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 range of routine care, surgery and diagnostics, including in-house lab testing, X-rays and ultrasound. Recent reviews describe calm handling, clear communication and quick access to appointments, alongside treatment for dental problems, a dog’s foot issue and a neck disc problem.

Services

• •Routine and preventive care: consultations, vaccinations, parasite treatment, microchipping and nurse clinics are listed, with reviews also describing straightforward advice and follow-up support.
• •Surgery and dental work: the clinic offers neutering and dental procedures. Recent reviews mention a cat treated first with antibiotics and then surgery involving multiple tooth extractions, with the pet going on to recover well.
• •Diagnostics and treatment: website-listed diagnostic facilities include an in-house laboratory, X-rays, ultrasound and ECG. Reviews mention medication for a disc problem in the neck and treatment that helped a dog’s foot problem improve.
• •Additional support and practical services: gland expression, Animal Health Certificates, home visits, euthanasia and cremation are listed on the website, along with a service for returning unused medications for safe disposal.
• •Pets seen and facilities: the clinic sees cats, dogs, rabbits and small mammals, and is listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. Reviews also mention a cat-friendly reception area and a clean, well-kept environment.
• •Out-of-hours care: emergency cover is provided through a Medivet 24 Hour hospital.

Pricing

Published prices suggest the clinic sits around average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. The website has offered a free first consultation for new clients when booked with the stated code, and lists an out-of-hours consultation fee of £130 through its emergency provider.

People

• •Bogdan Potirnac (partner, veterinary surgeon): named on the website as leading the clinic. Reviews praise his care and judgement, including treatment that helped a miniature dachshund with a neck disc problem.
• •Angelina (vet): mentioned in reviews alongside Bogdan as knowledgeable and caring.
• •Megan (practice manager): named in a recent review that described a negative interaction outside the practice; that same review contrasted this with positive comments about the vets, nurses and reception team more generally.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.7/5 from 175 reviews. Recent feedback is largely very positive, with one isolated negative review.

• •Owners frequently mention calm, stress-free handling, especially for nervous pets, and say staff are kind, friendly and reassuring.
• •Reviews often praise clear explanations and helpful advice, with several owners saying they felt their pet was in good hands.
• •Recent examples of care include treatment for a dog’s foot problem, medication management for a neck disc issue, and dental surgery with multiple tooth removals followed by recovery.
• •Practical positives include fast appointment access, a clean building, and the cat-friendly reception area; the main negative note is a 1-star review describing an unprofessional interaction with the practice manager outside the clinic.