Medivet Shepshed (Value Vet)

Medivet Shepshed (Value Vet) is part of the Medivet group and sees cats, dogs, rabbits and other small mammals. The practice offers routine care (including 15‑minute consultations) as well as diagnostics like X‑rays and dentistry. In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly mention vets taking time to listen to concerns and give practical advice (including grooming tips), plus patient handling of nervous or “difficult” dogs. Specific problems mentioned include treating a cat’s facial abscess and supporting a dog that was “really struggling” with advice and treatment.

Services

• •15‑minute vet consultations
• •Vaccinations
• •Parasite care
• •Neutering
• •Microchipping
• •Dentistry
• •X‑rays (also listed as an on-site facility)
• •Animal Health Certificate (pet travel)
• •Species seen: cats, dogs, rabbits, small mammals
• •Veterinary Nurse Training facility
• •Out-of-hours care: provided by Medivet 24 Hour Thurmaston; consult fee stated as £130, with no charge for assessment by phone

Pricing

• •Out-of-hours consult fee: £130 (Medivet 24 Hour Thurmaston)
• •No charge for out-of-hours assessment by phone (as stated on the website)
• •Reviews mention a “pet plan” that included a complimentary pet check, but no plan price/details are given

People

• •Helen and Rachel are named in a review as giving “the best advice and treatment” for a dog that was struggling, and being described as knowledgeable and friendly.
• •Vets are described in reviews as
• •doing “thorough” checks and listening to concerns during a pet-plan check
• •being patient with a dog that doesn’t like vets
• •giving practical advice (including grooming tips)
• •Reception is mentioned as helpful, including arranging a “speedy” appointment and being ready for the visit on arrival.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.5 stars from 142 reviews. - Owners describe being listened to and getting specific advice (including reassurance after discussing history/details, and grooming tips).

• •Several reviews highlight patient handling for anxious or difficult pets, especially dogs who dislike vet visits.
• •Examples of care mentioned include treatment for a cat’s facial abscess and advice/treatment for a dog that was “really struggling.”
• •Appointment logistics are occasionally called out, such as being fitted in quickly when another practice had no availability.