Non-Emergency Transport for Contained Wildlife Casualties
We provide a specialist volunteer wildlife transport service across Greater Manchester and Cheshire.
Our sole role is the safe, reliable movement of already-contained wildlife between veterinary surgeries, wildlife hospitals, rehabilitation centres, sanctuaries and other partner organisations.
Vets Now Hospital Manchester
Full 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital
Address: 98 Bury Old Rd, Whitefield, Manchester M45 6TQ
Phone: 0161 222 6101
Website: vets-now.com — Manchester
Open 24 hours daily (including bank holidays). First-opinion emergencies and referrals across Greater Manchester.
Animal Trust Bolton (Pet A&E)
Address: 46 Lower Bridgeman Street, Bolton BL2 1DG
Phone (emergency): 01204 527 474
Website: animaltrust.org.uk
Open 24 hours, 365 days. Open to all (no prior registration). Serves Bolton and surrounding Greater Manchester areas. Out-of-hours consultation fee typically around £80; treatment at daytime rates.
Medivet 24 Hour Ashton
Address: The Old Library, Wyre Street, Mossley, OL5 0EU
Phone: 01457 837 900
Website: medivetgroup.com — 24 Hour Ashton
Open 24 hours, 365 days. Treats dogs, cats, rabbits, exotics and more. Out-of-hours consultation fee applies.
PetMedics Veterinary Hospital (Worsley)
CVS 24/7 centre
Address: Unit A1, Priestley Road, Wardley Business Park, Worsley, Manchester M28 2LY
Phone: 0161 794 4999
Website: cvsvets.com — PetMedics Worsley
Open 24 hours every day with dedicated on-site emergency/critical care team and night staff. RCVS-accredited hospital. Accepts emergencies.
Woodcroft Veterinary Hospital
Address: Atlas House, Hercules Office Park, Bird Hall Lane, Cheadle Heath, SK3 0UX
Emergency phone: 0161 486 2355
Main phone: 0161 486 2333
Website: woodcroftvets.com
Open 24 hours daily. Dedicated A&E supporting Greater Manchester, Stockport and Cheshire. Primarily for clients of subscribing practices and referrals. Non-subscriber emergencies may be accepted when travelling elsewhere is not in the animal’s best interests (higher fees apply). Facilities include ICU. Older sources note treatment of indigenous wildlife in some cases.
Ashleigh Veterinary Centre (Whalley Range / Chorlton)
Address: 221 Upper Chorlton Road, Whalley Range, Manchester M16 0DE
Emergency phone (out-of-hours): 0754 819 4997
Main phone: 0161 881 6868
Website: ashleigh-veterinary-centre.com
Provides its own out-of-hours emergency service at the clinic. If temporarily unavailable, redirects to Vets Now. Treats a wide range of species including exotics and wildlife.
Animal Trust Warrington (Pet A&E)
Address: 1410 Centre Park Square, Warrington WA1 1RU
Phone (emergency): 01925 937 570
Website: animaltrust.org.uk
Open 24 hours, 365 days. Open to all. Serves Warrington and surrounding areas.
Animal Trust Ellesmere Port (Pet A&E)
Address: Cedab Road, Ellesmere Port CH65 4FE
Phone (emergency): 0151 203 0943
Website: animaltrust.org.uk
Open 24 hours, 365 days. Serves Ellesmere Port, Chester, Wirral and surrounding Cheshire.
Beech House Veterinary Centre (Willows Vet Group)
Address: Wilderspool Causeway, Warrington, Cheshire WA4 6QP
Phone: 01925 445500
Website: warringtonvets.co.uk
24-hour emergency care on site, 365 days a year. Non-clients may incur a supplement.
Medivet 24 Hour Nantwich (Nantwich Pet Vets)
Address: Crewe Road End, Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 5SF
Phone: 01270 610322
Website: nantwichvetgroup.co.uk
Own 24-hour emergency and inpatient service, 365 days a year.
Vets Now Macclesfield
Out-of-hours emergency clinic
Address: 107 Heather Close, Macclesfield, SK11 0LR (based within Wright & Morten Vets)
Phone: 01625 348284
Website: vets-now.com — Macclesfield
Nights, weekends and bank holidays (not a full 24/7 hospital like Manchester). Typical hours: evenings/nights Mon–Fri, from midday Saturday, and 24 hours on Sundays.
This list is compiled from practice websites, RCVS listings, and related sources as of mid-2026. Always telephone ahead before travelling as capacity, species and arrangements can change.
Note for wildlife cases
Veterinary practices have a professional duty to provide emergency first aid and pain relief to injured wildlife brought to them. Many will help stabilise common species without charge, but this is not a legal requirement and policies vary. Always telephone first.
For larger or specialised wildlife, contact a dedicated wildlife hospital or rehabilitator where possible. Practices may stabilise and then arrange transfer.
If you can’t find what you need in this WHT directory, try the national HelpWildlife.co.uk directory.