Specialist Vets in Essex

## Summary All Paws Vets describes itself as an **independent** clinic and a **cashless** practice, with a “state of the art hospital” setup including **in-house lab testing, digital X‑rays, ultrasound and echocardiography**. The website also states the team is comfortable seeing **exotics** (small mammals, reptiles and birds) and holds **certificates in advanced surgery**. From the latest reviews available, owners repeatedly mention vets who **take time to listen and explain options/costs**, and several describe **active follow-up** (including a vet checking in over weeks). Specific recent cases mentioned include being seen as an **emergency even before registration**, and **surgery to remove an eye growth** (with **spaying done at the same time**). Owners of anxious or fearful dogs also describe not being rushed and feeling supported during appointments. ## Services From the clinic website and recent reviews, services referenced include: - **Routine consultations** (the website advertises “unlimited routine consultations” as part of a membership) - **Vaccinations**, including **rabies vaccinations** - **Parasite control** (monthly prescription flea treatment is referenced on the site) - **Nail clips & ear cleaning** (noted as done by the nursing team) - **Dental care** (the site references “affordable dental care” and “accessible dental procedure pricing,” without itemised fees) - **Pet travel documentation**: **Animal Health Certificates** and **Export Health Certificates** - **Surgery**, including a review mentioning **eye growth removal** and **spaying** - Care for **exotic species** (a review specifically mentions **ferret care and spaying**) Facilities/capabilities stated on the website: - **In-house laboratory** - **Digital radiography (X‑rays)** - **Ultrasonography** - **Echocardiography** Emergency/out-of-hours: - The website references **out-of-hours emergencies** via a separate link (“Click here for emergencies out-of-hours”), but does not detail the provider or process in the information provided here. ## Pricing - Membership mentioned on the website: **£35 per month**, including: - **Unlimited routine consultations** - **Parasite control** - **Vaccinations** - **Discounts on elective procedures**: **20% off** neutering, scale & polish, and grooming (Reviews also mention that treatment **costs were explained**, but no additional specific prices are given.) ## People - **Alex (vet)**: Mentioned repeatedly for **listening and building treatment plans**, and for **hands-on follow-up** (one owner says he “personally reached out” and checked progress over several weeks; another calls out that he “takes the time to listen” and goes “above and beyond” when planning care). - **Kuran (vet)**: Credited in a detailed review with handling **consultations and surgery** for a puppy (including **removing an eye growth** and doing **spaying at the same time**), described as reassuring and knowledgeable. - **Reception/front desk**: One review specifically notes the receptionist as making them feel **welcome and respected**, especially important for an owner managing a fearful/reactive dog. ## Reviews **5.0 stars from 173 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Clear communication and time spent in consults**: owners mention being listened to, having plans explained, and (in at least one case) **costs discussed clearly**. - **Follow-up after ongoing problems**: one owner describes a vet checking in **over several weeks** to ensure progress. - **Handling urgent needs**: a reviewer says the clinic saw their puppy **as an emergency even though they weren’t registered yet**. - **Surgery experiences**: recent reviews mention **eye surgery to remove a growth** and **spaying**, with good recovery reported. - **Support for fearful/exotic pets**: owners describe not feeling rushed with a fearful dog, and exotic-pet owners (e.g., **ferrets**) noting the team’s experience and reassurance around procedures.

