Specialist Vets in Ripon

## Summary 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.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - **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.

## Summary Yoredale Vets is a small animal practice established in the 1970s and accredited to **RCVS Core Standards**. The clinic offers routine care (consultations, vaccinations, parasite control) alongside procedures such as **dentistry** and **surgery**, and also provides **home visits**. In the latest written reviews available to us, owners describe being fitted in for **urgent “drop-in” appointments**, the team **liaising with a pet’s usual vet**, and positive outcomes after **surgery** and an **acute seizure emergency**. ## Services Based on the practice website and the written reviews available to us, services mentioned include: - **Consultations** and routine preventive care, including **vaccinations**, **parasite control**, and **six-month health checks** - **Surgery** (reviews mention post-op care after a dog’s surgery; the website lists surgery generally) - **Dentistry** - **Microchipping** - **Neutering** - **Nurse clinics** - **Grooming & nail clipping** - **Blood pressure checks** - **Anal sac expression** - **Pet travel documentation** - **Home visits** - Species seen (per the website): **dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, gerbils, hamsters, ferrets, small cage birds, and birds of prey** **Emergency care (as stated by the website):** - Emergency support is available during normal opening hours by calling the practice. - **Out of hours emergency services are provided by Medivet – Skeldale Veterinary Centre.** ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.7 stars from 40 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - **Help with urgent problems, including while travelling:** reviewers describe being given an appointment as a “drop-in” and being made welcome. - **Coordination with a pet’s regular vet:** one review explicitly mentions the practice **liaised with their home vets**. - **Emergency response:** one reviewer reports a dog with **cluster seizures** and says the **out-of-hours response was very quick** and “very likely saved his life.” (The website states out-of-hours emergencies are handled by Medivet – Skeldale Veterinary Centre.) - **Post-surgical care:** one owner specifically notes the practice was “very good” with their dog **after surgery**.

## Summary Sandhill Veterinary Services Ltd is a specialist practice focused on **game birds and commercial poultry**, offering both **veterinary care and laboratory services**. Based on the website, they’re set up for **preventative flock health planning** and **disease/production investigations**, supported by an **in-house laboratory**. In the latest reviews available to us, owners mention **tests being sent off efficiently**, **clear explanations**, and at least one report of being **“in and out within an hour”**. ## Services - **Poultry and game bird veterinary care** (species explicitly listed: poultry and game birds) - **Preventative medicine** for flocks - **Flock-based consultancy** (website references work across production types including layers/pullets, broilers, turkeys & ducks) - **Disease and production investigations** - **Laboratory testing**, including cases where clients report **sending tests off** (supported by review) - **In-house laboratory** (website) ## People No individual clinicians are named in the information provided. Reviews that include detail mention: - Staff **explaining everything** during a visit (one reviewer) - A team described as **helpful** and willing to give **advice** (one reviewer) - **Reception** is mentioned positively by one reviewer ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.9 stars from 11 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Clear communication:** one client specifically notes the vet(s) were “explaining everything.” - **Efficiency:** one client reports being “in and out within an hour”; another mentions tests being handled efficiently. - **Bird-focused expertise:** one reviewer calls them the “best bird vet I know.” - **General service satisfaction:** multiple short reviews describe “excellent service” and “professionals.”