About Us

Manchester Veterinary Specialists is an orthopaedic referral centre led by RCVS and European Specialists in Small Animal Surgery, Steve Bright and Ben Keeley.

Manchester Veterinary Specialists

We are a Gold Accredited Cat Friendly Clinic, recognised by ICatCare, with a ground floor practice that is wheelchair accessible and provides ample parking, including disabled spaces.

We deal with injuries or diseases affecting the limbs, bones and joints in cats and dogs. We pride ourselves on our caring nature – not only to our patients but also to their owners.

Our clinic specialises in treating cats and dogs with diseases or injuries involving bones, joints and limbs. A patient’s wellbeing is our priority and at MVS we are committed to providing levels of care and expertise that are second to none. We pledge to provide the support and communication that you rightfully demand when electing to refer your clients, whilst aiming to achieve the best possible outcome for our mutual patients.

Accreditations & Awards

Cat Friendly Clinic – Gold

The International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM) acknowledges our commitment to creating an environment that meets your cats’ welfare needs to the highest standard, ensuring vet visits are as stress-free as possible.

How to Find Us

The clinic is conveniently located within easy reach of the M60, next door to the Petmedics 24-hour emergency centre, with a large client car park. We have disabled access and all clinical rooms are located on the ground floor.

Our Address:

Manchester Veterinary Specialists
Unit A2
Priestley Road
Worsley
Manchester
M28 2LY

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What We Offer 

We feel the qualities that set us apart from other referral centres and some of the benefits of choosing MVS are:

  • We are a single discipline centre specialising in small animal orthopaedic surgery, allowing us to focus on a niche area of veterinary surgery.
  • We have experienced Specialist surgeons supported by a highly trained and proficient team.
  • We have modern diagnostic and operating facilities.
  • Our referral process is user-friendly.
  • We aim for efficient communication to both our referring vets and the pet owners.
  • We offer a radiography reporting service to provide advice for our local (and sometimes not so local) vets.
  • We can process direct claims for insured patients.
  • We have an infection control team focused on reducing the incidence of surgical site complications.
  • Our location has excellent motorway links.
  • We have very approachable clinicians who are happy to offer advice if and when required.

Pet Owners

Learn about your pet’s journey and find all the information you need to ensure that your pet receives the best possible care at our hospital.

You can easily locate our hospital and learn about the various services we offer.

Our Team

At MVS we have a dedicated and compassionate team of surgeons, nurses and support staff. From the receptionists and administrative staff through to the highly trained surgical teams, our aim is to provide the highest level of care possible.

Facilities

As Manchester Veterinary Specialists is a brand new, bespoke referral centre, we are lucky to be equipped with some great design features and equipment, which allows us to manage cases to the best of our ability. 

Vet professionals

Our clinic is led by Diploma-certified Specialists in Small Animal Surgery, ensuring referrals are handled by the most qualified experts. Specialist status is the highest veterinary recognition, requiring years of advanced training, a postgraduate Diploma, and significant contributions to the field.

Services We Offer

At Manchester Veterinary Specialists we deal with a large variety of orthopaedic conditions in cats and dogs. Much of the work we perform is elective, but we also see more urgent cases too.
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Orthopaedics

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Anaesthesia and Analgesia

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Diagnostic Imaging

Get in Touch

Whether you are a vet phoning for advice, an owner phoning for an update, or if you have any questions, please get in touch and chat to a member of our team - we are here to help.

0161 727 8527

[email protected]

7am to 4pm - Monday to Friday

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