Hunt and Harris Veterinary Surgery

- Reviews repeatedly mention kind, knowledgeable care, especially from Simon, with owners saying he listens well and explains options clearly. - A strong theme is calm handling of anxious or difficult pets, including cats that were comfortable during examinations and a difficult rescue cat handled patiently. - Owners also praise communication during treatment, including regular updates during a guinea pig’s stay.

Hunt and Harris Veterinary Surgery in Hockley, Essex provides veterinary care for cats, dogs and small mammals, along with grooming. Feedback consistently highlights calm handling, clear explanations and good communication with owners, including updates during inpatient stays. Named praise most often goes to Simon for knowledgeable, reassuring care, with grooming also described positively.

Services

•Consultations, examinations and diagnosis: Owners describe pets being seen for concerns involving cats and dogs, with praise for quick diagnosis, clear advice and vets who listen carefully to owner concerns.
•Care for cats, dogs and small mammals: Reviews mention treatment for cats and dogs as well as a guinea pig, supporting the practice’s broader small-pet care.
•Inpatient and hospital stay care: Owners mention being kept informed throughout a pet’s stay, including updates and even a photo during a guinea pig’s inpatient care.
•Grooming: The grooming service is described as friendly and efficient.

Pricing

No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.

People

•Simon (vet): Repeatedly praised for being knowledgeable, caring and patient, with reviews highlighting clear explanations, quick diagnosis, calm handling of nervous pets, and thoughtful advice for ongoing problems.
•Louise (booking/support): Thanked for responding quickly to concerns and helping arrange an appointment promptly.

Reviews

Hunt and Harris Veterinary Surgery has a 4.9-star Google rating from 47 reviews.

•Reviews repeatedly mention kind, knowledgeable care, especially from Simon, with owners saying he listens well and explains options clearly.
•A strong theme is calm handling of anxious or difficult pets, including cats that were comfortable during examinations and a difficult rescue cat handled patiently.
•Owners also praise communication during treatment, including regular updates during a guinea pig’s stay.
•The grooming service is specifically described as friendly and efficient.

Reviews for Hunt and Harris Veterinary Surgery

Note: Showing the 10 most recent Google reviews out of 47 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

David Mills

9 months ago

We have only used the Grooming service so far which was friendly and efficient.

Rebecca Mitchell

10 months ago

Took one of my cats today and the service was amazing. Very knowledgeable and diagnosed her quickly. I have never seen my girl so comfortable with a new stranger ever, I think she knows they were the best. I cannot thank Simon enough for today.

Michelle Meads

12 months ago

I took my cat to Hunt & Harris after a very disappointing visit to Vets 4 Pets Beckton. Simon was a very knowledgeable and caring vet, very friendly and listened well and put my mind at rest. He made me feel at ease and my cat was not distressed after being examined. He is a true asset to the team. Also thank you to Louise for picking up my concerns very quickly and liaising with Simon to get me booked in ASAP. Brilliant team can't thank them enough 🥰

Stuart Wilson

1 year ago

Maria McDonagh

A fabulous practice with kind , friendly and knowledgeable vets. The care of their furry patients and their owners at the forefront of the business. I was kept well informed during the whole of my pets stay and the photo sent of our poorly guinea pig during his stay meant the world to my daughter. Cannot thank Simon enough. Would highly recommend this practice to everyone!

Claire MacPherson

2 years ago

Simon is just the most caring and wonderful vet and I wouldn’t take my dog anywhere else now. No question is to small and he is always happy to listen to your concerns and worries and gives excellent help and advice. Highly recommended for all your pets needs.

Gill Newman

Simon was recommended to me by a friend as I was not entirely happy with another practice. I have a difficult rescue cat who hates the cat box so touch and go as to whether I can get him in there. Simon was very accommodating with appointment time. Fortunately I got him there and Simon was very patient with him, and me and I was happy with his recommendations for sorting out the problems my cat has. Hopefully will not need to go back too often but will definitely be going back when his boosters are due.