Medivet Harpenden

Medivet Harpenden is part of the Medivet group and links into its wider network for continuous care, including referral to 24-hour centres for overnight emergencies. The branch appears set up for routine appointments as well as cases that need admission for ongoing treatment. Feedback is mixed overall: several owners describe caring, professional handling and good communication, while some raise concerns about high treatment costs and changes since the practice joined Medivet.

Services

• •Consultations and treatment for pets, including cases that may need admission for ongoing care. One recent owner described their dog being admitted and then cared for in a veterinary hospital for five days, with regular progress updates from the vet.
• •Overnight emergency care access through Medivet’s network of 24-hour centres.
• •Exotic animal care has been mentioned in owner feedback, although no species-specific detail is given.
• •Mobility pain checks have been promoted by the practice group.
• •Reviews also reflect supportive end-of-life care, with one owner describing the team as very comforting during a difficult euthanasia visit.

Pricing

Published prices suggest the clinic sits above average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. One published Medivet price is an overnight emergency consultation fee of £130 for consultations between 7pm and 9am. Review comments on value are mixed, with some owners praising the care while others describe treatment estimates as expensive.

People

Karen is remembered very warmly in an older review for her care of a very ill Labrador during end-of-life treatment; the reviewer said she later left the practice. Reviews also refer more generally to the vets and wider team as friendly, caring, professional and helpful.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.5/5 from 26 reviews. Recent written feedback is mixed but leans positive overall, with praise for the team’s manner and communication alongside some criticism on cost.

• •Caring, professional approach: owners describe the vets and staff as friendly, professional and considerate.
• •Good communication during more serious treatment: one owner said their dog was admitted for treatment and that the vet kept them updated regularly during a five-day hospital stay.
• •Calmer visits for some pets: one reviewer said their dog’s appointment at Harpenden felt much calmer than visits to another branch.
• •Value concerns remain a recurring criticism: some owners felt they were presented with very expensive treatment options, and one older reviewer felt the service declined after the move to Medivet.