Medivet South Ockendon

Medivet South Ockendon is part of the Medivet group. The practice offers routine and diagnostic care for cats and dogs, including on-site X-ray and ultrasound, an in-house laboratory, 15-minute consultations, nurse clinics, home visits, and Animal Health Certificates. It is also a Veterinary Nurse Training facility, with out-of-hours care directed to Medivet 24 Hour Dartford.

Services

The practice offers a broad range of routine and diagnostic care for cats and dogs, including

• •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.

Recent reviews add detail around the day-to-day experience, with owners describing straightforward appointments, thorough examinations, clear explanations during consults, and supportive follow-up for ongoing issues. Reviews also include examples of repeated puppy visits for dietary mishaps and calm handling of cats during examinations.

Pricing

Published prices suggest the clinic sits around average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. Examples shown include £56.00 for a standard vet appointment, £54.00 for a dog annual booster, puppy or kitten first appointments free, 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. Review comments also include praise for not feeling pushed into unnecessary spending.

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

George and Alex are the most frequently praised by name in reviews, particularly for practical advice, persistence with ongoing cases, and supportive communication. Reception and front-of-house staff are also regularly described as friendly, welcoming, and helpful.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.8/5 from 296 reviews. Recent reviews commonly mention

• •Friendly, caring staff and a welcoming atmosphere, with several owners saying the team put both pets and owners at ease.
• •Clear communication and thorough exams, including taking time to explain findings and answer questions during appointments.
• •Smooth, easy visits, from registration and booking through to seeing the vet.
• •Strong loyalty from long-term clients, with repeat praise for George and Alex, especially around ongoing support and complex cases where owners felt listened to and well supported.