Specialist Vets in Wheatley

## Summary Medivet Wheatley is part of the Medivet group and is managed by partner Veterinary Surgeon **Katrin Magorrian**. The practice offers **15‑minute consultations**, has **in‑house diagnostics (laboratory, ultrasound, X‑rays)**, and is set up for both routine care and investigations (reviews mention scans and follow‑up discussions of results). Owners also describe the team being ready on arrival for urgent issues (for example, a dog brought in after an attack had wounds checked, cleaned and treated promptly), and spending time on guidance (a puppy health check included practical advice on health and training, including advice for children on how to behave around the puppy). Out‑of‑hours care is arranged via **Medivet 24 Hour Woodstock** (details in Pricing). ## Services Based on the website and the latest reviews available: - **General consultations (15 minutes)**, including **puppy health checks** with advice on health and training - **Diagnostics and investigations**, including **scans** (the practice lists **ultrasound** and **X‑rays**, plus an **in‑house laboratory**) - **Dentistry** - **Laser treatment** - **Nurse clinics** - **Home visits** - **Animal Health Certificates** (pet travel) - **Urgent wound care** mentioned in reviews (wounds assessed, cleaned and treated after a dog attack) **Species seen (per website):** cats, dogs, rabbits, and small mammals. **Out‑of‑hours:** provided by **Medivet 24 Hour Woodstock** (phone assessment available with no charge; consult fee applies—see Pricing). **Training/education:** listed as a **Veterinary Nurse Training facility**. ## Pricing - **Out‑of‑hours consult fee:** **£130** (provided by Medivet 24 Hour Woodstock) - **Phone assessment (out‑of‑hours):** **no charge** ## People - **Katrin Magorrian** (Partner, Veterinary Surgeon) — named on the clinic website as managing the practice. - **Raul** (vet; role inferred from review context) — described by an owner as discussing options, carrying out scans/investigations, and then talking through results in a kind and thorough way. - **Veterinary nurse (unnamed in reviews)** — mentioned alongside the vet in an urgent case, with the owner highlighting calm, effective help when treating wounds after a dog attack. ## Reviews **4.8 stars from 214 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - **Pets handled gently and positively:** owners mention treats, gentle handling, and dogs being happy to arrive and greet staff. - **Clear explanations and options during work‑ups:** one review describes scans/investigations followed by a discussion of results and available options. - **Responsive in urgent situations:** a dog attack case describes staff waiting on arrival and quickly checking, cleaning, and treating wounds. - **Support in difficult end‑of‑life decisions:** one owner describes compassionate handling when no further options were available, making a hard situation more bearable. - **Practical guidance beyond the exam:** puppy visit included advice not only on health but also training, including guidance for children interacting with the puppy.

## Summary Iffley Vets is a two-site practice where (per the website) you can register once and book appointments at either site, with vets working across both. The practice lists routine preventative care (wellness checks, vaccinations) and in reviews owners also describe straightforward urgent problems being handled promptly—for example, an eye foreign-body removal with fluorescein dye checks and anti-inflammatory given. Decision-relevant details mentioned by owners and the clinic include: - Out-of-hours emergencies are handled via a partner practice (website). - Preventative care is commonly used here: puppy checks, vaccinations and microchipping are specifically mentioned in recent reviews. - Ongoing management for older cats is described in reviews, including regular arthritis treatment with Solensia injections. - Owners comment on clear explanations during consults (multiple recent reviews), alongside a “clean” surgery environment (review). ## Services Services explicitly mentioned on the website and in recent reviews include: - **Wellness examinations** (website; also referenced in “checks” for puppies in reviews) - **Vaccinations** (website; multiple reviews) - **Microchipping** (review: puppies) - **General diagnostics** (website) - **Dental examinations** (website) - **Eye examinations and treatment for foreign bodies** (review: grass/seed removed from eye; dye used to check both eyes) - **Pain/inflammation treatment** (review: anti-inflammatory dose given for eye swelling) - **Arthritis management for cats**, including **Solensia injections** on a repeat schedule (reviews) - **Home visits if necessary** (website) - **Out-of-hours emergency care** via a **partner practice** (website) ## People Named team members and what owners specifically highlight: - **Cameron Forbes** (Veterinary Surgeon, Clinical Lead — website) - **Katharine Morrison** (Veterinary Surgeon, Clinical Lead — website) - **Adriana** (vet — review): praised for being “wonderful” with an older cat and for explaining “different avenues” as the cat ages. - **Jess** (review): described as caring and especially valued for **clear explanations**, reassuring an owner whose pet needs monthly visits. - **Patrick** (review): described as **patient and attentive** during vaccination visits for multiple dogs. - **Reception team** - **Sophie** (review): credited with arranging an appointment **within the hour** for an eye problem while the owner was away from home. - **Maddie** (review): described as a welcoming receptionist. ## Reviews **4.8 stars from 159 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Friendly, reassuring communication** comes up repeatedly: owners describe vets who “explained very well” and “with clarity,” including discussing options for an ageing cat. - **Preventative care visits** are a common reason for attending (puppy checks, vaccinations, microchipping; routine vaccines for multiple dogs). - **Prompt help for urgent issues** is mentioned: one owner reports being offered an appointment within an hour for an eye problem; the vet removed grass from the eye, used dye to check both eyes, and gave anti-inflammatory medication. - **Support for long-term conditions** is noted by owners with older cats needing regular appointments, including repeat Solensia injections for arthritis.