Medivet Islington Cross Street

Medivet Islington Cross Street is part of the Medivet group, led on-site by veterinary surgeon David Rubiera‑Conesa, and set up for general practice care with diagnostic support (in‑house lab, X‑rays and ultrasound) plus cardiology-related work (ECG and cardiology listed as a specialty). The clinic offers 15‑minute consultations and nurse clinics, and owners mention practical admin support such as help with pet travel documentation (animal health certificates). Reviews frequently describe clear explanations from the lead vet and responsive communication (including quick replies to emailed concerns), alongside one detailed complaint about being pushed toward extra tests/dental work and problems accessing plan benefits.

Services

• •Consultations: 15‑minute consultations (as listed on the clinic site).
• •Preventive care: vaccinations; parasite care (flea/tick/worm prevention referenced via “parasite care” and reviews discussing deworming/flea treatments); microchipping.
• •Neutering: pet neutering.
• •Dentistry: dentistry listed (one reviewer also mentions dental work being suggested).
• •Diagnostics & facilities: in‑house laboratory, X‑rays, ultrasound; ECG.
• •Cardiology: cardiology listed as a specialty (with ECG offered).
• •Documentation: animal health certificates; reviews also reference travel documents being handled.
• •Nurse support: nurse clinics; the practice is a Veterinary Nurse Training facility (from structured clinic data).
• •Home visits: home visits listed.
• •Out of hours: out‑of‑hours care is stated to be available at Medivet 24 Hour Kensington.
• •Species treated: cats, dogs, rabbits, and small mammals.
• •Medication policy: the website text asks clients to return unused medications for safe disposal.

People

• •David Rubiera‑Conesa (lead vet): multiple reviews highlight detailed, easy-to-understand explanations about dogs’ health and describe him as thorough; another review specifically thanks him for handling travel documentation “with ease.”
• •Grace: mentioned positively in a review as professional on a recent visit.
• •Tess: named in a review as helping make check-ups and vaccinations for a senior dog and senior cat feel comfortable.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.7 stars from 288 reviews. - Clear communication and explanations: owners describe the lead vet sharing knowledge in a way that’s “easy to understand,” and being thorough during appointments.

• •Responsiveness and access: one reviewer says booking via the website is easy, and that emailed concerns about their cats got quick, helpful responses; another says the team “will find you an appointment if it’s urgent.”
• •Routine care and admin support mentioned: check-ups and vaccinations for senior pets are specifically referenced, as is help with travel documents/animal health paperwork.
• •End-of-life support: one family mentions the clinic sent a card after they had to say goodbye to a dog.
• •Conflicting experiences around costs and plans: one reviewer reports feeling pressured into “random tests or dental work” and was unhappy with a monthly subscription experience (including not being called back and being told the pet needed weighing again before receiving treatments), while another reviewer explicitly says they did not get the impression the clinic was “in it for the money.”