Medivet Poole 24 hour (Walton Lodge Vets) – Vets in Poole
Clinic Overview
Medivet Poole 24 hour (Walton Lodge Vets) is part of the Medivet group and provides round-the-clock veterinary care, including out-of-hours emergencies and overnight support. Reviews consistently describe quick access for urgent appointments, prompt attention on arrival, and calm, reassuring communication in stressful situations. The practice is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility.
Medivet Poole 24 hour (Walton Lodge Vets) is part of the Medivet group and provides round-the-clock veterinary care, including out-of-hours emergencies and overnight support. Reviews consistently describe quick access for urgent appointments, prompt attention on arrival, and calm, reassuring communication in stressful situations. The practice is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility.
Services
- •24/7 emergency and out-of-hours care, including urgent same-day and last-minute appointments. Recent reviews mention easy emergency booking, Sunday night visits, and pets being seen promptly, sometimes within minutes.
- •Overnight care and 24-hour support, with one owner saying they chose the practice specifically because it offers continuous care rather than just daytime cover.
- •Emergency assessment and stabilisation, with review examples including a senior dog with cluster seizures, a dog with very swollen sore eyes, and a sudden severe feline emergency involving saddle thrombus.
- •End-of-life care, including euthanasia when prognosis is poor. One detailed review praised the vet's clear explanation, compassionate handling, and the time given for the family to say goodbye.
- •Routine care through a monthly plan, described by an owner as including annual checks, claw cutting, vaccinations, and flea treatments.
- •Veterinary nurse training facility, according to the clinic information.
Pricing
No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.
People
- •Rebecca and Sian were thanked in an out-of-hours visit for being patient, friendly, and accommodating with a difficult-to-handle dog.
- •Tracey was praised for her professional manner, confidence with cats, and for arranging to gather previous records from another vet.
- •Recent reviews also speak positively about the wider vet, reception, and nursing team, describing them as friendly, helpful, calming, and reassuring during urgent visits.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.6/5 from 333 reviews. Recent reviews are very positive overall.
- •Strong out-of-hours experience: owners repeatedly mention being able to book emergency appointments easily and being seen quickly, including on Sunday nights and at short notice.
- •Kind, reassuring staff: reviews often highlight friendly reception staff and vets who are calm, caring, and patient in stressful situations.
- •Clear communication: several owners say they were kept updated, given clear explanations, and advised well on next steps for their pet.
- •Compassion in serious cases: one especially detailed review describes thoughtful support during a sudden feline emergency and a calm, dignified euthanasia with the family present.
