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Medivet Portland – Vets in Portland
Clinic Overview
Medivet Portland is part of the Medivet group. The practice offers 15-minute consultations, in-house imaging including X-ray and ultrasound, home visits, and Animal Health Certificates for pet travel, with out-of-hours cover via Medivet 24 Hour Dorchester. Recent feedback remains strongly positive overall, with owners often highlighting friendly welcomes, clear explanations, calm handling, and compassionate support at difficult moments.
Services
- •Routine and preventive care: Vaccinations, parasite care, microchipping, and regular health checks are part of the clinic’s core offering. Owners mention puppy first visits, annual injections, and general advice for new or newly adopted pets.
- •Surgery and general treatments: The practice lists pet neutering and dentistry. Reviews also mention clear practical advice during appointments, including guidance on day-to-day care.
- •Diagnostics and additional support: In-house X-rays and ultrasound are available, alongside home visits and Animal Health Certificates for travel. The clinic’s out-of-hours cover is through Medivet 24 Hour Dorchester.
- •Urgent and everyday problems: Recent experiences include treatment for a dog that had swallowed a fish hook, as well as prompt help for more routine cat and dog concerns.
- •Handling and patient care: Reviews regularly describe calm, kind, professional handling, especially with nervous pets and during emotionally difficult visits.
- •Other clinic capability: The practice is noted as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.
Pricing
A very limited amount of published pricing suggests the clinic may sit around average, but this is based on very few comparable services. The listed out-of-hours consultation fee via Medivet 24 Hour Dorchester is £130. Reviews are not strongly focused on price overall, though one owner felt ongoing examination, prescription, and medication costs were too high.
People
- •Tina: Repeatedly praised for clear explanations, a calm manner, and compassionate support, including at end-of-life appointments. One owner also says their dog actively enjoys coming in to see her.
- •Veterinary team: Recent feedback highlights knowledgeable, kind care and professional treatment across both routine visits and more urgent problems.
- •Wider team: Reception and support staff are often described as friendly, welcoming, and helpful.
Reviews
Medivet Portland has 4.9 stars from 261 Google reviews.
- •Recent feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with many owners describing the team as friendly, helpful, professional, and informative.
- •Routine visits appear to go smoothly, including puppy first appointments, care for newly adopted pets, and general check-ups.
- •Several reviews highlight the clinic’s calm and compassionate approach, both when treating pets with unexpected problems and when supporting owners through euthanasia and bereavement.
- •There is also one clear negative review alleging unnecessary long-term medication and repeated prescription-related costs, which contrasts with the otherwise very positive pattern.
