Specialist Vets in Leigh-On-Sea

## Summary Medivet Leigh on Sea London RoadDownes Veterinary Surgeons is part of the Medivet group. Based on the information available, the practice appears set up for routine appointments (annual check-ups and injections), day-to-day medical assessments, and ongoing support for anxious or difficult-to-handle pets. Recent reviews repeatedly mention staff being flexible with rescheduling, taking time to answer questions, and keeping nervous animals calm (including a rescue dog that’s “very anxious” and a cat described as “do as she wants”). ## Services - General vet appointments mentioned in reviews, including: - Annual check-ups - Injections (given during an annual visit) - Assessment and treatment planning for a dog needing to be “assessed as soon as possible” - Cat check-ups (two cats seen together, with questions answered during the visit) - Handling/behaviour support as described by owners: - Calmer handling for an anxious rescue dog, with owners choosing a specific vet for this reason - Comfortable handling of a difficult-to-manage cat during whatever “needs to be done” - Emergency care (as stated on the website): - 24-hour emergency care is referenced, with a nationwide emergency consultation fee of £130 for consultations between 7pm and 9am (with an exception noted on the Medivet site for “Medivet 24 Hour Nantwich”) - Veterinary Nurse Training facility (listed in the clinic data) ## Pricing - Emergency consultation fee: £130 for consultations between 7pm and 9am (as stated on the Medivet website summary) ## People Named team members mentioned in reviews: - **Iris (vet)**: Owners of an anxious rescue dog say they “always book in with Iris” because she helps keep him calm and he is “much less stressed” with her. - **Viki/Vicky (veterinary assistant, per review wording)**: Thanked for “looking after” a pet named Minnie; another owner says their dog “absolutely adores her.” - **Laura (vet, role not explicitly stated)**: Mentioned for taking great care of two cats during a check-up and answering all questions. - **Nuno (vet, implied)**: Mentioned during an annual check-up and injections; owner says he puts both animals and owners at ease. Across multiple reviews, the **reception team** is repeatedly described as helping with registration, arranging prompt assessment, and accommodating short-notice appointment changes/rescheduling. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.7 stars from 233 reviews.** **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - Owners frequently mention **friendly, helpful reception staff**, including help with registration and rescheduling appointments at short notice. - Multiple reviews highlight **calm, reassuring consultations**, with vets answering questions and explaining a treatment plan. - Several owners give **specific handling examples**, including keeping an anxious rescue dog calmer than usual and being able to do what’s needed with a strong-willed cat. - Routine care is explicitly referenced (annual check-ups and injections), with owners describing pets being comfortable coming in and being “made a fuss of.”

## Summary Leigh-on-Sea Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group (described on the website as “locally owned” practices). Based on the information available, the clinic is set up for routine preventative care (annual vaccinations/check-ups, “puppy plan”) as well as ongoing medical management and difficult end-of-life decisions. Reviewers repeatedly mention quick booking and responsive reception (being “greeted in seconds” and “booked in quickly”), and specific clinical scenarios including thyroid disease management in a cat, dental disease treatment (gum disease/rotting teeth), and supported euthanasia for an elderly cat with clear guidance on what to monitor at home. The clinic is also described as clean and inviting. ## Services - Routine preventative care: annual vaccinations and check-ups (“yearly jabs and checkups”). - Pet healthcare plans: a “puppy plan” is mentioned (no inclusions or price details provided). - Ongoing medical care: management of a cat with failing thyroid function. - Dental treatment: treatment for gum disease and rotting teeth (dental work referenced in reviews). - End-of-life care: discussion and support around timing, symptom guidance to watch for at home, and euthanasia (“Goodbye”) when deterioration occurred. - Veterinary Nurse Training facility (listed in the clinic’s structured data). ## People - **Natalie / Nathalie (vet, role implied in reviews):** Mentioned multiple times for guiding owners through serious decisions—explaining what symptoms to watch for, helping decide when it was time to return, and rearranging appointments to allow more time during an end-of-life visit. - **Liliana (vet, named in review):** Praised for handling a “very frightened cat” during treatment for gum disease/rotting teeth. - **Reception team (role stated):** Several owners highlight fast answering and prompt booking, with one describing not being left on hold when worried. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.8 stars from 540 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - Fast, reassuring access: owners describe calls being answered quickly and appointments being booked promptly, which mattered during stressful periods with unwell pets. - Support during complex or emotional care: examples include thyroid disease management and end-of-life guidance (what to look for at home; making the final visit “as easy as she could”). - Handling nervous animals: a frightened cat undergoing dental-related treatment is specifically mentioned. - Clinic environment: described as “clean and inviting.” - Price/value perceptions vary by context: one owner reports “really excellent value” via a one-off yearly outlay; another says it was “reasonably priced” compared with quotes elsewhere, but no exact prices are given. - Not all experiences are positive: at least one recent written rating is 1 star, but no details are provided in the available text to explain why.