Featured Clinic Overview
- •Short-notice appointments and reassurance: one owner says they were seen at short notice for a new puppy they thought was unwell, and were reassured after the exam found “all good.”
- •Empathy in hard moments: one reviewer describes staff being “very caring” and showing “lots of empathy” when they had to have a pet “sent upstairs.”
- •Trust and continuity: multiple owners describe sticking with the practice long-term (including one mentioning decades of family use) and saying they “wouldn’t go anywhere else.”
- •Communication: reviewers mention staff taking time to find out how they can help and being happy to answer questions.
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- •Long-running client relationships are common, with several owners mentioning 20–30+ years using the practice. - Specific clinical outcomes are described, including resolving ongoing stomach issues, performing spays and tooth extraction, and managing complex or chronic cases (diabetic cat; rabbits with health problems). - Owners frequently mention taking time to explain concerns and build treatment plans, and providing clear communication and updates.
- •Long-running client relationships are common, with several owners mentioning 20–30+ years using the practice. - Specific clinical outcomes are described, including resolving ongoing stomach issues, performing spays and tooth extraction, and managing complex or chronic cases (diabetic cat; rabbits with health problems). - Owners frequently mention taking time to explain concerns and build treatment plans, and providing clear communication and updates.
Bishop's Stortford Veterinary Hospital is an independent practice (“proudly independent since 1878”) with veterinary hospital status (achieved in 1985). It’s set up for small animals, with a stated emphasis on investing in equipment and staff training, and it runs its own 24-hour emergency service with an in-house duty vet and nurse.
Bishop's Stortford Veterinary Hospital is an independent practice (“proudly independent since 1878”) with veterinary hospital status (achieved in 1985). It’s set up for small animals, with a stated emphasis on investing in equipment and staff training, and it runs its own 24-hour emergency service with an in-house duty vet and nurse.
Medivet South Woodham Ferrers
Chelmsford
Our Score (90/100)
Medivet South Woodham Ferrers is part of the Medivet group and is led (per the clinic website) by Veterinary Surgeon Oliver Smith. The practice offers 15‑minute consultations, has on‑site X‑rays and an in‑house laboratory, and is set up for routine care as well as surgical referrals including orthopaedic and ophthalmic surgery. Reviewers describe practical accommodations for anxious or reactive pets, including being able to book an end‑of‑clinic appointment for a dog-reactive dog, and mention a layout with separate waiting areas (cats vs dogs, and a spot to sit with small animals away from dogs).
Medivet South Woodham Ferrers is part of the Medivet group and is led (per the clinic website) by Veterinary Surgeon Oliver Smith. The practice offers 15‑minute consultations, has on‑site X‑rays and an in‑house laboratory, and is set up for routine care as well as surgical referrals including orthopaedic and ophthalmic surgery. Reviewers describe practical accommodations for anxious or reactive pets, including being able to book an end‑of‑clinic appointment for a dog-reactive dog, and mention a layout with separate waiting areas (cats vs dogs, and a spot to sit with small animals away from dogs).
Rochford Veterinary Ltd
Rochford
Our Score (89/100)
- •Communication during appointments: owners mention vets who answer questions, explain things clearly, and talk through steps during the visit. - Appointment handling and flexibility: one reviewer says they were fitted in after missing an appointment despite the practice being fully booked; others mention easy appointment making and being seen promptly. - Continuity and long-term trust: reviewers cite using the practice for nearly 20 years and 30+ years, and one notes “always see the same.”
- •Pricing note (relative, not specific): one owner comments it’s “probably not the cheapest,” but they feel the value is worth it (no prices given).
- •Communication during appointments: owners mention vets who answer questions, explain things clearly, and talk through steps during the visit. - Appointment handling and flexibility: one reviewer says they were fitted in after missing an appointment despite the practice being fully booked; others mention easy appointment making and being seen promptly. - Continuity and long-term trust: reviewers cite using the practice for nearly 20 years and 30+ years, and one notes “always see the same.”
- •Pricing note (relative, not specific): one owner comments it’s “probably not the cheapest,” but they feel the value is worth it (no prices given).
Millennium Veterinary Practice
Braintree
Our Score (89/100)
Millennium Veterinary Practice describes itself as an independent small-animal practice and mentions having a CT scanner. Recent reviews repeatedly point to a clinic set up for cats and dogs with an emphasis on unhurried consultations (appointments can run late because “they don’t rush you through”) and practical access to urgent care (one owner reports getting an urgent, non-emergency appointment within an hour). Owners also mention a cats-only area, and several reviews highlight staff adapting to individual needs—for example, accommodating requests to see a female vet for a cat that isn’t comfortable with men.
