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Medivet South Elmsall

#2 Vet in Pontefract, West Yorkshire

4.5
Corporate

Medivet South Elmsall – Vets in Pontefract

Updated January 2026
Corporate
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Clinic Overview

Medivet South Elmsall is part of the Medivet veterinary group and is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. The clinic appears set up for routine consultations and procedures (including castration and other in-clinic procedures), with access to Medivet’s 24-hour emergency centres for overnight care. Recent reviews frequently describe smooth admin (online booking and appointment reminder texts) and clear clinical next steps (including rapid referral for a CT scan and a next-day diagnosis).

Medivet South Elmsall is part of the Medivet veterinary group and is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. The clinic appears set up for routine consultations and procedures (including castration and other in-clinic procedures), with access to Medivet’s 24-hour emergency centres for overnight care. Recent reviews frequently describe smooth admin (online booking and appointment reminder texts) and clear clinical next steps (including rapid referral for a CT scan and a next-day diagnosis). One recent reviewer reports being refused help for a cat’s cancerous lump because they couldn’t pay up front, which contrasts with many other reviews praising welfare-focused care.

Services

  • Routine vet consultations (implied across multiple reviews describing visits for cats and dogs).
  • Surgical procedures: castration is specifically mentioned; another review references a dog being looked after “during his procedure.”
  • Referral onward for advanced diagnostics: a CT scan referral is described, with diagnosis achieved the next day after referral.
  • 24/7 emergency care access via Medivet’s 24-hour centres (as described on the website), with a set overnight consultation fee (see Pricing).
  • Veterinary nurse training facility (from structured clinic data).

Pricing

  • Overnight emergency consultation fee: £130 for consultations between 7pm and 9am (website-stated nationwide price via Medivet’s 24-hour centres).
  • Free Mobility Pain Check promotion mentioned on the website (available until 30 November in the cited site content).

People

  • Mario is named in one review; the reviewer describes a “first visit with Mario” and says staff were friendly and helpful.
  • Vets and support staff are repeatedly described as taking time to answer questions and explain possibilities (e.g., discussing possible causes of a pet’s problem and advising further investigation after a CT referral).
  • Reception/admin team are mentioned for practical support such as online booking and follow-up appointment texts.

Reviews

4.5 stars from 271 reviews. The latest reviews available include many positive experiences around staff communication and procedure care, alongside a serious complaint about payment expectations affecting access to treatment. “”

  • Smooth first-visit logistics: online booking described as simple, with follow-up text reminders.
  • Calm handling of appointments: one review notes a spacious waiting room that allowed distance from other dogs.
  • Procedure experiences: owners mention being reassured ahead of a castration and professional care during a dog’s procedure.
  • Diagnostics and referrals: quick referral for a CT scan is described, leading to next-day diagnosis and a clearer understanding of severity.
  • Conflicting experience on payment: one reviewer says the clinic “didn’t wanna know” about a cat’s cancerous lump because they couldn’t pay up front, and they then waited weeks to be seen elsewhere.

Special Services

Vet Nurse Training

Location

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