Dog & Cat Vets in Hinckley

## Summary Medivet Hinckley Coventry Road (Feldon Veterinary Centre) is part of the Medivet group. It’s set up for routine consultations and ongoing care, with owners repeatedly mentioning easy access to appointments (including same-day for a poorly cat) and vets who talk through more than one treatment route rather than pushing a single plan. Reviews also mention care for small pets (pet rats) as well as dogs and cats, and named vets (Eric and Viv) who suggest alternative options where appropriate. ## Services - **General vet consultations** (dogs, cats and small pets are mentioned in reviews, including pet rats). - **Treatment planning with options discussed** (multiple reviews describe vets explaining things clearly and running through different treatment options). - **Emergency care (overnight) via Medivet**: website information states a nationwide overnight emergency consultation fee and access to around-the-clock emergency care at one of Medivet’s 24-hour centres. ## Pricing - **Overnight emergency consultation (7pm–9am): £130** (website states this as a nationwide price; note it’s not available at “Medivet 24 Hour Nantwich” per the website text). ## People - **Viv (vet)**: singled out as a reason some owners wouldn’t want to use another practice; also mentioned alongside Eric for being kind, knowledgeable, and for suggesting alternative options for ongoing medical issues. - **Eric (vet)**: described as kind and “super knowledgeable,” with examples of offering alternative options. - **Reception/front desk team**: multiple reviews mention being greeted warmly and finding reception staff helpful; one owner said the changeover to the practice was easy and appointment arranging was straightforward. ## Reviews **4.7 stars from 186 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - **Clear explanations and choice of treatment**: owners describe vets explaining everything, checking understanding, and running through options rather than a single path. - **Appointment access**: same-day appointment for a poorly cat is mentioned, and another reviewer contrasts this with worse availability at a previous practice. - **Kind handling across different animals**: positive experiences reported with dogs (including a non-cooperative puppy), cats, and pet rats; one visit included multiple pets (four dogs and a cat) in one session. - **Named clinicians drive loyalty**: Viv (and also Eric) are mentioned specifically as reasons for continued use over years and across multiple pets.

## Summary Hinckley Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets chain (not an independent clinic) and is set up as a fairly broad, well-equipped practice: it lists an in-house lab, pharmacy, digital x‑ray and ultrasound, plus a hospital ward and isolation facilities. The website also states it’s an **RCVS Approved Graduate Development Practice** and a **veterinary nurse training facility**. From the latest reviews available, owners most often describe **fast access when something feels urgent** (one reviewer says they were seen within half an hour of calling) and **clear, detailed explanations during consults** (particularly naming Dr. Tudor Lloyd). There is also a starkly different account from one reviewer describing a long-running eye problem with very high costs and a poor outcome, which conflicts with the predominantly positive feedback. Concrete specifics mentioned: - Separate cat and dog waiting areas and separated wards/isolation units are listed on the website. - Home visits are offered (per the website). - Out-of-hours emergency care is provided by **Park Vet Group** (per the website). - Reviews mention sensitive handling of euthanasia, including supportive staff on the day. ## Services Services and capabilities stated on the clinic website include: - **Diagnostics & monitoring:** in-house laboratory testing (biochemistry, haematology, electrolytes), blood pressure monitoring, ECG, tonopen/eye pressure testing, digital x‑ray and ultrasound. - **Surgery & anaesthesia:** anaesthesia, operating theatre, airway surgery, orthopaedics including cruciate surgery. - **Inpatient/isolation facilities:** hospital ward; isolation unit; separated dog/cat wards and isolation units. - **Preventive/routine care:** microchipping, nurse clinics, nutritional advice, prescriptions. - **Other treatments:** physiotherapy, cryotherapy. - **Travel documentation:** pet passport / animal health certificate. - **Home visits:** offered (website). Out-of-hours: the website says emergency care out of hours is handled by **Park Vet Group**. Examples from reviews: - **Laser treatment** for arthritis/sore joints is mentioned by one owner (3 sessions, 10–15 minutes each). - A thorough examination is described for a **hamster** with a leg/paw issue. ## Pricing Only prices explicitly mentioned in reviews: - **Laser treatment for arthritis/sore joints:** one reviewer reports **3 sessions at £30–£35 each** (each session described as 10–15 minutes). - One reviewer describes a complex eye case costing **“over £7000”**, plus a **£500** specialist visit and a later **£400** medication bill (these are presented as that owner’s experience, not standard fees). ## People Named on the website: - **Nacho Martinez Robles** (Practice Owner & Veterinary Surgeon). - **Atilla Sunker** (Veterinary Surgeon). - **Ibrahim Karagoz** (Veterinary Surgeon). - **Begum Ozdol** (Veterinary Surgeon). - **Alp Saritas** (Veterinary Surgeon). - **Nicola Gray** (Practice Owner & Registered Veterinary Nurse); the site bio states she supports student veterinary nurses as a clinical coach/assessor. Named in reviews: - **Dr. Tudor Lloyd** (referred to as “Dr.” by reviewers): repeatedly credited for **patience and explaining things in detail**, helping owners feel at ease during consultations. ## Reviews **4.5 stars from 309 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - **Fast help when needed:** one owner says they were seen within half an hour after calling, and specifically mentions a receptionist who asked what was needed and acted quickly. - **Clear communication in consults:** multiple reviews highlight detailed explanations (notably mentioning Dr. Tudor Lloyd by name). - **Handling difficult end-of-life visits:** one review describes euthanasia being managed sensitively, including kindness from the nurse assisting on the day. - **Willingness to treat smaller pets:** one owner brought in a hamster and describes a thorough exam and being kept well-informed throughout. - **Conflicting experience on treatment quality/costs:** one reviewer alleges repeated medications that didn’t work, that specialist advice was ignored, and reports very high costs with a poor outcome for an eye condition—strongly at odds with the otherwise very positive feedback.

