Medivet South Ockendon

Services

• •General appointments and preventive care: 15-minute consultations, vaccinations, parasite care, microchipping, and nurse clinics.
• •Surgery and procedures: neutering for cats and dogs, plus dentistry.
• •Diagnostics: ECG, in-house laboratory testing, and imaging including X-rays and ultrasound.
• •Additional support: home visits and Animal Health Certificates.
• •What owners often mention: reviews describe friendly, efficient appointments, clear explanations during consults, supportive handling of nervous or unwell pets, and ongoing help with repeat visits and longer-term cases.

Pricing

A very limited amount of published pricing suggests the clinic may sit around average, but this is based on very few comparable services. Examples listed include £56.00 for a standard vet appointment, £54.00 for a dog annual booster, free first puppy or kitten appointments, cat neutering from £98.00 for castration and £148.00 for spay, dog neutering from £223.00 for castration and £320.00 for spay, and healthcare plans from £16.50 for dogs and £14.50 for cats. The listed out-of-hours consultation fee at Medivet 24 Hour Dartford is £130, with no charge for assessment by phone.

People

Named team members include

• •George – Branch Partner and Veterinary Surgeon
• •Alex – Veterinary Surgeon
• •Catherine – Head Veterinary Nurse
• •Brooke – Veterinary Nurse
• •Darci – Student Veterinary Nurse
• •Karen – Patient Care Assistant
• •Liz – Patient Care Assistant
• •Harriett – Client Care Assistant

Recent reviews especially praise George for calm, clear communication in difficult situations, and George and Alex are both mentioned positively for practical advice and ongoing support. Reception staff are also regularly described as kind, friendly, and helpful.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.8/5 from 331 reviews. Recent feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with one shorter mid-range review but otherwise very strong sentiment.

• •Friendly, caring team: owners repeatedly describe staff as kind, welcoming, and genuinely compassionate with both pets and owners.
• •Clear explanations: several reviews mention vets taking time to explain diagnoses, answer questions, and help owners feel more reassured.
• •Calm handling of difficult cases: reviews include praise for support with a dog with a severe spinal injury, a frightened aggressive dog, and cats that were examined gently and put at ease.
• •Smooth overall experience: booking, reception, and visits themselves are often described as easy, efficient, and professional.