About Dog & Cat Vets in Southend-On-Sea
Companion-animal services are well-represented in Southend-On-Sea.
All clinics in Southend-On-Sea primarily focus on companion animals, specifically dogs and cats. This focus ensures specialized care tailored to the needs of these pets, with services ranging from routine check-ups to advanced diagnostics and surgery.
With a high average rating and a large number of reviews, pet owners can rely on the local clinics for quality and trusted care. The availability of veterinary nurse training at five clinics further enhances the quality of care for companion animals, as it ensures a knowledgeable and skilled workforce.
For more details on companion-animal clinics, visit Southend-On-Sea's dog and cat vets page.
There are 7 veterinary clinics listed for Dog & Cat vets in Southend-On-Sea.
Top Rated Dog & Cat Vets in Southend-On-Sea
Top-ranked veterinary practices based on quality, service, and customer reviews
Southend Airport Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group, described on its site as a locally owned practice. The clinic appears set up for day-to-day “first opinion” care with a broad in-house diagnostic and surgical setup (including an in-house lab, imaging, and an operating theatre), and it also offers home visits. Recent reviews give concrete examples of practical decision-making (one owner says they were advised not to spend money on blood tests that weren’t needed yet) and supportive follow-through during difficult appointments (owners mention receiving a card and paw prints after saying goodbye to a pet, and another owner being sent photo updates while their dog was hospitalised).
Southend Airport Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group, described on its site as a locally owned practice. The clinic appears set up for day-to-day “first opinion” care with a broad in-house diagnostic and surgical setup (including an in-house lab, imaging, and an operating theatre), and it also offers home visits. Recent reviews give concrete examples of practical decision-making (one owner says they were advised not to spend money on blood tests that weren’t needed yet) and supportive follow-through during difficult appointments (owners mention receiving a card and paw prints after saying goodbye to a pet, and another owner being sent photo updates while their dog was hospitalised).
This Vets4Pets practice is described on its website as locally owned, and it appears set up for in-house diagnostics and surgery, with facilities such as an in-house laboratory, ultrasound and digital X‑ray, plus a hospital ward and separate dog and cat wards. Reviews most often point to thorough consultations with options explained, fast blood-test turnaround with follow-up calls, and practical steps to reduce stress for nervous/elderly cats (for example, arranging a nurse to deal with severely matted fur during the same visit). One reviewer also noticed a candle in reception to mark when a family was saying goodbye to a pet.
This Vets4Pets practice is described on its website as locally owned, and it appears set up for in-house diagnostics and surgery, with facilities such as an in-house laboratory, ultrasound and digital X‑ray, plus a hospital ward and separate dog and cat wards. Reviews most often point to thorough consultations with options explained, fast blood-test turnaround with follow-up calls, and practical steps to reduce stress for nervous/elderly cats (for example, arranging a nurse to deal with severely matted fur during the same visit). One reviewer also noticed a candle in reception to mark when a family was saying goodbye to a pet.
Recent reviews include specific positives such as
- •A cat with breathing problems later found to have a heart condition, with the vet explaining the situation “calmly and clearly” and the cat improving on medication. - A dog brought in as an unannounced emergency being “seen in minutes”. - Follow-up phone calls to discuss a stray cat’s care.
Recent reviews include specific positives such as
- •A cat with breathing problems later found to have a heart condition, with the vet explaining the situation “calmly and clearly” and the cat improving on medication. - A dog brought in as an unannounced emergency being “seen in minutes”. - Follow-up phone calls to discuss a stray cat’s care.
Our Score (83/100)
Medivet Thorpe Bay Broadway is part of the Medivet group. The practice is set up for routine care (health checks for kittens/puppies), dental work (a teeth scale and polish is specifically mentioned), and treating longer-term or more complex issues (one owner describes surgery and ongoing support for a young dog with hip/back-leg problems). Owners also mention practical touches like being fitted in early when they arrived ahead of an appointment, and online booking being “easy to navigate”.
Medivet Thorpe Bay Broadway is part of the Medivet group. The practice is set up for routine care (health checks for kittens/puppies), dental work (a teeth scale and polish is specifically mentioned), and treating longer-term or more complex issues (one owner describes surgery and ongoing support for a young dog with hip/back-leg problems). Owners also mention practical touches like being fitted in early when they arrived ahead of an appointment, and online booking being “easy to navigate”.
Our Score (82/100)
From recent reviews, owners most often mention
- •Being seen quickly for emergencies (e.g., a dog that had swallowed a dangerous foreign body was seen “straight away” and treated without “unnecessary costs/treatments”). - Rabbit care specifically being a reason people choose the practice (“rabbit savvy”), including phone advice and call-backs when busy. - Follow-up after difficult visits is inconsistent: one bereaved owner describes a call a few days later plus a handwritten card, while another reports a rabbit euthanasia visit felt rushed and they received no follow-up.
From recent reviews, owners most often mention
- •Being seen quickly for emergencies (e.g., a dog that had swallowed a dangerous foreign body was seen “straight away” and treated without “unnecessary costs/treatments”). - Rabbit care specifically being a reason people choose the practice (“rabbit savvy”), including phone advice and call-backs when busy. - Follow-up after difficult visits is inconsistent: one bereaved owner describes a call a few days later plus a handwritten card, while another reports a rabbit euthanasia visit felt rushed and they received no follow-up.
More Dog & Cat Vets in Southend-On-Sea
Additional veterinary clinics serving the area
Our Score (74/100)
Southend Victoria Vets4Pets is part of the Vets4Pets/Companion Care group (per the clinic website). Based on the website and recent reviews, it appears set up for routine preventative care (vaccinations, neutering) as well as in-practice procedures and follow-up checks (one owner describes an operation followed by several days of post-op check-ups). Multiple reviewers also describe being fitted in quickly when worried (a limping dog, a cat with a swollen eye), while a minority of reviews raise concerns about pricing transparency and handling of urgent cases.
Southend Victoria Vets4Pets is part of the Vets4Pets/Companion Care group (per the clinic website). Based on the website and recent reviews, it appears set up for routine preventative care (vaccinations, neutering) as well as in-practice procedures and follow-up checks (one owner describes an operation followed by several days of post-op check-ups). Multiple reviewers also describe being fitted in quickly when worried (a limping dog, a cat with a swollen eye), while a minority of reviews raise concerns about pricing transparency and handling of urgent cases.
Emergency care (as stated on the website)
- •24‑hour emergency service with full-time night staff; emergency consultations available outside routine appointment times.
Emergency care (as stated on the website)
- •24‑hour emergency service with full-time night staff; emergency consultations available outside routine appointment times.
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