Southend Airport Vets4Pets Ltd – Vets in Southend-On-Sea
Clinic Overview
- Daniel and Carlo are the standout names in recent feedback. Daniel is especially praised for compassion, calm handling and clear explanations, while Carlo is described as having looked after pets well over many years. - End-of-life care is a strong positive theme.
Southend Airport Vets4Pets is a Vets4Pets practice in Southend-On-Sea offering first-opinion care for dogs, cats and rabbits. The clinic lists in-house diagnostics, imaging, dentistry, surgery, nurse clinics, pharmacy support and home visits. Out-of-hours emergency care is directed to Medivet 24 Hour Southend.
Services
- •General veterinary care: Consultations for dogs, cats and rabbits, with reviews mentioning routine check-ups, follow-up care, flea treatment, pain relief, and support with end-of-life decisions.
- •Diagnostics and monitoring: In-house biochemistry, haematology, electrolyte assessment, blood pressure monitoring, and an in-house laboratory.
- •Imaging and procedures: Digital X-ray, ultrasound and endoscopy, alongside anaesthesia, an operating theatre, dentistry and soft tissue surgery. Reviews also mention neutering/spaying and dental treatment discussions.
- •Preventive and supportive care: Nurse clinics, nutritional advice, microchipping, vaccinations, medication dispensing through the clinic pharmacy, and an isolation unit.
- •Additional support: Home visits are listed on the website, and out-of-hours emergencies are handled by Medivet 24 Hour Southend.
Pricing
Published prices suggest the clinic sits around average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. One recent review mentions £85 for a consultation plus Metacam for a cat, and reviews also note a separate charge for a written prescription. Some owners describe the vets as sensible about avoiding unnecessary tests and costs where possible.
People
- •Carlo De Vito is listed on the website as Practice Owner & Veterinary Surgeon. His profile notes interests in first-opinion conditions in dogs and cats, as well as ultrasound and orthopaedic procedures.
- •Daniel is repeatedly praised in reviews for being kind, gentle and reassuring, particularly during difficult euthanasia appointments. Some reviewers also refer to him as Dan.
- •Jade is described in a review as the head nurse, with one owner mentioning updates and photos while their dog was being cared for.
- •Holly is named in one review as a receptionist.
Reviews
Google reviews: 4.8/5 from 325 reviews.
- •Daniel and Carlo are the standout names in recent feedback. Daniel is especially praised for compassion, calm handling and clear explanations, while Carlo is described as having looked after pets well over many years.
- •End-of-life care is a strong positive theme. Owners mention kindness during very difficult appointments, and one family specifically appreciated receiving a card and paw prints afterwards.
- •Several reviews highlight practical, thoughtful care. Examples include getting a cat seen quickly, being advised not to spend money on blood tests unnecessarily, and receiving photo updates while a dog was staying with the clinic.
- •A small number of recent complaints focus on communication and pricing clarity. These include frustration about a written-prescription fee, a negative front-desk interaction, and concern over the explanation and quoting of dental treatment.

