Haven Veterinary Practice – Vets in Clacton On Sea
Clinic Overview
Haven Veterinary Practice in Clacton-on-Sea is an RCVS Practice Standards Scheme Tier II accredited clinic and a veterinary nurse training facility. It provides medical, surgical and nursing care for a wide range of pets, including dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, birds and other small pets. Recent feedback continues to highlight kind communication, gentle handling of nervous animals, and compassionate support during difficult visits.
Services
- •General veterinary care for a wide range of pets, including dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, birds and other small pets.
- •Medical, surgical and nursing care, with recent examples including dental treatment, support around possible chronic kidney disease, and follow-up advice for ongoing health concerns.
- •Dental care, including treatment for cats needing dental procedures.
- •Urgent and routine appointments, with owners describing prompt help, informative consultations, and clear explanations from start to finish.
- •End-of-life care, with multiple reviews describing empathetic support, time to say goodbye, and respectful handling during euthanasia.
- •Cat-friendly features, including a separate upstairs waiting area for cats.
- •Practical guidance and aftercare, with recent reviews mentioning useful dietary advice that helped improve a dog’s wellbeing.
Pricing
Published prices suggest the clinic sits around average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. Most recent feedback focuses on the standard of care rather than cost, although one reviewer described the practice as very expensive.
People
- •Kim (vet) is praised for calm, thoughtful handling, including sitting on the floor to let a nervous elderly dog approach in their own time.
- •Olivia (nurse) is thanked for clear and compassionate communication around a cat’s dental treatment and possible chronic kidney disease.
- •Wassim (vet) is remembered by one owner as a good listener who brought enthusiasm to the consultation.
- •Evie is highlighted for going above and beyond during a dog’s treatment.
- •Fiona is praised for doing everything she could for a pet and for being compassionate during an end-of-life visit.
- •Receptionists, nurses and support staff are regularly described as welcoming, friendly and easy to talk to.
Reviews
Haven Veterinary Practice has 4.6/5 stars from 750 Google reviews.
- •Recent comments are consistently positive about the team’s kindness, warmth and professionalism, with several owners simply describing the service as wonderful or excellent.
- •Communication stands out as a strength: reviewers mention being kept informed, having everything explained clearly, and feeling well supported without pressure.
- •Sensitive visits are handled especially well in customer feedback, with praise for respectful, compassionate care during emotional appointments and euthanasia.
- •Practical care also comes through in reviews, including gentle handling of nervous dogs and dietary advice that owners say made a real difference; criticism about pricing appears only occasionally.

