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Medivet Llandaff North

Co-owned by Joao Mario Martins Bigares

4.4 /5
473 reviews

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Cats
Dogs

Free on street parking

Meet our Partner, Joao Mario Martins Bigares

I graduated as a Veterinary Surgeon in Portugal 16 years ago and have been living in the UK for 10 years, initially working as a companion animal vet while finishing my PhD at Cardiff University. I joined the team at Medivet Llandaff North as a Partner in December 2020. Since arriving in the UK, I've worked in multiple roles as an emergency vet and have been a Clinical Director and Senior Clinical Director. I have a keen interest in emergency surgery, avian and wildlife medicine.

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Opening Hours

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

Our opening hours are subject to change.

Out of hours practice

Valley Veterinary Hospital

02920 001454

Unit 2C Gwaelod y Garth Industrial Estate, Gwaelod y Garth, Cardiff, CF15 9AA

Consult fee from £225 inc VAT. Prices are subject to change.

Meet the team

Joao Mario Martins Bigares

Partner

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Joao Mario Martins Bigares

Partner

I graduated as a Veterinary Surgeon in Portugal 16 years ago and have been living in the UK for 10 years, initially working as a companion animal vet while finishing my PhD at Cardiff University. I joined the team at Medivet Llandaff North as a Partner in December 2020. Since arriving in the UK, I've worked in multiple roles as an emergency vet and have been a Clinical Director and Senior Clinical Director. I have a keen interest in emergency surgery, avian and wildlife medicine.

Johann Van Rooyen

Veterinary Surgeon

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Libby Messenbird

Veterinary Surgeon

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Laura Edmunds

Head Veterinary Nurse

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Laura Edmunds

Head Veterinary Nurse

I have been working at Medivet Llandaff North since 2018, starting as a patient care assistant and am now head nurse. I am currently studying to become a clinical animal behaviourist. At home I have a border collie, 3 cats and a bearded dragon.

Tom Lloyd-Griffiths

Veterinary Nurse

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Elise Frampton

Veterinary Nurse

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Jayson Collier

Veterinary Nurse

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Julia Watkins

Client Care Assistant

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Julia Watkins

Client Care Assistant

I joined the Medivet Llandaff North team in July 2025 and love greeting our furry friends on reception and their humans. I also enjoy travelling, cwtching up with a good book and my cavapoo Baxter, and volunteering with the Church in Wales.

Harleigh Bray

Student Veterinary Nurse

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Chloe Powell

Student Veterinary Nurse

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Suzanne Davey

Client Care Assistant

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Suzanne Davey

Client Care Assistant

Suzanne is our CCA. She enjoys going on holidays with her husband and two sons. She has a bearded dragon called Spike and a labradoodle called Jasper who loves taking 'her' on long walks!

Megan Barnaby

Veterinary Nurse

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Megan Barnaby

Veterinary Nurse

I have been working for Medivet since 2015. I qualified as an RVN in 2018 and have been a working as a HRVN for 4 1/2 years. I was looking for a new challenge. I started my new role as Practice Manger in October 2024. I am very excited to work with our Dinas Powys, Cowbridge and Llandaff North clinics. In my spare time I love to travel, exercise and walk my Cairn Terrier Tillie.

Gayle Farrell

Client Care Assistant

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Gayle Farrell

Client Care Assistant

I joined Medivet in 2025 after working in the NHS for 22 years. I enjoy meeting our clients and of course their owners, ensuring both receive a warm welcome to our practice. Outside of work, I enjoy travelling and volunteering as a Technical Official for Welsh Athletics.

Gordana Parry

Client Care Assistant

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Heidi Charlton

Client Care Assistant

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Our Prices

Standard Healthcare Plan*
Standard vet appointment (regular opening hours) £60.00 £54.00
First appointment FREE** Free Free
Annual vaccination booster £73.00 Included
Annual vaccination booster incl. Kennel Cough £105.00 Included
Vaccination puppy course 1st + 2nd £103.00 Included
Vaccination puppy course 1st + 2nd + 3rd*** £133.00 Included
Castration (procedure only fee) from £257 from £231.30
Spay (procedure only fee) from £326 from £293.40
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) £60.00 £54.00
First appointment FREE** Free Free
Annual vaccination booster £73.00 Included
Vaccination kitten course 1st + 2nd £110.00 Included
Vaccination kitten course 1st + 2nd + 3rd*** £144.00 Included
Castration (procedure only fee) £104.00 £93.60
Spay (procedure only fee) £132.00 £118.80
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.

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

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

Our experienced orthopaedic team look after pets when bones, joints or ligaments need a closer look.

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

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

Reviews

4.4 /5
473 reviews
Google
5.0/5
Jul 4, 2026
Google Medivet
Highly recommend. The care & compassion shown to my pet on every visit is outstanding. The very best veterinary practice there is.
Survey
5.0/5
Jul 4, 2026
Survey Medivet
Medivet Llandaff always goes above & beyond at every visit.
Joao is an incredible & exceptional vet.
Nothing is ever too much trouble, no matter how small or trivial our questions or concerns may be.
Staff are so friendly, and you are always made to feel so welcome.
Hands down the best veterinary practice ever.
Thank you XxX
Google
5.0/5
Jul 2, 2026
Google Medivet
First time visiting with my new kittens. Staff were so friendly and welcoming. I am so glad that i joined this practice
Survey
5.0/5
Jul 2, 2026
Survey Medivet
Love the fact Medi vet is now open on a Saturday and Sunday making it so much easier to get an appointment
Survey
5.0/5
Jun 28, 2026
Survey Medivet
Always a great service, even when my pets are crazy 😊
Survey
5.0/5
Jun 22, 2026
Survey Medivet
The reception staff were friendly and helpful. The vet was lovely with my dog, he had his jabs and didn’t even flinch and she gave good advice about his allergies
Survey
5.0/5
Jun 22, 2026
Survey Medivet
The staff at Medivet Llandaff North are professional, caring and compassionate. I am extremely happy with the service,and will continue to bring my Labradoodle Teddy back for his treatment.
I recommended the Practice to a friend, who brought her Spinone in, and the family were pleased also. Thanks
Google
5.0/5
Jun 21, 2026
Google Medivet
Another positive visit to Medivet. Staff are friendly and helpful.
Google
5.0/5
Jun 20, 2026
Google Medivet
Always friendly, competent and professional. Highly recommend.
Survey
5.0/5
Jun 20, 2026
Survey Medivet
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  • Your vet in Llandaff North

    At Medivet Llandaff North, we're passionate about your pet's welfare. We constantly strive to deliver exceptional care, and with a fantastic team of committed and experienced professionals, you'll find a wide range of services and facilities.

    We look forward to welcoming you and your pet to our practice.

We offer Healthcare Plans

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

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