advanced services
We have invested considerably in our team and kit to make a number of advanced services available to our clients. We also accept referrals from other practices.
Orthopaedics
Our veterinary team have undertaken advanced training to allow us to perform orthopaedic surgery in our practice. If your pet develops an abnormality involving their skeleton or joints, such as elbow dysplasia, a patella (kneecap) that gets stuck, or a torn cruciate ligament, an orthopaedic procedure may help them.
Ultrasound
We are pleased to be able to offer ultrasound scanning in practice, which is a painless way to look inside your pet’s body to find out what’s going on.
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Meet the team
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Chris graduated as a Veterinary Surgeon from the University of Bristol in 1999 and has been working as a Veterinary Surgeon in the Bury area since 2001, doing a combination of general practice medicine and surgery, in addition to many years of accident and emergency work at a local out of hours and emergency clinic. He joined the Bury Vets 4 Pets team in May 2017, and has recently become a partner at the practice. Chris enjoys the broad mix that first opinion small animal medicine and surgery provides, and divides his time at Vets for Pets between operating and consulting. When he isn’t working, much of his free time is spent with his wife, and young son Jacob, who manages to keep mum and dad very busy! His Border Collie and 2 cats complete the household!
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Michael Dewhurst
Veterinary Surgeon and Joint Venture Partner
BVSc. CertAVP MRCVS
Michael qualified as a vet in 2007 from the University of Liverpool and spent the early part of his career working in mixed and equine practice. Having made the move back to small animal practice, Michael studied for the Royal Collage of Veterinary Surgeons Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice. He joined the team at Bury Vets for Pets in 2015 and became a partner in 2016. His main interests in veterinary practice are Internal Medicine and Diagnostic Imaging. Outside of work Michael enjoys spending time with his family who breed Exmoor Ponies; a rare breed native to the South West, Michael has been recognised for his efforts in conservation by being awarded Helen Dashwood Perpetual Cup for outstanding services to the breed and the RBST/Marsh Christian Award for Conservation in Genetic Biodiversity.
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Lisa qualified in 2015 as a Veterinary Surgeon from Liverpool University. Prior to this, she graduated from Newcastle University in 2011 with a bachelor’s degree in Zoology. From university, she began a career as an equine vet before deciding that the larger scope for diagnostics and more frequent opportunities in surgery lead her to pursue a career in small animals. From here she joined the Bury Vets for Pets team in 2016. In her free time, Lisa enjoys riding, travelling, or spending time with her lurcher Shindig.
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Amy qualified as a vet in 2012 from the University of Bristol and spent the first year in a charity practice abroad. On returning to the UK she has worked in a variety of first opinion practices across the North West as well as a local emergency clinic.
She is particularly interested in medicine cases but enjoys the variety of practice that being a veterinarian offers.
In addition, she is working on her British Sign Language skills both in the consult room and outside, and is very happy to use BSL in consults should clients find it helpful.
When not working, she is kept busy enough with her husband and young daughter, and not so young working cocker spaniel! They will often be found hiking or biking in the countryside.
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Hi my name is Katy, I have been at Bury Vets for Pets since 2014 and qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in 2017.
I have cat at home called Tabitha who was dumped as a kitten and I love her to bits.
I am passionate about animals, wildlife and conservation. In my free time I enjoy walking in the countryside and spending time with my family.
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Michelle Lowe
Registered Veterinary Nurse
RVN
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Hi, My name is Beth. I have been at Bury Vets for Pets since 2016, where I started my training as a Student Veterinary Nurse. I qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in 2019. I enjoy looking after all my inpatients and getting the chance to meet old and new patients during our nurse clinics.
I spend lots of my free time exploring parks with my little girl and cheeky dog, Mylie Moo
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Hi,
My name is Connor and I’m one of the Registered Veterinary Nurses at Bury Vets for Pets. Growing up I always loved animals and have always wanted to become a veterinary nurse since school. I qualified in 2024 and since then I have developed an interest in anaesthesia, medical nursing and canine patients. In my spare time I enjoy socialising with my friends and caring for my own personal zoo of animals which consists of a Staffordshire bull terrier named Buster, my two rabbits, Lupin and Luna as well as a Leopard gecko named Mango who all keep me busy at home!
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Hiya my name is Caitlyn and I'm a Student Veterinary Nurse at Vets For Pets. I started my training in January 2024, I found my love for nursing while working as a Veterinary Care Assistant. I most enjoy caring for the in-patients and meeting all your lovely pets.
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Hi. I'm Natalie, Client Service Manager at Bury VetsforPets since 2019. I have worked in the veterinary industry for over 24 years. I am awarded with the VMG/ILM Level 5 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Veterinary Leadership and Management with Merit.
I have a miniature wirehaired Dachshund called Eddie.
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Jo has been with Bury Vets for Pets since 2007. She has one cat called Obi and one fish. Jo loves all animals, in particular cats and big dogs.
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Hi I'm Natalie. I started working at Vets4Pets earlier this year and I am loving it so far. I absolutely love animals, especially dogs. I spend most of my free time with my Boxer puppy, Eddie.
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Having been raised around dogs from an early age I grew up with a natural affinity for animals and always love spending time with my own rescue dogs and cats. I previously worked and continue to be involved with a donkey rescue charity. I also spent time as a volunteer assisting with dog training classes using positive reinforcement training and doing voluntary work here at Vets for Pets before joining the nursing team as a Veterinary Care Assistant.
