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Fir Park, Queensbury Way,
Widnes WA8 9BD

0151 305 7333

Closed now

Mon-Fri: 8.30am – 7pm

Sat: 8.30am – 12.30pm

Fir Park, Queensbury Way,
Widnes WA8 9BD

0151 305 7333

4.9 from 68 reviews >

About Us

Welcome to our modern Widnes vet practice where our helpful and expert team are waiting to care for your dogs, cats, rabbits and other small pets.

Learn more about your local White Cross Vets...

White Cross Vets is a friendly practice that has more than 80 years’ experience of caring for pets.

Our Widnes practice on Queensbury Way is open six days a week. Our opening hours are 8.30am to 7pm from Monday to Friday and 8.30am to 12.30pm on a Saturday.

All the members of our pet-loving team own a pet of their own and so they understand what an important member of your family your pet is. We’re an active lot who like to be on the go and of course spending time with our precious pets – a grand total of 11 pets.

You’ll often find nurse Chloe riding her horse Toots for example and our client care co-ordinator Rachel is another keen horse rider and dog walker. Archie, the clinic director and vet enjoys cooking, spending time with his family and walking their dogs Maggie and Dottie. Client care co-ordinator Tina also spends time walking her dog – when she’s not watching her son play football. Vet Louise likes to keep fit at the gym and doing Zumba.

Keep an eye on what our team has been up to – and meet some of our patients – on our practice Facebook page.

Closed now

Mon-Fri: 8.30am – 7pm

Sat: 8.30am – 12.30pm

4.9 from 42 reviews >

Services

Visitors to our Widnes veterinary practice can rest assured that our practice is stocked with the latest equipment and that our team are well trained and passionate about helping your pets.

Our practice is purpose built so we were able to design it in a way that keeps your pets’ stress levels to a minimum. The state-of-the-art equipment we have onsite includes an operating theatre, digital x-ray, in-house laboratory (so we only need to wait minutes for results rather than days) and a blood pressure monitor.

The team has a range of specialisms and expertise. Vet Louise, for example, has a special interest in medicine and as she has experienced losing a family pet firsthand, she is passionate about providing the best possible end of life care. Vet and clinic director Archie specialises in soft tissue surgery and nurse Chloe is known for running some of the best nurse consultations in the whole of Widnes and helping pets with osteoarthritis. Veterinary nurse Helen specialises in theatre and, when it comes to our human visitors, our wonderful client care team Tina and Rachel are on hand to look after you during your visit,

If you have any concerns about your pet, please call the team on 0151 305 7333.

Community work

White Cross Vets Widnes is committed to making a difference to our community and doing whatever we can to help all our friends – large and small, hairy and human!

We encourage our team to make a difference to our community by giving every team member five ‘donation days’ each year so that they can spend time volunteering for a charitable cause of their choice. Nurse Chloe and client care co-ordinator Rachel raise money for Derian House Children’s Hospice in Chorley and jumped out of a plane (thankfully with a parachute) to raise £2,500. Other charities we support include Cancer Research UK, Cats Protection in St Helens and the local Dog’s Trust centre in Whiston. Nurse Chloe and her dog Skye volunteer with Pets As Therapy attending local hospitals, hospices and nursing homes.

We’re proud to be able to say that we treat all school pets and wildlife for free and that we offer a 10% discount to all employees of the NHS, emergency services and armed forces to say thank you for all that they do.

Local area

Our Widnes practice in Cheshire is proud to help care for pets in Widnes and the nearby communities of Runcorn, Huyton and Warrington.

It’s easy to find us – we’re located on Fir Park, Queensbury Way in the north of Widnes, just next to the Observatory Pub in Upton Rocks and there’s a Cooperative Food Store just around the corner. Nearby you’ll also find Widnes Golf Club and Birchfield Park Sports and Social Club. There is plenty of free parking right outside the practice for our clients.

