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Medivet Horncastle – Vets in Horncastle
Clinic Overview
Medivet Horncastle is part of the Medivet group and sees a mix of routine and more involved cases for cats, dogs, rabbits and other small mammals. The clinic offers 15-minute consultations, nurse clinics and in-house diagnostics including laboratory testing, X-ray and ultrasound. Out-of-hours care is provided by Vets Now, and recent feedback highlights compassionate handling, clear explanations and timely appointments when pets need urgent attention.
Services
- •Routine and preventive care: 15-minute consultations, vaccinations, parasite care and microchipping.
- •Surgery and follow-up care: neutering and other surgical care, with recent examples including a cat treated after swallowing a foreign body, guinea pig neutering, dental bookings, and attentive post-operative day care.
- •Dentistry and nurse clinics: dentistry is listed, alongside nurse-led appointments and follow-up checks.
- •Diagnostics and ongoing medical care: in-house laboratory testing, ultrasound and X-rays, with recent reviews mentioning blood tests for ongoing hyperthyroid treatment, assessment of ear infections, and treatment for painful bite wounds.
- •Species seen and practical support: cats, dogs, rabbits and other small mammals are listed, with recent reviews also mentioning guinea pigs; unused medications can be returned for safe disposal, and the practice is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility.
- •Out-of-hours: emergency out-of-hours care is provided by Vets Now.
Pricing
A very limited amount of published pricing suggests the clinic may sit below average, but this is based on very few comparable services. The practice publishes an out-of-hours consultation fee from £280 including VAT. Reviews on cost are mixed: some owners say prices are more reasonable than other local options, while others note that the practice is not cheap.
People
Recent reviews repeatedly praise the wider team for being caring, friendly and clear in their explanations. One owner specifically highlights Dave for the trust he inspires and the way he and the team explain their dogs' health problems.
Reviews
Medivet Horncastle has a Google rating of 4.8/5 from 309 reviews.
- •Recent feedback is strongly positive, with owners describing the team as compassionate, professional and reassuring.
- •Several reviews mention the practice finding appointments quickly for unwell pets, even when the clinic is busy.
- •Recent care examples include surgery for a foreign body, treatment for an infected cat bite, blood tests for ongoing hyperthyroid care, dental booking for a cat, and careful post-operative monitoring.
- •Owners also mention pets being handled gently and calmly, making stressful visits and procedures easier for both animals and their owners.
