Medivet Portland

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 continues to centre on routine preventive care, clear communication during appointments, and compassionate support at difficult end-of-life visits.

Services

• •Routine and preventive care: Vaccinations, parasite care, microchipping, and regular health checks are all part of the clinic’s core offering. Recent reviews mention puppy first visits, kitten final vaccinations, 6-month checks, and annual injections.
• •Surgery and general treatments: The clinic lists pet neutering and dentistry. Reviewers also mention practical advice during appointments, such as tooth-brushing guidance to help reduce tartar build-up.
• •Diagnostics and additional support: In-house X-rays and ultrasound are available, alongside home visits and Animal Health Certificates for travel.
• •Handling and day-to-day care: Recent reviewers describe calm, professional handling of nervous or anxious dogs, careful check-overs, and small touches such as giving treats during kitten vaccinations.
• •Other clinic capability: The practice is noted as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.

Pricing

Published prices suggest the clinic sits around average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. The listed out-of-hours consultation fee via Medivet 24 Hour Dorchester is £130. Reviews are not heavily focused on price, though one recent reviewer felt repeat examination and prescription costs were too high.

People

• •Tina: Named in multiple reviews and consistently praised for compassion and support, especially around pet goodbyes, as well as for helping owners feel looked after.
• •Veterinary team: Recent accounts praise one vet for a punctual, careful 6-month health check with clear advice on dental care and vaccine timing, and another for handling an anxious dog with patience and understanding during examination and yearly injections.
• •Wider team: Reviews also describe friendly, professional staff and a welcoming front-desk experience, including clear explanations of pet plans.

Reviews

Medivet Portland has 4.9 stars from 236 Google reviews.

• •Recent feedback is mostly very positive, with repeated praise for a helpful, friendly, and professional team.
• •Owners regularly mention routine appointments going smoothly, including puppy and kitten visits, vaccinations, and health checks.
• •Several reviews highlight the clinic’s kind and calm handling, both for nervous pets and for owners facing end-of-life decisions.
• •There is also one clear negative review alleging unnecessary long-term medication and repeated prescription-related costs, standing against an otherwise strongly positive recent pattern.