Medivet Hockley

Medivet Hockley is part of the Medivet group and is led (per the clinic website) by veterinary surgeon Nik Kwint. The practice advertises a broad in‑house setup (including an in‑house laboratory, X‑rays, ultrasound, and an orthopaedic theatre) alongside routine and referral-style diagnostics such as ECG and endoscopy. In recent reviews, owners repeatedly mention being seen at short notice for illness worries, getting reassurance after an exam, and staff showing empathy during difficult visits (one reviewer references having a pet “sent upstairs”).

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.