If you’re looking for somewhere your dog can stretch its legs nearby, there are loads of lovely local parks. Our team recommends Victoria Park with a boating lake and pavilion serving tasty snacks and hot drinks; the beautiful woodland Pex Hill Nature Reserve; Pickerings Pasture Nature Reserve which is a perfect picnic spot; and Spike Island by the canal.

Out of hours service

We know that looking after your pets is an around-the-clock commitment. That’s why we provide care 24 hours per day, seven days a week, 365 days a year through our trusted out-of-hours service partner.

If your pet needs attention when the Widnes vet practice is closed, please contact Vets Now:

Woolfall Heath Ave

Liverpool

L36 3YD
Tel: 0151 480 2040

Opening Hours:
Monday – Friday: 6pm – 8.30am
Saturday: 4pm – Monday 8.30am
(Including Bank Holidays)

Our prices

Consultations

Our Complete Wellness Plan includes unlimited free consultations so you can pop in with your pet as often as you like.

– Flea and Worm check £FREE

– Weight check £FREE

– Nurse Consultation £21

– Vet Consultation £29

Vaccinations

– Dog Vaccination Course – £48

– Dog Booster – £37

– Cat Vaccination Course – £55

– Cat Booster – £39

All our cat vaccinations include protection against Feline Leukaemia.

– Rabbit RHD and Myxomatosis Vaccination – £44

– Rabbit RHD2 Vaccination – £38

All our vaccinations include:

A nose to tail health check at the time of the vaccination £FREE
A full health check six months after £FREE

Dog Neutering

All pets on our Complete Wellness Plan receive a 50% discount off all the neutering prices listed below.

There are many health and behavioural benefits to neutering your dog if you have any questions speak to one of the team. Our standard neutering prices below include:

Two health checks in the days after the procedure to ensure your pet is healing nicely plus
Buster collar to prevent your pet from damaging the stitches whilst they heal
Additional pain relief to take home to soothe their recovery
Three tins of Hills i/d, a palatable recovery diet which is easy to eat and digest.

– Dog Castrate – Small £120

– Dog Castrate – Medium £135

– Dog Castrate – Large £150

– Dog Castrate – Extra Large £175

– Bitch Spay – Small £145

– Bitch Spay – Medium £160

– Bitch Spay – Large £175

– Bitch Spay – Extra Large £210

We highly recommend that a blood test is performed on the day of the anaesthetic, as a person would have before a similar surgery, to look for any underlying problems. We would also advise that your pet is kept on intravenous fluids, which not only makes the anaesthetic safer but allows for a more rapid and smoother recovery. These services are available for a combined discounted price of £40 (only in association with neutering) – please request them when you drop your pet off with us in the morning.

Cat Neutering

All pets on our Complete Wellness Plan receive a 50% discount off all the neutering prices listed below.

Spaying or castrating your cat can make them a more loving family pet, and the many health benefits mean they can live a longer healthier life. Our neutering prices for cats include:

a health check after the procedure to ensure your pet is healing nicely
Postoperative pain relief
Buster collar to prevent your pet from damaging the stitches whilst they heal
Three sachets of Hills i/d, a palatable recovery diet which is easy to eat and digest

– Cat Castrate £48

– Cat Spay £59

Rabbit Neutering

All pets on our Complete Wellness Plan receive a 20% discount off all the neutering prices listed below.

Our neutering prices for rabbits include:

A health check after the procedure to ensure your pet is healing nicely
Postoperative pain relief

– Rabbit Castrate £65

– Rabbit Spay £84

Pet dental services: dental care for dogs, cats and rabbits

We recommend you should have your pet’s teeth examined by one of our team on a regular basis. As many conditions are progressive, early identification is important.

A full dental check is included free with our Complete Wellness Plan.

If necessary, this should be followed up with a professional dental clean. Our team will then remove the tartar above and below the gumline and polish them, just like a dentist does for our teeth.

If certain teeth are so severely affected they cannot be saved, extractions will be necessary. Pets are usually able to go home on the same day.

