Dog & Cat Vets in Benfleet

## Summary Medivet Benfleet London Road (formerly Riverside Vets Benfleet) is part of the Medivet group. It appears set up for routine care and ongoing monitoring (multiple reviews mention 6‑month and general health checks), with access to Medivet’s network for overnight emergencies. Owners repeatedly describe clear, step-by-step explanations during examinations, and several mention vets taking time to keep dogs calm and comfortable. One recurring downside is continuity: a reviewer noted seeing many different vets over the past year and wanting a more regular clinician. Concrete specifics supported by the available information: - Health checks are a common visit reason (including 6‑month checks and multi-dog checks). - Vets are described as explaining findings as the exam happens (e.g., “very thorough and explained as the examinations took place”). - Decision-making support is mentioned: a vet provided two operation estimates for a cat and left the choice to the owner. - Medivet states a nationwide overnight emergency consultation fee of **£130** (7pm–9am) at its 24/7 centres. ## Services - Routine health checks (including 6‑month checks and multi-pet checks mentioned in reviews). - Surgical planning/estimates (an operation for a cat is discussed, with two estimate options provided). - Emergency care access via Medivet’s around-the-clock centres (website states access to 27 24‑hour centres; overnight emergency consult fee applies 7pm–9am). - Veterinary Nurse Training facility (listed in the structured clinic data). ## Pricing - **£130** nationwide overnight emergency consultation fee for consultations between **7pm and 9am** (per the website summary; described as not available at “Medivet 24 Hour Nantwich”). ## People - **Paulina (vet)**: praised for keeping a dog calm and cooperative during a 6‑month health check; described as having a “fantastic manner.” - **Dragos (vet)**: described as polite and understanding; provided two estimates for a cat operation and let the owner decide between options. - **Reception team**: repeatedly mentioned as friendly/helpful/polite across multiple reviews, including during routine appointments. ## Reviews **4.7 stars from 239 reviews.** The latest reviews focus on routine check-ups, communication during exams, and staff manner; one reviewer raises a concern about seeing many different vets. “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - Thorough health checks with explanations given during the examination. - Efforts to keep pets comfortable and calm during consults (notably with dogs). - Options and costs discussed in a way that supports owner choice (two operation estimates for a cat). - Reception staff frequently called out as friendly and helpful. - Continuity concern: at least one owner reports seeing many different vets over a year and would prefer a regular clinician for consistency.

## Summary Benfleet Veterinary Surgery describes itself as independently owned and an **RCVS Approved Surgery**, with on-site facilities including a **laparoscopy (keyhole) suite**. Recent reviews repeatedly mention **keyhole spays** with rapid recovery (one owner said their dog needed **no stitches** and was “up and about the next day”), and **orthopaedic work** such as **cruciate repair** and a knee/joint operation. Several owners also contrast pricing with other practices—one review mentions being quoted **over £700** elsewhere for a dental clean, and having dental work here done for “a fraction of that price” including **removal of 5 teeth**. ## Services - **Keyhole (laparoscopic) surgery** (website notes an on-site laparoscopy suite; reviews describe laparoscopic/keyhole spay procedures). - **Soft tissue and orthopaedic procedures** (website). - **Spaying** (specifically referenced as keyhole spays in reviews). - **Dental procedures**, including **dental cleaning** and **tooth extractions** (review mentions 5 teeth removed during dental work). - **Orthopaedic surgery**, including **cruciate repair** (review) and treatment of a knee/joint issue requiring an operation (review). - **Skin diagnostics**: **skin scrape** used to diagnose a skin complaint (review). - **Lump assessment**: consultation to assess a lump and identify it as a **fatty lump** (review). ## People - **Dr. Logeshwaran (also referred to as “Dr Loges”)**: mentioned across multiple reviews for surgical care (including **cruciate repair**, **dental work with extractions**, and other procedures). Owners describe being kept informed during surgery and satisfied with aftercare and recovery progress. - **Veterinary team/staff**: described as reassuring during procedures, attentive, and helpful; several reviews mention being put at ease during consultations and getting clear explanations of the plan/procedure. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.6 stars from 138 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Surgery outcomes and recovery**: owners mention successful procedures (including **cruciate repair** and **keyhole spays**) and quick return to normal activity in some cases. - **Keyhole spay experiences**: multiple reviews describe laparoscopic spays, including “no stitches” and next-day mobility; one reviewer notes it is **more expensive** than standard spay but felt it was worth it. - **Cost comparisons**: several owners explicitly compare costs to other practices, including one who says they were quoted **over £700** elsewhere for a dental clean and paid “a fraction” here (with **5 teeth removed**), and another who describes costs as a fraction of their usual vet. - **Communication and reassurance**: owners mention feeling informed throughout surgery and receiving explanations during consultations (e.g., for a lump assessment and proposed procedure).