The Willows is the largest of our surgeries with 8 veterinary surgeons and an experienced team of nurses and support staff. Awarded hospital status in 1968, it was one of the first in the North West of England. It is now a RCVS Accredited Tier 3 hospital – the highest UK standard possible.

The team work to ensure that the highest standards of professional expertise are provided for all animals in their care. A vet or nurse is present on the premises 24hrs a day- 365 days a year maintaining close supervision of all hospitalised animals.

"The British Veterinary Hospitals Association” (BVHA) mandatory regular inspections guarantee our compliance in all clinical matters. We are proud to have maintained our membership of this select club since 1968. (click on their BVHA logo on the left to visit their website and learn more about veterinary hospitals).

We are also an official British Veterinary Nurse Association (BVNA) training centre- see BVNA website for details.

Facilities include:-

• Teams of highly experienced vets.
• Qualified nurses and trainees.
• Dedicated aseptic operating theatres.
• Advanced gaseous anaesthetic systems and monitoring equipment.
• Consulting rooms, dispensary, and spacious waiting area for clients.
• Practice laboratory with 2 technicians.
• Separate wards for cats and dogs. Heated and stainless steel for maximum security, hygiene and comfort.
• Separate isolation ward to prevent the spread of infectious disease.
• Veterinary staff on-site 24hrs a day to monitor and supervise patients.
• Large car parking area and ramp access.
• 24hr on-call service.
• Dental stations with ultrasonic scaler, dental drills, saws and polisher.
• Endoscopy.
• Imaging suite for x-rays and ultrasound.