– Dental health checks £FREE

– Dental ultrasonic cleaning and polishing £99
This price includes: general anaesthetic, fluids and medication

– Dental with extractions (all-inclusive) £299
This price includes: blood tests, general anaesthetic, fluids, medication and unlimited digital dental X-rays

– Rabbit dental package (all-inclusive) £120
This price includes: general anaesthetic, fluids, medication, dental X-rays and post op feeding

Our all-inclusive dental packages give you peace of mind that you can provide your pet with the best dental care without being surprised by any hidden costs. Please note that all pets on the Complete Wellness Plan will receive 20% off all dental procedures.

For more information on caring for your pets, including tips on good pet dental care and how to clean your pet’s teeth, read our advice pages.

All prices are inclusive of VAT.

Reviews

"Excellent caring and friendly staff, they looked after my Yorkie baby Cody he lives his visits and nothing is ti much trouble"

- Andrea Cosgrove
"A big thank you to all the staff for there caring and loving support on the sad loss of my beloved cat Charlie whom was like my little boy . The staff took extra care and Time to talk everything through when making a very hard descision to put him to sleep . I can’t thank the staff enough for how they made that happen smoothly and very caring . Would definatly recommend them to anyone if they are looking for a excellent vets practice ."

- Maria Pinnington
"Amazing Vets so friendly and helpful. Just took my 3 week old bunny here after losing his mum . Don’t know what I would of done without there kind help and support. Thank you so much x"

- Jackie Ward
"Amazing Vets so friendly and helpful. Just took my 3 week old bunny here after losing his mum . Don’t know what I would of done without there kind help and support. Thank you so much x"

- Jackie Ward
"Our 6 month old kitten Gracie was spayed last week. She had a review yesterday. The staff are excellent kind friendly and informative. They look after your pets with such care, And are just as kind to the owners. The survey is pristine. Best vets ever. Gracie even got a get well card"

- Lynn Clays
"We took Rosie, our mini poodle, to see Louise this afternoon and Louise was brilliant with her. Rosie suffers from fear anxiety and Louise handled her so gentle and she got down to Rosie's level on the floor and examined her back legs and spine thoroughly. She knew exactly how to cope with Rosie and Rosie responded to Louise and she came out of there without any fear anxiety at all. She is at home now and completely relaxed which is the complete opposite to the state she would come out of our former vets in. I can't thank Louise enough for making Rosie's vet visit a happy one. White Cross vets look after your pet with love and care, they do care so much and it's lovely to find such a caring vet practice. I would like to thank everyone at White Cross for making our visits a lot less stressful. Thank you Louise."

- Dorothy Radley
"Lovely people who treated my elderly dog with care and compassion. Explained all the options, cost, what to expect post op. and after care. Really couldn't fault them. Highly recommended."

- audrey shaw
"Sadley, we had to put our beautiful dog of 14 years penny to sleep has her age was taking its tole on her. has you can imagine had a pet ower this decison is one of the hardest choices to make..
We was firstly met with a warm welcome by louise who really empathised with the difficut decsion we was making.. she reasured us that given the circumstances we was certainly making the right one for penny..Yesterday morning we recieved a hard written sympathy card and forget me not seeds for us to plant in rembrance of our beloved penny inside the card from louise with lots of comforting words to us at this sad time, its so thoughtful how louise took time out of her schedule to send such a lovely card which made us feel at ease with our decison.. would just like to thank louise and team at white cross vets.. and i would highly recomend to both family and friends."

- Laura Sanger
"Simply the best! Thankyou for looking after my fur babies! ?"

- Lynne Richardson
"We were made to feel very welcome on our first appointment, and my two girls have been given the treatment they need with no issues and no huge fees! Everyone made a big fuss of my dogs which was really nice. I couldn't recommend enough! I'm glad my dogs won't be scared of going to the vets ever again! ?"

- Shannon Crean
"Benka and Chinook like there new vets and the staff are gr8t"

- Kemlyn Shard
"Fabulous, friendly staff. Always recommend here."

