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.
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.
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 reviews mentioning post-operative day care and a cat being booked in for dental treatment.
- •Dentistry and nurse clinics: dentistry is listed, alongside nurse-led appointments.
- •Diagnostics and facilities: in-house laboratory testing, ultrasound and X-rays.
- •Species seen: cats, dogs, rabbits and other small mammals; recent reviews also mention guinea pigs.
- •Other practical services: 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
Published prices suggest the clinic sits below average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. The practice publishes an out-of-hours consultation fee from £280 including VAT. Recent reviews are mostly positive on value, with one owner describing prices as more reasonable than other local options, though there is also a complaint about a large change to a surgical estimate for a tail amputation.
People
Recent reviews praise the team for being caring, communicative and gentle with pets.
Reviews
Medivet Horncastle has a Google rating of 4.8/5 from 270 reviews.
- •Recent feedback is strongly positive overall, with repeated praise for a friendly, caring team and a warm welcome for both owners and pets.
- •Several reviews mention pets being relaxed at the practice, with treats at reception and considerate handling helping animals feel comfortable.
- •Owners also highlight clear explanations, good note-keeping, help with ongoing health issues, pain management checks and attentive post-operative care.
- •One recent 1-star review stands out from the wider pattern, alleging a major last-minute increase to a quoted surgery price without explanation.
