Dog & Cat Vets in Essex

## Summary All Paws Vets describes itself as an **independent** clinic and a **cashless** practice, with a “state of the art hospital” setup including **in-house lab testing, digital X‑rays, ultrasound and echocardiography**. The website also states the team is comfortable seeing **exotics** (small mammals, reptiles and birds) and holds **certificates in advanced surgery**. From the latest reviews available, owners repeatedly mention vets who **take time to listen and explain options/costs**, and several describe **active follow-up** (including a vet checking in over weeks). Specific recent cases mentioned include being seen as an **emergency even before registration**, and **surgery to remove an eye growth** (with **spaying done at the same time**). Owners of anxious or fearful dogs also describe not being rushed and feeling supported during appointments. ## Services From the clinic website and recent reviews, services referenced include: - **Routine consultations** (the website advertises “unlimited routine consultations” as part of a membership) - **Vaccinations**, including **rabies vaccinations** - **Parasite control** (monthly prescription flea treatment is referenced on the site) - **Nail clips & ear cleaning** (noted as done by the nursing team) - **Dental care** (the site references “affordable dental care” and “accessible dental procedure pricing,” without itemised fees) - **Pet travel documentation**: **Animal Health Certificates** and **Export Health Certificates** - **Surgery**, including a review mentioning **eye growth removal** and **spaying** - Care for **exotic species** (a review specifically mentions **ferret care and spaying**) Facilities/capabilities stated on the website: - **In-house laboratory** - **Digital radiography (X‑rays)** - **Ultrasonography** - **Echocardiography** Emergency/out-of-hours: - The website references **out-of-hours emergencies** via a separate link (“Click here for emergencies out-of-hours”), but does not detail the provider or process in the information provided here. ## Pricing - Membership mentioned on the website: **£35 per month**, including: - **Unlimited routine consultations** - **Parasite control** - **Vaccinations** - **Discounts on elective procedures**: **20% off** neutering, scale & polish, and grooming (Reviews also mention that treatment **costs were explained**, but no additional specific prices are given.) ## People - **Alex (vet)**: Mentioned repeatedly for **listening and building treatment plans**, and for **hands-on follow-up** (one owner says he “personally reached out” and checked progress over several weeks; another calls out that he “takes the time to listen” and goes “above and beyond” when planning care). - **Kuran (vet)**: Credited in a detailed review with handling **consultations and surgery** for a puppy (including **removing an eye growth** and doing **spaying at the same time**), described as reassuring and knowledgeable. - **Reception/front desk**: One review specifically notes the receptionist as making them feel **welcome and respected**, especially important for an owner managing a fearful/reactive dog. ## Reviews **5.0 stars from 173 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Clear communication and time spent in consults**: owners mention being listened to, having plans explained, and (in at least one case) **costs discussed clearly**. - **Follow-up after ongoing problems**: one owner describes a vet checking in **over several weeks** to ensure progress. - **Handling urgent needs**: a reviewer says the clinic saw their puppy **as an emergency even though they weren’t registered yet**. - **Surgery experiences**: recent reviews mention **eye surgery to remove a growth** and **spaying**, with good recovery reported. - **Support for fearful/exotic pets**: owners describe not feeling rushed with a fearful dog, and exotic-pet owners (e.g., **ferrets**) noting the team’s experience and reassurance around procedures.