- Catherine Ferguson
"Truly outstanding service and care. They listened to my situation and went beyond, what I could have expected at short notice, to help. My dog has been very well cared for by all the staff, I felt safe and confident leaving her for surgery and she was exceptionally well when I collected her. I came home with pain relief and a gorgeous, personally signed, get well soon card with post operative care instructions included. They've arranged follow up appointments at convenient times too. I can't thank them enough! Highly recommend."

- Christine Roche
"We took our old English mastiff as she was having problems with her legs , they were brill, unfortunately yesterday we had to take her back due to her having fits, unfortunately due to her age and other things we had to have her put to sleep, again we can not fault the vet and nurse , receptionist they stayed with us until the end and even give us time with poppy to say our goodbyes once she had gone xx"

- Caroline Sheridan
"I came home today from an exhausting day at work and was so touched when I opened the post and in one envelope was a beautiful, handwritten, thoughtful card of condolence from the White Cross Vets. Included in the card was a packet a forget-me-not flower seeds to plant in my garden in memory of Annie. The sentiments expressed in the card were so touching and thoughtful and to know that somebody took the time out of their busy schedule to put pen to paper to make me feel better, really brightened my day. Thank you ever so much, it really means a lot. You asked also about Annie's sister Elsie too, she's a little sad at the moment without her sister, so I will be getting another bunny playmate for her and I will certainly be bringing him or her to be looked after by yourselves. Thank you once again, what an amazing bunch of professionals ? xxxx"

- Marg Hussey
"My little Bichon Woody would not be here today if it wasn't for Lou & Archie, who have gone above & beyond the call of Duty, Thank you all, Gill Done"

- Gill Done
"First visit with my new puppy recieved fantastic service and advice from all staff... Thankyou so much. ?"

- Lucy Owen
"Brilliant took my little girls hamster on monday, lovely people and don't rip you off ?"

- Donna Hulme
"Where to start really - we could not as a family or pet owner have asked for more - thank you so much for your kindness, care and obvious love of working with animals who are so dear to us all as pets.
Sadly we had to bring our Big Fella - Oscar - big white boxer - into find out why he was not himself last few weeks and got the news sadly no pet owner wants to hear - I know he was a big ole fella but sadly prognosis was not a good one.
But each and everyone from the Receptionist to nurses to vets - especially Louise really really helped us and of course Oscar. To make that final decision is heart wrenching, gutting and we are heart broken losing him but they all helped us make his final journey peaceful, dignified and so so so supportive. And for that there are no words to say how much appreciated and thankful we are to you all.
Louise you are a star and wonderful - thank you - Oscar meant so much to us and he has left a huge big gap but you helped us and supported us and we could ask for no more than that.
Thank you all so much from the bottom of our hearts - Jardine Family on Old Upton Lane."

- Sharon Jardine
"Fantastic vets!! Louise is a wonderful caring vet! Would definitely recommend ?"

- Nicola J Crooks
"Took my very sick puppy Charlie to vets they suspected / treated him for lungworm....Louise and Stuart through their knowledge and expertise pulled him through this terrible illness....I cannot praise them enough....without their care and attention I don't think he would have pulled through....I'd like to thank you from the bottom of mine and Charlies hearts...Chloe and Helen were very friendly and showed honest concern for his welfare....I'd cannot recommend this vets highly enough...."

- Lorraine Jerram
"Thank you so much for looking after teddy today while having his dental especially archie. If it wasn't for yourselves teddy would still be in real pain.i would really recommend yourselves to other people. Thank you again and you will sure see me again eby said thank you also for her day our with teddy."

- Louise Froes
"We visited here on Thursday with my Jack Russel cross rescue dog. The vet (sorry can't remember his name) was fantastic. Lots of good advice and a lovely, friendly calming nature with my dog who is petrified and can be very aggressive when at the vets. Also a lovely touch was a sticker and colouring sheet for my little girl! Definitely pleased we have moved vet and will most certainly recommend!"

- Becky Stewart
"Really supportive with lots of good advice for our new puppy. Douglas wasnt phased by his first visit and loved all the attention. We called back in later in the week for a toy and he was wagging his tail the whole time, you cant ask for more than that!!"

