Medivet Gravesend

4.6 /5
208 reviews

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Opening Hours

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Thu  -  Open now
Fri  -  Open now

Our opening hours are subject to change.

Out of hours practice

Medivet 24 Hour Dartford

01322 897977

Enterprise House, 8 Essex Road, Dartford, DA1 2AU

Out of hours consult fee £149. No charge for assessment by phone.

Meet the team

Nigel Henderson

Lead Veterinary Surgeon

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Nigel Henderson

Lead Veterinary Surgeon

Nigel is an animal lover who wanted to be a vet from age 5. He qualified in Dublin and has been the lead vet at Parrock Street and now Medivet Gravesend for quite a few years! Nigel has a passion for soft tissue surgery, he is knowledgeable, staff and clients all speak highly of him. Nigel has 3 dogs and 2 cats.

Catherine Thomson

Veterinary Surgeon

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Catherine Thomson

Veterinary Surgeon

Cathy qualified from the University of Liverpool in the summer of 2022, and immediately went to Thailand to participate in a stray dog neutering and wildlife conservation project. This meant her first official patient after becoming a qualified vet was a Sun bear! After returning, and spending a year in practice in the West Midlands, she has been working in small animal practice in the South-East of England since 2004. She was nominated for Petplan Vet of the year on several occasions from 2013 onwards, and she was also south east chair and trustee of a veterinary charity (BSAVA), which organises CPD – continuing education – for vets. In her leisure time, she is at the back and call of her four rescue cats and enjoys walking, yoga, travel, and catching up with friends. Cathy joined MediVet Gravesend in February 2022.

Louise Duke

Head Veterinary Nurse

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Louise Duke

Head Veterinary Nurse

Louise qualified in 2018 but has worked within the industry since 2010 and has been with Medivet Gravesend since before its acquisition. As well as being a mum Louise has her own zoo at home with two dogs , four cats, two lizards, two sugar gliders and an African Pygmy hedgehog. Louise has a passion for displaying what qualified nurses can do and thrives on providing a flexible workplace for nurses and vets who are also parents. She enjoys wound management and behaviour.

Amy Everett

Veterinary Nurse

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Amy Everett

Veterinary Nurse

Amy qualified to be a registered veterinary nurse in November 2023 and has been with us at Medivet for just over 5 years. At home, Amy lives with her 2 golden retrievers and 3 rescue cats who she hand reared from only a few days old. Amy has a keen passion for medicine and would like to eventually become a hospital nurse at a referral practice. She has a love for the African giants also and will be continuing her studies in South Africa in the years to come. In her spare time, Amy enjoys shopping, sleeping and spending time with her friends , that’s when she isn’t fostering kittens or puppies!

Gillian Molloy

Veterinary Nurse

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Gillian Molloy

Veterinary Nurse

Gill qualified as an RVN in 2003 and immediately embarked on an overseas adventure working in some amazing places, saving animals lives. Here at Medivet Gravesend, Gill has developed an interest in the administrative side of practice and is now our insurance claims processor and charity account handler. Gill lives at home with her football mad family and her Cypriot rescue pointer, Max. (She spends most weekends on the sidelines of a football pitch)

Kirsty Blaxall

Veterinary Nurse

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Kirsty Blaxall

Veterinary Nurse

Kirsty qualified as a veterinary nurse in November 2022. She was first based in the Sidcup branch before coming to Gravesend where she has been with us 7 years. Kirsty has a passion for surgery , especially anaesthesia. She is a cat lover and in the future will be completing extra courses to specialise in feline medicine. When Kirsty is not at work she enjoys spending time at home with her two daughters.

Kim Longhurst

Veterinary Nurse

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Kim Longhurst

Veterinary Nurse

Kim qualified in 1992, after working in practice for 4 years. She particularly enjoys nurse clinics, especially weight clinics also has a keen interest in animal behaviour. She shares her home with rescue golden retriever, Florin, and her husband. In her spare time she runs a guide pack and helps with a brownie pack, also enjoys walking.

Tabitha Purser

Veterinary Nurse

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Tabitha Purser

Veterinary Nurse

I have been qualified since 2019, and have been working at Medivet since 2021. I like doing nurse clinics and meeting our clients lovely pets. I enjoy walking my dogs and going on holiday to Florida. At home, I have 3 naughty chihuahuas and 1 cat.

Bethany Davis

Client Care Assistant

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Our Prices

Standard Healthcare Plan*
Standard vet appointment (regular opening hours) £52.00 £46.80
New puppy first appointment** Free Free
Annual vaccination booster £54.00 Included
Annual vaccination booster incl. Kennel Cough £91.00 Included
Vaccination puppy course 1st + 2nd £75.00 Included
Vaccination puppy course 1st + 2nd + 3rd*** £98.00 Included
Castration (procedure only fee) from £194 from £174.6
Spay (procedure only fee) from £264 from £237.6
Medivet Healthcare Plan £15.00 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) £52.00 £46.80
New kitten first appointment** Free Free
Annual vaccination booster £54.00 Included
Vaccination kitten course 1st + 2nd £73.00 Included
Vaccination kitten course 1st + 2nd + 3rd*** £95.00 Included
Castration (procedure only fee) £71.00 £63.90
Spay (procedure only fee) £118.00 £106.20
Medivet Healthcare Plan £13.00 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

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.

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

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

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
208 reviews
VetHelpDirect
5.0/5
Aug 9, 2025
VetHelpDirect Medivet
Very happy with the service that we receive, friendly, helpful, understanding, honest feedback from the practice we attend, couldn’t rate them otherwise than I do ????
Google
5.0/5
Aug 9, 2025
Google Medivet
As it was an emergency, the practice fitted us in to see our dog, even though they were fully booked. We are very grateful for the care and attention he received.
Google
5.0/5
Aug 9, 2025
Google Medivet
Great vet's. Friendly and very helpful staff.
Google
5.0/5
Aug 6, 2025
Google Medivet
Lovely vets , they are very caring , not sure if Alfie agrees with me, coz he always leaves a little puddle behind
Google
5.0/5
Jul 20, 2025
Google Medivet
Staff all very helpful and friendly. Milo is a very lively labour doodle but he loves coming to the vets and feels very welcome and loved by them
Google
5.0/5
Jul 19, 2025
Google Medivet
Lovely vets very professional and welcoming for our first visit.
Google
5.0/5
Jul 18, 2025
Google Medivet
What a fantastic vets. Everyone is very friendly and the practice is spotless. I've taken my cats a few times now and despite the fact that they've been weighed/had their temp taken/been injected etc on various visits, they are actually calmer and more relaxed each time that they go, and this is solely due to how patient and genuine the vets and staff are here.
VetHelpDirect
4.0/5
Jul 16, 2025
VetHelpDirect Medivet
As before
Google
5.0/5
Jul 10, 2025
Google Medivet
It was Archie's first visit at medivet Gravesend and it was very warm welcome all staff were lovely and very helpful.
Google
5.0/5
Jul 10, 2025
Google Medivet
Very friendly and genuinely caring vet, probably the best in the area! All of the staff are pleasant, welcoming and have a calm nature. Of course I can't thank the vets themselves enough for their expertise and amazing work, however I wanted to also say a big thank you to the two lovely ladies on reception for being so helpful and kind! An absolute pleasure from beginning to end ❤️

  • Your vet in Gravesend

    We're pleased to welcome you to our practice, which has been part of Medivet since 2016.

    We understand your pet's a beloved member of the family, which is why we're pleased to offer compassionate care and a full range of veterinary services and facilities. We look forward to welcoming you.

We offer Healthcare Plans

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

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