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Dog & Cat Vets in Essex

#1 Ranking
4.8
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Our Score (76/100)

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  • Compassionate end-of-life care remains one of the clearest themes, with owners describing euthanasia appointments as respectful, kind, gentle, and supportive. - Friendly, capable staff are mentioned across reviews, with praise for vets, nurses, reception, and admin staff for being helpful, knowledgeable, and practical. - Ongoing support for long-term clients comes through clearly, including help with recurring problems over the years and good care for rescue pets.

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#2 Ranking
High £

Our Score (74/100)

4.7(210 reviews)
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
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Independent Clinic
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Millennium Veterinary Practice presents itself as an independent small-animal practice in Braintree, with facilities including a CT scanner. It appears to focus mainly on cats and dogs, with owners often describing unhurried consultations, kind handling of nervous pets, and practical access to urgent same-day care when needed. Reviews also mention a cats-only area and a team that adapts well to individual animals’ needs.

#3 Ranking
Low £

Our Score (70/100)

4.6(261 reviews)
Treats:
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bird
exotic
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Independent Clinic
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  • Recent positive feedback highlights fast, reassuring emergency equine care, including a late-night colic case where the vet arrived quickly and the team was ready for surgery. - Owners also describe kind, dependable support for dogs and their owners, with several reviews praising the team’s caring and compassionate approach. - Some reviews mention practical, effective treatment without unnecessary extras, and one specifically praises the clinic’s ferret surgery.

Our Score (70/100)

4.7(411 reviews)
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Independent Clinic
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  • A clear theme is long-term loyalty, with several owners saying they have used the practice for 20 to 33 years. - Reviews consistently praise the kind, attentive and professional approach of both the clinical team and reception staff. - Owners describe good communication, including updates by phone or WhatsApp, time taken to answer concerns, and clear treatment planning.
#5
Low £

Our Score (69/100)

4.4(75 reviews)
Treats:
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bird
exotic
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Independent Clinic
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  • Owners often describe kind, thorough consultations, saying vets listen properly, avoid rushing, and explain treatment clearly. - Several reviews mention prompt help for urgent cases, including same-day appointments, medication provided quickly, and careful handling of distressed pets. - The practice is also praised for sympathy and practical support after a pet’s death.
#6
Fair £

Our Score (69/100)

4.7(389 reviews)
Treats:
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Corporate
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Southend-on-Sea Vets4Pets is part of the Vets4Pets group and offers in-house diagnostics and surgery, with facilities including an in-house laboratory, ultrasound, digital X-ray, a hospital ward, and separate dog and cat wards. The clinic also lists an isolation unit, dental X-ray, nurse clinics, exotic pet care, health plans, and nutritional advice, with out-of-hours emergencies handled by an external provider. Recent feedback commonly highlights gentle handling, clear explanations, and good support for older or stressed pets.

#7
High £

Our Score (68/100)

4.9(251 reviews)
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  • Recent feedback is consistently very positive, with owners describing the practice as caring, friendly and attentive. - Several reviews highlight compassion in difficult moments, including end-of-life care and extra reassurance for worried owners. - Owners mention good communication and flexibility, such as short-notice appointments, taking time to answer questions, and making practical adjustments for anxious or elderly pets.
#8
Fair £

Our Score (68/100)

4.9(218 reviews)
Treats:
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exotic
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Medivet Danbury is part of the Medivet group and is led by partner and Veterinary Surgeon Koot Kruger. The practice is set up for both routine care and more involved diagnostics on site, with X-rays, ultrasound, ECG and an in-house laboratory listed. It also sees a broad mix of species, including cats, dogs, rabbits, reptiles and other exotics.

#9
Low £

Our Score (67/100)

4.6(326 reviews)
Treats:
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More broadly, reviews praise the reception team, nurses and vets for being friendly, knowledgeable, and clear when discussing treatment options, including before surgery.

#10
Fair £

Our Score (67/100)

4.8(325 reviews)
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  • Daniel and Carlo are the standout names in recent feedback. Daniel is especially praised for compassion, calm handling and clear explanations, while Carlo is described as having looked after pets well over many years. - End-of-life care is a strong positive theme.
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