Medivet 24 Hour Watford

01923 243429

4.3 /5
271 reviews

237 St Albans Rd, Watford, WD24 5BP

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Disability Friendly, Street Parking, Main entrances to the building are at the front and back of the practice, there is a private car park at the rear via Cecil Street

We offer the Medivet Healthcare Plan at this practice

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Out of hours: Consult fee from £120 - £250 inc VAT. Prices are subject to change.

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Meet the team

Andrea Centinaro

Partner and Veterinary Surgeon


Andrea Centinaro

Partner and Veterinary Surgeon

I am originally from Italy, where I studied at the University of Bologna before moving to the UK. I started working in a busy charity and then joined the Medivet family at Watford. I have always loved surgery, and achieved a Postgraduate certificate in Small Animal Surgery in 2015 and an Advanced PG Certificate in Orthopaedic surgery in 2019. Outside work I love travelling and sports in general such as climbing and kayaking. I also have a very sweet cat at home called Marcella, and a very cheeky dog called Bruno.

Candice Rubiera

Partner and Veterinary Surgeon


Candice Rubiera

Partner and Veterinary Surgeon

I qualified from Liverpool University in 2007 and went on to gain my Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice in Small Animal Medicine in 2014. I am one of the main consulting vets in Watford but also perform a lot of ultrasounds and imaging. I really enjoy talking to owners and helping their pets when they come for a heath check or if they're poorly. I know personally how much our pets are part of the family; my children and I dote on our two rehomed stray cats, Sebastian and Pulga.

Emily Goodband

Veterinary Surgeon


Emily Goodband

Veterinary Surgeon

I grew up in Sheffield then moved down south to graduate from Cambridge Vet School in June 2015. I then undertook the graduate programme with Medivet later that year. I have been with Medivet ever since and have worked permanently in the Watford Hospital since 2016. I have recently completed my certificate in Advanced Veterinary practice and enjoy all areas of internal of internal medicine, but have a particular interest in endocrinology. I also enjoy abdominal Ultrasonography. I spend my spare time at the gym, baking, and walking my terrier cross Bernie.

Pablo Jimenez Hernan-Gomez

Veterinary Surgeon


Pablo Jimenez Hernan-Gomez

Veterinary Surgeon

I qualified in 2008 in Madrid, Spain. I’ve been at Medivet since 2014 and I have a certificate in diagnostic imaging and CT, and I now head up the Ct team at Watford. I also have interest in Cardiology, internal medicine, endoscopy, laparoscopy and soft tissue surgery. In my spare time I like travelling and doing Zumba. I also have an old rescue shih-tzu called Pancho living in Spain.

Vincent Moreta

Veterinary Surgeon


Kornelia Laszloova

Veterinary Surgeon


Krzysia Malkiewicz

Night Veterinary Surgeon


Ana Dordio

Night Veterinary Surgeon


Kirstie Ellen Copp

Veterinary Surgeon


Jess Bennett

Head Veterinary Nurse


Jess Bennett

Head Veterinary Nurse

I have worked for Medivet since 2013 as a Patient Care Assistant and qualified in 2017. I was previously head nurse at Medivet Denham before starting at Watford. I love working with all animals and treating your pets like my own. I have a special love for sphinx cat's and have 4 of my own.

Donna Saunders

Veterinary Nurse


Donna Saunders

Veterinary Nurse

I qualified as a nurse in December 2003 and gained an ISFM certificate in feline friendly nursing in 2015. I love working with all animals and treat every patient that comes into the practice as my own. I have five lovely cats of my own called Rodney, Paddy, Milo, Mini P and Minty. I also have a Duprasi, Guinea Pigs and budgies. All my pets were rescued as strays from Medivet.

Liz Cockings

Veterinary Nurse


Liz Cockings

Veterinary Nurse

I've worked for Medivet since 2006 in various roles, and qualified in early 2013. Since then I’ve completed extra training in surgical nursing and wound management. Outside of work I enjoy archery, baking and crafting. I also have a jumper-loving pet chihuahua cross Chinese crested called Badger.

