Elms Farmhouse, Grove Road
Grove
Wantage
Oxfordshire
OX12 7PD
wantage@medivet.co.uk
Mon-Fri: 08:30–19:00
Sat: 08:30–12:00
Consulting TimesMon-Fri: 09:00–12:00 | 16:00–19:00
Wed: Cat only appointments 15:00–16:00
Sat: 09:00–12:00
We're a kind and caring team based in Wantage who are dedicated to delivering amazing client and patient care in Wantage, Grove, The Challow's, Letcombe Regis, Lambourne and beyond. We understand your pet is a beloved member of your family which is why we are so pleased to be able to offer you a full range of excellent veterinary services, including cat-only clinics between 3pm–4pm on Wednesdays. Feel free to give us a call if you need advice. We look forward to welcoming you to our practice and helping your pet lead a happy and healthy life.
The following services are available from Medivet The Vets Wantage:
Medivet The Vets Wantage also have access to the following facilities and services via our hub and spoke model
We can transfer your pet to our very own 24-hour veterinary hospital in Woodstock, where our dedicated team will provide your companion with round-the-clock care in an emergency.
Here, we have access to state-of-the-art equipment which allows us to provide your pet with the highest standard of care. We also have 24-hour access to your pet’s clinical records – through our integrated system – so we can update you on your pet’s progress whenever you feel the need.
If we are closed and your pet requires emergency care, please call us as usual and our phone line will direct you accordingly.
62 Hensington Road, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, OX20 1JL
24 hours 365 days a year
Dr Daniel Varian
Partner and Veterinary Surgeon
Dr Erin McDaid
Veterinary Surgeon
Dr Katherine Giles Blazdell
Veterinary Surgeon
Dr Nimi Nirdosh
Veterinary Surgeon (currently on maternity leave)
Dr Jessica Upton
Veterinary Surgeon
Dr Ellie Buffett
Veterinary Surgeon (covering for Nimi Nirdosh)
Joanna Brown
Head Veterinary Nurse
Emma Lush
Veterinary Nurse
Heather Atkinson
Student Veterinary Nurse
Melissa Whitty
Student Veterinary Nurse
Emily Trevena
Student Veterinary Nurse
Serena Jenkins
Student Veterinary Nurse
Catherine Hopkinson
Client Care Assistant
Theresa Madge
Client Care Assistant
Adi Nell
Regional Director and Senior Partner
Rebecca Thorne
Regional Director
Louise Ronan
Area Manager
Vicki Merritt
Area Manager
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