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, alongside services such as dentistry and X-rays. Recent feedback paints a picture of a smaller practice with a warm, personal feel, with owners often praising the team’s kindness, clear advice and calm handling of anxious pets.

Services

• •Routine and preventive care: 15-minute vet consultations, vaccinations, parasite care, neutering and microchipping.
• •Diagnostics and treatment: dentistry and X-rays are listed, with recent reviews mentioning treatment for a cat with a facial abscess and thorough checks during a pet-plan health visit.
• •Species seen: cats, dogs, rabbits and other small mammals.
• •Pet travel: Animal Health Certificates are offered.
• •Support for nervous pets: reviews repeatedly mention patient handling of dogs that do not like vet visits, along with practical advice for owners, including grooming tips.
• •End-of-life care: one recent review describes especially compassionate support when saying goodbye to a pet, with time, privacy and a paw-print keepsake.
• •Training and out-of-hours: the practice is listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. Out-of-hours care is provided by Medivet 24 Hour Thurmaston.

Pricing

Published prices suggest the clinic sits below average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. The clearest listed figure is the £130 out-of-hours consultation fee at Medivet 24 Hour Thurmaston, with no charge for an initial phone assessment. Reviews also mention a pet plan that included a complimentary pet check, although plan pricing is not detailed.

People

• •Helen and Rachel are specifically thanked in a recent review for helping a dog that was struggling, with the owner describing them as knowledgeable, friendly and excellent on advice and treatment.
• •Across recent feedback, vets are praised for listening carefully, carrying out thorough checks, giving practical advice and being patient with nervous or difficult dogs.
• •Reception also gets positive mentions for being helpful, friendly and efficient, including arranging a speedy appointment and being ready on arrival.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.5/5 from 146 reviews. Recent feedback is very positive overall.

• •Owners often describe the team as warm, caring and friendly, with several reviews highlighting a more personal feel than a larger practice.
• •Compassion around difficult moments stands out, including a detailed account of calm, unrushed end-of-life care that gave a family space and support to say goodbye.
• •Vets are frequently praised for listening to concerns, explaining things clearly and offering practical advice, including reassurance after careful checks and tips on grooming.
• •Reviews also mention patient handling of anxious pets, helpful reception support, speedy appointments and successful treatment for issues such as a cat’s facial abscess.