About Veterinary Care in Essex
This guide helps pet owners compare local veterinary options in Essex based on services, animal coverage, and availability. Essex is home to numerous veterinary clinics offering a wide range of services including routine care, surgery, diagnostics, dental care, and emergency treatment. From small animal practices specializing in dogs and cats to large animal and equine vets, the county provides comprehensive veterinary care for all types of pets and livestock. The veterinary clinics in Essex provide essential services to pet owners across the region, with many offering 24-hour emergency care, specialist referral services, and advanced diagnostic capabilities. Whether you're looking for a local family vet or specialist care, Essex has options to meet your needs.
Top Vets in Essex
Highly rated veterinary clinics across Essex, ranked by service quality and reviews
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Medivet Laindon
Basildon
Our Score (91/100)
Medivet Laindon is part of the Medivet group (a chain practice) and is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. The practice advertises access to around-the-clock emergency care via Medivet’s network of 24-hour centres, with an overnight emergency consultation fee of £130 (for consultations between 7pm and 9am). From the latest reviews, owners most often describe a calm, relaxed-feeling practice where vets listen and explain options, including pros/cons and costs. Surgical care is mentioned multiple times (including repeat surgeries for one cat and a dog’s operation), as well as longer-term management for mobility/joint pain (one owner reporting a marked improvement after 6 months on Librela). There is also a clear note of disagreement in the reviews: one owner reports a misdiagnosis and feeling not listened to, and raises concerns about pricing.
Medivet Laindon is part of the Medivet group (a chain practice) and is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. The practice advertises access to around-the-clock emergency care via Medivet’s network of 24-hour centres, with an overnight emergency consultation fee of £130 (for consultations between 7pm and 9am). From the latest reviews, owners most often describe a calm, relaxed-feeling practice where vets listen and explain options, including pros/cons and costs. Surgical care is mentioned multiple times (including repeat surgeries for one cat and a dog’s operation), as well as longer-term management for mobility/joint pain (one owner reporting a marked improvement after 6 months on Librela). There is also a clear note of disagreement in the reviews: one owner reports a misdiagnosis and feeling not listened to, and raises concerns about pricing.
Medivet Hockley is part of the Medivet group and is led (per the clinic website) by veterinary surgeon Nik Kwint. The practice advertises a broad in‑house setup (including an in‑house laboratory, X‑rays, ultrasound, and an orthopaedic theatre) alongside routine and referral-style diagnostics such as ECG and endoscopy. In recent reviews, owners repeatedly mention being seen at short notice for illness worries, getting reassurance after an exam, and staff showing empathy during difficult visits (one reviewer references having a pet “sent upstairs”).
Medivet Hockley is part of the Medivet group and is led (per the clinic website) by veterinary surgeon Nik Kwint. The practice advertises a broad in‑house setup (including an in‑house laboratory, X‑rays, ultrasound, and an orthopaedic theatre) alongside routine and referral-style diagnostics such as ECG and endoscopy. In recent reviews, owners repeatedly mention being seen at short notice for illness worries, getting reassurance after an exam, and staff showing empathy during difficult visits (one reviewer references having a pet “sent upstairs”).
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