Medivet Canonbury - Canonbury Veterinary Practice

Medivet Canonbury – Canonbury Veterinary Practice is part of the Medivet group. It provides routine care for cats and dogs, and the clinic information also lists it as a veterinary nurse training facility with emergency veterinary services available on a 24/7 or extended-hours basis. Recent feedback is mostly positive about clear explanations, gentle handling and helpful support with practicalities such as insurance, though a smaller number of reviews raise concerns about fees and communication.

Services

• •Routine consultations for cats and dogs: recent reviews mention care for puppies, adult dogs, cats and elderly cats, with owners often describing calm handling and clear explanations.
• •Emergency veterinary services: listed by the clinic as available on a 24/7 or extended-hours basis.
• •Veterinary nurse training facility: listed by the clinic.
• •Treatment and procedure examples mentioned by owners: dental treatment including five tooth extractions for an elderly cat, management of a cat eye abscess over several visits, and anal gland cleaning for a dog.
• •Travel-related paperwork: one reviewer notes the practice is accredited for health certificates.
• •Practical support: reviews mention help with pet insurance and staff taking time to explain treatment options in a clear, non-pushy way.
• •In-practice extras: one reviewer mentions a small shop area with pet products, and another describes staff encouraging short social visits so a dog could become more comfortable coming into the practice.

Pricing

Published prices suggest the clinic sits above average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. Reviews are mixed on cost: many focus on the quality of care rather than price, while a smaller number raise concerns about fees, pet care plan charges and being asked for further payment.

People

• •Leo is the most consistently praised named vet, with owners describing him as thoughtful, pragmatic and clear when explaining treatment, including dental care and more complex decision-making.
• •Millie is mentioned warmly for gentle handling with a dog.
• •Paul and Noreen are named on the front-of-house side; both are praised in some reviews for being helpful and patient, though Paul is also criticised in a smaller number of complaints.
• •Jade and Raluca are mentioned as friendly and welcoming.
• •Jennifer, the manager, is named in a complaint about how feedback and follow-up communication were handled.

Reviews

Google reviews show 4.4/5 from 326 reviews.

• •Many recent reviewers describe a kind, welcoming team, with pets made to feel comfortable and owners feeling at ease during visits.
• •Several reviews highlight clear communication, saying treatment options were explained well and recommendations felt transparent rather than pushy.
• •Positive examples include support during insurance claims, care through a dog’s ongoing health challenges, and dental treatment for an elderly cat.
• •A smaller number of negative reviews focus on fees and communication, including one complaint about an unresolved anal gland issue and others about a difficult consultation or disagreements around management and a pet care plan.