Specialist Vets in Waltham Abbey

## Summary Medivet Waltham Abbey is part of the Medivet group, led on the website by partner and veterinary surgeon Jessica Fleet. The practice appears set up for routine care (15‑minute consultations, vaccinations, parasite prevention, neutering) alongside in‑house diagnostics (laboratory tests, ECG, ultrasound and X‑rays) and dentistry. Recent reviews repeatedly describe unrushed appointments where vets explain treatments in detail—one owner specifically mentions a head‑to‑tail puppy check, guidance on monitoring weight as the puppy grows, and a detailed run‑through of flea treatment options. Multiple first‑time visitors say they were seen on time, had questions answered, and felt reassured. ## Services - **Consultations:** 15‑minute consultations (as listed on the website); reviewers often mention not feeling rushed and having time for questions. - **Preventive care:** Vaccinations, parasite care, microchipping. - **Neutering:** Pet neutering. - **Dentistry:** Dentistry (listed on the website). - **Diagnostics & imaging:** In‑house laboratory, ECG, ultrasound, X‑rays. - **Nurse support:** Nurse clinics (listed on the website). - **End‑of‑life care:** Pet euthanasia and pet cremation (listed on the website). - **Home visits:** Home visits (listed on the website). - **Species treated (per website):** Cats, dogs, rabbits, avians, reptiles, and small mammals. - **Emergency / out-of-hours (per website):** Out‑of‑hours care is provided via Medivet 24 Hour Enfield; the website states a **£130** out‑of‑hours consult fee and **no charge for assessment by phone**. - **Specialty interest (per website):** Cardiology. - **Clinic standards / training:** Cat Friendly Clinic **silver award** (website). The clinic is also listed as a **Veterinary Nurse Training** facility (structured clinic data). ## Pricing - **Out-of-hours consult fee:** **£130** (website). - **Phone assessment (out-of-hours):** **No charge** for assessment by phone (website). ## People - **Jessica Fleet (Jess), veterinary surgeon (website lists her as partner and Veterinary Surgeon):** Mentioned by name in multiple reviews. Owners describe her doing thorough puppy checks (including a “head‑to‑tail” examination), being gentle during handling, explaining flea treatments in detail, and giving practical guidance such as how to manage and check a puppy’s weight as it grows. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.8 stars from 161 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - Owners repeatedly describe **clear explanations and time for questions**, including detailed discussions of parasite/flea treatments and puppy health/weight checks. - Several mention **appointments feeling unhurried** and being **seen on time**. - First‑time clients report a **welcoming experience** and feeling reassured, especially as new puppy owners. - Some reviewers note their pets are **happy to visit** and are greeted warmly (e.g., staff knowing the pet and giving cuddles).