Medivet - Bamber Bridge, Withy Grove Vets – Vets in Preston
Clinic Overview
Medivet – Bamber Bridge, Withy Grove Vets is part of the Medivet group. The practice offers routine care alongside on-site diagnostics and procedures including X-rays, ultrasound, ECG, endoscopy, laser treatment, keyhole surgery, an orthopaedic theatre, and an in-house laboratory. Out-of-hours care is handled via Medivet 24 Hour Chorley, with a £130 out-of-hours consultation fee and no charge for phone assessment listed on the website.
Medivet – Bamber Bridge, Withy Grove Vets is part of the Medivet group. The practice offers routine care alongside on-site diagnostics and procedures including X-rays, ultrasound, ECG, endoscopy, laser treatment, keyhole surgery, an orthopaedic theatre, and an in-house laboratory. Out-of-hours care is handled via Medivet 24 Hour Chorley, with a £130 out-of-hours consultation fee and no charge for phone assessment listed on the website. Recent feedback is largely positive about the clinical care and compassion shown, though some owners raise concerns about rising costs and phone/admin responsiveness.
Services
- •Routine and preventive care: 15-minute consultations, vaccinations, parasite care, microchipping, and nurse clinics are listed. Reviews also mention regular monthly visits for a dog's skin injection.
- •Surgery and procedures: neutering is offered, with one owner praising the care around kitten neutering and a free post-op check. The website also lists keyhole surgery.
- •Diagnostics and imaging: the clinic website lists X-rays, ultrasound, ECG, endoscopy, and an in-house laboratory. Reviews describe detailed work-ups and treatment planning, including support around a cat's lymphoma diagnosis.
- •Specialist facilities and treatments: laser treatment and an orthopaedic theatre are listed on the website, alongside orthopaedic care.
- •End-of-life and home support: euthanasia, pet cremation, and home visits are listed. Reviews include compassionate end-of-life care for a hamster.
- •Pets seen: the website lists cats, dogs, rabbits, and small mammals.
- •Out-of-hours: emergency cover is through Medivet 24 Hour Chorley.
Pricing
Published prices suggest the clinic sits below average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. The website lists a £130 out-of-hours consultation fee via Medivet 24 Hour Chorley. Review comments on cost are mixed: one owner described prices as reasonable, while others felt fees had increased sharply since the Medivet takeover.
People
- •Suanne is the only vet clearly named in recent reviews. Owners describe her as thorough and reassuring, including during monthly skin-injection visits and an urgent case where she explained the plan step by step and kept the owner updated through the day.
- •Reviews also repeatedly praise the reception team and nurses for being welcoming, informative, and helpful, including with follow-up questions after procedures.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.4/5 from 477 reviews. Recent feedback is mostly positive, with a smaller number of complaints focused on cost and administration.
- •Owners often praise the clinical communication, including clear explanations during a 20-minute consultation about a cat's lymphoma and honest, compassionate conversations in difficult situations.
- •Several reviews highlight fast access for urgent problems, with pets reportedly seen within half an hour or within the hour and admitted promptly when needed.
- •The front-of-house experience is often described warmly, with reception staff and nurses seen as friendly, helpful, and reassuring; follow-up after procedures is also mentioned positively.
- •Negative comments focus on phone access, delays in test results, refund/overcharge issues, and cost concerns. One recent review also describes dissatisfaction with how a kitten's condition was initially assessed.

