Emergency Vets in Braintree

## Summary 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. ## Services - **Small-animal care (cats and dogs)** (frequently referenced in reviews). - **Urgent same-day appointments for non-emergencies** (one owner reports being seen within an hour). - **Emergency veterinary services** (listed in the clinic data; no further details provided). - **CT scanning** (listed on the website summary as a facility). - **Separate cats-only area** (mentioned in a review). - **Veterinary nurse training facility** (listed in the clinic data). ## People - **Stefaan**: Mentioned by multiple owners for a gentle, patient handling style—one describes a previously nervous cat becoming comfortable with him over time and being happy to be examined. - **Shaun**: Praised for giving detailed advice and taking time to listen during a consultation for a bulldog; the reviewer references his “new role” at the practice. - **Reception/front-of-house team**: Noted for being welcoming and efficient; one reviewer specifically valued staff taking extra time and helping them feel at ease due to anxiety and learning difficulties. ## Reviews **4.6 stars from 193 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - **Time taken in consults:** several owners say vets listen, check pets thoroughly, and don’t rush—though this can mean **appointments sometimes run late**. - **Handling nervous pets:** repeated mentions of patient, gentle handling, especially for cats that are anxious or wary of men. - **Responsiveness for urgent needs:** one owner reports being offered an appointment within **one hour** for an urgent (non-emergency) issue. - **Clinic setup and experience:** owners mention a **cats-only area** and a **clean** environment, plus efficient check-in/out and billing.