Medivet 24 Hour Shrewsbury

Medivet 24 Hour Shrewsbury is part of the Medivet group and is set up for both routine appointments and round-the-clock urgent care, backed by on-site advanced diagnostics (including CT) and surgical facilities (including an orthopaedic theatre). The website states it’s open 24/7/365 and offers phone assessment with no charge, with a published out-of-hours consult fee. In recent reviews, owners repeatedly mention overnight hospitalisation (including fluid support), emergency triage for suspected poisoning with tests and treatment, and clear, ongoing updates about results and options. Several reviews also describe considerate handling of end-of-life appointments, including being given a specific appointment time and a private, quiet space to say goodbye.

Services

Based on the clinic website summary and recent reviews, services mentioned include

• •24-hour emergency and out-of-hours care (website states 24/7/365; reviews describe weekend/late-night emergencies)
• •Hospitalisation/overnight care (overnight admission for fluid support mentioned in reviews)
• •Diagnostics and imaging
• •CT imaging/CT scanner (website)
• •X-rays (website)
• •Ultrasound (website)
• •ECG (website)
• •Endoscopy (website)
• •In-house laboratory (website; reviews mention tests during emergency care)
• •Surgery
• •Keyhole surgery (website)
• •Orthopaedic theatre (website)
• •Dentistry (website)
• •Acupuncture (website)
• •Hydrotherapy (website; hydrotherapy facility listed)
• •Home visits (website)
• •Nurse clinics (website)
• •Animal Health Certificate (website)
• •Species seen (as stated on the website): cats, dogs, rabbits, exotics, avians, small mammals
• •End-of-life care (described in reviews as an emergency appointment to say goodbye, with a private quiet area provided)

Also listed in the structured clinic data: Veterinary Nurse Training facility.

Pricing

• •Out-of-hours consultation fee: £130 (website)
• •Phone assessment: no charge (website)

People

• •Helen (vet): mentioned for explaining what treatment was being given and why it was necessary for a dog admitted overnight, with the owner also reporting they were kept updated during the day.
• •Alex (vet): mentioned for a mobility check in an older dog, described as doing a full check and giving advice on supplements/medication, with the owner planning next steps based on the discussion.
• •Emergency team (unnamed): in multiple reviews, owners describe being kept informed about test results and options during urgent cases (including suspected poisoning), and staff managing distressed owners during emergencies.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.5 stars from 273 reviews.

• •Emergency handling and triage: owners describe efficient treatment during emergencies, including a suspected poisoning case where tests and treatment were given and options explained.
• •Communication during urgent care: several mention being kept updated throughout the day/night and being talked through results and choices.
• •Overnight support: one review describes overnight admission for fluid support with continued updates.
• •End-of-life appointments: one owner highlights being given an appointment time and a private quiet area to say goodbye.
• •Routine consultations also mentioned: a mobility check appointment is described as thorough, with practical advice around supplements/medication and planning next steps.