Vetcare Ltd

27/01/2025

At Vetcare, we understand that animals are more than just a pet, they are family! And what better way to keep them healthy than by using the Vet2Pet app? Vet2Pet is designed to simplify your pets care and is free for to all clients. You can contact your chosen Vetcare surgery directly through the App, book appointments online, have all your pet’s information to hand (including microchip details), add reminders for flea, worming, vaccination and more, add your pets’ weight and monitor any weight gain or loss. There is even breed specific guides and the latest pet news. You can sign up to Vetcare’s Pet Healthcare Plan via the App, or if you are already a healthcare plan member, you can manage your healthcare plan through the App and get instant updates on home delivery items.
Don’t delay, download the App today!

23/12/2024

If you require assistance outside of these opening times, in an emergency please telephone 01942 673777.
Please refer to our website (www.vetcareltd.co.uk) for opening times from Thursday 2nd January 2025 onwards.
Please check that you have enough medication to last over the festive season.
May we take this opportunity to wish all our clients and their fur family a very Merry Christmas and a Peaceful New Year.

15/11/2024

Does anybody know who this cute little bunny might belong to - been with us a week - found at Siddow Common, Leigh. If you do then email [email protected]

15/11/2024

Can you help us find Garfield? Missing from Selwyn Street for 4 days. House cat usually, niece let out by mistake. 2 years old black and white entire male. Wears a collar but not sure what colour at the moment. Mainly black on face with white bits, white on body with black bits! He hasn't got a chip!
Contact us at [email protected] if you see him or know of his whereabouts. Thank you.

14/10/2024

The weeks surrounding Halloween can present many potential hazards to pets, including the consumption of Halloween chocolates and sweets. The primary toxins in chocolate are theobromine and caffeine, although the concentration of theobromine is 3-10 times greater than that of caffeine. While many are aware of the danger chocolate poses to dogs, the same danger to cats also applies. Other sweet treats, especially those containing xylitol, also pose a significant risk to dogs this season. The sugar alternative xylitol can be found in ‘sugar-free’ sweets, gum, chocolate, some peanut butters, and many more food items. Xylitol is well tolerated in cats and is not associated with the toxic effects seen in dogs. Please be careful over the next couple of weeks and beyond, while Halloween treats are still hanging around the home. Make sure all treats are out of the reach of pets. Should you dog or cat ingest any treats then please contact the surgery immediately informing of the type and quantity eaten including, if possible, manufacturer details so a tailored treatment plan can be given to patients.

26/09/2024

From Monday 30th September, Wigan Council are starting some improvement works along St Helens Road which will conclude in Spring 2025. To keep disruption to a minimum and complete the works as quickly as possible, the following traffic management plan will be in place:
A temporary northbound one-way restriction on St Helens Road.
The southbound diversion will be signed: Twist Lane – Atherleigh Way – St Helens Road.
Local traffic can use the alternative: Spinning Jenny Way – Chapel Street – Mather Lane – Bonnywell Road
This will undoubtedly cause some level of inconvenience for our veterinary business, our staff and clients but hopefully disruption will be kept to a minimum. Please adjust journey times to allow for route diversions.
The Major Projects website will be regularly updated, and you can find further information and diversion plans by using the following link:

https://www.wigan.gov.uk/Resident/Parking-Roads-Travel/Travel/Schemes-Proposed-for-the-Borough.aspx

Thank you for your continued support and we apologise in advance for any inconvenience.
The Vetcare Leigh Team

Schemes proposed for the Borough to improve journeys across the borough.

03/09/2024

Anyone know who owns this little chap. 2 members of the public have this Ginger & white cat visiting them and are worried in case it is lost. They live on Brideoake Street in Leigh. He possibly has a skin problem and is wearing a blue collar. If you do know where he lives please email us at [email protected]

28/08/2024

Please share and let us know if you find or know the whereabouts of this little one. Contact us at [email protected]

23/08/2024

FOUND
A kitten was found in Leigh Town centre on Wednesday and brought to us by a member of the public. If you have lost a kitten recently please contact the Leigh surgery to discuss on 01942 673777 or email [email protected] with a picture of the kitten or proof of ownership. Thank you!

12/08/2024

Tommy went missing from Howe Bridge Close, Atherton in the early hours of Sunday morning.He’s a large ginger tom and he’s 7 years old. He’s chipped too. If you see him or know of his whereabouts then please let us know - [email protected]. Please share.

23/07/2024

He has come home - very hungry but all is well. Thank you for sharing!

Can you help us find this little one, lost from the Woodlands Avenue area of Leigh. His is micro-chipped. He usually goes out on the evening and comes back between 10-12 midnight but hadn't even turned up by this morning. He is also due medication. Please help.....if you know of his whereabouts contact us at [email protected]

15/07/2024

***UPDATE - Owner has been found, thank you for sharing***

FOUND
This beautiful budgie has been found in the Henrietta Street area of Leigh. Unfortunately, the budgie is injured, we will provide care until we find the owner. The budgie has a blue metal ring with an id number.
If you are the owner please call on 01942673777.
Thank you.

14/07/2024

Sadly Freddie was found, deceased after a road traffic accident. Thank you for all your help and sharing.

Please keep your eye out for this one. His name is Freddie and he is about 8 or 9 years of age. We are not sure if he has a chip or not. He likes to wander and we are sure he visits other houses. He has been missing since Saturday 6th July from Lilford Street, WN7 4JN. He isn't neutered and looks a bit dirty as he spends more time outside unless it's winter time and he has a slight limp as one of his pads is sore. Please contact us at [email protected] or by telephone if you know of his whereabouts.

25/06/2024

**UPDATE - Milo has returned home safe and well, thank you all for sharing**

MISSING

Please keep an eye out for Milo who has been missing from Romford Avenue in Leigh since Sunday 23rd June. Milo is a 6 year old male, tabby and white, domestic short hair. He does have a microchip but doesn't wear a collar.
If you see Milo please call 07913900580.
Thank you

24/06/2024

Advance Notice

Please be aware that the surgery is closed on Sunday 30th June for stock take. If you have any food or medication ordered, please arrange to collect it on another day.
In the case of a genuine emergency, please telephone 01942 673777

14/06/2024

Lost from Wigan Road in Leigh. Last seen 13/06/24. Is chipped - no collar. Black male 2 yrs old. If brought in please call 07594657733. Can you help us find this one?

31/05/2024

We have some exciting news to share with you! Vetcare now offers online booking, allowing you to schedule appointments for your furry friend on your desktop or mobile device - with no login required!

You can now:
⏳ Save time by booking quickly and easily online
🌜 Book your appointments online, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
💻 Book easily from your mobile device or laptop (and soon via our website)
📱 Book directly from our social channels

Click the link below if you wish to make an appointment at the Leigh surgery and try out our new online booking tool and experience the convenience for yourself.

Leigh: https://booking.vetstoria.com/booking/6645951aef7a1/?r=6

Or alternatively click the "Learn more" button to book.

We hope you’ll enjoy this improvement to our service and we can't wait to see you and your pet soon!