Medivet Birchington - Eagle Vets

Medivet Birchington - Eagle Vets is part of the Medivet group. Based on the information available, it handles routine appointments (including 6‑monthly check-ups) as well as more involved cases such as dental problems and surgery, with some owners describing multi-visit care over several months. Reviews also describe how the team handles urgent concerns late in the day: reception staff triaging questions, pets being taken in promptly for assessment, and vets talking owners through diagnostic and treatment options (including blood tests, injections, and take-home medication). The practice is also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.

Services

• •24/7 emergency care access (via Medivet 24-hour centres): The website states access to emergency care at one of Medivet’s 24-hour centres, with an overnight emergency consultation fee applying for consultations between 7pm and 9am.
• •Dental care (as referenced in reviews): Owners mention identification of dental issues in a cat.
• •Surgery (as referenced in reviews): One owner reports their cat underwent two surgeries over a six-month period with ongoing follow-up and recovery support.
• •Diagnostic testing and treatment for acute illness (as referenced in reviews): Blood testing (with rapid results described), injections given at the clinic, and medication prescribed to administer at home.
• •Routine check-ups (as referenced in reviews): A “6 monthly examination” is described as thorough.

Pricing

• •Overnight emergency consultation fee: The website states £130 for consultations between 7pm and 9am (at Medivet 24-hour centres).
• •Blood test (reviewed cost): One review cites a blood test priced at £170.
• •Total visit cost (reviewed): The same reviewer reports the overall visit cost was over £300 for assessment, testing, and treatment.

People

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  Jack (vet): Mentioned repeatedly by name in reviews. Owners describe him

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  taking time to explain options and costs, including providing an estimate;

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  being patient with a young dog and giving “great advice”;

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  being a positive part of a first visit experience (“Dr Jack was lovely”).

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  Reception team (unnamed): One review describes the receptionist listening carefully, asking “sensible questions,” and consulting a colleague before advising the owner to bring their cat in for assessment.

Reviews

4.7 stars from 292 reviews. Owners most often describe clear explanations during consults and practical support for both routine and urgent problems, with some concern about costs for acute-care workups. “”

• •Explanations and decision-making: Vets talked owners through options and what tests/treatments could (and couldn’t) confirm.
• •Dental and longer-term case management: Dental issues were identified in one cat; another owner describes recovery support across two surgeries and follow-up over months.
• •Urgent appointment handling: A late-Friday call led to prompt assessment, injections, medication to take home, and guidance about next-day availability.
• •Cost can be a shock: One owner highlights a £170 blood test and a total bill over £300, despite finding the service prompt and efficient.