Emergency 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.