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Medivet Balderton – Vets in Newark
Clinic Overview
Medivet Balderton is part of the Medivet group. The practice offers 15-minute consultations, on-site diagnostics and imaging including an in-house lab, X-rays and ultrasound, plus procedures such as dentistry, ECG and endoscopy, with out-of-hours cover provided by Vets Now Lincoln. It also holds the ISFM Silver Standard Cat-Friendly Clinic Award, and reviews continue to mention a separate cat waiting area.
Services
- •Consultations and routine care: 15-minute appointments, vaccinations, health checks and nurse clinics are offered. Recent reviews mention visits for kittens, elderly cats and nervous dogs.
- •Diagnostics and procedures: The clinic lists an in-house laboratory, ECG, ultrasound, X-rays, dentistry and endoscopy. Reviews also mention a successful cat spay and other surgical care.
- •Cat-friendly facilities: Medivet Balderton holds ISFM Silver Standard Cat-Friendly status, and owners continue to mention a separate waiting area for cats.
- •Pet travel: Animal Health Certificates are available for pet travel.
- •Species treated: Cats, dogs, rabbits, small mammals and exotics including birds and reptiles.
- •Out-of-hours care: Emergency cover is provided by Vets Now Lincoln.
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 main published figure available is an out-of-hours consultation fee from £280 including VAT. Reviews on value are mixed: some owners describe charges as high or poor value, while others praise straightforward advice when a plan or option was not considered worthwhile for their needs.
People
- •Vets and nurses: Recent feedback often describes the clinical team as kind, caring and clear when explaining treatment, with positive comments about handling nervous dogs and elderly cats.
- •Reception and front desk: Feedback is more mixed here. Many owners mention a friendly, helpful welcome and quick registration, while a few describe a dismissive or inflexible response around lateness, payments or complaints.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.6/5 from 184 reviews.
- •Many recent reviewers describe the team as friendly, caring and reassuring, especially during appointments for anxious dogs and older cats.
- •Cat owners continue to mention a positive experience for feline care, including the separate cat waiting area, kitten visits and a successful spay procedure.
- •Clear communication is a recurring strength, with owners saying vets and nurses explain treatments well and make visits feel supportive.
- •Negative comments focus more on customer service than medical capability, with a few owners describing dismissive handling, rigid appointment policies, or dissatisfaction over charges and travel-related paperwork.
