Medivet 24 Hour Watford – Vets in Watford
Clinic Overview
Medivet 24 Hour Watford is part of the Medivet group and is set up for round-the-clock care, including overnight hospitalisation and intensive care. The clinic lists in-house diagnostics such as lab tests, X-rays, ultrasound and ECG, alongside more advanced procedures including endoscopy, keyhole surgery and orthopaedic surgery. Recent feedback is largely positive about attentive emergency care, clear updates during overnight stays and patient handling of nervous pets, though a minority of reviewers report concerns about cost discussions and value.
Medivet 24 Hour Watford is part of the Medivet group and is set up for round-the-clock care, including overnight hospitalisation and intensive care. The clinic lists in-house diagnostics such as lab tests, X-rays, ultrasound and ECG, alongside more advanced procedures including endoscopy, keyhole surgery and orthopaedic surgery. Recent feedback is largely positive about attentive emergency care, clear updates during overnight stays and patient handling of nervous pets, though a minority of reviewers report concerns about cost discussions and value.
Services
- •24-hour and emergency care: round-the-clock emergency vet care, 24-hour intensive care and overnight hospitalisation. Recent reviewers describe being told to come in immediately in an emergency, with updates provided while pets stayed overnight.
- •Consultations and diagnostics: consultations are listed by the clinic, including 15-minute appointments, with in-house laboratory testing, X-rays, ultrasound and ECG.
- •Surgery and procedures: dentistry, endoscopy, surgery including keyhole surgery, and orthopaedics with an on-site orthopaedic theatre.
- •Nursing and additional support: nurse clinics, home visits, Animal Health Certificates for pet travel, and vet blood supplies. The clinic is also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.
Pricing
No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.
People
Named team members mentioned by clients include Dr Andrea, Georgia, Olivia at reception, and Sophie as a nurse. Reviews also repeatedly praise the wider nursing and clinical team for being calm, patient and supportive, particularly with anxious pets and during emergency visits.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.3/5 from 574 reviews. Recent feedback is mostly positive, with a few strong negative experiences.
- •Many reviewers praise the team for being attentive, polite and patient, especially with nervous dogs and stressed cats.
- •Emergency access is a recurring positive theme: reviewers mention easy emergency booking, prompt care on arrival, and regular updates during overnight stays.
- •Several owners highlight compassionate handling and strong clinical support in difficult cases, including one account of a cat recovering after two weeks of intensive care.
- •A smaller number of reviewers raise serious concerns about cost and communication, including one account of an expensive overnight stay with no clear diagnosis and another describing a distressing discussion about treatment affordability, surrender or euthanasia.
