Medivet Hockley

Services

Services and capabilities mentioned on the clinic website include

• •Routine care: vaccinations, parasite care, microchipping, 15‑minute consultations
• •Surgery/procedures: pet neutering; dentistry
• •Diagnostics: ECG, endoscopy; in‑house laboratory testing; X‑rays; ultrasound
• •Clinics and additional support: nurse clinics; home visits
• •Complementary therapy: acupuncture
• •Documentation: animal health certificate (for pet travel)
• •Species treated: cats, dogs, rabbits, and small mammals
• •Out-of-hours care: provided by a Medivet 24 Hour hospital (as stated on the website). The website states no charge for assessment by phone.

Pricing

• •Out-of-hours consultation fee: £130 (from the clinic website).
• •The website also states there is no charge for assessment by phone for out-of-hours care.

People

• •Nik Kwint (Veterinary Surgeon) is named on the website as leading the practice.
• •Ella (vet) is specifically praised in a recent review for being thorough, giving “the right advice,” and building trust with an owner who notes their dog is happy to see her.
• •Nick (named in a review) is mentioned alongside “the team” as having looked after an owner’s dogs for many years, suggesting continuity for long-term clients (the review does not state a job title).

Reviews

Google rating: 4.9 stars from 246 reviews.

• •Short-notice appointments and reassurance: one owner says they were seen at short notice for a new puppy they thought was unwell, and were reassured after the exam found “all good.”
• •Empathy in hard moments: one reviewer describes staff being “very caring” and showing “lots of empathy” when they had to have a pet “sent upstairs.”
• •Trust and continuity: multiple owners describe sticking with the practice long-term (including one mentioning decades of family use) and saying they “wouldn’t go anywhere else.”
• •Communication: reviewers mention staff taking time to find out how they can help and being happy to answer questions.