Specialist 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 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.