- Tamla Cowin
"I recently registered with White Cross and took my 4 cats for their health checks and boosters all together. Vet nurse at reception was really friendly and helpful helping us in with all the carriers and sorting health plans. Then vet was lovely and patient with all the cats. Our Tiggy is nearly 16 and very timid. The vet was really gentle and patient with her. She made all the cats feel at ease. Would really like to thank all involved. You made us all feel very welcome and I would definitely recommend you to anyone looking for a new vets."

- Angela Barker
"Took my 2 rabbits for a vaccination as my friend recommended as my current vets price was £40 each a vaccination with no check up...white cross vets was £10 per bunny & this included a 15 min assessment of each bunny (weight, eyes, genital ares etc checked & a myxi vaccine for a year) absolutely brilliant service..highly recommended..please check them out"

- Michelle Brown
"Fantastic service...such caring friendly and helpful staff ?? x"

- Nicola White
"Really can't thank the staff enough nothing is too much effort lots of good advice looking after my bunnies X ?"

- Christine Roberts
"Our 2 rabbits recently caught myxomatosis and the vets did everything they could to save them but sadly and as expected they were too ill. We got a lovely condolence card through the post, with a thoughtful message and a packet of forget-me-not seeds. Today we have taken our dogs for their vaccines and the vet was lovely with them, very knowledgeable and gave them a thorough check. I would definitely recommend them."

- Jane McGregor Graham
"Took max for his 8 week jabs and the staff spoilt him rooten, he absolutly loved it there
Just on staff alone id recomend going again"

- Steve Donoghue
"Took my rescue dog,Oscar,for his first visit on Monday.Vet,Louise,and staff were wonderful."

- dee rowland
"Absolutely fantastic ! Marshall didn't seem to bother when having his needles some fantastic offers on and lovely friendly staff highly recommend a visit !!!!! very BIG WELL DONE TO YOU ALL"

- Joy Whelan
"Great atmosphere and very friendly. So glad you've opened do close to our home."

- Tina Moore
"Took max for his 8 week jabs and the staff spoilt him rooten, he absolutly loved it there
Just on staff alone id recomend going again"

- Dave Rob Litherland
"Widnes branch opened on Monday.....I went in to enquire as i.m due to get a new puppy soon....All the staff were brilliant....Very patient and explained everything... I have registered both my new puppy nd my existing pet dog......My sister is registering and also my sister in law aswell.....I was very impressed.."

- Sandra Connor
"Took my Dexter yesterday to have a look around, such a lovely place with lovely staff. We had a free check on Dexter too. Fabulous xx"

- Kirsty McCormack
"Took my quite shy/nervous 13 week old cockapoo in today I also had my daughter and niece with me and the staff were brilliant!!! Louise shown the girls round, checked Reggie over made us feel so at ease and he got so many treats he didn't want to leave....couldn't recommend them highly enough xx"

- Marie Evans
"Took Yukon and Luna for their first appointment today, great service and the staff were amazing with them. Luna is scared of strangers and can show fear aggression but Louise took lots of care and time working with her to gain her trust and get her settled, the staff gave both her and Yukon lots of attention and treats, the dogs really enjoyed being there. Brilliant staff, great vets:)"

- Kimberley Grimes
"Just took Bingo to have a look. Bingo is a bit nervous at the vets but they were all really friendly and were patient with her gaining her trust, she seemed to really settle down. Got a really good vibe from all the staff so we had no hesitation in registering"

- Michaela Fife
"Took Jarvis & Toby today and the service was excellent, staff are all really friendly. My dogs are both scared of vets after bad experiences elsewhere but they trusted the vet after he spent lots of time and treats to get to know them. Highly recommend. X x"

- Jacki Myers
"Our 2 rabbits recently caught myxomatosis and the vets did everything they could to save them but sadly and as expected they were too ill. We got a lovely condolence card through the post, with a thoughtful message and a packet of forget-me-not seeds. Today we have taken our dogs for their vaccines and the vet was lovely with them, very knowledgeable and gave them a thorough check. I would definitely recommend them"

- Jane McGregor Graham

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