Medivet RayleighDownes Veterinary Surgeons

Medivet RayleighDownes Veterinary Surgeons is part of the Medivet group. Based on the website and recent reviews, the practice appears geared toward routine pet healthcare with access to 24/7 emergency cover through Medivet, plus ongoing care-plan support for day-to-day needs. Reviewers repeatedly mention short waits for appointments, a clean practice, and staff who take time to answer questions—especially helpful for new owners. Several long-term clients (20–35+ years) also specifically mention ongoing injections for dogs and that their vet handles a “difficult dog” patiently.

Services

• •24/7 emergency care (via Medivet), with an overnight emergency consultation fee applying for consultations between 7pm and 9am (per website).
• •Routine consultations and ongoing treatment, with reviews referencing
• •Regular injections for a dog.
• •Staff answering lots of questions during appointments (including first-time puppy visits).
• •Care plan mentioned by a reviewer as making things “easy” and “good value” (no inclusions described in the available info).

Pricing

• •Overnight emergency consultation fee: £130 for consultations between 7pm and 9am (website).

People

• •Michael (vet) is named in multiple reviews. Owners describe him as
• •Patient with a “difficult dog.”
• •Polite and willing to answer many questions, including during repeat visits for regular injections.
• •Reception team is mentioned as “engaging and helpful” in one review.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.7 stars from 104 reviews.

• •Long-standing loyalty: multiple owners mention using the practice for 20+ years or around 35 years.
• •Appointment experience: several reviews mention rarely waiting for appointments and a clean clinic.
• •Communication for owners: staff are repeatedly described as welcoming and helpful, with specific mentions of answering questions (including from a first-time puppy owner).
• •Handling of pets: reviewers mention staff treating animals as individuals, and one highlights patient handling of a challenging dog.
• •Costs: one long-term client notes fees have increased, without giving figures.