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Medivet Balderton

Co-owned by Shannon Baxter

4.7 /5
280 reviews

Your Vet in Balderton

Medivet Balderton is your local vet for the day-to-day, and a Cat Friendly Clinic too. That means a quieter waiting space, and a team who think about how a cat actually experiences a visit. Dogs, rabbits, small mammals, exotics and avian pets are all welcome with us as well.

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Opening Hours

Mon  -  Open now
Tue  -  Open now
Wed  -  Open now
Thu  -  Open now
Fri  -  Open now

Our opening hours are subject to change.

Out of hours practice

Vets Now Lincoln

01522 255953

Hykeham Green, North Hykeham, LN6 8NH

Consult fee from £280 inc VAT. Prices are subject to change.

Meet the team

Shannon Baxter

Partner

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Shannon Baxter

Partner

Hello, I'm Shannon and I'm the Partner here at Balderton. I qualified as a veterinary surgeon in 2006, and have been working in the United Kingdom since 2007. Coming to work each day still doesn't feel like a job as I love what I do so much! Outside of work, I'm kept busy raising two children with my husband, socialising with friends and swimming. I have a stunning elderly cat called Tina and a very handsome Labrador retriever called Echo who also vie for my attention.

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Amy Parker

Head Veterinary Nurse

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Amy Parker

Head Veterinary Nurse

I’ve been at the practice for over 15 years nursing. I’ve also spent lots of time assisting with the daily management of the practice. Before qualifying, I completed a national diploma in Animal Management. I enjoy spending time with my family, I have 2 children and a dog called Keaton. I also spend lots of time decorating my house and garden.

Amy Rossington

Registered Veterinary Nurse

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Amy Rossington

Registered Veterinary Nurse

I'm an RVN and have been in practice since 2010, qualifying as an RVN in 2019. I enjoy all aspects of nursing, but especially anaesthesia and nurse consultations, focusing on behaviour and senior clinics. In my spare time, I enjoy walking with my dog, Cooper. I also have three cats at home.

Phoebe James

Veterinary Care Assistant

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Phoebe James

Veterinary Care Assistant

I'm Phoebe and I'm a veterinary care assistant.  I adore all animals but especially cats.  I have 5 cats and three dogs and love working with animals every day.  I have completed my animal management diploma and have got CPD certifications within the industry and hope to compete nurse training one day.

Clare Lord

Client Care Assistant

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Clare Lord

Client Care Assistant

I joined the Medivet team in June 2026 after leaving my role as a SEN music teacher. I love animals, particularly dogs and have a real soft spot for staffies and bully breeds. I have two adopted animals at home, my Romanian rescue dog Piper and an axolotl called Bobquinn. Outside of work, I spend most of my time reading, writing songs and recording music in my little home studio.

Our Prices

Standard Healthcare Plan*
Standard vet appointment (regular opening hours) £47.00 £42.30
First appointment FREE** Free Free
Annual vaccination booster £59.00 Included
Annual vaccination booster incl. Kennel Cough £99.00 Included
Vaccination puppy course 1st + 2nd £79.00 Included
Vaccination puppy course 1st + 2nd + 3rd*** £103.00 Included
Castration (procedure only fee) from £203 from £182.70
Spay (procedure only fee) from £276 from £248.40
Medivet Healthcare Plan from £17.50 Save £280* a year

*Our clients save up to £280 every year on the Medivet Healthcare Plan. Plus get a minimum of 10% discounts on all medical care.

**One first free consult per newly registered pet, available to use for any pet species or age, up to 2 pets per client.

***Based on clinical recommendation.

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Standard Healthcare Plan*
Standard vet appointment (regular opening hours) £47.00 £42.30
First appointment FREE** Free Free
Annual vaccination booster £64.00 Included
Vaccination kitten course 1st + 2nd £80.00 Included
Vaccination kitten course 1st + 2nd + 3rd*** £104.00 Included
Castration (procedure only fee) £85.00 £76.50
Spay (procedure only fee) £105.00 £94.50
Medivet Healthcare Plan £15.50 Save £280* a year

*Our clients save up to £280 every year on the Medivet Healthcare Plan. Plus get a minimum of 10% discounts on all medical care.

**One first free consult per newly registered pet, available to use for any pet species or age, up to 2 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.

Some of our practices have been awarded cat-friendly clinic status by the International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM).

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.

These glands release a smelly fluid which helps your pet to mark their territory and communicate with other dogs. But sometimes they can become blocked and infected. At Medivet our clinics can help with routine gland expression, making sure your pet stays comfortable and healthy.

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

Our nurses run weight, dental, post-op, puppy and senior clinics. They're often the easiest first port of call for the smaller questions in between full appointments.

Ultrasound lets us look inside the abdomen and the heart without surgery or sedation. It's often the natural next step after blood work when something isn't quite adding up.

