Medivet Garston

Services

• •Routine and preventive care: 15-minute consultations, vaccinations, microchipping and parasite treatment.
• •Everyday veterinary care: check-ups, minor treatments and ongoing support for common health issues. Recent reviews mention careful handling of an elderly cat, treatment for a dog’s paw, and dogs that are calm and happy to attend.
• •Travel and convenience services: Animal Health Certificates for pet travel and home visits.
• •On-site facilities and support: an in-house laboratory, plus the practice is a veterinary nurse training facility.
• •Out-of-hours arrangements: emergency care is handled by Medivet 24 Hour Alder, with a free phone assessment before any out-of-hours consultation fee applies.

Pricing

A very limited amount of published pricing suggests the clinic may sit around average, but this is based on very few comparable services.

• •Out-of-hours consultation: £130
• •Out-of-hours phone assessment: no charge

Recent feedback talks more about care than cost, though one reviewer said they were surprised by the final bill while still being happy with the service.

People

• •Kevin: repeatedly praised in reviews as a key reason clients stay with the practice, with owners describing him as brilliant, professional, thorough and caring.
• •Kiera and Ellie: both previously thanked by name for support during longer-term care.
• •Reception team: regularly described as friendly, helpful and welcoming, with the reception staff singled out positively in multiple reviews.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.9/5 from 182 reviews.

• •Recent feedback is strongly positive, with reviewers repeatedly describing the team as friendly, kind, helpful and caring.
• •Kevin is still the standout named team member, with several owners saying they trust him with pets they have brought in for years.
• •Service examples include thorough check-ups, gentle handling of older pets, minor treatment visits, and dogs that seem relaxed or happy to come in.
• •Practical experience is also praised, including easy appointment booking and warm reception support, although one reviewer mentioned being surprised by the bill despite being satisfied with the care.