Medivet Oakdale – Vets in Poole
Clinic Overview
- Recent feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with owners often describing the practice as calm, caring, friendly and professional. - Several reviewers say staff take time to explain things clearly and that pets are made to feel comfortable; one owner said their dog loves going and “doesn't want to leave”. - There are multiple examples of responsive support, including fitting in a last-minute evening appointment for a poorly guinea pig and giving advice by phone before booking an appointment.
Medivet Oakdale in Poole is part of the Medivet group and offers both everyday veterinary care and more complex treatment, with routine and advanced surgery listed by the practice. Recent customer feedback consistently highlights a calm, friendly practice with staff who explain things clearly, make time to listen, and work hard to fit in urgent cases when needed. Reviews also describe practical, thorough care for dogs, cats, rabbits and guinea pigs.
Services
- •General consultations and routine care: check-ups, annual health appointments and ongoing monitoring for existing issues.
- •Vaccinations: routine boosters are mentioned in reviews, including kennel cough vaccination by nasal spray.
- •Prescriptions and follow-up treatment: reviews mention medication being prescribed for a leg problem, along with advice and reassurance around an ongoing eye issue.
- •Care for a range of pets: recent feedback mentions treatment for dogs, cats, rabbits and guinea pigs.
- •Surgery: the practice lists routine and advanced surgery.
- •Emergency arrangements: the clinic states it offers 24/7 access to emergency care.
- •Training role: the practice 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 also states that a £130 out-of-hours consultation fee applies between 7pm and 9am.
People
- •Kate (vet; referred to as “Dr Kate” in reviews): repeatedly praised for thorough, reassuring care. Reviews mention annual check-ups, boosters, kennel cough vaccination, prescribing medication for a leg issue, and reviewing an ongoing eye problem.
- •Jack: specifically mentioned by name by one owner, who said they were happy to leave their dog in his capable hands.
- •Reception team: reviews highlight friendly, helpful front-desk support, including same-morning callbacks after checking with a vet and arranging appointments around working hours.
Reviews
Google reviews: 4.9/5 from 348 reviews.
- •Recent feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with owners often describing the practice as calm, caring, friendly and professional.
- •Several reviewers say staff take time to explain things clearly and that pets are made to feel comfortable; one owner said their dog loves going and “doesn't want to leave”.
- •There are multiple examples of responsive support, including fitting in a last-minute evening appointment for a poorly guinea pig and giving advice by phone before booking an appointment.
- •Reviews also mention thorough routine care and strong continuity, including annual check-ups, booster vaccinations, kennel cough cover, and trusted care for households with multiple pets, including rabbits.
