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Medivet - Bamber Bridge, Withy Grove Vets – Vets in Preston
Clinic Overview
Medivet – Bamber Bridge, Withy Grove Vets is part of the Medivet group in Preston. The practice offers routine veterinary 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 provided through Medivet 24 Hour Chorley.
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, and a recent visit for nail clipping.
- •Surgery and procedures: neutering is offered, with earlier feedback praising care around kitten neutering and a free post-op check. The website also lists keyhole surgery.
- •Diagnostics and imaging: the clinic 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.
- •Emergency care: out-of-hours cover is through Medivet 24 Hour Chorley.
Pricing
A very limited amount of published pricing suggests the clinic may sit below average, but this is based on very few comparable services. The listed out-of-hours consultation fee is £130 via Medivet 24 Hour Chorley. Review comments on price are mixed: some owners focus on the quality of care and advice, while others describe the practice as expensive and say costs have risen since the move to Medivet.
People
- •Suanne is the clearest named vet in recent reviews, with owners describing her as thorough, friendly, and reassuring during regular monthly visits.
- •Emily is mentioned positively for handling a nervous dog calmly during a nail-clipping appointment.
- •Rory has also been named in older reviews.
- •The reception team and nurses are regularly praised for being welcoming, informative, and kind with both pets and owners.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.3/5 from 551 reviews. Recent feedback is mostly positive overall, with a smaller number of complaints about price, phone access, and some aspects of case handling.
- •Many owners describe the team as caring, friendly, and professional, and say they feel looked after rather than rushed.
- •Reviews mention good appointment availability and prompt service, with staff giving clear advice that helps reassure owners.
- •The front-desk team and nurses are frequently praised for being welcoming and helpful, and individual staff members such as Suanne and Emily are singled out for calm, attentive handling.
- •Negative comments focus on higher prices, difficulty getting through by phone, delays around results or refunds, and one case where an owner felt an initial diagnosis for a kitten was dismissed too quickly.
