Medivet Oldham Chadderton

Decision-relevant specifics owners mention include

• •Vaccinations with a “great health check” as part of the appointment (dog booster mentioned).
• •Clear, patient explanations and multiple options discussed rather than a “sales pitch” (one owner explicitly contrasted this with previous experiences elsewhere).
• •Practical, compassionate handling of stressful situations, including a vet cleaning a cat’s carrier after an accident en route and setting it up with a puppy pad for the journey home.
• •Support for anxious pets, including taking time to build trust and using treats during cat vaccinations/check-ups.

Services

• •Routine preventive care mentioned in reviews
• •Dog booster vaccination with a health check
• •Cat vaccinations and check-ups
• •Assessment and advice for symptoms (a vet explained what might be causing a cat’s symptoms and talked through options).
• •Emergency care access (as stated by the website): around-the-clock care at one of Medivet’s 24-hour centres; overnight emergency consultations (7pm–9am) priced at £130 nationwide.

Pricing

• •£130 overnight emergency consultation fee for consultations between 7pm and 9am (website-stated nationwide Medivet fee).
• •One reviewer reports the practice was “a lot cheaper than our previous vets” (no specific prices given).

People

• •Rachael / Rachel (vet) is named in multiple reviews. Owners describe her as
• •Thorough and solution-focused, offering “a number of solutions” rather than pushing costs.
• •Good with anxious animals, working to build trust and using treats during vaccinations/check-ups to keep a cat calm.
• •One review highlights a female vet (name not caught) who
• •Took extra steps to help after a travel accident (cleaned a cat’s carrier, added a puppy pad).
• •Explained possible causes of symptoms clearly and handled the cat gently.
• •Reception and nursing staff are repeatedly mentioned as friendly and approachable, including assisting during consultations.

Reviews

4.6 stars from 347 reviews. - Repeated comments about kind, careful handling and pets being treated gently.

• •Communication stands out: owners mention clear explanations and being talked through procedures.
• •Trust-building with nervous pets is specifically described (anxious dog put at ease; treats used to keep a cat calm).
• •A few reviews explicitly value a non-salesy approach, with one owner noting they expected a “sales pitch” but instead got thorough care and options.