Valentines Vets – Vets in Rochdale
Clinic Overview
Valentines Vets has been caring for pets since 1987 and operates as a group practice (with the former Jackson & Nuttall practice now part of the group as this branch). Based on the website, the clinic is set up for routine and diagnostic work (including imaging and in-house lab testing), and owners’ reviews repeatedly describe careful handling of anxious pets and supportive end‑of‑life care.
Concrete details owners mention include
- •Offering quieter appointment times and working “at the dog’s pace” for an anxious, reactive senior dog.
- •Vets (notably Lynne/Lynn and Olivia) taking time to explain options and answer questions clearly.
- •End-of-life appointments described as “peaceful, calm and dignified.”
- •Reception described as efficient with registration; one reviewer notes the reception area feels “cold and clinical” despite being clean and spacious.
Services
Services and capabilities mentioned on the clinic website
- •Consultations and nurse/health clinics
- •Dental care
- •X-rays
- •Ultrasound
- •In-house blood testing
- •Puppy parties
- •A Pet Health Plan is referenced (details/pricing not provided in the available information)
Services mentioned in reviews
- •Support for nervous/anxious dogs (including arranging quieter times to visit)
- •End-of-life care/euthanasia support (described in detail by multiple owners)
Emergency care
- •Emergency veterinary services are listed in the provided clinic data (“24/7 or extended hours”), but no specific arrangements are described in the website summary or the latest reviews available to us.
People
- •Lynne / Lynn (vet): Repeatedly named for a calm manner that helps animals settle, and for thorough explanations (“everything is explained and discussed fully”). Multiple owners also describe her involvement in end-of-life care, with one review highlighting a “peaceful, calm and dignified” farewell.
- •Olivia (vet): Mentioned for being approachable with owners (“can ask any questions”) and for explaining what’s happening during appointments; specifically praised for her handling of dogs.
- •Olga (at the group’s other site): Mentioned positively for end-of-life care for both a dog and a cat.
- •Reception team: Described as friendly, helpful, and efficient with registration; one owner comments that while the reception area is clean and spacious, it felt less welcoming than expected.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.5 stars from 175 reviews. “”
- •Clear, unhurried communication: owners highlight vets explaining things fully and welcoming questions.
- •Handling anxious pets thoughtfully: arranging quieter times and adapting the pace of the appointment for a reactive dog.
- •End-of-life support stands out in multiple reviews, with emphasis on calm, dignified euthanasia appointments and staff support for families.
- •A minority note about the environment: one reviewer found the reception area clean and spacious but “cold and clinical.”
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Reviews for Valentines Vets
Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 175 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.
Alison
a month ago
The vets are absolutely amazing and totally in touch with the needs of our cat “ jack “ and his owners They are an absolute credit to the profession What an amazing wonderful,compassionate knowledgeable vet
heather grover
a month ago
Patricia Corry
a month ago
Iv been with this vets all my life with all my dogs iv never had an problem s, yes I would always tell anyone to come here .
Margaret Slim
a month ago
I used to use this practice over 10 years ago before it was taken over by Valentines and this was my first visit back to the surgery, as I am now fostering 2 cats. The reception staff were friendly and helpful, and got all the registration details sorted very efficiently, but I did find that the reception area itself, whilst very clean and spacious, now feels cold and clinical and not very welcoming. Having taken our cats to Lynne previously, I was absolutely delighted to see that she was still there. She has a wonderfully calm way about her, which communicates itself to the animals; everything is explained and discussed fully and she is lovely to deal with.
Carole Eyres
a month ago
Olivia the vet is brilliant with my dog Nell , she is so friendly and explains everything, I can’t praise both Olivia and Lynn enough , I’ve been a client at this Vets for many years and would highly recommend them
Tina Lees
a week ago
I've been coming to this vets before it became valentine's vets and wouldn't take my furry family members anywhere else. Always compassionate, friendly and respectful. My senior GSD is anxious on vet visits and can be reactive with other dogs, they always take this into account and give him quiet times to come and they always work at my dogs pace making a stressful time for him friendly and so much easier, whilst also being thorough and giving great advice.
Gaynor Jones
2 weeks ago
Wonderful vets, from the reception staff to the vet. Toff was a little anxious but calmed down really quickly. She was given a bowl of water as she was panting which ended up all over the floor. The staff were lovely and did not make a fuss about the lake she left in reception, just moped it up.Thank you see you in 4 weeks.
Susan Peters
a month ago
Olivia is brilliant with Maggie and Lizzie I'm really at ease with her and can ask any questions. Iv been with Jackson &Nuttalls for a long time and now very happy with Valentines.
Linda Jarrett
2 months ago
If I could give 10 stars I would. Lynn one of the vets here is just pure gold. Her professionalism, skill and compassion was here in abundance today, the most difficult day for any pet owner. Today my daughter had to say farewell to her beloved dog Albert. Although absolutely devastating, the last moments were peaceful, calm and dignified. Thank you 🙏 for the level of care you all gave to Albert throughout his life, but especially to Lynn for being there today for Albert and my daughter. It meant the world to all our family ❤️👏
Joanne Robinson
6 months ago
Love Lynn she has been there for so many years and is an excellent veterinarian, she is naturally empathetic with you and so caring with your pet. Also Olga at Castleton branch was so amazing with the end of life care for my beautiful doggie Ollie and Charlie cat. 5 star.
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