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I joined Vets for Pets in February 2018. My husband and I are servants to Shae (dog) Buffy and kia (cats). I enjoy working with the team at Bury and all our clients to ensure the best care for all our companions.
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I joined the practice in February 2018 as a Client Care Advisor and have since joined the nursing team as a Veterinary Care Assistant. I have grown up with pets all my life from hamsters to German Shepherds, I love them all. In my spare time I enjoy dog walks and spending time with my family.
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Hi my name is Jo. I started working for Bury Vets for Pets in 2005. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my 4 grandchildren and my puppy, Ruby. I also like reading and foreign holidays.
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My name is Emma. I have worked in a vets for 17 years. I enjoy my job as every day is different. I have a fox red Labrador called Isla. I spend my spare time walking her with my son.
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Hello,
My name is Darcey and I started working for Vet for Pets Bury in June 2023. It has been great making new furry friends. In my spare time I like to go walking with my family and my Jack Russell, Nelly.
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In the event your pet becomes unwell, you’ll have peace of mind knowing you’ve a local vet you can rely on. Our vets’ practice in Bury is run by a friendly and professional team who have a wealth of experience in animal healthcare.
From routine check-ups to emergency surgery, you’ll find our vets in Bury can help with all kinds of problems. With modern facilities including a lab, pharmacy, digital x-ray and ultrasound technology, as well as on-site parking for your convenience, your Vets for Pets practice in Bury has everything covered.
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Services
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AnaesthesiaGeneral anaesthetic enables us to perform many procedures kindly and safely for your pet.
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Bereavement SupportMaking the decision to say goodbye to your pet is one of the toughest you’ll ever make. Pets provide us with unconditional love, friendship and comfort, so it is normal to have intense or conflicting emotions when it comes to euthanasia. At Vets4Pets we’re here for you and your pet for every step of your journey together.
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BiochemistryAllows an assessment of the functionality of a patients organs.
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Blood Pressure MonitorUsed to measure the range of blood pressure as a preventative treatment to identify early signs of systemic hypertension.
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Blood TransfusionTreats many critically ill cats and dogs and our pioneering blood donor programme helps keep them alive.
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CardiologyCardiology
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Chemotherapy & Cancer TreatmentDogs and cats that receive chemotherapy feel normal the day they are given the drug.
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Cruciate SurgerySurgery to repair damaged stifle ligaments.
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DentistryThe treatment and prevention of dental disease
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Digital X-RayDigital X ray equipment is available.
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Ear SurgeryEar Surgery service is available to keep your pet free from any infections.
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ECGECG is also available to keep your pet's heart healthy.
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Echocardiography (heart scans)Generates a 2D moving image of your pet's heart.
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ElectrolyteEnables the assessment of critical blood chemicals such as sodium and potassium.
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EndoscopyEnables us to capture real-time images of internal organs and structures using an endoscope.
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Fracture RepairOrthopaedic surgery to correct broken bones.
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Haematology – Blood testingAllows the assessment of a patient's blood and blood cells.
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Health PlansDesigned to cover all the regular pet care essentials such as vaccinations and flea and worm prevention, whilst saving you money.
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Hospital WardSuite of custom-built kennels for the housing and monitoring of in-patients.
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In house blood transfusionsIn house blood transfusions
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In-house LaboratoryA range of analytical tests and equipment to assist in the rapid diagnosis of illness.
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Isolation UnitA special ward to care for animals with contagious diseases.
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Locally OwnedThis practice is locally owned.
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MedicationMedication
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MicrochippingA microchip can help retrieve lost pets
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Nurse ClinicAppointments with a highly qualified nurse which can cover anything from nutrition and fitness advice, grooming techniques, to pet socialisation classes.
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Nutritional AdviceAdvice and support for your pet's diet.
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OncologyMedical care of cancer.
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Late Opening TimesLate Opening Times
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Operating TheatreAn operating theatre with gaseous anaesthetic facility for surgical procedures.
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OrthopaedicsSurgery of joints and bones.
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Oxygen ChamberEnables us to provide supplemental oxygen when needed.
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Pet Passport / Animal Health CertificateTrained Official Veterinarian vets to issue Pet Passports, Fit to Fly letters and rabies serology tests.
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PrescriptionsWe can provide written prescriptions upon request.
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Rabbit Medicine and TestingRabbit Medicine and Testing
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Separate Cat & Dog Waiting AreasSeparate cat and dog waiting areas, designed to ensure your pet is kept in a comfortably stress free environment.
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Separate Cat & Dog WardsSeparate cat and dog hospital wards, designed to ensure your pet is kept in a comfortably stress free environment.
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Small Mammal Medicine and SurgerySmall Mammal Medicine and Surgery
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Soft TissueSurgical procedures involving the soft tissues such as ears and skin.
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UltrasoundGenerates 2-D moving images of your pet’s internal organs at work.
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Weight ClinicMonitoring clinic to help dogs and cats achieve optimal weights – both if they have been under or overweight
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X-RayGenerates digital 2D images of bones and internal organs.
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X-Ray & UltrasoundX-Ray & Ultrasound
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Health Plans
Health Plan
Complete Care Plus
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Out of hours
147 The Rock
Bury
Lancashire
BL9 0ND
Tel: Telephone: 0161 764 4618
Emergency consultation fee from £115
Your pet’s flea and worm preventative treatment delivered to your door
We are now offering our Complete Care Health Plan clients flea and worm preventative treatments delivered safely to your door. Please contact us to find out more.