Medivet East Midlands Referrals

Medivet East Midlands Referrals is part of the Medivet group and operates as a companion-animal referral centre in Nottingham, with a focus on orthopaedics, neurology/neurosurgery, soft tissue surgery and internal medicine. The clinic offers on-site imaging and inpatient care, including CT, MRI, ultrasound, X-ray and arthroscopy. Recent feedback continues to highlight complex surgical work, clear communication and strong post-operative support.

Services

• •Referral surgery and medicine for companion animals, with established areas including orthopaedics, neurosurgery/neurology, soft tissue surgery and internal medicine.
• •Orthopaedic and musculoskeletal treatment, with reviews mentioning cruciate ligament surgery, knee operations, joint replacements, broken-leg treatment and OA steroid injections.
• •Neurology and spinal surgery, including reviews describing major back surgery and emergency spinal procedures.
• •Soft tissue procedures, with one recent review mentioning cancer surgery.
• •Diagnostic imaging and inpatient care, including X-ray, arthroscopy, CT, MRI and ultrasound, plus inpatient support for referred cases.
• •Out-of-hours emergency advice is available by calling the clinic outside regular appointment hours.
• •The clinic is also noted as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.

Pricing

No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.

People

• •Stuart Brown is the clinician most often named in recent reviews, particularly for cruciate, knee, broken-leg and spinal cases. Owners repeatedly praise his clear explanations, reassuring manner and follow-up communication after surgery.
• •Ben and Cathy are also named in reviews, including in connection with joint replacement/OA treatment and cancer surgery.
• •The nursing team is praised for practical aftercare support, including medication guidance and physiotherapy demonstrations.
• •Reception staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful, with one review mentioning staff helping an owner lift a large dog into the car after surgery.

Reviews

Google reviews currently show 4.9 stars from 86 reviews.

• •Recent feedback is heavily centred on complex referral cases, especially cruciate surgery, knee operations, broken legs, joint replacements and back/spinal surgery.
• •Stuart Brown is mentioned repeatedly for being knowledgeable, honest, calm and reassuring, with several owners saying procedures and recovery were explained clearly.
• •Aftercare stands out strongly, with owners highlighting follow-up support, a post-op phone call straight after surgery, and hands-on discharge help such as medication instructions and physiotherapy guidance.
• •The wider team also receives consistent praise, with receptionists, nurses and support staff described as warm, caring and helpful.