Valley VetCare

Valley VetCare Independent Vets In Rochdale
Passionate about Pet healthcare At ValIey VetCare we pride ourselves at giving the very best care for your pet's.

We firmly believe that pet's are members of your family and should be treated as such. We have a large, clean and welcoming environment with a friendly and caring attitude. All aspects of veterinary surgery undertaken by our qualified and experienced staff.

Today is national check the chip day! 🐶 🐱 If a dog or cat goes missing we can usually locate owners quickly once we have...
15/08/2026

Today is national check the chip day! 🐶 🐱
If a dog or cat goes missing we can usually locate owners quickly once we have scanned their microchip!
Checking your pets microchip is up to date is super important!
If your unsure if your pet is microchipped or if your pet needs a microchip feel free to book an appointment with one of our nurses where we can check if a microchip is present and if not implant one for you!

Poor Ronnie presented to us with a fishing hook stuck in his leg 🐶 😩 🪝 Vets Helen & Sarah were luckily able to remove it...
14/08/2026

Poor Ronnie presented to us with a fishing hook stuck in his leg 🐶 😩 🪝

Vets Helen & Sarah were luckily able to remove it ok by snipping off the barbed point, then pulling the rest out thru the skin.

This case is one that unfortunately occurs more than you’d think! Ask most veterinary staff & they will tell you they have seen these cases a few times 👀

Please speak to any fisherman you know & ask them to take great care of their hooks & ensure none are left behind.

Owned pets are lucky as their owners will discover the problem & seek veterinary help. Wildlife do not have anyone to do this so they are left to suffer the injury 😞

Thankfully Ronnie will be right as rain now the hook has been removed 🐶🥰

Meet Emma, the newest team member of our RVNs ☺️Emma qualified in 2015 whilst working in Dubai. After returning to the U...
10/08/2026

Meet Emma, the newest team member of our RVNs ☺️

Emma qualified in 2015 whilst working in Dubai. After returning to the UK in 2018 she joined the RCVS register to allow her to practice here 👩‍⚕️🩺

Her special interests include anaesthesia, as well as feline nursing & inpatient care; she is currently studying towards her ISFM certificate in Feline Nursing to further her knowledge in this area 🐈‍⬛

Outside of work Emma enjoys going to the gym, reading, walking, cooking & enjoying good food 😋

At home she is kept busy with her 3 cats, Steve, Barbara & Prudence 🐱

Meet Archie the gorgeous golden retriever 🐶There are 4 weeks in between the first & second pics, which just goes to show...
07/08/2026

Meet Archie the gorgeous golden retriever 🐶

There are 4 weeks in between the first & second pics, which just goes to show how quickly puppies grow 😁

With this in mind, it’s a good opportunity to discuss the importance of puppy nutrition 👍

We always recommend feeding a balanced, growth specific puppy food. This is due to the fact that puppies need the correct calories, nutrients; such as vitamins & minerals, to support their bone & muscle growth, energy requirements & digestive capabilities ☺️

At the practice we work closely with Virbac veterinary diets, therefore we can offer guidance on life stage dietary support.

Do you have a growing puppy? Want to ensure you are setting them up for the best start in life? Make an appointment to come & see us on 01706 656559 📞

We can advise you on dietary needs, parasite treatments & any medical concerns.
We offer free puppy & kitten nurse checks until 6 months of age, where we can discuss any issues you may have. Plus regular visits to the vets whilst young allows for your pet’s confidence in coming to see us ☺️

Canine parvovirus has been reported in our area over the last 7 days ⚠️Parvovirus is an extremely serious, highly conta...
29/07/2026

Canine parvovirus has been reported in our area over the last 7 days ⚠️

Parvovirus is an extremely serious, highly contagious & vaccine preventable disease 🦠

We have been alerted about this through a disease reporting system we use, which helps practices stay informed, reinforce preventative education to pet owners, & protect at-risk vulnerable pets through on going vaccination.

Signs & symptoms include-

* severe bloody or mucous diarhhoea

* vomiting; including preventing even water consumption

* extreme lethargy

* loss of appetite

* fever

* abdominal pain

If your dog shows any of these symptoms we would classify this as an emergency so please book an appointment as soon as possible to see us on 01706 656559 📞

Please ensure that your dog is up to date with its annual vaccinations.
This injection saves lives every year & the more dogs that have it done ensure the safety of your and others pets.

Vets Emma & Vince saw an interesting case today! Winnie presented after repeated bouts of sneezing after rummaging under...
20/07/2026

Vets Emma & Vince saw an interesting case today!

Winnie presented after repeated bouts of sneezing after rummaging under a bush 🤧

She was anaesthetised & a rigid endoscope was used to check her nose & throat

We found a piece of twig stuck in her nasal passage but were luckily able to remove it ☺️

She recovered extremely well this afternoon & was able to go back home with her family 🐶 We expect her to make a full recovery but she’ll come back for a check up soon 👍

Should your pet show signs of constant sneezing please come in to see us, it may not just be a cold but a potential foreign body 🙈

Today is national stick your tongue out day 👅 🩷 Show us your pets funny tongue out photos 😍
19/07/2026

Today is national stick your tongue out day 👅 🩷
Show us your pets funny tongue out photos 😍

UREGENT APPEALWe are urgently trying to find the owner of this lovely boy found on Broad LaneUnfortunately we have been ...
17/07/2026

UREGENT APPEAL

We are urgently trying to find the owner of this lovely boy found on Broad Lane
Unfortunately we have been unable to contact his owner using the details on his microchip
If you think he could be yours please call us ad soon as possible 01706 656559

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Now this isn’t a pleasant topic to think about, however it is a very important one which rabbit owners in particular nee...
15/07/2026

Now this isn’t a pleasant topic to think about, however it is a very important one which rabbit owners in particular need to be aware of 🐰

Summer and warm weather brings with it lots of lovely aspects, however it is also the time of year when there are a multitude of flies about 🪰

Rabbits are at risk of something called fly strike (or myiasis to be precise)
This condition is where flies are attracted to damp or soiled fur from urinary/digestive issues, infected tissues etc and they lay eggs which hatch into maggots!
These maggots will burrow into the rabbits flesh eating away at the tissues 😔

This is a veterinary emergency which needs immediate attention in hope to save the rabbit’s life 🆘

There are many reasons fly strike may occur, including:

*️⃣ Rabbits having arthritis, or those too overweight to be able to groom their rear ends to maintain their own cleanliness

*️⃣ Poor hygiene in toileting areas of hutches

*️⃣ Dental disease/overgrown teeth, again not allowing for grooming. Rabbits teeth continually grow throughout their life, therefore it is vital that regular dental check are carried out by your vet!

*️⃣ Any wound issues, whether accidental or surgical

The best ways to prevent fly strike is by ensuring you check your rabbit daily ✔️

Clean their hutches daily ✔️

Monitor health and see your vet should any issues arise ✔️

Get regular dental checks ✔️

Feed an appropriate high fibre diet ✔️

Ensure regular exercise is allowed for weight management ✔️

Be vigilant and keep your rabbits safe this summer 🐰👍😁

Address

48 Whitworth Road
Rochdale
OL120EZ

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm
Sunday 10am - 12pm

Telephone

+441706656559

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