Millennium Veterinary Practice describes itself as an independent small-animal practice and mentions having a CT scanner. Recent reviews repeatedly point to a clinic set up for cats and dogs with an emphasis on unhurried consultations (appointments can run late because “they don’t rush you through”) and practical access to urgent care (one owner reports getting an urgent, non-emergency appointment within an hour). Owners also mention a cats-only area, and several reviews highlight staff adapting to individual needs—for example, accommodating requests to see a female vet for a cat that isn’t comfortable with men.
Our Score (86/100)
Paws Colchester Veterinary Centre Limited offers routine pet care (consultations, health checks, wellness screening and repeat prescriptions) and also handles some urgent and referral-led cases, with owners describing quick appointment accommodation when needed. Reviews repeatedly mention the team being calm and patient with large, strong dogs, and one owner describes a dental tooth extraction for a puppy after the procedure was explained clearly. The clinic also runs a Pet Health Club®/pet club plan (consultations included as part of the Pet Health Club® Plus plan is stated on the website), which multiple reviewers say helps with costs/value.
Paws Colchester Veterinary Centre Limited offers routine pet care (consultations, health checks, wellness screening and repeat prescriptions) and also handles some urgent and referral-led cases, with owners describing quick appointment accommodation when needed. Reviews repeatedly mention the team being calm and patient with large, strong dogs, and one owner describes a dental tooth extraction for a puppy after the procedure was explained clearly. The clinic also runs a Pet Health Club®/pet club plan (consultations included as part of the Pet Health Club® Plus plan is stated on the website), which multiple reviewers say helps with costs/value.
Moloney Veterinary Clinics
Great Dunmow
Our Score (85/100)
Moloney Veterinary Clinics is a long-established practice (over 30 years, per its website) with a team-based setup that includes a veterinary nurse training facility. Based on both the clinic’s own service list and what owners describe in reviews, it appears equipped for everyday preventive care (e.g., vaccinations) as well as urgent and surgical cases (including emergency surgery and limb amputation mentioned by reviewers). Several reviewers also point to clear communication—staff explaining diagnostics, treatment options, and follow-up—alongside compassionate handling of seriously unwell or injured pets.
Moloney Veterinary Clinics is a long-established practice (over 30 years, per its website) with a team-based setup that includes a veterinary nurse training facility. Based on both the clinic’s own service list and what owners describe in reviews, it appears equipped for everyday preventive care (e.g., vaccinations) as well as urgent and surgical cases (including emergency surgery and limb amputation mentioned by reviewers). Several reviewers also point to clear communication—staff explaining diagnostics, treatment options, and follow-up—alongside compassionate handling of seriously unwell or injured pets.
Medivet Canvey Island
Canvey Island
Our Score (84/100)
Medivet Canvey Island is part of the Medivet group and has been established since 2010. The practice is set up with three consultation rooms, an in-house lab, and separate cat and dog wards, and it also sees a wide range of species including rabbits and other exotics. In recent reviews, owners most often point to (1) clear, option-led decision-making (including surgery choices explained in detail), (2) fast response in urgent situations (one dog reportedly seen within 10 minutes of a call), (3) proactive follow-up after appointments (notably for rabbit cases), alongside (4) some frustration around costs and occasional communication errors (e.g., vaccine brand information given by phone not matching what was available in-consult).
Medivet Canvey Island is part of the Medivet group and has been established since 2010. The practice is set up with three consultation rooms, an in-house lab, and separate cat and dog wards, and it also sees a wide range of species including rabbits and other exotics. In recent reviews, owners most often point to (1) clear, option-led decision-making (including surgery choices explained in detail), (2) fast response in urgent situations (one dog reportedly seen within 10 minutes of a call), (3) proactive follow-up after appointments (notably for rabbit cases), alongside (4) some frustration around costs and occasional communication errors (e.g., vaccine brand information given by phone not matching what was available in-consult).
Ark Veterinary Centre
Colchester
Our Score (84/100)
Ark Veterinary Centre promotes ongoing preventive care via a Pet Health Club® Plus plan (with consultations included) and a paid “six-month healthy pet check” offer (£24.99). Reviews describe it as set up for both routine appointments and urgent problem-solving: owners mention “fast” and “very thorough” help for a dog, and one review describes staff taking steps to verify a found puppy’s microchip/ownership before proceeding. A minority of feedback raises a billing concern, with one reviewer saying they were nearly double-charged before it was corrected.
Ark Veterinary Centre promotes ongoing preventive care via a Pet Health Club® Plus plan (with consultations included) and a paid “six-month healthy pet check” offer (£24.99). Reviews describe it as set up for both routine appointments and urgent problem-solving: owners mention “fast” and “very thorough” help for a dog, and one review describes staff taking steps to verify a found puppy’s microchip/ownership before proceeding. A minority of feedback raises a billing concern, with one reviewer saying they were nearly double-charged before it was corrected.