Medivet 24 Hour Watford

4.6 /5
617 reviews

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Cats
Dogs
Rabbits
Small mammals

Free practice car park, Free street parking (with time restrictions)

Step-free access, Grab rails

Unused medications

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Appointments

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Open 24 hours, 365 days a year

Out of hours: Consult fee £130. No charge for assessment by phone.

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Meet the team

Andrea Centinaro

Partner and Veterinary Surgeon

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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

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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.

Josh Pollins

Partner and Veterinary Surgeon

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Pablo Jimenez Hernan-Gomez

Veterinary Surgeon

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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.

Emily Goodband

Veterinary Surgeon

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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.

Kirstie Ellen Copp

Veterinary Surgeon

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Holly Roberts

Veterinary Surgeon

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Melissa Ruffell

Veterinary Surgeon

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Eleni Fotopoulou

Veterinary Surgeon

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Seyon Kugendradas

Veterinary Surgeon

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Georgia Harsum

Veterinary Surgeon

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Georgia York

Veterinary Surgeon

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Krzysia Malkiewicz

Night Veterinary Surgeon

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Jennifer Rabaglietti

Night Veterinary Surgeon

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Ana Dordio

Night Veterinary Surgeon

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Amie Ealse

Head Veterinary Nurse

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Jess Cenalia

Head Veterinary Nurse

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Kieran Taylor

Imaging Veterinary Nurse

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Kieran Taylor

Imaging 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.

Sophie Harris

Front of House Veterinary Nurse

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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.

Liz Cockings

Veterinary Nurse

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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.

Donna Saunders

Veterinary Nurse

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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.

Hollie Walker

Veterinary Nurse

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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.

Maria Massida

Veterinary Nurse

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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.

Leske Hils

Veterinary Nurse

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Hannah Moon

Veterinary Nurse

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Yaneena Fry

Veterinary Nurse

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Rebecca Hatchett

Veterinary Nurse

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Roberta Bellusci

Night Veterinary Nurse

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Roberta Bellusci

Night 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.

Silvia Olives-Bosch

Night Veterinary Nurse

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Sabina Ali

Night Veterinary Nurse

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Jade Britten

Student Veterinary Nurse

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Holly Carfrae

Student Veterinary Nurse

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Olivia Daniels

Student Veterinary Nurse

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Zoe Sturman-Smith

Student Veterinary Nurse

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Hannah Burdett

Veterinary Care Assistant

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Rosie Burgess

Veterinary Care Assistant

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Eleanor Gouldie

Veterinary Care Assistant

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Kitty McGeown

Veterinary Care Assistant

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Stefana Todirasc

Kennel Assistant

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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.

Denya Emblow

Client Care Assistant

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Millie Marcou

Client Care Assistant

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Summer George

Client Care Assistant

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Rebecca Wright

Head Client Care Assistant

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Becky Wallis

Practice Manager

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Our Prices

Standard Healthcare Plan*
Standard vet appointment (regular opening hours) £57.0 £51.3
New puppy first appointment** Free Free
Annual vaccination booster £72.0 Included
Annual vaccination booster incl. Kennel Cough £113.0 Included
Vaccination puppy course 1st + 2nd £105.0 Included
Vaccination puppy course 1st + 2nd + 3rd*** £137.0 Included
Castration (procedure only fee) from £264 from £237.6
Spay (procedure only fee) from £332 from £298.8
Out of hours vet appointment (Medivet 24 Hour) £130.0 £117.0
Medivet Healthcare Plan from £16.5 Save £353** a year

*Our clients save an average of £225 every year on the Medivet Healthcare Plan. Plus get a minimum of 10% discounts on all medical care.

**One complimentary puppy or kitten consultation per pet, limited to two pets per client.

***Based on clinical recommendation.

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Standard Healthcare Plan*
Standard vet appointment (regular opening hours) £57.0 £51.3
New kitten first appointment** Free Free
Annual vaccination booster £74.0 Included
Vaccination kitten course 1st + 2nd £107.0 Included
Vaccination kitten course 1st + 2nd + 3rd*** £139.0 Included
Castration (procedure only fee) £101.0 £90.9
Spay (procedure only fee) £152.0 £136.8
Out of hours vet appointment (Medivet 24 Hour) £130.0 £117.0
Medivet Healthcare Plan £14.50 Save £181** a year

*Our clients save an average of £225 every year on the Medivet Healthcare Plan. Plus get a minimum of 10% discounts on all medical care.

**One complimentary puppy or kitten consultation per pet, limited to two pets per client.

***Based on clinical recommendation.

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Featured Services

Vaccinations

Vaccinations

Protect your pet from a number of serious illnesses by making sure their vaccinations are all up to date.

Parasite Care

Parasite Care

Keep your pet - and house - free from parasites with regular flea, tick and worming treatments.

Pet Neutering

Pet Neutering

Neutering is a medical procedure that prevents pets from being able to reproduce, and comes with a host of other health benefits.

Microchipping

Microchipping

Microchipping is an easy and pain-free way of keeping track of your precious pets should they wander or get lost.