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

Reviews

4.7 /5
280 reviews
Google
5.0/5
Aug 21, 2026
Google Medivet
I have been at MediVet Balderton for our bunnies for a year now! Staff are always extremely helpful, they are so caring towards the animals and knowledgable we have had nothing but 10/10 experiences when attending appointments
Google
5.0/5
Aug 20, 2026
Google Medivet
Update! Now co-owned by fab vet Dr Shannon Baxter this practice has had a major revamp. Everything has changed and improved, the opening hours are better, they have increased the amount of staff and morale all round seems to be higher. Good news. I can now thoroughly recommend this practice with Dr Baxter at the helm-she is great with animals and customers alike 👌🏻 During the summer I was concerned as the Balderton practice was often closed due to staff shortages and therefore impossible to get appointments. I even considered registering at another local vets as I was not happy about travelling with my easily stressed cats for 45 mins to get to another Medivet branch. I really hope this issue is in the past now as we have a health care plan with Medivet and would prefer to continue.
Google
5.0/5
Aug 17, 2026
Google Medivet
We always have a lovely warm welcome at this vets, the staff are so friendly and I seem to learn something new every time we visit as the Vet or nurse explains treatments etc so well. My little dog has just had minor surgery here and his post op care and advice were excellent.
Google
5.0/5
Aug 15, 2026
Google Medivet
Upon my first visit to Medivet I was set back a bit to how welcoming and professional they were. Clare on the reception desk was just fantastic, made us feel welcome, explained the new management structure and reassured us that everything would be just perfect. We weren't disappointed. We came back a few days later for an appointment for our 4 cats we were again greeted by Clare who showed us that we could use blankets to cover over the creates to help calm the cats. Upon meeting with the vet and partner Shannon we had a very thorough appointment. Clearly a professional in her element. Everything was explained, friendly and most of all dedicated to our cats welfare. Thank you to everyone at Medivet Balderton. What a fantastic experience. This was the first visit to the vets where they were relaxed and not stressed, I put this down to the professional attitude of everyone.
Google
5.0/5
Aug 14, 2026
Google Medivet
Google
5.0/5
Aug 7, 2026
Google Medivet
My cat had a booster and medication review for his inhaler. Vet was helpful and friendly and even gave my cat, Sherlock a bit of a groom, as he usually doesn't like this. He definitely needed one. Cat and me very happy.
Google
5.0/5
Aug 6, 2026
Google Medivet
Ernie paid a visit to Medivet in Balderton yesterday to check up on his ears, and he was put at ease from the outset by Shannon and loved her bedside manners. And the font line staff were superb as well, and loved his photograph being taken!
Google
3.0/5
Aug 4, 2026
Google Medivet
Would like to give more stars but as I had to wait 20 minutes for my cats appt I didn't feel more stars would be correct. You claim to be a cat caring place and yet my cats had to wait far too long, causing unnecessary stress on them and on me. I'm expected to be on time with booked appts, so I expect the same from you. No reason or explanation was given for the long delay.
Survey
5.0/5
Jul 18, 2026
Survey Medivet
Brilliant service. Very friendly and know exactly what they are all doing. 100% would recommend.
Google
5.0/5
Jul 15, 2026
Google Medivet
Love the new vet for me she more passionate about the animals come across a very warm person I've got to be honest and it's not just me as said it but didn't like the last vet for me she didn't run the place properly and alot of customers left and went to another vets hopefully now it will get running back to how it should be now we have a lovely new vet AStar

  • The animals we see

    Dogs and cats are most of what comes through the door, but they're not all. Rabbits, small mammals, avian pets and other exotic companions are welcome with us, and some of the team have a particular interest in caring for them. If you've got something a little less common at home, give us a ring before you visit so we can make sure the right person is on shift.

  • Dog playing

    Your vet in Balderton

    At our Newark practice, we understand your pet's a beloved member of your family. That's why we offer you a full range of veterinary services and facilities, including a garden and cat-friendly areas. We offer exceptional client and patient care, and look forward to helping your pet lead a happy, healthy life. Call now for advice and bookings.

  • Medivet Balderton Earns ‘Feline-Friendly’ Award

    Our Newark practice has become the first veterinary practice in the town to be awarded a Silver Standard Cat-Friendly Clinic Award from the International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM). This was in recognition of its efforts to create a cat-friendly practice and to reduce the stress suffered by feline patients during a visit.

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  • Our Vets Recognised for Helping Pet Owners with the Final Goodbye

    Veterinary teams at Medivet, including Medivet Balderton, have undergone special training to help them support pet owners through the difficult process of saying goodbye to a cherished companion, and have been awarded Platinum accredited status.

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We offer Healthcare Plans

Our clients save up to £280 each year with the Medivet Healthcare Plan.

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