Medivet Lower Earley

01189 759582

4.8 /5
166 reviews

6 Elm Lane, Lower Earley, Reading, RG6 5UF

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Garden, Free Client Parking, Main entrance is at the front of the practice and there is a private car park at the front of the practice

We offer the Medivet Healthcare Plan at this practice

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Out of hours practice

Medivet 24 Hour Wokingham

0118 979 0551

156 Barkham Road, Wokingham, RG41 2RP

Consult fee from £120 - £250 inc VAT. Prices are subject to change.

Meet the team

Robert Wienesen

Partner and Veterinary Surgeon


Robert Wienesen

Partner and Veterinary Surgeon

I qualified as a veterinary surgeon in 2012 from Utrecht University in the Netherlands and moved to England in 2012. I have now completed my certificate in Exotic Animal Practice, and enjoy applying all my new knowledge to cases in practice. I’ve worked for Medivet since 2014, seeing this little branch grow into a full-fledged practice, seeing both the more traditional and exotic pets. At home I have two dogs called Rufus and Baxter, a guinea pig called Porthos and a turtle called Sebastian. In my free time I enjoy working with model trains, and love spending time with my daughter.

Emily Hochkins

Veterinary Surgeon


Emily Hochkins

Veterinary Surgeon

I graduated from the University of Edinburgh in 2020 and joined the team at Lower Earley later that year as a veterinary surgeon. As well as cats and dogs, I enjoy working with wildlife and exotic pets which is what drew me to working at the Lower Earley practice under Robert. I have an interest in dentistry and am hoping to gain a further qualification in exotics as well. I am mum to my gorgeous rescue hamster Hazel - who is a very spoiled princess - and I'm sure there are many more pets in my future!

Chloe Masse

Student Veterinary Nurse


Chloe Masse

Student Veterinary Nurse

I started working for Medivet in December 2020 after 3 years spent travelling and working on cruise ships. I missed dry land and most importantly missed being around animals. Coming to the UK was like coming home, returning to my first career choice after so many years. I grew up surrounded by animals and was lucky enough to work in dairy farms in Australia and the UK, so following the veterinary nursing path just made sense! I have now started my training as a SVN which I am very much enjoying! In my spare time I enjoy reading, keeping fit and playing with my rescue cat Echo.

Jade Henderson

Patient Care Assistant


Jade Henderson

Patient Care Assistant

I joined Medivet in June 2022 as a float patient care assistant. I have now become a permanent PCA at the Lower Early branch which I am really enjoying as I love working with exotic animals. I want to, in the future study to become a veterinary nurse and eventually specialise in exotic animals as I have a love for rodents and reptiles! I have three pet rats called Ben, Floki and Ivar and they are so spoilt! Outside of work I love spending time with family, going to the theatre and listening to music and have now started an ariel silk class which I am loving!

  • Your vet in Lower Earley

    We're a caring team who are dedicated to delivering the highest standard of care to you and your pet. We offer a wide range of services and a commitment to constantly continuing our professional development and learning new techniques.

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  • Our Exotic Pet Service

    Robert our lead vet holds a GPCertExAP (general practitioner certificate Exotic Animal Practice) and is studying towards a CertAVP (advance practitioner status with the RCVS). We have a separate ward for small 'exotic' pets, including reptiles, birds, and fish of all types.

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Reviews

4.8 /5
166 reviews
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Google
1.0/5
Nov 30, 2023
Google Medivet
After kept waiting for 45 minutes, the nurse came out and said that although I’d booked a 6 month check and I put in the note, needing boosters, she was unable to actually do this because a vet needs to do them. Fair enough but why in hell did the receptionist not tell me, my dogs were extremely distressed by this point, with other dogs and pets and people coming, 1 poor man had to endure my dogs barking at him as they had had enough. This could have easily been resolved as soon as we had got there, not after 45 mins thinking I was going to be seen. I had to come across town is rush hour traffic because the convenient local branch that is easier to get to has closed.
Google
5.0/5
Nov 24, 2023
Google Medivet
Emily is amazing very kind and compassionate. Looked after our guinea pig very well on the appointment and further care.
Google
5.0/5
Nov 10, 2023
Google Medivet
Great care of your pets and great staff
Google
1.0/5
Nov 7, 2023
Google Medivet
I had extremely disappointing experiences during my visit and afterward. The staff encountered were notably aloof and didn't convey any warmth or enthusiasm for pets. The condition of the facilities was far from ideal, as they appeared messy and unclean. Moreover, the services advertised on their website were not delivered as promised, which was quite frustrating. Additionally, the communication from the establishment left much to be desired, and it was consistently subpar.
VetHelpDirect
5.0/5
Oct 28, 2023
VetHelpDirect Medivet
I have been with this practice for about 15 years and have never found fault. All the vets really care about my pet no matter how wild they can be! Very knowledgeable, easy to get appts. I have always found very prompt service with claims can’t complain at all. I can’t imagine going anywhere else.
Google
1.0/5
Oct 6, 2023
Google Medivet
Apparently if you have to pay a large vet bill at Medivet, Lower Earley, they currently have a waiting time of 8 weeks for them to confirm your pet's claim and medical treatment with my insurers (their excuses .......they have 30 other people who are also waiting to have their details confirmed to their insurers, only 1 vet can do this and they are very busy and that 2 local branches have recently closed ........ one of these closed over 2 years ago during the pandemic!). Wow Appalling service, they expect prompt payment but tell you nothing about taking them at least 8 weeks to confirm your bill to the insurers.
Google
5.0/5
Sep 19, 2023
Google Medivet
Very Helpful staff,friendly and Supportive. Keep it up.
Google
5.0/5
Sep 8, 2023
Google Medivet
Feel like my animals are taken good care of here
Google
5.0/5
Aug 25, 2023
Google Medivet
Great vets
Google
2.0/5
Aug 17, 2023
Google Medivet
When I made an appointment by call I said that I want to signed up for a health care plan and make my first visit within this plan and a staff agreed with it. When I came to the vet I reminded about the healthcare plan, and staff offered me visit a doctor first. Finally I was charged for vet consultation plus first payment for healthcare plan. What was the reason for me to sign up for your healthcare plan if I have to pay for a consultation anyway? Second, when I have done an appointment I asked about blood and urinary tests because my cat is in urinary diet and need periodical checks. At vet it turned out that blood test was available till 5 pm and next appointment is available next month. Are you kidding me? For you logic I visited clinic and paid for the consultation just to receive an appointment for the next month? Sorry, but in my opinion any visit should give an outcome, but I received nothing from your service. The doctor even did not perform full check of cat's body (ears, abdominal part, temperature).
Google
5.0/5
Aug 14, 2023
Google Medivet
Medivet Lower Earley is a great vet. The staff are all wonderful and really take the time to get to know your pet. They have good appointment availability and take the time to answer any questions you might have. I highly recommend them.
Google
5.0/5
Jul 29, 2023
Google Medivet
Amazing! My reactive dog actually loves the vets because they take their time to letting the dog get comfortable.

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