Medivet Gatley (Greenbank Vets) – Vets in Cheadle
Clinic Overview
- The clearest published figure is the £130 out-of-hours consultation fee, with free phone assessment before attendance. - Recent owner comments on pricing are mixed: one reviewer found ongoing flea treatment expensive and said buying elsewhere with a prescription saved about £100 per cat per year, while another said a vial of Caninsulin was decently priced and only slightly cheaper online with a prescription.
Medivet Gatley, also known locally as Greenbank Vets, is part of the Medivet group. It offers routine veterinary care alongside in-house diagnostics, surgery including soft tissue and orthopaedic procedures, and support for common pet travel paperwork. The clinic also lists itself as a veterinary nurse training facility, with out-of-hours care provided by Medivet 24 Hour Ashton.
Services
- •Routine and preventive care: 15-minute consultations, vaccinations, parasite care, neutering, microchipping, and dentistry.
- •Diagnostics and treatment: in-house laboratory testing, ultrasound, X-rays, and surgery including soft tissue and orthopaedic procedures.
- •Paperwork and ongoing care: Animal Health Certificates are listed, and reviews also mention help with more complex paperwork and repeat medication orders.
- •Handling and support: recent reviews highlight calm handling for simple visits such as nail trims, with particular praise for helping young or nervous dogs stay settled.
- •Species seen: cats, dogs, rabbits, poultry, and small mammals.
- •Out-of-hours arrangements: emergency cover is through Medivet 24 Hour Ashton, with no charge for phone assessment and an out-of-hours consultation fee of £130.
Pricing
Published prices suggest the clinic sits below average, based on a partial sample of comparable services.
- •The clearest published figure is the £130 out-of-hours consultation fee, with free phone assessment before attendance.
- •Recent owner comments on pricing are mixed: one reviewer found ongoing flea treatment expensive and said buying elsewhere with a prescription saved about £100 per cat per year, while another said a vial of Caninsulin was decently priced and only slightly cheaper online with a prescription.
People
- •Dr Niven is praised for explaining things clearly and helping with more complex paperwork.
- •Renee is thanked for professionalism, kindness, and care for a cat.
- •Reviews also repeatedly praise the wider vets, nurses, and reception team for friendly service, careful handling, and compassionate support during difficult appointments.
Reviews
Google shows 4.4 stars from 1,058 reviews.
- •Compassionate end-of-life care is a standout theme, with reviewers describing being seen quickly, staff staying after hours, sensitive support during euthanasia, and thoughtful follow-up when ashes and keepsakes were ready.
- •Owners regularly describe the team as friendly, caring, and professional, including long-term clients who have used the practice since its Greenbank days.
- •Reviews mention gentle handling for routine visits, including a puppy’s nail trim where staff focused on making sure the dog left feeling secure and not nervous.
- •The main friction points are around medication costs and occasional telephone issues when arranging repeat orders, although one reviewer said staff still sorted things out well.
