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Vets Now Manningtree

#1 Vet in Manningtree, Essex

4.2
Corporate

Vets Now Manningtree – Vets in Manningtree

Updated January 2026
Corporate
Top 10 Ranking
#48 in Essex

Clinic Overview

Vets Now Manningtree is part of the Vets Now network (a larger group) and is set up specifically for emergency and out-of-hours care for small animals when regular vet practices are closed. Recent reviews describe being seen quickly for urgent problems (including a cat that had eaten string and pets in severe pain), with staff giving clear explanations of diagnosis/treatment plans and, in some cases, discussing insurance/direct claims over the phone. Pricing is a recurring talking point: several owners describe bills of “over £300” for an emergency consultation/visit, while others say the care and communication justified the cost.

Services

  • Emergency veterinary care (out-of-hours), as part of the Vets Now network.
  • Small animal emergency treatment.
  • Examples mentioned in reviews
  • Assessment and treatment for suspected foreign body ingestion (string), including an injection to induce vomiting (reported not to work in one case).
  • Medications provided after examination for an urgent presentation.
  • Hospitalisation on a drip for 24 hours (case later continued with the pet’s regular vet).
  • End-of-life care for pets brought in during the night/early morning.
  • Telephone triage/booking is repeatedly referenced (prompt answering; discussing next steps and costs; help locating a clinic).

Pricing

  • Multiple reviewers describe an emergency consultation/visit costing over £300.
  • One reviewer reports being charged over £300 for one pet to be looked at, with a discounted rate applied for a second pet attending the same visit.

People

  • Alex (vet): described by one owner as “honest and upfront,” taking time to explain what was happening during a very difficult visit that ended in the loss of their pet.
  • Harriet (vet): described as reassuring and knowledgeable; one owner of a difficult-to-handle (“spicy”) cat said she handled the pet well and explained next steps.
  • Phone/triage staff: praised in several reviews for being knowledgeable, understanding, and for explaining costs and insurance/direct claim processes; one reviewer had the opposite experience and felt the phone interaction was scripted and lacked sympathy.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.2 stars from 496 reviews. “”

  • Speed and triage: people often mention being seen quickly in urgent situations and finding the process straightforward.
  • Communication during emergencies: several reviews highlight clear explanations of what was happening, what treatment would involve, and sometimes discussions about insurance/direct claims.
  • Compassion in difficult outcomes: multiple owners mention supportive care during end-of-life situations or when a pet later deteriorated despite treatment.
  • Pricing is polarising: some accept the high out-of-hours costs as expected; others describe the pricing as “predatory,” with specific complaints about being quoted/charged “over £300” and feeling pressured or lacking empathy on the phone.

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