## Summary Medivet Hinckley Leicester Road - Fairfield Veterinary Centre is part of the Medivet group (not an independent practice). It’s set up for routine appointments like annual check-ups and vaccinations, and it also offers access to Medivet’s round-the-clock emergency care via its 24‑hour centres (with a stated overnight consultation fee). Recent reviews include both smooth, low-stress routine visits (e.g., vaccinations/injections where pets “never even felt it”, and gentle handling of stressed cats) and a serious complaint about a cat dying shortly after being told blood results were fine, alongside concerns about money being prioritised. Concrete details mentioned by owners include: - Same-day appointment arranged for a guinea pig (seen by “Bev”). - Annual cat check-ups and vaccinations with on-time appointments; one reviewer notes the vet was a locum and very gentle with stressed cats. - First injections for a Shih Tzu reported as painless. - Blood tests quoted at about £450 in one complaint, with a follow-up call stating results were fine before the pet later died. ## Services - Routine check-ups and annual vaccinations (cats and dogs mentioned). - Puppy/first injections (dog vaccinations mentioned). - Blood testing (pricing mentioned in one review). - Small mammal appointment (guinea pig seen). - Emergency care access: around-the-clock emergency care at one of Medivet’s 24‑hour centres (as described on the website). - Veterinary Nurse Training facility (listed in the clinic’s structured data). ## Pricing - Overnight emergency consultation fee: **£130** (stated as applicable between **7pm and 9am**, via Medivet’s 24‑hour centres). - Blood tests: **about £450** (reported by one reviewer for a cat). ## People - **Bev**: named in a review for seeing a guinea pig the same day; the owner said they were “very happy” with how the appointment went. - **Locum vet (name not given)**: described as welcoming and gentle when handling stressed cats during an annual check-up and vaccinations. - **Reception team (not named)**: one reviewer complained they were eating biscuits and talking with their mouths full during a visit; another reviewer described the practice as friendly and helpful. ## Reviews **4.6 stars from 263 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - Multiple owners describe friendly staff and calm handling during vaccinations/check-ups (including stressed cats and a dog’s first injections). - Access and scheduling: one reviewer highlights getting a guinea pig seen the same day; another notes appointments were easy to make and on time. - Negative experiences include a strong complaint about perceived poor care around blood tests and communication (blood results reported as fine, followed by the cat’s death shortly after), and another complaint focused on reception professionalism.

## Summary Medivet Hinckley Roston Drive -Hollycroft Veterinary Centre is part of the Medivet group and treats a range of small animals (cats, dogs, rabbits and small mammals). The practice offers routine preventative care (vaccinations, parasite care), common procedures like neutering and microchipping, and has an in-house laboratory for on-site testing. Out-of-hours care is arranged via Medivet 24 Hour Leamington Spa, with a stated out-of-hours consult fee of **£130** and **free phone assessments**. Google shows a rating of **4.4/5 from 395 reviews**. ## Services - Vaccinations - Parasite care - Neutering - Microchipping - Animal Health Certificate for pet travel - In-house laboratory (on-site testing) - Emergency/out-of-hours arrangements: out-of-hours services provided at **Medivet 24 Hour Leamington Spa** (as stated on the website) - Veterinary nurse training facility (listed in clinic data) ## Pricing - Out-of-hours consult fee (via Medivet 24 Hour Leamington Spa): **£130** - Phone assessments (out-of-hours arrangement): **free of charge** ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.4/5 (395 reviews).** **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** No written review text was provided in the inputs, so specific review themes (what owners praised or criticised) can’t be summarised here.