Medivet Danbury

Medivet Danbury is part of the Medivet group and is led by partner and Veterinary Surgeon Koot Kruger. The practice appears set up for both routine care and more involved diagnostics on-site, with equipment and services listed such as X-rays, ultrasound, ECG and an in-house laboratory. Reviews also point to breadth beyond cats and dogs: one owner describes seeing a vet “specialising in exotics” for a gecko, with clear explanations and options given (home nursing vs hospitalisation). Another recent review describes the team stabilising an injured baby badger, providing pain relief and not charging.

Services

• •Diagnostics on-site (from website): X-rays, ultrasound, ECG, and an in-house laboratory.
• •Dentistry (from website).
• •Nurse clinics (from website).
• •Home visits (from website).
• •Animal Health Certificates (from website).
• •Species seen (from website): cats, dogs, rabbits, exotics, poultry, reptiles, and small mammals.
• •Exotics care (from reviews): a gecko consultation described as knowledgeable and informative, with support advice and discussion of home care vs hospitalisation.
• •Out-of-hours (from website): provided by Medivet 24 Hour Southend with an out-of-hours consult fee of £130 and no charge for assessment by phone.

Pricing

• •Out-of-hours consult fee: £130 (website).
• •Phone assessment (out-of-hours): no charge (website).
• •Offer for new clients (website raw source text): free first consultation for new clients for dog and cat consults (access described via quoting “freefirstconsult” when booking).

People

• •Koot Kruger — Partner and Veterinary Surgeon (website).
• •Louise and Sarah — front desk team (review): described as “super kind and helpful” when someone brought in an injured baby badger.
• •“Walter” — mentioned by name in a review as being involved in ongoing care for a dog (“Crash”).
• •Exotics-focused vet (name not provided) — in one review, described as knowledgeable and informative, giving practical advice and laying out choices (home nursing vs hospitalisation).

Reviews

4.9 stars from 212 reviews. - Long-term clients describe consistent, personalised care over many years.

• •Owners mention vets listening to concerns and being knowledgeable, including with exotics (a gecko case with clear options and advice).
• •Multiple reviews highlight a calm experience (including a calm waiting area and a vet taking time with a nervous dog using treats and praise).
• •One recent review describes the practice stabilising injured wildlife, providing pain medication, and not charging in that situation.