Medivet St Albans

Medivet St Albans is part of the Medivet group. The practice offers routine appointments, including 15-minute consultations, alongside on-site diagnostics such as an in-house laboratory and X-rays, and it sees cats, dogs, rabbits and other small mammals. Recent feedback is very positive, with owners often praising clear communication, gentle handling for nervous pets, and prompt follow-up when problems are found.

Services

• •Routine and preventive care: 15-minute consultations, vaccinations, parasite care, neutering, microchipping, and dentistry.
• •Diagnostics and treatment: in-house laboratory testing and X-rays. Reviews also mention blood tests, rapid follow-up on abnormal kidney results, several nights of stabilisation, and referral for specialist treatment when needed.
• •Species and additional support: the clinic sees cats, dogs, rabbits, and other small mammals, offers home visits, and provides Animal Health Certificates for EU travel.
• •Emergency arrangements and training: out-of-hours care is provided by another Medivet 24-hour service, and the practice is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility.

Pricing

Published prices suggest the clinic sits around average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. The clinic lists an out-of-hours consultation fee of £130, while an out-of-hours phone assessment is free of charge.

People

Recent reviews name Rosie and Nick, both praised for being friendly, reassuring, and clear in their explanations. Katrina is also mentioned as a vet, with Molly, Le Anne, and Linda thanked for their warm and professional manner during a first visit with two cats. Earlier feedback also highlighted Taymar for sensitive help with after-death arrangements.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.7 stars from 139 reviews.

• •Recent feedback is strongly positive, with many owners describing the team as friendly, helpful, professional, and kind.
• •Clear communication stands out: several reviews mention staff taking time to explain things properly and make owners feel reassured.
• •Gentle handling is a recurring theme, especially for anxious pets; one owner says their nervous cat was handled brilliantly, while another says their dog is much less stressed here because examinations are careful and thoughtful.
• •One detailed review describes same-day follow-up after blood tests showed serious kidney concerns, three nights of stabilisation, referral for specialist treatment, and follow-up calls from Nick to check on progress.