Medivet Crowthorne Kynoch Vets

Medivet Crowthorne Kynoch Vets is part of the Medivet group. The practice offers routine appointments such as check-ups and nail trims, with 24/7 emergency cover available through Medivet emergency centres. It also has experience with small mammals and exotics, with recent examples including a rescue hamster and regular nail trims for an African pygmy hedgehog.

Services

• •Routine veterinary care including general check-ups and follow-up advice for common health concerns.
• •Nail trims and practical handling support, with repeated praise for regular nail trims for an African pygmy hedgehog and calm handling of more difficult patients.
• •Small mammal and exotics care, including help for a frightened rescue hamster where the exotics vet worked through medication-giving problems with the owner.
• •Care for dogs and cats, with recent reviews mentioning appointments for a ragdoll cat, a pug, and a dog needing treatment advice.
• •24/7 emergency care via Medivet emergency centres for out-of-hours cover.
• •Veterinary Nurse Training facility, listed in the clinic information.

Pricing

Published prices suggest the clinic sits above average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. The published figure available here is an out-of-hours emergency consultation fee of £130 overnight (7pm to 9am). Reviews are mostly focused on care and staff, though one recent reviewer felt the practice was too money-focused.

People

• •Amber is praised for a friendly, professional check-up for a ragdoll cat.
• •Patrycja is mentioned positively for taking great care of a dog and giving clear advice on treatment going forward.
• •Selene is repeatedly praised for patient handling during regular nail trims for an African pygmy hedgehog.
• •Gabor, noted as a locum vet, is described as thorough, attentive, experienced, and genuinely interested in his patients.
• •Sharon and Jane are thanked for being especially supportive and helpful in what one reviewer described as a busy practice.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.7/5 from 218 reviews.

• •Many recent reviewers describe the team as friendly, kind, helpful, and accommodating, with some saying they are happy to travel for appointments.
• •There are several positive examples of care with nervous or unusual pets, including a frightened rescue hamster, a hedgehog needing regular nail trims, and routine care for cats and dogs.
• •Named staff receive warm feedback, particularly Amber, Patrycja, Selene, Gabor, Sharon, and Jane.
• •Recent criticism is present but limited: one reviewer felt a tortoise consultation was unfriendly and too focused on money, while another was frustrated that a nervous dog’s annual check could not be completed and that muzzle training was advised before trying again.