Medivet 24 hr Thirsk - Skeldale Veterinary Centre – Vets in Thirsk
Clinic Overview
Medivet 24 hr Thirsk - Skeldale Veterinary Centre is part of the Medivet group and offers routine veterinary care alongside 24-hour emergency support. The clinic’s website-backed service range includes emergency consultations, diagnostics, surgery, inpatient care, vaccinations, and referral onward when needed. Recent feedback is largely very positive, with owners often highlighting calm handling, clear updates during treatment, and a welcoming experience for both routine and urgent visits.
Medivet 24 hr Thirsk - Skeldale Veterinary Centre is part of the Medivet group and offers routine veterinary care alongside 24-hour emergency support. The clinic’s website-backed service range includes emergency consultations, diagnostics, surgery, inpatient care, vaccinations, and referral onward when needed. Recent feedback is largely very positive, with owners often highlighting calm handling, clear updates during treatment, and a welcoming experience for both routine and urgent visits.
Services
- •24-hour emergency care: The practice is set up for around-the-clock emergency support. Recent reviews describe pets being seen quickly in urgent situations, including one puppy who was examined straight away, had scans and X-rays, and then underwent surgery within hours.
- •Diagnostics and treatment: Reviews mention scans, X-rays, and emergency surgical treatment, with follow-up calls and updates afterwards.
- •Inpatient care and hospital stays: Owners report pets staying overnight for treatment, with phone updates and, in one case, evening visiting allowed during a two-night stay.
- •Routine appointments and preventive care: Reviews mention rabies and booster vaccinations as well as a general check-over during a routine visit.
- •Referral onward when needed: One owner says an eye problem was picked up during a check and a referral to an eye specialist was arranged promptly.
- •End-of-life care: One recent review especially praises the clinic’s compassionate handling of a euthanasia appointment for a pet rat, with clear explanations and a gentle, respectful approach.
- •Support for nervous pets: A recent owner describes a dog who had previously been fearful at vet visits becoming much more relaxed and eager to come into the practice.
Pricing
No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.
People
- •Jack (vet): Praised for reassurance, updates, and allowing evening visits during a pet’s two-night stay.
- •Catherine (night nurse): Thanked alongside Jack for care during an inpatient stay.
- •Gertie: Warmly praised for kindness, compassion, and clear communication during a pet rat’s end-of-life appointment.
- •Wider team: Reviews frequently mention friendly, professional staff across reception, nursing, and veterinary care.
Reviews
Medivet 24 hr Thirsk - Skeldale Veterinary Centre has a 4.7-star Google rating from 560 reviews. Recent feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with a few mixed experiences around emergency consultations.
- •Strong emergency care feedback: Owners describe pets being seen promptly, with urgent diagnostics, surgery, and regular updates during treatment and recovery.
- •Friendly, reassuring handling: Several reviewers mention caring, professional staff, including especially positive comments about helping nervous dogs feel comfortable.
- •Good communication in many cases: Reviews highlight helpful phone support, updates during hospital stays, and compassionate conversations during difficult appointments.
- •One contrasting complaint: A recent emergency client felt the consultation was rushed and that explanations around treatment and extra costs were not clear enough.
