Specialist 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.

## Summary Fuller Equine Ltd is an independent, family-run equine veterinary practice established in 2014 by Alex and Claire. The clinic appears set up for ambulatory (at-yard) work with portable diagnostics (digital X‑ray, ultrasound, gastroscope, lameness locator, shockwave) and a mix of routine care and more involved investigations. In reviews, owners repeatedly mention clear communication “from the office staff to all the vets,” one case where Alex took over mid-investigation and reached a diagnosis on the first visit, and practical support around end-of-life care (including organising cremation and sending a condolence card). The website also states 24/7 emergency cover and out-of-hours visits. ## Services - Routine visits and examinations - Vaccinations (mentioned in reviews and on the website) - Equine dentistry (motorised dentistry; diastema widening; wolf tooth removal; routine dental work mentioned in reviews) - Lameness and pain investigation, including use of portable diagnostics (digital X‑ray, ultrasound; “lameness locator” listed) - Imaging: radiography and ultrasonography (portable) - Respiratory endoscopy - Portable gastroscopy - Pulsevet shockwave therapy - Joint medications - Castrations under general anaesthesia - Sedation for clipping (mentioned in reviews) - Pre-purchase examinations (PPe) and pre-purchase radiography - Passporting and microchipping - Export certification - Referrals and second opinions - Euthanasia - Emergency/out-of-hours: website states 24/7 emergency cover and emergency out-of-hours visits ## People - **Alex** (vet; founder per website): mentioned by multiple reviewers for taking on a case mid-investigation and getting to a diagnosis within the first visit, and for being part of a team noted for strong communication. - **Kirsty** (vet; role not specified in inputs): described by one reviewer as professional, knowledgeable and compassionate. - **Magda** (vet; role not specified in inputs): described by one reviewer as professional, knowledgeable and compassionate. - **Office staff**: repeatedly mentioned as helpful and knowledgeable, and as part of a practice where communication is consistently good (e.g., “from the office staff to all the vets, everyone communicates well”). ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.9 stars from 33 reviews.** **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - Strong communication and responsiveness, from booking/phone call through to consultation and follow-up discussions. - Diagnostic/problem-solving praised, including a specific report of a full diagnosis achieved on the first visit after the case was taken over mid-investigation. - Range of care types reflected in owner experiences, including routine vaccines, dental work, sedation for clipping, and “other issues” resolved over time. - End-of-life support mentioned in detail: arranging cremation when an owner felt unable to, and sending a condolence card afterwards.