Dog & Cat Vets in Stoke Newington

## Summary Medivet Stoke Newington is part of the Medivet group (a larger chain) and is set up for in-clinic diagnostics and routine-to-complex case work, with equipment listed for imaging and internal tests (X-rays, ultrasound, ECG, endoscopy, and an in-house laboratory). The practice is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. From the latest reviews available to us, owners often mention prompt handling of repeat prescriptions and vets who explain findings and avoid unnecessary procedures (including one case where a guinea pig was assessed and *not* sedated or treated dentally after a more serious plan had been suggested elsewhere). One recent review, however, alleges a misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment for a cat (steroids given for presumed allergies without a flea check), resulting in ongoing symptoms and extra cost—so experiences appear mixed. ## Services Based on the clinic website summary and the reviews available to us, services/capabilities mentioned include: - **15-minute consultations** - **Species seen:** cats, dogs, rabbits, and small mammals (a **guinea pig** case is specifically described in reviews) - **Diagnostics & imaging:** in-house laboratory testing, **X-rays**, **ultrasound**, **ECG**, and **endoscopy** - **Dentistry** (also referenced in a review where dental treatment was considered but ultimately not needed after assessment) - **Animal Health Certificate** (for pet travel) - **Home visits** - **Nurse clinics** - **End-of-life care:** a review describes euthanasia support and arranging **cremation services** “seamlessly” - **Out-of-hours care (as stated on the website):** provided by **Medivet 24 Hour Kensington**; **no charge for assessment by phone**, and an **out-of-hours consult fee of £130** ## Pricing - **Out-of-hours consult fee:** **£130** (website). The website also states there is **no charge for assessment by phone** out of hours. - A reviewer reports spending **£250** for **two visits plus medications** during a case they describe as a misdiagnosis (review claim, not a published price list). ## People - **Jonathan (vet)** is named in a review as being trusted for cat care, with the owner specifically valuing that the practice has “excellent facilities for tests” and that treatments weren’t pushed beyond what seemed necessary. - **Elodie (vet)** is credited in a detailed review with a careful small-mammal exam (guinea pig), checking symptoms thoroughly, reassuring the owner, and concluding sedation/X-rays/dental treatment were **not** needed after all. - The wider team is mentioned in one review for compassionate handling during euthanasia and for coordinating cremation arrangements smoothly. ## Reviews **4.5 stars from 195 reviews.** The latest written reviews available to us include both detailed praise for clinical judgment and one serious complaint about misdiagnosis and treatment choice. **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - **Avoiding unnecessary procedures:** one owner reports their guinea pig was assessed and the vet decided sedation and dental treatment weren’t required, contrary to what they’d been told elsewhere. - **Diagnostics and decision-making:** reviews mention confidence in the clinic’s testing facilities and a sense that treatments aren’t “pushed.” - **Practical admin:** repeat prescriptions described as handled promptly and on time. - **End-of-life support:** one owner describes high compassion during euthanasia and a smooth process for cremation services. - **Conflict in clinical experience:** one reviewer alleges their cat was misdiagnosed (treated with strong steroids for “allergies” rather than being checked/treated for fleas), with ongoing symptoms and side effects.