About Veterinary Care in Hockley
This guide helps pet owners compare local veterinary options based on services, animal coverage, and availability among the veterinary clinics in Hockley.
Top-rated veterinary clinics in Hockley
There are 2 veterinary clinics in Hockley, with an average Google rating of 4.9★. Both clinics treat dogs and cats, with none offering farm or large-animal services. Medivet Hockley provides emergency or out-of-hours care; however, 24-hour veterinary cover is not available locally. The clinics have a combined total of 289 reviews, and both have an online presence with their own websites. Veterinary nurse training is currently not available at any clinic in Hockley. Overall, Hockley has a concentrated provision of veterinary services, with key services being provided by a smaller number of clinics primarily focused on companion animals.
Best Rated Veterinary Clinics in Hockley, Essex
Top-ranked veterinary practices based on quality, service, and customer reviews
Medivet Hockley is part of the Medivet group and is led (per the clinic website) by veterinary surgeon Nik Kwint. The practice advertises a broad in‑house setup (including an in‑house laboratory, X‑rays, ultrasound, and an orthopaedic theatre) alongside routine and referral-style diagnostics such as ECG and endoscopy. In recent reviews, owners repeatedly mention being seen at short notice for illness worries, getting reassurance after an exam, and staff showing empathy during difficult visits (one reviewer references having a pet “sent upstairs”).
Medivet Hockley is part of the Medivet group and is led (per the clinic website) by veterinary surgeon Nik Kwint. The practice advertises a broad in‑house setup (including an in‑house laboratory, X‑rays, ultrasound, and an orthopaedic theatre) alongside routine and referral-style diagnostics such as ECG and endoscopy. In recent reviews, owners repeatedly mention being seen at short notice for illness worries, getting reassurance after an exam, and staff showing empathy during difficult visits (one reviewer references having a pet “sent upstairs”).
Hunt and Harris Veterinary Surgery is a small practice (no corporate group stated in the available information) that owners describe using for cats, dogs, and small pets including guinea pigs. Reviews repeatedly mention vet Simon for quick, confident diagnosis and for handling anxious or “difficult” animals calmly (including a rescue cat who hates the carrier). Owners also describe good communication during inpatient stays—one mentions being kept updated throughout and receiving a photo of their guinea pig while it was unwell—and the front-desk/booking support (named Louise) helping get appointments arranged quickly. A grooming service is also mentioned as “friendly and efficient.”
Hunt and Harris Veterinary Surgery is a small practice (no corporate group stated in the available information) that owners describe using for cats, dogs, and small pets including guinea pigs. Reviews repeatedly mention vet Simon for quick, confident diagnosis and for handling anxious or “difficult” animals calmly (including a rescue cat who hates the carrier). Owners also describe good communication during inpatient stays—one mentions being kept updated throughout and receiving a photo of their guinea pig while it was unwell—and the front-desk/booking support (named Louise) helping get appointments arranged quickly. A grooming service is also mentioned as “friendly and efficient.”
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