Medivet Chelmsford

Medivet Chelmsford is part of the Medivet group and is led on the website by partner and veterinary surgeon Bogdan Potirnac. The practice offers a broad mix of routine care and diagnostics (including in‑house lab testing, X‑rays and ultrasound), and reviews describe both medical treatment and surgery—such as dental extractions after antibiotics and medication management for a neck disc problem.

Decision-relevant details owners mention include

• •Fast access to appointments (one reviewer reports being registered and seen within 20 minutes).
• •Clear explanations and support for nervous dogs, with staff trying to help them feel comfortable during visits.
• •Dental care that can include multiple tooth removals, with recovery advice implied (one owner describes needing to find a suitable post-op diet).
• •A cat-friendly reception area noted as a recent improvement by a long-term client.

The website also notes a policy of returning unused medications for safe disposal.

Services

Services and capabilities mentioned on the website and in recent reviews include

• •Consultations: 15-minute consultations; online appointment booking
• •Preventive care: vaccinations; parasite care; microchipping
• •Surgery: pet neutering; dental procedures (reviews mention tooth removal/extractions)
• •Diagnostics: in-house laboratory; X-rays; ultrasound; ECG
• •Treatments mentioned in reviews: antibiotics for oral problems; medications for a disc issue in the neck; treatment for a foot problem
• •Nursing/support: nurse clinics; gland expression
• •Travel documentation: Animal Health Certificate (pet travel)
• •End-of-life care: pet euthanasia; pet cremation
• •Home visits (listed on the website)
• •Species seen (website): cats, dogs, rabbits, small mammals
• •Training: listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility
• •Out-of-hours (website): provided via a Medivet 24 Hour hospital (website lists an out-of-hours consult fee of £130)

Pricing

• •Free first consultation for new clients (website instructs booking with the quote “freefirstconsult”).
• •£130 out-of-hours consultation fee (stated on the website for their out-of-hours provider).

People

• •Bogdan Potirnac (partner, veterinary surgeon): named on the website as leading the clinic. In reviews, “Bogdan” is credited with handling a miniature dachshund’s neck disc problem, prescribing medication that helped the dog improve.
• •Angelina (vet): mentioned in a review alongside Bogdan as “knowledgeable.”
• •Megan (practice manager): one reviewer describes an interaction outside the practice where they found her rude and dismissive; that same review contrasts this with how positively they say the vets, nurses and reception team are generally spoken of.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.7 stars from 173 reviews.

• •Clinical outcomes described: dental treatment involving antibiotics followed by surgery and multiple tooth removals; improvement after medication for a neck disc issue; help with a dog’s foot healing.
• •Access and efficiency: one owner reports getting an appointment within 20 minutes of registering.
• •Communication and handling: owners mention staff explain everything clearly and try to reduce stress for nervous pets.
• •Facilities/environment: a “cat friendly reception area” is mentioned positively; another reviewer describes the building as very clean.
• •Mixed signal on professionalism: most recent reviews are strongly positive, but one 1‑star review reports an unprofessional interaction with the practice manager (outside the clinic setting).