## Summary Independent Pet Clinics - Saffron Walden describes itself as an independent, family-run practice and a veterinary nurse training facility. The clinic appears set up for routine preventative care (via a Pet HealthPlan with “unlimited appointments” and included items like vaccinations and microchipping) as well as same-day/urgent problems (reviews mention being fitted in at short notice, quick emergency triage by phone, and being seen almost immediately on arrival). Home visits are a prominent option on the site and are repeatedly used in reviews (for skittish rescue cats and for a senior dog who couldn’t travel). Although the website content is framed around cat care, multiple recent reviews describe treatment of dogs as well. ## Services - **Pet HealthPlan inclusions (as stated on the website):** - Unlimited appointments (except emergencies and Sunday appointments) - Routine vaccinations - Microchipping - Annual urine check - Nail clips - Bespoke flea and worming plans/treatment - Dental descales **free if needed every 3 years** (website notes “worth £300”) - **Surgery** (website says this is *not* covered under the Pet HealthPlan) - **Dental care** (including descales; dental issues also referenced indirectly via “dental care” on the site) - **Home visits** (highlighted on the website; reviews describe home vaccinations/exams/medication for cats, and same-day plus ongoing monthly visits for an elderly dog) - **Emergency/out-of-hours:** the website states out-of-hours emergency cover is provided by **Village Vets**, which is **open 24/7** - **Care examples from reviews:** - Ear infection assessment and treatment options with a planned recheck in 10 days - Kitten first injection, microchip, and worming in one visit - Intensive short-term care for a puppy with parvovirus and worms (kept for a few days to monitor and treat) ## Pricing - **Holiday care for cats (home visits):** **£45 per day** (website: “Daily Home visits to check and feed up to 3 feline friends”) - A reviewer mentions **“fully transparent pricing”** during an ear infection visit, but no specific amounts are given. ## People - **Karen (vet)** is named in multiple reviews. Owners describe her: - Building a clear plan for worried owners (one review mentions leaving “feeling very well supported with the plan”) - Offering **different treatment options** (ear infection review) and explaining costs transparently (no figures provided) - Handling nervous animals in a way that changes their behaviour at the vet (a dog who “used to be nervous” was described as relaxed during and after the appointment) - Providing home visits and ongoing support for senior pets (monthly visits with “full physical and mental examination” for a 16-year-old dog) - **Reception/front desk staff** are mentioned positively for being helpful during urgent visits and when fitting pets in at short notice. - **Karen’s partner/husband** is mentioned in reviews as being involved in care and support during serious illness and visits. ## Reviews **Google rating: 5.0 stars from 26 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Fast access when something’s wrong:** owners mention being fitted in on short notice, quick emergency assessment over the phone, and being seen almost immediately on arrival. - **Thorough, options-based consultations:** reviews describe detailed appointments and being offered different ways to treat a problem (example: ear infection with a scheduled recheck). - **Home visits that reduce stress (and make care possible):** used for skittish rescue cats needing examinations/vaccinations/medication, and for a large elderly dog who couldn’t be transported. - **Serious illness support:** one owner reports their puppy with parvovirus was cared for over several days, with frequent reassessment and improvement enough to go home.

## Summary Linkswood Veterinary Centre describes itself as an **independent small-animal practice**. Recent reviews suggest the team handles a mix of **orthopaedic surgery and long-term case management**, alongside day-to-day consultations. Owners repeatedly mention being **fitted in at short notice**, getting **clear explanations during consults**, and receiving support **before, during and after** major procedures—one owner specifically thanks the team for months of care around a dog’s **TPLO surgery**. Several reviews also highlight help during **end-of-life appointments** and the return of **ashes** being handled quickly. ## Services - **Small-animal veterinary care** (described by the practice and reflected in reviews about dogs and cats being treated over many years). - **Orthopaedic surgery:** TPLO surgery is specifically mentioned, with owners describing support before/during/after the operation. - **Consultations and check-ups:** owners mention an initial check-up and a follow-up consultation with “great explanations and information.” - **Treatment of illness/injury:** reviews reference management of issues “from a car accident to minor infections.” - **End-of-life care and aftercare:** multiple owners describe compassionate support at euthanasia and confirm **ashes were returned quickly**. - **Veterinary Nurse Training facility** (listed in the clinic data). ## People - **Robert (owner)**: described in reviews as the owner and as a vet that pets “absolutely adore”; one owner specifically notes he is “so good” with an anxious dog. - **Jonathan**: thanked by name alongside “the lovely nurses” for a dog’s TPLO surgery and for being “always to hand for advice.” - **Reception team**: described as “kind and efficient,” and one owner mentions being fitted in at short notice. ## Reviews **5.0 stars from 373 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - **Major surgery support:** detailed praise for care “before, during and after” a TPLO, plus availability for advice. - **Short-notice appointments:** one owner says they were fitted in quickly. - **Clear communication in consults:** owners mention strong explanations and information during appointments. - **Handling difficult moments:** multiple reviews focus on empathy around euthanasia and the practical follow-up of returning ashes promptly. - **Value comparisons:** one reviewer says it was “better value” than other practices they’d tried and recommends using the clinic for a second opinion.

