Medivet Oakengates

Medivet Oakengates is part of the Medivet group and is led (per the practice website) by veterinary surgeon Duncan Senior. Based on the clinic’s stated facilities and the latest reviews, it looks set up for both routine care (vaccinations, parasite care, check-ups, tablets) and urgent same-day problems—owners describe being offered an appointment “within the hour” and getting a same-day emergency slot for a sick cat.

A few concrete details owners mention include: being given a quiet room and time to talk through decisions during an end-of-life visit for an injured kitten, staff working patiently with a reactive rescue dog through regular visits (treats/play to build tolerance of handling), and clear explanations around puppy vaccinations.

Services

From the clinic website and the latest reviews, services and capabilities mentioned include

• •Consultations (15-minute consultations stated)
• •Vaccinations (including puppy jabs mentioned in reviews)
• •Parasite care
• •Neutering
• •Microchipping
• •Dentistry
• •Nurse clinics
• •Pet euthanasia / end-of-life care (also reflected in a detailed owner account of a kitten with severe injuries)
• •Home visits
• •Diagnostics & imaging (in-house): in-house laboratory, ECG, ultrasound, X-rays
• •Facilities listed: digital X-ray machine, blood machines, dental facilities, ultrasound scanner
• •Species treated (as stated): cats, dogs, rabbits, exotics, small mammals
• •Out-of-hours care: provided by Medivet 24 Hour Shrewsbury (as stated on the website)
• •Veterinary Nurse Training facility (from structured clinic data)

People

• •Duncan Senior (Veterinary Surgeon, lead): named repeatedly in reviews, with owners describing him and the team as “extremely professional,” and saying they wouldn’t take their dog anywhere else.
• •Reception and wider team: one review describes thoughtful support during an emergency/end-of-life situation (offered drinks, provided a quiet room, and gave the family time to discuss and say goodbye).
• •Handling of nervous/reactive pets: one owner attending weekly for over a year with a very reactive rescue dog says staff used treats and play, stayed patient despite barking, and offered ongoing advice to improve the dog’s comfort with handling.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.7 stars from 245 reviews. “”

• •Fast access to care: owners mention being offered an appointment within an hour and receiving a same-day emergency appointment for a sick cat.
• •Support during emergencies and end-of-life: a detailed account describes sensitive handling of a kitten hit by a car, including a quiet room, time to talk, and the chance for a final cuddle.
• •Clear explanations and calm routine care: owners highlight helpful explanations (including around puppy vaccinations) and prompt, kind check-ups for ongoing medication.
• •Practical help with challenging dogs: one owner credits regular, patient handling techniques (treats/play) and advice with helping a reactive rescue dog make progress over time.