Haven Veterinary Practice – Vets in Walton On The Naze
Clinic Overview
- Owners often describe the team as helpful, polite, welcoming, and caring, with clear answers to questions and good communication throughout treatment. - Several reviews highlight prompt, well-organised medical care, including fast turnaround for surgery and supportive follow-up. - The practice is praised for calm handling of anxious dogs, with examples of quieter appointments and gentle, low-stress approaches.
Services
- •Consultations by appointment for routine and medical concerns, with recent owner feedback mentioning help with chronic issues such as seizure management as well as advice in urgent situations.
- •Surgery, with owner examples including removal of a malignant dew claw tumour with digit amputation and a skin cancer operation arranged within a few days of diagnosis.
- •Support for nervous or reactive dogs, including quieter evening visits, examining a dog outside before moving indoors, and low-restraint, treat-based handling.
- •Vaccinations, including helping fit a pet in close to deadline.
- •Facilities noted on the practice website include disabled access and off-road parking.
Pricing
Published prices suggest the clinic sits around average, based on a partial sample of comparable services.
People
- •Dr Niel Smith – named by owners in connection with surgery, including a successful skin cancer operation.
- •Leanne – described as a nurse and praised for being knowledgeable, caring, and helpful.
- •Gail – thanked by name in a recent review for great service.
- •Evie – mentioned positively for working calmly with a very nervous rescue dog and helping treat him with minimal stress.
- •Kelcy – named by one owner as a friendly member of the team.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.7/5 from 121 reviews. Recent written feedback is very positive overall.
- •Owners often describe the team as helpful, polite, welcoming, and caring, with clear answers to questions and good communication throughout treatment.
- •Several reviews highlight prompt, well-organised medical care, including fast turnaround for surgery and supportive follow-up.
- •The practice is praised for calm handling of anxious dogs, with examples of quieter appointments and gentle, low-stress approaches.
- •Recent comments also mention good long-term care for ongoing conditions, along with positive experiences of the reception, nursing, and vet teams.

