Medivet South Woodham Ferrers

Medivet South Woodham Ferrers is part of the Medivet group and is led (per the clinic website) by Veterinary Surgeon Oliver Smith. The practice offers 15‑minute consultations, has on‑site X‑rays and an in‑house laboratory, and is set up for routine care as well as surgical referrals including orthopaedic and ophthalmic surgery. Reviewers describe practical accommodations for anxious or reactive pets, including being able to book an end‑of‑clinic appointment for a dog-reactive dog, and mention a layout with separate waiting areas (cats vs dogs, and a spot to sit with small animals away from dogs). Online booking is specifically mentioned in reviews.

Services

• •Routine and preventive care: vaccinations and parasite care.
• •Consultations: 15‑minute consultations (as stated on the website).
• •Neutering and microchipping.
• •Dentistry.
• •Nurse clinics.
• •Home visits.
• •Animal Health Certificate for pet travel.
• •Diagnostics on site: X‑rays and an in‑house laboratory.
• •Surgery (listed specialties): ophthalmic surgery and orthopaedic surgery.
• •Species seen (per website): cats, dogs, rabbits, and small mammals.
• •Out-of-hours care: provided via Medivet 24 Hour Southend; the website states a £130 out‑of‑hours consult fee, and no charge for assessment by phone.
• •Veterinary Nurse Training facility (from structured clinic data).

Pricing

• •Out-of-hours consult fee: £130 (website states this applies to the out‑of‑hours practice).
• •Phone assessment (out of hours): no charge (as stated on the website).

People

• •Oliver Smith (Veterinary Surgeon, lead vet): named on the website; multiple reviewers mention “Oliver/Ollie” specifically, describing him as taking time to listen to concerns and handling appointments “professionally and with care.”
• •The wider team: reviewers describe staff as welcoming and friendly, and one review highlights the team collaborating to “come up with workable solutions.”

Reviews

Google rating: 4.8 stars from 139 reviews.

• •Owners repeatedly mention pets being kept calm during visits (including a first vet visit for a puppy).
• •Practical support for behaviour needs: reviewers describe being able to request end‑of‑clinic appointments for a dog-reactive dog, and note separate waiting areas (cats vs dogs, and a separate area for small animals).
• •Access and booking: reviewers mention it being easy to get appointments and that online booking is “handy.”
• •When emergencies disrupt schedules, one reviewer describes the appointment being rebooked after a wait, and found that “perfectly understandable,” with care praised at the follow-up visit.