Medivet Radlett

Medivet Radlett is part of the Medivet group and is led by partners and veterinary surgeons Alan Hirschowitz and Natasha Ho. The practice is set up for routine and diagnostic work, including an in-house laboratory and X-ray, as well as dentistry and Animal Health Certificates for pet travel. It also sees a broad mix of species beyond cats and dogs, including rabbits, birds, reptiles, small mammals and other exotics.

Services

• •General consultations and routine care: The clinic offers 15-minute consultations and sees common household pets as well as a wider range of species.
• •Diagnostics and monitoring: Website-listed facilities include an in-house laboratory, X-ray and ECG for investigation and ongoing monitoring.
• •Dentistry and home visits: Both are listed as available services.
• •Pet travel paperwork: The practice provides Animal Health Certificates for travel, with reviews also mentioning clear help with the process.
• •Care for multiple species: In addition to cats and dogs, the clinic sees rabbits, small mammals, birds, poultry, reptiles and other exotics. Recent reviews specifically mention care for bunnies, a parrot, and a Gouldian finch.
• •Emergency and out-of-hours care: Out-of-hours cover is provided by Medivet 24 Hour. The clinic information also notes no charge for phone assessment before an out-of-hours visit.
• •Training facility: The clinic is also noted as a Veterinary Nurse Training practice.

Pricing

Published prices suggest the clinic sits above average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. The clearest published figure is an out-of-hours consultation fee of £130, with no charge for out-of-hours phone assessment. Reviews give a mixed picture on cost: one owner praised the prices as very good, while another reported unexpected charges and dissatisfaction with communication.

People

• •Alan Hirschowitz (veterinary surgeon, partner): Repeatedly praised by name in reviews for long-term care, including recent mentions of his help with a finch and his role within the team.
• •Natasha Ho (veterinary surgeon, partner): Listed as a lead partner and vet at the practice.
• •Sara: Named positively in reviews for helpful support, including explaining pet travel paperwork.
• •Claire: Mentioned warmly by clients as part of the team delivering caring service over the years.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.9/5 from 326 reviews.

• •Recent feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with many owners describing the team as friendly, caring, compassionate and professional.
• •A recurring theme is continuity and trust over time, with several reviewers saying they have stayed with the practice for years and specifically praising Alan and his team.
• •Reviews also give concrete examples of care across different species, including rabbits, a parrot that received a thorough examination and clear explanations, and a Gouldian finch seen for an injured leg.
• •The main negative theme is cost and communication in one 1-star review, which described unexpected charges and a lack of vaccination or treatment reminders.