Medivet Ripon

Medivet Ripon is part of the Medivet group. From the website information, it links into Medivet’s network of 24-hour centres for overnight emergencies, with a stated nationwide overnight emergency consultation fee of £130 (for consultations between 7pm and 9am). Reviews most often describe a friendly, calm-feeling clinic that gives owners treatment choices rather than pushing one expensive route, and that can sometimes see pets quickly (one owner reports being seen within an hour of calling). One review also flags a limitation: for more complicated care “such as anaesthesia”, the practice “doesn’t seem” fully equipped and the pet would need to go elsewhere.

Services

• •Overnight emergency care access via Medivet 24-hour centres (as described on the Medivet website), with the fee applying to consultations between 7pm and 9am.
• •Mobility pain checks: the website text mentions a FREE Mobility Pain Check promotion (time-limited, “until 30 November” in the captured site text).
• •General veterinary consultations and treatment discussions are referenced in reviews, including vets explaining conditions clearly and offering “all options available for treatments.”
• •Support at end of life is described by one owner who felt the team were helpful and understanding when it was time to say goodbye to an elderly dog.
• •Capability note from reviews: one owner believes more complex treatment “such as anaesthesia” would need referral elsewhere because it “seems” not fully equipped.

Pricing

• •£130 overnight emergency consultation fee (stated as a nationwide Medivet price), applicable for consultations between 7pm and 9am.

People

• •Staff aren’t named in the available information, but reviewers consistently describe how the team handles pets
• •Nervous/reactive dogs: one owner says their nervous dog can be aggressive at the vet, and the team still treats her with the same care and attention as other pets.
• •Communication and decision-making: multiple reviews mention vets explaining things clearly and offering options rather than pushing “expensive treatment.”
• •Reducing stress for first visits/puppies: owners describe pets not being stressed on a first visit and staff using praise, cuddles, and treats to help puppies feel at home.
• •End-of-life support: one review highlights the team’s understanding approach during euthanasia for a very elderly dog.

Reviews

4.8 stars from 66 reviews. - Friendly, reassuring handling of anxious pets (including a reactive dog) and efforts to keep visits low-stress (treats/praise/cuddles mentioned).

• •Treatment choices explained, not sales pressure: several owners say costs and options are discussed and they didn’t feel pushed into expensive treatments.
• •Access/appointments: one owner reports being seen within an hour of calling; another mentions the team being accommodating with booking.
• •Mixed views on costs: while several reviews say the practice isn’t “just eyeing up costs,” one reviewer gives a 1-star “all they care about is MONEY” complaint without details.
• •Perceived limits to in-house equipment for complex procedures: one owner suggests more complicated treatment (example given: anaesthesia) might require going elsewhere.