Medivet Wath

Medivet Wath is part of the Medivet group in Rotherham, offering routine veterinary care alongside on-site diagnostics including X-rays, ultrasound, ECG and an in-house laboratory. The practice also lists an orthopaedic theatre, with standard consultations stated as 15 minutes. Out-of-hours care is provided through Medivet 24 Hour Dearne Valley, with phone assessment available without charge and an out-of-hours consultation fee listed separately.

Services

• •Routine and preventive care: vaccinations, parasite treatment, microchipping, neutering and nurse clinics.
• •Diagnostics and imaging: X-rays, ultrasound, ECG, endoscopy and in-house laboratory testing.
• •Surgery and facilities: an orthopaedic theatre is listed among the clinic facilities.
• •Species seen: cats, dogs and rabbits are named by the practice.
• •Out-of-hours arrangements: emergency cover is handled via Medivet 24 Hour Dearne Valley.
• •Examples from recent visits: reviews mention weight checks, weight-management advice, support for anxious pets during appointments, and same-day help for an urgent dog case that was then referred on for surgery elsewhere.
• •Training status: the clinic is listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.

Pricing

Published prices suggest the clinic sits below average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. The practice lists an out-of-hours consultation fee of £130, with no charge for assessment by phone. In reviews, one client describes the pet plan as good value, while another felt a visit costing nearly £200 was expensive and was unhappy about being asked to pay for a further consultation before repeat medication could be supplied.

People

• •Neil: praised in a recent urgent case involving a dog, where he saw the pet on two consecutive days, gave a fair assessment and advised referral for surgery.
• •Reception team: repeatedly highlighted for practical help, including sharing information by phone, arranging same-day appointments, helping with referral bookings, changing appointments after a bereavement, and assisting during a stressful cat visit with cleaning supplies, a private room and a taxi booking.
• •Vets more broadly: reviews describe the veterinary team as calm, gentle, friendly and clear in their explanations, including advice on managing a dog's weight.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.3/5 from 556 reviews.

• •Many recent reviewers describe the team as friendly, caring and efficient, with easy booking and prompt appointments.
• •Owners often mention calm, gentle handling, especially with nervous or difficult-to-examine dogs, and vets explaining things in clear, easy terms.
• •Reception staff are a recurring strength in reviews, with several examples of practical, compassionate help beyond routine booking.
• •One negative review complains about record-keeping and being asked to pay for a repeat consultation before the same medication could be prescribed again.