Medivet Colchester London Road (London Road Vets) – Vets in Colchester
Clinic Overview
Medivet Colchester London Road (London Road Vets) is part of the Medivet group and operates as a veterinary hospital offering routine care alongside a wider range of diagnostics and procedures, including endoscopy, ultrasound and X-rays. Reviews consistently describe friendly, organised visits for everyday appointments as well as more involved treatment such as keyhole spays, dental work and pet travel paperwork. The practice is also noted for seeing smaller pets including hamsters and guinea pigs.
Medivet Colchester London Road (London Road Vets) is part of the Medivet group and operates as a veterinary hospital offering routine care alongside a wider range of diagnostics and procedures, including endoscopy, ultrasound and X-rays. Reviews consistently describe friendly, organised visits for everyday appointments as well as more involved treatment such as keyhole spays, dental work and pet travel paperwork. The practice is also noted for seeing smaller pets including hamsters and guinea pigs. Out-of-hours care is arranged through Vets Now.
Services
- •Routine and preventative care: consultations, vaccinations, parasite care, microchipping, blood tests and regular check-ups, including six-month health checks.
- •Surgery and dentistry: neutering and other procedures are listed, with reviews specifically mentioning keyhole spay surgery and dental treatment including tooth removals.
- •Diagnostics and imaging: blood testing, X-rays, ultrasound and endoscopy are all listed on the clinic website.
- •Additional services: laser treatment, home visits and Animal Health Certificates for pet travel; one recent reviewer said the travel certificate was completed smoothly at short notice.
- •Species seen: dogs, cats, rabbits, exotics and small mammals are listed, and recent reviews again mention confident handling of hamsters and guinea pigs.
- •Other facilities and arrangements: out-of-hours cover is provided by Vets Now, and the clinic is also identified as a veterinary nurse training facility.
Pricing
Published prices suggest the clinic sits below average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. The clinic website lists a consultation fee from £296 including VAT in connection with out-of-hours information, with prices noted as subject to change. Reviews also mention the pet plan positively, with owners saying it has worked well and felt worthwhile for older pets.
People
- •Josh is praised in a recent review for doing an excellent job with a nervous Great Dane during a keyhole spay visit.
- •Amy is highlighted for being thorough and for explaining a dental procedure and treatment options in detail.
- •Reviews also regularly praise the wider team, including reception staff, vets and vet nurses, with repeat clients mentioning that pets are known by name and handled kindly.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.6/5 from 338 reviews.
- •Recent reviews are strongly positive about the team’s manner, with repeated mentions of friendly, helpful and professional staff.
- •Communication stands out as a theme: owners say procedures and options were clearly explained, and one reviewer specifically praised the handling of a dental case.
- •Reviews give examples of both routine and more involved care, including blood tests, vaccinations, six-month check-ups, keyhole spay surgery and Animal Health Certificates.
- •There is also repeated praise for continuity and confidence with different species, including cats, dogs, hamsters and guinea pigs, with some owners saying their pets seem relaxed and happy at the practice.
