Medivet Maresfield - The Forest Vet – Vets in Maresfield
Clinic Overview
Medivet Maresfield – The Forest Vet is part of the Medivet group. The practice is set up for routine small-animal care as well as diagnostics and surgery, with an in-house laboratory, ultrasound, X-rays, separate dog and cat wards, and two surgical suites. Appointments are listed as 15 minutes, and out-of-hours care is arranged via Medivet 24 Hour Faygate, with free phone assessment and a stated consult fee if you attend.
Medivet Maresfield – The Forest Vet is part of the Medivet group. The practice is set up for routine small-animal care as well as diagnostics and surgery, with an in-house laboratory, ultrasound, X-rays, separate dog and cat wards, and two surgical suites. Appointments are listed as 15 minutes, and out-of-hours care is arranged via Medivet 24 Hour Faygate, with free phone assessment and a stated consult fee if you attend. Recent feedback highlights quick access for urgent problems, clear explanations, and a calm, caring approach with nervous pets.
Services
- •Routine care for common pets: the practice sees cats, dogs, rabbits, and small mammals, with preventive care including vaccinations, parasite treatment, and microchipping.
- •Everyday clinical services: neutering and dentistry are listed, alongside general consultations and first health checks.
- •Diagnostics and procedures on site: the clinic lists an in-house laboratory, ultrasound, X-rays, and endoscopy.
- •Surgery and inpatient facilities: there are two surgical suites plus separate dog and cat wards.
- •Additional services: acupuncture and home visits are listed.
- •Emergency and out-of-hours: out-of-hours cover is provided through Medivet 24 Hour Faygate.
- •Examples mentioned by owners: recent reviews mention help with an urgent leg injury, a titre test with follow-up vaccine discussion, and staff being especially good at handling nervous dogs.
Pricing
Published prices suggest the clinic sits around average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. One published fee from the practice is an out-of-hours consultation at £130 if you attend after phone assessment. Reviews also mention reasonable prices and a feeling that treatment recommendations are not pushy or unnecessary.
People
- •Ines is named positively in reviews. Owners mention her explaining a titre test, discussing the results clearly, and agreeing a 1-year booster without any pressure to add unnecessary products or services.
- •More broadly, recent feedback regularly praises the friendly, knowledgeable team and the way staff help nervous dogs settle during visits.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.8 stars from 158 reviews.
- •Recent feedback is strongly positive overall, with owners describing the practice as caring, friendly, professional, and one of the best they have used.
- •Several reviews mention good access when needed, including being seen straight away for a leg problem and getting an appointment within a couple of days before Christmas.
- •Owners regularly praise clear communication, easy appointment booking, and treatment that feels swift, relevant, and not pressured.
- •Handling of animals is a repeated strength, especially with nervous dogs; one minor practical comment was that clearer separation between dog and cat areas would be welcome, although the reviewer said appointments are managed well enough that it has not caused much difficulty.