## Summary Independent Pet Clinics - Saffron Walden describes itself as an independent, family-run practice and a veterinary nurse training facility. The clinic appears set up for routine preventative care (via a Pet HealthPlan with “unlimited appointments” and included items like vaccinations and microchipping) as well as same-day/urgent problems (reviews mention being fitted in at short notice, quick emergency triage by phone, and being seen almost immediately on arrival). Home visits are a prominent option on the site and are repeatedly used in reviews (for skittish rescue cats and for a senior dog who couldn’t travel). Although the website content is framed around cat care, multiple recent reviews describe treatment of dogs as well. ## Services - **Pet HealthPlan inclusions (as stated on the website):** - Unlimited appointments (except emergencies and Sunday appointments) - Routine vaccinations - Microchipping - Annual urine check - Nail clips - Bespoke flea and worming plans/treatment - Dental descales **free if needed every 3 years** (website notes “worth £300”) - **Surgery** (website says this is *not* covered under the Pet HealthPlan) - **Dental care** (including descales; dental issues also referenced indirectly via “dental care” on the site) - **Home visits** (highlighted on the website; reviews describe home vaccinations/exams/medication for cats, and same-day plus ongoing monthly visits for an elderly dog) - **Emergency/out-of-hours:** the website states out-of-hours emergency cover is provided by **Village Vets**, which is **open 24/7** - **Care examples from reviews:** - Ear infection assessment and treatment options with a planned recheck in 10 days - Kitten first injection, microchip, and worming in one visit - Intensive short-term care for a puppy with parvovirus and worms (kept for a few days to monitor and treat) ## Pricing - **Holiday care for cats (home visits):** **£45 per day** (website: “Daily Home visits to check and feed up to 3 feline friends”) - A reviewer mentions **“fully transparent pricing”** during an ear infection visit, but no specific amounts are given. ## People - **Karen (vet)** is named in multiple reviews. Owners describe her: - Building a clear plan for worried owners (one review mentions leaving “feeling very well supported with the plan”) - Offering **different treatment options** (ear infection review) and explaining costs transparently (no figures provided) - Handling nervous animals in a way that changes their behaviour at the vet (a dog who “used to be nervous” was described as relaxed during and after the appointment) - Providing home visits and ongoing support for senior pets (monthly visits with “full physical and mental examination” for a 16-year-old dog) - **Reception/front desk staff** are mentioned positively for being helpful during urgent visits and when fitting pets in at short notice. - **Karen’s partner/husband** is mentioned in reviews as being involved in care and support during serious illness and visits. ## Reviews **Google rating: 5.0 stars from 26 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Fast access when something’s wrong:** owners mention being fitted in on short notice, quick emergency assessment over the phone, and being seen almost immediately on arrival. - **Thorough, options-based consultations:** reviews describe detailed appointments and being offered different ways to treat a problem (example: ear infection with a scheduled recheck). - **Home visits that reduce stress (and make care possible):** used for skittish rescue cats needing examinations/vaccinations/medication, and for a large elderly dog who couldn’t be transported. - **Serious illness support:** one owner reports their puppy with parvovirus was cared for over several days, with frequent reassessment and improvement enough to go home.

## Summary Linkswood Veterinary Centre describes itself as an **independent small-animal practice**. Recent reviews suggest the team handles a mix of **orthopaedic surgery and long-term case management**, alongside day-to-day consultations. Owners repeatedly mention being **fitted in at short notice**, getting **clear explanations during consults**, and receiving support **before, during and after** major procedures—one owner specifically thanks the team for months of care around a dog’s **TPLO surgery**. Several reviews also highlight help during **end-of-life appointments** and the return of **ashes** being handled quickly. ## Services - **Small-animal veterinary care** (described by the practice and reflected in reviews about dogs and cats being treated over many years). - **Orthopaedic surgery:** TPLO surgery is specifically mentioned, with owners describing support before/during/after the operation. - **Consultations and check-ups:** owners mention an initial check-up and a follow-up consultation with “great explanations and information.” - **Treatment of illness/injury:** reviews reference management of issues “from a car accident to minor infections.” - **End-of-life care and aftercare:** multiple owners describe compassionate support at euthanasia and confirm **ashes were returned quickly**. - **Veterinary Nurse Training facility** (listed in the clinic data). ## People - **Robert (owner)**: described in reviews as the owner and as a vet that pets “absolutely adore”; one owner specifically notes he is “so good” with an anxious dog. - **Jonathan**: thanked by name alongside “the lovely nurses” for a dog’s TPLO surgery and for being “always to hand for advice.” - **Reception team**: described as “kind and efficient,” and one owner mentions being fitted in at short notice. ## Reviews **5.0 stars from 373 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - **Major surgery support:** detailed praise for care “before, during and after” a TPLO, plus availability for advice. - **Short-notice appointments:** one owner says they were fitted in quickly. - **Clear communication in consults:** owners mention strong explanations and information during appointments. - **Handling difficult moments:** multiple reviews focus on empathy around euthanasia and the practical follow-up of returning ashes promptly. - **Value comparisons:** one reviewer says it was “better value” than other practices they’d tried and recommends using the clinic for a second opinion.