Hollie Walker

Veterinary Nurse


Hollie Walker

Veterinary Nurse

I’ve been at the Watford practice for Seven and a half years. I’ve previously worked with both small animal practices and with horses. I also have a level three diploma in Animal Management. In my spare time I love horse-riding and dog walks. I have a dog called Harley (a labrador cross bernese mountain), a horse called Red, three rabbits, two quinea pigs, and two hand reared cats.

Roberta Bellusci

Veterinary Nurse


Roberta Bellusci

Veterinary Nurse

I have been with Medivet for a few years now. In that time I have gained so much knowledge, skills, and experience, which helped me to qualify as a Registered veterinary nurse. I have an elderly cat called Scoochie at home who is obviously the queen of the house.

Becky Van Der WestHuizen

Veterinary Nurse


Becky Van Der WestHuizen

Veterinary Nurse

I have worked for Medivet since 2016 and qualified as a registered nurse in 2020. I enjoy working in the hospital as we see a variety of cases and there's always lots of fur babies in the ward to snuggle! At home I have two cats called Quaver and Todd, a Rhodesian Ridgeback called Saxon, and two rabbits called Bambi and Thumper.

Maria Massida

Veterinary Nurse


Maria Massida

Veterinary Nurse

I moved to the UK in 2015 from Italy. Initially I completed my Level 2 Animal Care qualification and then pursued a role as a Patient Care Assistant with Medivet to enable me to start training as a veterinary nurse and later qualified in 2021. At home I have two cats;Kiwi and Martino. Both are rescues from Medivet.

Kieran Taylor

Student Veterinary Nurse


Kieran Taylor

Student Veterinary Nurse

I left university in 2017 and have been training to be a veterinary nurse at Medivet ever since. I have two Guinea Pigs, a cat called Logan and a crested Gecko called Gizmo.

Bob Dawson

Night Veterinary Nurse


Stefana Todirasc

Kennel Assistant


Stefana Todirasc

Kennel Assistant

I have been working for Medivet since 2017 as a Kennel Assistant and I can truly say that find my job role very rewarding helping the hospital team providing a healthy and clean environment and the sterilisation process of surgical instruments. I previously studied Animal Care Management to gain knowledge about handling and animal behaviour and at home I have a rescue cat called Simba.

Kirsten Cope

Night Student Veterinary Nurse


Charlotte Winter

Night Student Veterinary Nurse


Zoe Jones

Student Veterinary Nurse


Zoe Jones

Student Veterinary Nurse

I have been training with Medivet since 2018 and I am due to qualify as a registered nurse in 2022. I have a special interest in exotic species and wildlife and plan on studying further in these areas once qualified. In my spare time I love to go on walks with my mum's terrier cross and cuddling on the sofa with the cats.

Magda Maziarz

Veterinary Nurse


Magda Maziarz

Veterinary Nurse

I've been with Medivet since the start of 2018. I have recently qualified and I have a black and white cat called Jimmy, who used to be a stray.

Yaneena Fry

Patient Care Assistant


Sophie Harris

Front of House Veterinary Nurse


Sophie Harris

Front of House Veterinary Nurse

I qualified as a nurse in 2014. I then went onto being a head nurse in Redbourn for 7 years. I have now joined the Watford Team as their Front of house nurse. I have two rescue dogs, and a rescue cat.

Anna Byrne

Client Care Assistant


Anna Byrne

Client Care Assistant

I’ve been at the Watford practice for a year and am really enjoying my role. I’ve worked in sales for years, but wanted a change and love working with animals. At home I have a lurcher called Rusty.

Rebecca Wright

Client Care Assistant


Rachel Siltala

Client Care Assistant


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    Your vet in Watford

    Our 24-hour hospital in Watford provides your pet with the best possible care 24 hours a day. Our team understand your pet's a beloved family member, and we're pleased to offer a full range of services and facilities, from dentistry to keyhole surgery.

