Dog & Cat Vets in Thorpe Bay

## Summary Medivet Downes Thorpe Bay is part of the Medivet group and is set up for both routine appointments and urgent problems, with 24-hour emergency care available (overnight emergency consultation fee of £130 for consults between 7pm and 9am). It’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. From the latest reviews available to us, owners most often mention: - Appointments and medication being arranged quickly, including when something is urgent. - A consult style that involves thorough examinations, lots of questions, and walking owners through options (one vet, “Van,” is named for this). - Careful handling of anxious or elderly cats to reduce distress while still completing treatment. ## Services - 24-hour emergency care, with an overnight emergency consultation fee applying to consultations between 7pm and 9am. - Veterinary nurse training facility (listed in the clinic’s structured data). - In-reviews examples of care provided include: - Anti-inflammatory injections for suspected pain/muscle pull. - Blood testing during investigation of lethargy/possible stomach issue. - Pain relief and anti-inflammatory medication for suspected hip pain, with X-ray discussed as a next step if symptoms persist. - Handling and treatment adjustments for an elderly cat to minimise distress. - Support around end-of-life care (one owner describes the team being “so good” when their dog died). ## Pricing - Overnight emergency consultation fee: **£130** (for consultations between **7pm and 9am**). ## People - **Van (vet)**: Mentioned for being unhurried and methodical—asking “lots of questions,” carrying out thorough examinations, explaining their opinion plus options, and leaving space for the owner to decide and ask questions. In one case, the plan evolved over multiple visits (initially suspected stomach issue, later identified hip as the likely pain source; X-ray suggested if it continued). - **Receptionists and veterinary nurses**: Repeatedly credited for helping accommodate requests, making booking straightforward, and supporting owners with anxious pets so the visit runs more smoothly. - **Emergency vet (unnamed)**: In one account, gave an anti-inflammatory injection at an urgent visit for suspected muscle pull. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.7 stars from 272 reviews.** **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - Booking and getting medications is described as straightforward, including when the situation is urgent. - Consultations are often described as thorough and unrushed (examining carefully, asking detailed questions, and explaining options). - Cat handling comes up several times: owners mention anxious cats being reassured, and an elderly cat being treated in a way that avoided unnecessary distress. - Several owners comment on supportive behaviour during difficult moments, including end-of-life care.