Medivet Oakengates – Vets in Telford
Clinic Overview
Medivet Oakengates is part of the Medivet group and, according to the practice website, is led by veterinary surgeon Duncan Senior. It appears set up for both routine care and urgent same-day problems, with owners describing easy appointment access, an appointment offered within the hour, and a same-day emergency slot for a poorly cat. Recent feedback also points to a friendly, familiar atmosphere, with several long-standing clients describing the team as professional, caring, and easy to deal with.
Medivet Oakengates is part of the Medivet group and, according to the practice website, is led by veterinary surgeon Duncan Senior. It appears set up for both routine care and urgent same-day problems, with owners describing easy appointment access, an appointment offered within the hour, and a same-day emergency slot for a poorly cat. Recent feedback also points to a friendly, familiar atmosphere, with several long-standing clients describing the team as professional, caring, and easy to deal with.
Services
- •Routine veterinary care: consultations, vaccinations, parasite care, check-ups, repeat medications and tablets, microchipping, neutering, and nurse clinics. Reviews mention clear explanations around puppy vaccinations, prompt check-ups, booster reminders, and follow-up advice.
- •Sick pet and urgent care: owners describe being seen quickly for urgent concerns, including a same-day emergency appointment for a sick cat and an appointment offered within the hour.
- •Diagnostics and procedures: the clinic lists in-house laboratory testing, ECG, ultrasound, X-rays, digital X-ray, blood machines, and dental facilities. One recent owner also mentions their cat having an entropion eye operation with a very good result.
- •End-of-life and supportive care: pet euthanasia is listed, and reviews describe compassionate handling during a kitten emergency, including a quiet room and time for the family to talk and say goodbye.
- •Species and additional support: the practice states that it treats cats, dogs, rabbits, exotics, and small mammals, and also offers home visits. Reviews also highlight patient handling for a reactive rescue dog over regular visits, using treats, play, and ongoing advice to build tolerance of handling.
- •Out-of-hours care: out-of-hours cover is provided by Medivet 24 Hour Shrewsbury. The clinic is also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.
Pricing
Published prices suggest the clinic sits below average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. Recent reviews are strongly positive about care, access, and follow-up, but they do not say much about cost.
People
- •Duncan Senior is named on the practice website as the lead veterinary surgeon, and recent reviews continue to mention Duncan positively.
- •Reception and wider team: reviews consistently describe the staff as friendly, professional, compassionate, and respectful, with particular praise for support during emergencies and end-of-life situations.
- •Handling of nervous pets: one owner credits the team’s patience, treats, play, and practical advice over weekly visits with helping a very reactive rescue dog make real progress.
Reviews
Medivet Oakengates has a 4.7-star Google rating from 250 reviews.
- •Friendly, professional care is the strongest theme, with many owners describing the team as caring, respectful, and consistent over many years.
- •Good access and follow-up comes up repeatedly: owners mention easy booking, quick appointments, same-day help for urgent issues, reminders for check-ups and boosters, and follow-up advice.
- •Compassion in difficult moments stands out in a detailed review about a badly injured kitten, where the family felt well supported by both reception staff and vets.
- •Clear communication and patient handling are also praised, including explanations for a puppy’s vaccinations, kind routine check-ups, and steady work with a reactive rescue dog over time.