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    Orthopaedic referral service

    We’re proud to offer an orthopaedic referral service for pets in the local area.

    Our experienced orthopaedic surgeon, Andrea Centinaro, is highly skilled in advanced surgery. So you can rest assured that your pet’s in safe hands.

Reviews

4.3 /5
271 reviews
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5.0/5
Nov 24, 2023
Google Medivet
Would never go anywhere else! Love all the vets at medivet!
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5.0/5
Nov 2, 2023
Google Medivet
A really excellent 24 hour service, when we really needed one!!
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5.0/5
Oct 30, 2023
Google Medivet
The vets here are caring experienced but also listen to our views and concerns. Many thanks.
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1.0/5
Oct 25, 2023
Google Medivet
Where to begin… - pressured to get my dog spade before her first season. HUGE NO. - pressured to get her nose surgery done, even though totally not needed, she’s a Frenchie mix. - incorrectly identified a problem as a minor issue, now at new vet they have said it’s very serious / potentially life threatening. Rude male receptionist who has now apparently left… I wonder why. I’m sure they are kind people working here, but mega mistakes and many conversations highlight they are in it for the money.
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5.0/5
Oct 2, 2023
Google Medivet
On 23 Sep, 2023. We had to book emergency for our bunny. Our bunny didn’t make it and she passed away on the way. Beth was the vet. She was very kind and explained what caused and very caring about all situations. We were crying like crazy because of the loss of our bunny. And didn’t have proper chance to say “Thank You” to her. She didn’t even charge us anything also. Thank you Beth. You were so kind. Kun & Wut.
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2.0/5
Oct 1, 2023
Google Medivet
When booking an app we asked the reception for a very rough estimate of the costs (we needed deworming tablet for travel with an EU pet passport) and we were told it'll be about £15.00 After the visit we were presented with a bill of £56.17. This is very misleading and we were so blessed to have been able to pay in full on the day but it's not right to have been quoted such a massively different price for just a worming tablet and a signature in the passport all of which took less than 10mins.
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1.0/5
Sep 28, 2023
Google Medivet
See photographs for how my cat was returned to me after a standard grooming appointment with Sophie. First, I was given a mumbled excuse as to why I could not come in the room for the grooming. Then, I was told just a small little bleed which she had stopped with some tissue was all to be aware of - very shiftily. When I saw this at home, I called to ask why he was sent home in the carrier with no advice as to what to do about these new open wounds, and the receptionist said I can bring him back for a “complimentary” appointment - to check the wounds that they inflicted. I will be filing in small claims court for compensation for the inevitable infection he will have, never mind his suffering. What they did to my cat is absolutely appalling and every pet owner needs to see this. Absolutely do not recommend this place if you love your a pet.
Google
5.0/5
Sep 20, 2023
Google Medivet
Outstanding service. Excellent!!
Google
5.0/5
Sep 19, 2023
Google Medivet
Thank you to everyone at Medivet Watford for taking such good care of my cat Alba when she was poorly. The vets were really thorough with her tests, despite her being quite difficult, and in the end they caught an infection early on. She’s now doing a lot better. It’s a busy practice but they really care and were very responsive and kind whenever I rang for an update. Thank you to Candace, Vincent, Summer and Amy especially, and everyone else at the practice.
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2.0/5
Sep 18, 2023
Google Medivet
Very expensive. There has to be some regulation on the pricing. Very surprised Medivet have as many customers as they do. Not much seems to have changed from the Panorama program 13 years ago. Shame.
Google
4.0/5
Sep 5, 2023
Google Medivet
Parking is stressful !
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5.0/5
Sep 4, 2023
Google Medivet
Great support from the vet and the receptionist. Easy access , easy to park , very helpful and my second experience with Medivet Watford this year! highly recommend

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