Rochford Veterinary Ltd

Rochford Veterinary Ltd describes itself as an independent, family-run veterinary surgery treating cats, dogs and other domestic pets. The website highlights a 24-hour emergency service via the main contact number, and online tools for booking routine appointments and ordering prescriptions/food. In recent reviews, owners repeatedly mention clear explanations during consultations, being fitted in despite a missed appointment/fully booked day, and continuity (“always see the same”), alongside long-term use over 20–30+ years.

Services

• •Routine preventative care: vaccinations, microchipping, parasite treatments, and health checks (website).
• •24-hour emergency service: stated as available via the main contact number (website).
• •Online services: online booking for routine appointments; online requests for prescriptions and food (website).
• •Species seen: cats, dogs, and domestic pets (website).
• •Veterinary Nurse Training facility (clinic data).
• •Puppy/kitten package: includes vaccinations, microchipping, parasite treatments, health checks (website).

People

• •Danielle: mentioned by an owner of a cockatiel as “fantastic” and a major source of reassurance when their bird was unwell (review).
• •Veterinary team (unnamed): multiple reviewers describe vets who answer questions and give clear explanations, and consultations where owners don’t feel rushed (reviews).
• •Reception team (unnamed): described as friendly/helpful on the phone and in person, and able to help with appointment flexibility (reviews).

Reviews

Google rating: 4.8 stars from 287 reviews.

• •Communication during appointments: owners mention vets who answer questions, explain things clearly, and talk through steps during the visit.
• •Appointment handling and flexibility: one reviewer says they were fitted in after missing an appointment despite the practice being fully booked; others mention easy appointment making and being seen promptly.
• •Continuity and long-term trust: reviewers cite using the practice for nearly 20 years and 30+ years, and one notes “always see the same.”
• •Pricing note (relative, not specific): one owner comments it’s “probably not the cheapest,” but they feel the value is worth it (no prices given).