Riverside Vets Canvey

Services

• •Emergency and urgent care: Clinic information lists emergency veterinary services, and owners describe being able to get urgent appointments quickly, including emergency visits for pets in pain.
• •General consultations and routine care: Reviews mention examinations, vaccinations, medication, follow-up appointments, and clear discussions about treatment choices before care goes ahead.
• •Surgery and procedures: Earlier feedback mentions a cat spay and minor hands-on treatment such as removing a grass seed from a dog’s paw pad.
• •Support for nervous or difficult-to-handle pets: Several owners describe cats and dogs being handled gently and patiently, including pets that are anxious at the vet.
• •End-of-life support: Long-standing clients specifically praise the practice’s empathy and support when saying goodbye to an older pet.
• •Training practice: Riverside Vets Canvey is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility.

Pricing

No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.

People

• •Steph (vet): Praised for being reassuring, listening well, and talking owners through treatment options.
• •Neil (vet): Repeatedly mentioned as calm, attentive, and especially good with nervous cats.
• •Callum / Calum (vet): Regularly praised for gentle handling, professional advice, explanations, and follow-up care.
• •Andrea: Warmly mentioned by a long-standing client for her empathy, ongoing support, and strong relationship with both pets and owners.
• •Reception and nursing team: Often described as friendly, welcoming, and helpful.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.6 stars from 282 reviews.

• •Recent reviews are strongly positive about the team’s manner, with owners describing staff as kind, patient, knowledgeable, and trustworthy.
• •Quick access remains a clear theme, with mentions of easy booking, same-day appointments, and prompt help for urgent cases.
• •Communication is frequently praised: owners say vets listen carefully, explain conditions and options clearly, and arrange medication or follow-up where needed.
• •Price-related comments are limited but positive, with some owners describing fees as fair, saying they are told about options in advance, and feeling they are not being overcharged.