Southend Airport Vets4Pets Ltd

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).

Services

Services and capabilities mentioned on the website include

• •Consultations for dogs, cats and rabbits
• •In-house diagnostics: biochemistry, haematology, electrolyte assessment, blood pressure monitoring, and an in-house laboratory
• •Imaging and procedures: digital X-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy
• •Dentistry
• •Anaesthesia and use of an operating theatre
• •Soft tissue surgery
• •Nurse clinics and nutritional advice
• •Microchipping and medication dispensing (pharmacy listed)
• •Isolation unit
• •Home visits

Out-of-hours emergency care is stated to be provided by “Medivet 24 Hour Southend”.

Pricing

• •One review reports paying £85.00 for a consultation and Metacam (pain relief) for a cat (dated 2/5/25 in the review text).
• •The same reviewer also reports being told there is an additional charge for a written prescription (no price given).

People

• •Carlo De Vito (Practice Owner & Veterinary Surgeon) is listed on the clinic website. The site bio states he has special interests in “all first opinion conditions” in dogs and cats, plus ultrasound and orthopaedic procedures.
• •Daniel is repeatedly named in reviews. Owners describe him as gentle with pets and particularly supportive during euthanasia decisions and appointments.
• •Jade is described in a review as the head nurse; one owner also mentions being kept updated with photos while their dog was being cared for.
• •Holly is named as a receptionist in a review; that reviewer describes a negative interaction about being unable to receive a prescription without paying an additional written-prescription fee.

Reviews

4.8 stars from 324 reviews. “”

• •Multiple owners praise specific vets by name (Daniel; Carlo) for calm, gentle handling and clear explanations, including support through end-of-life care.
• •Several reviews highlight practical, cost-aware guidance (e.g., being advised not to proceed with blood tests “at this time”).
• •Communication updates are mentioned, including photo updates while a dog was with the clinic.
• •Bereavement gestures are specifically noted (a card and paw prints after a pet was put to sleep).
• •One review reports dissatisfaction with front-desk communication and a requirement to pay extra for a written prescription, contrasting with the same reviewer’s past positive experiences with staff.