Vaccinations

Protect your pet from a number of serious illnesses by making sure their vaccinations are all up to date.

Parasite Care

Keep your pet - and house - free from parasites with regular flea, tick and worming treatments.

Pet Neutering

Neutering is a medical procedure that prevents pets from being able to reproduce, and comes with a host of other health benefits.

Microchipping

Microchipping is an easy and pain-free way of keeping track of your precious pets should they wander or get lost.

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Services we offer

With our 15-minute consultations, you have enough time to ask our expert vets any - and every - question you might have regarding your pet’s health and lifestyle.

Receive exceptional care, day or night, at our pioneering 24-hour emergency pet care centres.

Our 24 hour practices and external out-of-hours providers offer exceptional, around-the-clock intensive care to critically ill pets.

Caring for all aspects of your pet’s oral health is easy with our excellent dental facilities.

An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a simple, non-invasive test used to detect certain defects in your pet’s heart.

Using a tiny, flexible camera, we’re able to view internal body parts with little surgical intervention.

Receive expert advice from our experienced nurses on keeping your pet healthy and happy.

We know that sometimes it just isn’t possible for you or your pet to travel into one of our practices to receive care. At times like this, our capable and compassionate veterinary teams often offer at home visits.

Quick and efficient testing at our state-of-the-art in-house laboratories is just one aspect of the exceptional care we offer.

At Medivet, we’re proud to offer keyhole surgery as an option at many of our practices.

Our specialist orthopaedic theatres mean we can confidently treat conditions that affect your pet’s musculoskeletal system.

Your local Medivet practice will be able to issue an Animal Health Certificate for EU travel.

A pet ultrasound is a non-invasive imaging technique used to view your pet's internal organs and identify potential issues.

Vet Blood Supplies is part of the Medivet community, and together we work to save the lives of dogs across the country.

We use x-ray machines to quickly diagnose issues that might affect your pet.

Reviews

4.6 /5
617 reviews
Survey
5.0/5
Nov 12, 2025
Survey Medivet
I was so impressed with the professionalism and compassion shown by the entire team on Saturday. Our beloved cat Elvis had a suspected seizure, and the vet, nurses and reception staff were all so accommodating and reassuring to my very worried family. They quickly triaged Elvis on arrival and treated him with such care and kindness. It’s clear that this team truly cares about the animals they look after - thank you for taking such good care of Elvis! <3
Survey
3.0/5
Nov 12, 2025
Survey Medivet
Fast and friendly service thanks!
Survey
5.0/5
Nov 11, 2025
Survey Medivet
The first time appointment for my cat was brilliant, the staff was very polite and helpful ,recommending !
Google
5.0/5
Nov 9, 2025
Google Medivet
Survey
5.0/5
Nov 9, 2025
Survey Medivet
Always looked after well, thank you.
Survey
5.0/5
Nov 9, 2025
Survey Medivet
We bought our 17 year old cat as an out of hours patient after he fell ill very suddenly. We were invited to bring him immediately, which we did. All of the staff were absolutely lovely. My daughter and I were very upset and all of the staff were so kind and helpful. They took great care of our boy and we were very happy with the service we received. We were able to take him home that night and we were very happy about rhat. I would definitely recommend the services provided by MediVet
Survey
1.0/5
Nov 6, 2025
Survey Medivet
I don’t get the impression that this vets put the welfare of the animal first and my feeling is that everything is financially motivated. I was charged £2000 for an X-ray and an ultrasound with an overnight stay costing £400. I had booked in to see my cat in the evening and when I came in was told they were too busy. Had you told me I was paying £400 for my cat to sit in a room by himself I would have taken him home. Especially at this point there was no further treatment the vet didn’t make clear that I could have just as easily taken him home. In addition to this, on finding no breaks or internal damage the vet suggested I pay either a further £2100 for a CT scan or I could pay £180 for a specialist to review the xray. My expectation is that if I’m paying close to £1000 for an xray that the person reviewing it should have expertise enough to determine if there was an injury. If the vet had said in advance that she wasn’t completely confident in her ability to review an X-ray I would have taken him to a different vet. My overall impression of your practice is that you focus on upselling treatments and exploit the fact that people have a dilemma and care for their animals. I would not recommend your surgery nor will I bring my cat here again for treatment, I’m extremely disappointed, naively I thought that vets would always try and do what is in the interest of the animal this isn’t the case here I wasn’t even given an itemised breakdown of the costs. I doubt very much that my feedback will make any difference to you, but this experience has been disappointing to say the least
Google
5.0/5
Nov 4, 2025
Google Medivet
Very happy with the very professional service we received.
Survey
5.0/5
Nov 4, 2025
Survey Medivet
I was pleased with the service provided & with the way the vet examined our cat. She took good care of him & gave a thorough examination, followed by good advice.
There was no unnecessary upsell on treatments or medications & I’m pleased to say he recovered with the little aid she provided for him.
Very happy.
Survey
5.0/5
Nov 3, 2025
Survey Medivet
Seyon has seen Angel my cat a few times and I really like his care and attention.

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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.

We offer Healthcare Plans

Our clients save an average of £225 every year with the Medivet Healthcare Plan.

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