Medivet Littleover (Blagreaves Veterinary Centre)

Medivet Littleover (Blagreaves Veterinary Centre) is part of the Medivet corporate group (not independent). Based on the information available, it operates as a general practice with access to Medivet’s wider emergency network, and it is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility.

Decision-relevant specifics owners mention include gentle handling for nervous/timid dogs, reception staff trying to find suitable appointment times, and vets taking time to explain care plans. There’s also a clear split in feedback: many recent reviews describe thorough, professional appointments, while an older review reports significant price increases since Medivet took over (including flea/worming treatments not covered by insurance).

Services

• •Overnight emergency care access (Medivet network): the website states access to around-the-clock emergency care via one of 27 Medivet 24-hour centres, with a nationwide overnight emergency consultation fee (7pm–9am).
• •Routine preventative care mentioned in reviews: booster vaccinations.
• •Nurse-led/handling services mentioned in reviews: nail clipping (handled by vet nurses in one review).
• •Care for nervous/timid pets: multiple reviews describe gentle handling during visits for nervous/timid dogs.
• •Veterinary nurse training facility: listed in the clinic’s structured data.

Pricing

• •Overnight emergency consultation fee: £130 for consultations between 7pm and 9am (as stated on the website).
• •Reviews also mention price increases since Medivet took over, including for flea and worming treatments, but no specific amounts are given.

People

• •Emma (vet): described as “particularly excellent” with a cat described as poorly; the visit was also described as thorough and professional.
• •Denisa (role not stated): described as friendly, approachable, professional, and thorough.
• •Abdul (vet, mentioned historically): one reviewer says they stayed with the practice because of him and describes him as compassionate and honest; another review says appointments felt rushed when he was there due to being busy.
• •Sabrina and Becky (roles not stated): described as helpful and knowledgeable in one detailed review.
• •Reception team: several reviews say they are “lovely” and make efforts to fit in appointments at suitable times.
• •Vet nurses (names not provided): praised for handling a timid dog during a booster and nail clip.

Reviews

4.1 stars from 273 reviews. - Gentle handling and patience with nervous/timid dogs (e.g., “very gentle with my nervous dog”; nurses “absolutely amazing” with a timid dog).

• •Thorough appointments and clear explanations (owners mention vets taking time to explain and being easy to talk to).
• •Front-desk scheduling help (receptionists “always try their best” to find suitable appointment times).
• •Mixed experience over time: one review describes appointments previously feeling rushed; another says they later became more thorough.
• •Pricing concerns linked to corporate takeover: one detailed review reports “tremendous” price increases since Medivet took control (including flea/worming treatments), while other recent reviews are strongly positive without mentioning cost.