Emergency Vets in Ellesmere

## Summary Medivet Ellesmere Talbot Street is part of the Medivet group (not an independent practice). Based on the information available, it seems set up for general practice care with access to Medivet’s wider out-of-hours network, plus support around complex and end-of-life cases. Concrete specifics owners mention include: - Diagnosis and ongoing management of diabetes in a large-breed dog, with reported improvement for around 6 months. - End-of-life care is a prominent theme: owners describe gentle sedation before euthanasia and, in one case, an at-home end-of-life experience. - Same-morning appointment was reported for an urgent issue while travelling. - The practice is listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. ## Services - General veterinary consultations and treatment (described in reviews as “professional” and “responsive”). - Diagnosis and management of diabetes (dog case described in reviews). - End-of-life care (including gentle sedation prior to euthanasia; at-home end-of-life experience described in a review). - Emergency/out-of-hours: the website states access to around-the-clock emergency care at one of Medivet’s 27 24-hour centres, with a nationwide consultation fee of **£130** for consultations between **7pm and 9am**. ## Pricing - Website-stated out-of-hours emergency consultation fee: **£130** (for consultations between **7pm and 9am** at Medivet 24-hour centres). - One reviewer described charges as “very reasonable,” but no figure was given. ## People - **Sue Allen (vet)**: specifically thanked for “warm, compassionate, kind and reassuring” end-of-life care for an elderly cat, described as helping the family have a “gentlest and most peaceful” experience. - **Tracey (reception/team member)**: mentioned as helpful during a phone call when arranging a same-morning appointment for a dog with an issue. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.9 stars from 38 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - End-of-life care is repeatedly highlighted, including gentle sedation before euthanasia and supportive, compassionate handling of difficult decisions (dogs with cancer; elderly, poorly cat). - Owners describe effective medical support in serious illness (diabetes diagnosis and management; improvement reported for several months). - Responsiveness and logistics: one reviewer reported getting an appointment the same morning for a dog problem while travelling. - Staff interactions are frequently noted—from reception through to the vet—as calm and supportive during stressful visits.