## Summary ASL Vets is described on its website as a general veterinary clinic offering core diagnostics and preventive care, including dental procedures, ultrasound, blood tests, and vaccinations. It is also listed as a **veterinary nurse training facility**. In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly mention being **seen promptly**, being able to **get advice and medication for injuries**, and having access to **out-of-hours support** (including a case where the vet talked through options and agreed home monitoring rather than pushing an emergency consult). Several reviewers also highlight practical communication tools, including a **WhatsApp chat function**. ## Services Based on the website summary and recent owner reviews, ASL Vets is associated with: - **Vaccinations / boosters** (including “6‑monthly” check-ups paired with boosters) - **Nail trims** - **Treatment for limping/lameness**, including a course of **anti-inflammatory medication** - **Injury care for cats**, with medication and follow-up question answering (including non-treatment queries about a missing cat) - **Dental procedures** (site-listed) - **Ultrasound** (site-listed) - **Blood tests** (site-listed) - **Out-of-hours support** mentioned by multiple reviewers (including immediate phone response and discussion of whether an in-person visit was needed) - **WhatsApp chat** mentioned as a way to communicate with the practice (as described in a review) ## People - **Alina** (vet, role implied in reviews): Mentioned repeatedly for taking time with appointments and helping nervous/anxious dogs settle. Examples owners give include a thorough check-over that “wasn’t rushed,” gentle handling during a booster/nail-trim visit, and building a dog’s trust. One reviewer also noted she recognised their dog outside the practice and stopped to say hello. - **Steve**: Named by a reviewer alongside Alina as someone they “have complete trust in,” though no specific interaction details were provided in the text available to us. - **Out-of-hours vet (name not remembered)**: In one review, the vet discussed a possible foreign-body ingestion and jointly agreed a monitoring plan at home rather than insisting on an immediate consultation. ## Reviews **4.9 stars from 212 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - **Prompt, efficient appointments** are mentioned (e.g., “seen promptly,” “very efficient”). - **Clear advice and treatment for common problems**, including injured cats and dogs with limps (with anti-inflammatory medication specifically mentioned). - **Support for anxious/nervous dogs**, with owners describing staff taking time, being gentle, and helping dogs relax during exams. - **Out-of-hours help without pressure to attend**, including a detailed phone discussion and agreement to monitor at home rather than “hard sell” an emergency visit. - **Continuity and communication tools**: reviewers mention “personal care and continuity,” and one specifically calls out a **WhatsApp chat function** as useful.

## Summary Medivet Danbury is part of the Medivet group and is led by partner and Veterinary Surgeon Koot Kruger. The practice appears set up for both routine care and more involved diagnostics on-site, with equipment and services listed such as X-rays, ultrasound, ECG and an in-house laboratory. Reviews also point to breadth beyond cats and dogs: one owner describes seeing a vet “specialising in exotics” for a gecko, with clear explanations and options given (home nursing vs hospitalisation). Another recent review describes the team stabilising an injured baby badger, providing pain relief and not charging. ## Services - **Diagnostics on-site (from website):** X-rays, ultrasound, ECG, and an **in-house laboratory**. - **Dentistry (from website).** - **Nurse clinics (from website).** - **Home visits (from website).** - **Animal Health Certificates (from website).** - **Species seen (from website):** cats, dogs, rabbits, exotics, poultry, reptiles, and small mammals. - **Exotics care (from reviews):** a gecko consultation described as knowledgeable and informative, with support advice and discussion of home care vs hospitalisation. - **Out-of-hours (from website):** provided by *Medivet 24 Hour Southend* with an **out-of-hours consult fee of £130** and **no charge for assessment by phone**. ## Pricing - **Out-of-hours consult fee:** **£130** (website). - **Phone assessment (out-of-hours):** **no charge** (website). - **Offer for new clients (website raw source text):** **free first consultation** for new clients for **dog and cat consults** (access described via quoting “freefirstconsult” when booking). ## People - **Koot Kruger** — Partner and Veterinary Surgeon (website). - **Louise and Sarah** — front desk team (review): described as “super kind and helpful” when someone brought in an injured baby badger. - **“Walter”** — mentioned by name in a review as being involved in ongoing care for a dog (“Crash”). - **Exotics-focused vet (name not provided)** — in one review, described as knowledgeable and informative, giving practical advice and laying out choices (home nursing vs hospitalisation). ## Reviews **4.9 stars from 212 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - Long-term clients describe **consistent, personalised care over many years**. - Owners mention vets **listening to concerns** and being **knowledgeable**, including with **exotics** (a gecko case with clear options and advice). - Multiple reviews highlight a **calm experience** (including a calm waiting area and a vet taking time with a nervous dog using treats and praise). - One recent review describes the practice **stabilising injured wildlife**, providing **pain medication**, and **not charging** in that situation.