Dog & Cat Vets in South Woodham Ferrers

## Summary Essex Vets advertises experience in **canine fertility** and offers a broad small‑animal set‑up including **X‑ray/radiology** and **full laboratory services**, alongside a **Pet Health Care Plan**. In the latest reviews available to us, owners most often describe practical, case-based support: one dog owner sought a **second opinion** and went on to have **TPLO surgery performed by an orthopaedic vet surgeon**, with a **quick post‑op review (5 days after surgery) to adjust medication** when stomach upset developed. The clinic is also described as **very clean**, with a **separate waiting area for cats**. ## Services Services and capabilities mentioned on the clinic website and/or in recent reviews include: - **Canine fertility** (website states experience in this area) - **Surgery** - **TPLO surgery** (review mentions it was carried out by an orthopaedic vet surgeon) - **BOAS surgery** (mentioned for a brachycephalic dog) - **Imaging:** **X‑ray / radiology** - **Full laboratory services** - **Dental service** - **Microchip identification** - **Parasite control:** flea control (and a review mentions flea & worm treatment) - **Weight clinics** - **Pet passport** - **Pet insurance support** (also reflected in reviews: help “sorting”/going through insurance) Emergency arrangements (as stated on the website): - **Priority appointments for emergencies during the clinic’s surgery hours** - **Out-of-hours:** a **24-hour clinic service is available at another location** Other: - Listed as a **Veterinary Nurse Training facility** (structured clinic data) ## Pricing - One reviewer reported their previous vet wanted to charge **“over £1100 for one X-ray”**; they say Essex Vets quoted **“less than half the price”** for the investigation, but no exact Essex Vets figure is provided. ## People - **Dan (vet)** – mentioned for giving a **thorough health check** at an annual booster visit, and for discussing a cat’s treatment **“in great lengths.”** - **Danielle (nurse)** – repeatedly credited with **insurance help** (going through insurance) and **cat-focused advice/knowledge**. - **Amber (receptionist)** – mentioned for helping book follow-up appointments and being especially welcoming to a cat at reception. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.2 stars from 116 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - **Post-operative follow-up and problem-solving:** a dog owner reported being seen quickly after TPLO surgery when medication caused stomach upset, and the vet **adjusted meds**. - **Complex surgeries discussed by owners:** **TPLO** (orthopaedic) and **BOAS surgery** are both specifically mentioned, with owners saying procedures and next steps were explained and recovery went well. - **Support with insurance and admin:** multiple reviews describe staff helping with **insurance** and making booking straightforward. - **Cat-friendly environment:** one review notes a **separate waiting area for cats**; another describes detailed cat treatment discussions and advice. - **Cleanliness and general experience:** the practice is described as **very clean**, with friendly/helpful staff mentioned across several reviews.