Emergency vets in Manchester

If your pet is in danger now: phone your own vet first, even at night. Their phone line will tell you who covers their emergencies. If you are not registered anywhere, phone one of the 24-hour practices below before you set off.

These practices are listed as open 24 hours. Details checked 21 October 2026.

24-hour vets with a Manchester postcode

Practices that list an emergency service

These practices describe themselves on Google as offering an emergency service but are not listed as open 24 hours. That usually means they see emergencies during opening hours and hand over to a partner out of hours. Phone to check.

Emergency questions

Where is the nearest 24-hour emergency vet in Manchester?

3 practices with an M postcode are listed as open 24 hours: Vets Now Hospital Manchester (M45 6TQ); Ashleigh Vets - Chorlton (M16 0DE); PetMedics Veterinary Hospital - Worsley (M28 2LY). Phone before you travel so the team can prepare.

What should I do if my pet has an emergency at night?

Phone your own practice first, even out of hours. The RCVS Code of Professional Conduct says vets in practice must take steps to provide 24-hour emergency first aid and pain relief, and most practices redirect their phone line to an emergency provider overnight. If you are not registered with a vet, phone a 24-hour practice directly before you set off.

Is there a free emergency vet in Manchester?

There is no free walk-in emergency vet. Emergency and out-of-hours treatment is usually charged at a higher rate than daytime appointments. Charities such as PDSA offer reduced-cost care to eligible owners on certain benefits in their catchment area; see our low-cost vets guide for the rules.

What counts as a pet emergency?

Phone a vet straight away for difficulty breathing, collapse, a seizure, heavy bleeding, suspected poisoning (including chocolate, grapes, raisins, xylitol or lilies for cats), a swollen hard belly in a dog, straining to urinate (especially male cats), being hit by a car, or severe pain. If in doubt, phone: the vet will tell you whether to come in.

This page is general information, not veterinary advice. If you are worried about your pet, phone a vet.