Medivet Hucknall

Medivet Hucknall is part of the Medivet group and offers routine care alongside more complex surgical work, ongoing medical management, and access to 24-hour emergency care through Medivet’s wider network. Recent reviews describe fast appointments for injuries and same-day concerns, clear communication around long-term treatment, and caring handling of anxious pets. Feedback is largely positive, with one mixed review about the approach taken before a stressed dog’s nail clipping.

Services

• •Routine appointments and general veterinary care: recent reviews mention consultations for cats, puppies, dogs, and a rabbit, with owners highlighting friendly staff, clear explanations, and thorough examinations.
• •Surgery and follow-up care: the clinic offers routine and advanced surgery, and one owner specifically praised the care their greyhound received after a “big operation.”
• •Ongoing condition management: reviews describe regular monitoring for a cat with hyperthyroidism, including discussion of treatment and prompt phone calls with blood results so medication could be adjusted.
• •Injury assessment and treatment: examples include a dog being seen quickly for a broken dew claw.
• •Nail care for stressed dogs: reviews refer to a pathway involving calming tablets, a veterinary nurse follow-up, and planned sedation where needed for claw trimming.
• •Emergency care access: Medivet states that patients can access around-the-clock emergency care at one of its 24-hour centres.

Pricing

Published prices suggest the clinic sits below average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. One published fee is £130 for out-of-hours consultations between 7pm and 9am through Medivet’s emergency service.

People

• •Paul (vet): praised for treating a dog’s broken dew claw, with the owner describing him as kind, compassionate, and effective.
• •Mr Joao Alves (vet): mentioned by name for ongoing management of a cat’s hyperthyroidism, with clear explanations and prompt calls about blood results.
• •Alex: thanked by name for calm, confident handling of an anxious German Shepherd and for a thorough examination and treatment plan.
• •Veterinary nurse (name not given): described positively in a follow-up visit related to claw trimming.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.5/5 from 384 reviews.

• •Recent feedback is mostly very positive, with repeated praise for friendly, caring staff and owners saying they felt reassured and at ease.
• •Several reviews highlight fast access to appointments, including a lunchtime appointment offered the same day and a quick appointment for a broken dew claw.
• •Owners also praise calm handling of nervous animals and clear communication, including thorough explanations, medication advice, and follow-up on blood results.
• •One review reports a less positive experience around medication given before a stressed dog’s nail clipping, although that owner still spoke well of the veterinary nurse involved in the follow-up.