Essex Vets – Vets in South Woodham Ferrers
Clinic Overview
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. - 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.
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Reviews for Essex Vets
Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 116 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.
Wendy Kinsey
4 weeks ago
I can Highly reccomend this Vets Practice, they are so kind to your animals & very efficient. The staff are also very helpful & very friendly. 10 out of 10 from me 👌👌👌👌👍👍👍👍👍
Kelly Richardson
a month ago
Warren Southey
2 months ago
Friendly staff, very clean, a separate waiting area for cats.
Missy Fessey
a week ago
I’ve gone to this vets a few times over the past 4 years and it’s amazing. My local vets has become exceedingly expensive, wanting to charge me over £1100 for an one X-ray (which when added with the cost of the possible surgery price, pain meds, check up fee’s and insurance excess to cover was very steep); so I went to Essex vets for a second opinion and better price as recommended to me by a friend. I was quoted less than half the price at Essex vets than my local, which means that not only could I get my dog the investigations but also the treatment he needed (TPLO surgery- which was done by an orthopaedic vet surgeon). All the staff are friendly, accommodating and patient (even with my very nervous dog who can be a handful when frightened), making me feel happy to leave him in their hands. The receptionists are very approachable and helpful making booking in and sorting my insurance a breeze. The nurses and vet are very kind, caring and professional and I knew that I could trust them with my fur baby. My pooch is now 9 days post surgery and recovering very well. The vet saw me very quickly 5 days post op, when I contacted them with a concern of his upset stomach from his post op meds (not surprising as my dog gets an upset stomach from almost everything) and adjusted his medication accordingly. I will definitely be taking him back in the future for any and all investigations/ treatments he may need.
Missy Fessey
2 months ago
I’ve gone to this vets a few times over the past 4 years and it’s amazing. My local vets has become exceedingly expensive, wanting to charge me over £1100 for an one X-ray (which when added with the cost of the possible surgery price, pain meds, check up fee’s and insurance excess to cover was very steep); so I went to Essex vets for a second opinion and better price as recommended to me by a friend. I was quoted less than half the price at Essex vets than my local, which means that not only could I get my dog the investigations but also the treatment he needed (TPLO surgery- which was done by an orthopaedic vet surgeon). All the staff are friendly, accommodating and patient (even with my very nervous dog who can be a handful when frightened), making me feel happy to leave him in their hands. The receptionists are very approachable and helpful making booking in and sorting my insurance a breeze. The nurses and vet are very kind, caring and professional and I knew that I could trust them with my fur baby. My pooch is now 9 days post surgery and recovering very well. The vet saw me very quickly 5 days post op, when I contacted them with a concern of his upset stomach from his post op meds (not surprising as my dog gets an upset stomach from almost everything) and adjusted his medication accordingly. I will definitely be taking him back in the future for any and all investigations/ treatments he may need.
Madison White
2 months ago
Flower power
a week ago
Essex vets have been absolutely fantastic with my three cats especially one cat that had been very poorly lately. Dan the vet was very knowledgeable and discussed her treatment in great lengths. The receptionist Amber made such a fuss of her and help me book my future appointment. Danielle the nurse went through all things insurance with me and was so kind and helpful. Thank you Essex Vets for all you.
amber Souster
a week ago
Took my cat snow for his annual booster & flea & worm treatment, Dan gave him a thorough health check & was lovely. Danielle the nurse has loads of knowledge & advice on cats, top service
Shelley Gardner
a month ago
Thank you Essex vets for looking after my Frenchie when she recently came in for her boas surgery. Everything was explained to us and nothing was too much trouble even when I had so many questions you made time for them. It’s really much appreciated and my Frenchie has recovered amazingly. A brilliant vets and would highly recommend anyone needing a vets to 100percent use these guys.
Wendy Kinsey
5 months ago
I can Highly reccomend this Vets Practice, they are so kind to your animals & very efficient. The staff are also very helpful & very friendly. 10 out of 10 from me 👌👌👌👌👍👍👍👍👍
