Medivet Danbury – Vets in Danbury
Clinic Overview
Medivet Danbury is part of the Medivet group and is led by partner and Veterinary Surgeon Koot Kruger. The practice is set up for both routine care and more involved diagnostics on site, with X-rays, ultrasound, ECG and an in-house laboratory listed. It also sees a broad mix of species, including cats, dogs, rabbits, reptiles and other exotics.
Medivet Danbury is part of the Medivet group and is led by partner and Veterinary Surgeon Koot Kruger. The practice is set up for both routine care and more involved diagnostics on site, with X-rays, ultrasound, ECG and an in-house laboratory listed. It also sees a broad mix of species, including cats, dogs, rabbits, reptiles and other exotics. Recent feedback highlights calm handling, clear communication and strong long-term client trust.
Services
- •General veterinary care and routine appointments: recent reviewers describe easy booking, appointments running on time, and vets taking time to help nervous dogs settle.
- •Diagnostics on site: X-rays, ultrasound, ECG and an in-house laboratory.
- •Dentistry and nurse clinics: both listed among the practice’s core services.
- •Home visits and Animal Health Certificates: available according to the practice information.
- •Species seen: cats, dogs, rabbits, exotics, poultry, reptiles and small mammals.
- •Exotics care: one recent review describes a gecko consultation with a vet specialising in exotics, with practical advice and clear discussion of home nursing versus hospitalisation.
- •Out-of-hours care: provided by Medivet 24 Hour Southend, with phone assessment available before attendance.
Pricing
Published prices suggest the clinic sits around average, based on a partial sample of comparable services.
- •Out-of-hours consultation: £130
- •Out-of-hours phone assessment: no charge
- •New client offer: free first consultation for new dog and cat consults when booking with the stated offer code
Reviews are mainly focused on care rather than cost, though one owner noted the practice did not charge after stabilising an injured baby badger.
People
- •Koot Kruger — Partner and Veterinary Surgeon.
- •Louise and Sarah — front desk team, praised in a recent review for kindness and help with an injured baby badger.
- •Walter — mentioned by name by a client for ongoing support with a dog’s care.
- •Exotics-focused vet — unnamed in a review, described as knowledgeable, informative and invested in a gecko’s wellbeing.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.9/5 from 218 reviews.
- •Many reviewers describe long-term loyalty and trust, including clients who have used the practice for many years and feel confident in the advice and care provided.
- •A consistent theme is friendly, reassuring staff who listen carefully to concerns and make owners feel comfortable rather than judged.
- •Several reviews mention a calm, positive experience for pets, including a nervous Labrador being put at ease with treats and praise and dogs seeming happy to attend.
- •Recent examples also highlight knowledgeable exotics care and compassionate handling of injured wildlife, including stabilising a baby badger and providing pain relief.
