Dedicated Warrington vets treat all animals as if they were their own

None more so than the people of Warrington who voted in their hundreds for our latest Best of 2024 award – Best for Pets.

Victoria Park Vets took the title, making it back-to-back wins for the husband and wife team on Knutsford Road.

In April, we launched our Best of 2024 competition and we’ve given out 13 awards.

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• Best for Tattoos – Sam Small Ink
• Best Independent Shop or Business – Manic Minors Toystore
• Best for Dessert – White Lace Bakery
• Best for Kids – Velocity Dance

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Twelve perfect places for pets in Warrington made the shortlist for the latest Best of 2024 award and Victoria Park Vets has taken this year’s coveted crown for the second year in a row.

Sarah and Archie Cumming

Sarah Cumming and husband Archie are the owners of Victoria Park Vets on Knutsford Road and the business has just celebrated its second birthday at the beginning of last month.

Victoria Park Vets opened on July 4, 2022 – independence day for a new independent family-run vets in Warrington.

The couple moved to Warrington eight years ago and decided to open their own independent vets after seeing that the majority of vet practices had been sold to larger corporate businesses.

Sarah, who is 45, said: “Working for a corporate vets is very different to being in an independent practice, you don’t have the control and freedom to practice how you want.

“We realised there was a gap in the market for a local, family-run, independent vets which is more affordable for clients and guarantees that clients see the same familiar faces every visit.

“We treat cats and dogs, birds, tortoises, rabbits, guinea pigs and all small furries.

“We offer a variety of services from routine health checks, vaccines and neutering to more complex orthopaedic and soft tissue surgeries.

“We can also issue Animal Health certificates for pets going abroad.”

The team treats all animals as they were their own

Prior to opening Victoria Park Vets, Archie and Sarah were clinic directors for other veterinary practices in the north west so they both had experience of running clinics as well as being vets.

Sarah has a keen interest in surgery, performing more complicated operations like TTA cruciate surgery, BOAS surgery, patella surgery and fractures.

Archie does animal health certificates and enjoys consulting and medicine cases.

Sarah said: “We treat our patients like they are our own pets.

“We believe in high quality veterinary medicine provided by a great, close-knit, happy team.

“Our health plan, which includes free consultations in addition to preventative healthcare is very popular with clients, as they don't have to worry about the cost of seeing the vet or nurse.

“This year, we've passed the RCVS practice standards scheme and we are currently working towards two more practice qualifications.

“Our business is independent and family run, therefore clients can have the continuity of seeing the same vet each visit and we can provide high quality, affordable veterinary care.

“With my surgical certificate, in-house laboratory and diagnostics, we can treat the vast majority of sick pets at Victoria Park Vets without the need for external referral.”

The dedicated team at Victoria Park Vets

What do customers and clients think about Victoria Park Vets? Why did they think the businesses should win our latest Best of 2024 award?

One nomination said: “This the best vets in Warrington.

“I travel from Oakmere as Victoria Park Vets saved my boy’s life.

“My dog has never been so chilled and pleased to see a vet!”

Sarah said: “While, it’s been hard work, we love running our own business and we have a fantastic, talented team and brilliant clients.

“It was amazing finding out that we'd been nominated for a second year in a row and even better to hear that we'd won, especially as we were up against some really fabulous competition.

“We would like to thank all our incredible clients, friends and family who have been an amazing support over the past two years.

“We’ve also grown from a team of just five to a team of 11 in the last 18 month and hope to continue to grow.”

She added: “We have two new vets joining us in the autumn, which means we will be able to offer our services to more pet owners in the area and we have some big, exciting plans we hope to be able to share with you soon.”

The team treats cats and dogs, birds and tortoises, rabbits and guinea pigs - all small furries