Medivet Oldland Common (Oldland House Vets)

Medivet Oldland Common (Oldland House Vets) is part of the Medivet group in Bristol, providing routine veterinary care for a range of small pets including dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, hamsters and rats. Owners often mention being able to get appointments quickly, including urgent slots when needed, and out-of-hours emergency care is provided by Rowe Veterinary Hospital. Recent feedback is largely very positive about the team’s friendliness, efficiency and care, with a small minority raising concerns about consultation pace, costs and how treatment options are discussed.

Services

• •General veterinary care for common small pets: the practice treats dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, hamsters and rats.
• •Routine and ongoing care: recent reviews mention health checks, support with longer-term problems, and ongoing care for pets with chronic and acute paw issues.
• •Short-notice and urgent appointments: several owners say they were seen quickly, including at very short notice, and reviews also mention the team arranging emergency appointments when needed.
• •Diagnostics and treatment discussions: blood testing is specifically mentioned in one review, alongside a thorough examination and explanation of findings and next steps.
• •Out-of-hours emergency care: provided by Rowe Veterinary Hospital.

Pricing

Published prices suggest the clinic sits below average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. Most recent feedback focuses on the quality of care rather than fees, though one owner felt the cost of a consultation and blood test was higher than expected, and another felt more expensive treatment options were suggested too quickly.

People

• •Steve: mentioned by a long-standing client who says they have been bringing pets to Steve and the team for over 30 years.
• •Dr. Signe: praised for taking time to explain medication, answer questions clearly, and focus on the dog’s health rather than simply selling products or services.
• •Reception team and duty vets: repeatedly described as welcoming, friendly, efficient and caring, especially when handling short-notice bookings, moved appointments and urgent situations.

Reviews

4.8 stars from 228 Google reviews.

• •Many recent reviewers describe the team as friendly, caring, efficient and trustworthy, with several saying the staff are what makes the practice stand out.
• •Appointment access is a recurring positive theme, with owners mentioning short-notice bookings, efficient help when appointments need to be moved, and urgent appointments being arranged when needed.
• •Communication is often praised: one owner highlights Dr. Signe’s clear explanations, while another describes a thorough consultation and blood test with everything explained fully.
• •A smaller number of reviews raise concerns about cost and consultation style, including feeling that some appointments were rushed or that expensive treatment options were discussed before alternatives.