Medivet The Vets Leicester

Our Practice, Facilities and Services

We're pleased to welcome you to our well-equipped veterinary practice here in Leicester, where our dedicated team provide your pet with the highest standard of care. Our friendly team of vets and nurses strive to deliver amazing client and patient care; we want your pet to live a long, happy and healthy life with you and your family. We are always happy to offer you further information or advice, so please feel free to give us a call or pop in to see us for a friendly chat.

Entrance and Parking Details:

Main entrance at the front of the practice. Free street parking.

Medivet The Vets Leicester Services

The following services are available from Medivet The Vets Leicester:

Access to Emergency Care
Need emergency care? Call us so we can transfer you to our out-of-hours provider.
Vaccinations
Vaccinations are essential for protecting your pet from a variety of life-threatening illnesses.
Fleas & Worming
Regular flea and worming treatment to keep your pet – and house – free from pesky parasites.
Symptom Checker
An online, scientifically tested quiz that identifies how urgently your pet needs to see a vet.
Street Parking
Plenty of street-parking available nearby.
Medications & Prescriptions
We can provide repeat medications and prescriptions for ongoing conditions – ask us for details.
In-house Laboratory
Our in-house laboratory allows us to run tests and provide same day results.
Home Visits
We are able to offer home visits if you find it difficult to get to our practice.
Microchipping
A small and pain-free chip that helps reunite lost pets with their beloved owners.
Neutering
The best way to prevent unplanned pregnancies; an important part of responsible pet ownership.
Free Nurse Clinics
Our experienced nurses offer free expert advice on how to keep your pet healthy.
X-Rays
A diagnostic imaging technique used to investigate and diagnose diseases in your pet.
Operating Theatre
Our state-of-the-art operating theatre allows us to perform all major surgery onsite.
Dentistry
Our excellent dental facilities help us to care for your pet’s oral health.
Hospitalisation
Your pet will receive continuous, high-quality care throughout their stay.
15 Minute Consultations
To allow you enough time to ask as many questions as you wish.

Additional Services

Medivet The Vets Leicester also have access to the following facilities and services via our hub and spoke model

Pet Passports
We can issue pet passports so your pet can join you on your holiday.
Vet Blood Supplies
Emergency blood products and courier available 24 hours.
ECG
An electrocardiogram is used to study the electrical activity of the heart.
Ultrasound
A non-invasive imaging technique used to examine your pet’s internal organs.

Emergency Care

0116 276 0850

Your nearest 24-hour centre is:

Vetcall

When we are closed, we divert all calls to a dedicated out-of-hours clinic. If your pet requires care in an emergency, please call us as usual to be directed accordingly. Alternatively, contact the emergency clinic directly using the information provided here.

Address

PDSA Building 64 Heyford Road Leicester

LE3 1SR

DIRECTIONS

Opening Hours

24 hours – 365 days a year

Tel

0116 255 6360 / 0116 255 8731

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Zoltan Dezso MRCVS

Zoltan Dezso MRCVS

Veterinary Surgeon

Zoltan graduated in 2009 at USAMV University. He has been a Vet in England since July 2016. He joined Medivet in November 2016. Zoltan has been Lead Vet at our Leicester branch since March 2017.

Zoltan's keen interests are dentals and soft tissue surgery.

At home Zoltan is married and has a daughter. He enjoys fishing in his spare time.

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Louisa Dovey

Louisa Dovey

Head Veterinary Nurse

Hello, My name is Louisa Dovey and I am the Head Nurse and Clinical coach at the Leicester branch. I began working as a patient care assistant for Medivet in 2011 and shortly after, I became a student veterinary nurse and began my three years of training. Upon qualifying, I was lucky enough to be offered the Position of Head Nurse and Clinical coach at the Leicester branch. I work with a great team and thoroughly enjoy my role here. I find it very rewarding being able to help clients and there pets in which every way possible. I enjoy spending time at home with my two cats, Evie and Bertie, and my dog, Harley. I have a keen interest in nutrition and geriatric patient care.
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Fiona Unna

Fiona Unna

Patient Care Assistant

Hello, my name is Fiona Unna and I have worked at Medivet since the start of September 2017. Currently I work as a Patient Care Assistant and I will start my training as a Student Veterinary Nurse in September this year. I love working in a veterinary practice as I am able to learn so many things on a daily basis, as well as getting to meet so many amazing animals! Outside of work I enjoy exploring the countryside with my dog Pootle, and I am hoping to get another dog to join us soon!

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Alyson Pegg

Alyson Pegg

Client Care Assistant

Hi my name is Alyson Pegg and I am the receptionist at the Leicester branch. I have been here since 1997 and I really enjoy meeting the clients and their pets and helping them as much as I can. My interest outside of work is walking my 2 dogs, which we all love.

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Gemma Williams

Gemma Williams

Regional Director

Gemma has been a Vet for 15 years and was at her previous job for 12 years. 10 of those were as Lead Vet. Gemma is currently studying a Small Animal Medicine Certificate and will soon be graduating. Gemma's keen interest is in medical cases. At home Gemma is a Mum to 2 children, 1 boy and 1 girl. She also has 2 border terriers, a cat and a bunny.
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Grainne Freeman

Grainne Freeman

Area Manager

I’m a qualified veterinary nurse and have worked in practice now for 15 years, the last 8 years as an Area Manager for the East Midlands. As well as my Nursing qualifications I have a degree in Economics and Business Management. I spend most of my time out at the branches offering support to the staff and leasing with our head office.

Outside of work I am a mum to an ever growing son and I can be found on a weekend coaching his local rugby team. I ae two cats; Inca and Mark both of whom I acquired form work as babies that needed hand rearing.
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Sarah Mason

Sarah Mason

Assistant Area Manager

Hello. My name is Sarah. I have worked for Medivet for 9.5 years. I have been in the Veterinary Industry for 12 years. I started my career as a Receptionist and progressed to a Patient Care Assistant, Student Veterinary Nurse and then became a Qualified Veterinary Nurse in August 2017. I then decided to become Assistant Area Manager. Previous to all this I studied a National Diploma in Animal Management at Brooksby Melton College.

I love all aspects of the Managerial and Nursing roles, I have a particular interest in diagnostics such as x rays and ultrasound.

At home I have many animals (probably far too many), they include 6 dogs, 2 cats, 1 rabbit and 2 ferrets.

I am also a farmers daughter! We have many sheep, cattle, pigs and poultry at my families farm.

In my spare time I enjoy weekends away with my fiancé and enjoy spending time with friends, family and all my furry babies.