## Summary The Home Vet Care Service is a mobile, family-run veterinary service operated by Dr. Kate Doyle, and is registered with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. Based on the website and reviews, it’s especially set up for at-home end-of-life care and home visits that avoid the stress of travelling to a clinic. Owners repeatedly describe clear, step-by-step explanations of the euthanasia process, unrushed appointments with time to say goodbye, and follow-up communication afterwards (including replying to texts and confirming a pet arrived at the crematorium). Reviews also mention nurse support for non-routine needs at home, such as help dealing with a cat’s matted coat. ## Services - **Home consultations and health checks** (website-listed). - **Vaccinations** delivered via a mobile service (website-listed). - **End-of-life care and home euthanasia** (website-listed; repeatedly described in reviews as calm, explained in advance, and not rushed). - **Nurse services and drop-ins** (website-listed; one review describes home support and guidance for a cat with significant matting). - **Emergency care**: the website states emergency care information is provided in a dedicated section (details not included in the available summary). ## People - **Dr. Kate Doyle (vet)**: described in reviews as explaining what was wrong after assessing a seriously ill cat at home, and thoroughly talking families through the euthanasia process and decisions. - **Laura (works alongside Kate; role not stated)**: frequently mentioned as the first point of contact who keeps owners informed and helps arrange visits. - What owners most often point to: - **Unrushed, at-home euthanasia** where families are given time to say goodbye and can hold their pet as they pass. - **Detailed communication** (answering questions patiently; explaining what will happen). - **Small practical touches** during visits (e.g., a gentle knock rather than using a loud doorbell). - **Follow-up** after the visit via text updates and confirmation related to crematorium arrangements (as described by one reviewer). ## Reviews **Google rating: 5 stars from 20 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **At-home euthanasia is the dominant reason people use the service**, with repeated mentions of a peaceful passing, dignity, and being able to say goodbye without rushing. - **Communication is a consistent theme**: owners mention being kept informed from first contact through the visit, with the process explained clearly and questions answered. - **Home visits reduce stress for pets that struggle with travel**, especially cats/dogs who would be frightened in carriers or by clinic visits. - **Aftercare and follow-up are mentioned**, including replies to messages after the appointment and, in one case, confirmation that a pet arrived at the crematorium. - **Non-end-of-life help also appears**: one owner describes a home visit that helped them handle a cat’s severe matting, with guidance on what to do.

## Summary ASL Vets is described on its website as a general veterinary clinic offering core diagnostics and preventive care, including dental procedures, ultrasound, blood tests, and vaccinations. It is also listed as a **veterinary nurse training facility**. In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly mention being **seen promptly**, being able to **get advice and medication for injuries**, and having access to **out-of-hours support** (including a case where the vet talked through options and agreed home monitoring rather than pushing an emergency consult). Several reviewers also highlight practical communication tools, including a **WhatsApp chat function**. ## Services Based on the website summary and recent owner reviews, ASL Vets is associated with: - **Vaccinations / boosters** (including “6‑monthly” check-ups paired with boosters) - **Nail trims** - **Treatment for limping/lameness**, including a course of **anti-inflammatory medication** - **Injury care for cats**, with medication and follow-up question answering (including non-treatment queries about a missing cat) - **Dental procedures** (site-listed) - **Ultrasound** (site-listed) - **Blood tests** (site-listed) - **Out-of-hours support** mentioned by multiple reviewers (including immediate phone response and discussion of whether an in-person visit was needed) - **WhatsApp chat** mentioned as a way to communicate with the practice (as described in a review) ## People - **Alina** (vet, role implied in reviews): Mentioned repeatedly for taking time with appointments and helping nervous/anxious dogs settle. Examples owners give include a thorough check-over that “wasn’t rushed,” gentle handling during a booster/nail-trim visit, and building a dog’s trust. One reviewer also noted she recognised their dog outside the practice and stopped to say hello. - **Steve**: Named by a reviewer alongside Alina as someone they “have complete trust in,” though no specific interaction details were provided in the text available to us. - **Out-of-hours vet (name not remembered)**: In one review, the vet discussed a possible foreign-body ingestion and jointly agreed a monitoring plan at home rather than insisting on an immediate consultation. ## Reviews **4.9 stars from 212 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - **Prompt, efficient appointments** are mentioned (e.g., “seen promptly,” “very efficient”). - **Clear advice and treatment for common problems**, including injured cats and dogs with limps (with anti-inflammatory medication specifically mentioned). - **Support for anxious/nervous dogs**, with owners describing staff taking time, being gentle, and helping dogs relax during exams. - **Out-of-hours help without pressure to attend**, including a detailed phone discussion and agreement to monitor at home rather than “hard sell” an emergency visit. - **Continuity and communication tools**: reviewers mention “personal care and continuity,” and one specifically calls out a **WhatsApp chat function** as useful.