Medivet Ashby

Medivet Ashby is part of the Medivet group. Based on the website information, it offers access to 24-hour emergency care via one of Medivet’s 24-hour centres (with an overnight emergency consultation fee stated at £130). It’s also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.

Recent reviews describe a practice that can offer same-day appointments for new concerns and where vets are reported to explain what they’re doing during examinations. Several owners also mention a “least invasive/less costly first” approach (including pointing out when prescription medication might be cheaper elsewhere). There is, however, a serious recent complaint alleging misdiagnosis in a dog’s case.

Services

• •Veterinary consultations for dogs and cats (examples mentioned: stomach issues in a dog; general examination for behavioural changes; cat treatment and handling).
• •Surgical referral/plan mentioned in reviews: an eyelid operation was planned for one dog (the review does not confirm it was performed yet).
• •Emergency care (as stated on the website): access to 24-hour emergency care at one of Medivet’s 24-hour centres.

Pricing

• •Overnight emergency consultation fee (website-stated, nationwide): £130.

People

• •Bianca (vet): mentioned as being “very gentle” when handling a cat during care/treatment.
• •Mitch / Mitchell (vet): repeatedly named across reviews. Owners describe him taking time to comfort nervous dogs, handling pets in a calming way, and explaining the exam process and findings as he goes.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.5 stars from 315 reviews.

• •Appointment access: one owner reports calling in the morning and getting a same-day appointment a few hours later for a concerned behaviour change.
• •Communication during exams: owners describe being kept informed about what was being done, why, and what the vet found, with next actions explained.
• •Treatment approach and costs: multiple owners say the practice starts with less invasive, lower-cost options and doesn’t “upsell,” with one review noting they were told medication could be bought cheaper elsewhere.
• •Handling anxious pets: Mitchell is specifically praised for calming and comforting nervous dogs.
• •Reception team: described as helpful and friendly.
• •Negative outlier: one recent 1-star review alleges a misdiagnosis that the owner believes led to having to say goodbye to their dog.