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Medivet South Woodham Ferrers – Vets in Chelmsford
Clinic Overview
Medivet South Woodham Ferrers in Chelmsford is part of the Medivet group and is led by Veterinary Surgeon Oliver Smith. The practice offers routine care, diagnostics and referral support, with on-site X-rays, an in-house laboratory, and 15-minute consultations. Recent feedback continues to highlight a calm, friendly atmosphere, especially for nervous or reactive pets, along with straightforward appointment access.
Services
- •Routine veterinary care: vaccinations, parasite care, neutering, microchipping, dentistry, and nurse clinics.
- •Consultations and everyday support: 15-minute consultations, home visits, and Animal Health Certificates for pet travel. Reviews also mention easy appointment booking, including online booking, and good availability for routine and urgent appointments.
- •Diagnostics and surgery: on-site X-rays, an in-house laboratory, and surgical referrals including orthopaedic and ophthalmic surgery.
- •Pets seen: cats, dogs, rabbits, and small mammals.
- •Practical clinic setup: reviews describe separate waiting areas for cats and dogs, plus a space for small animals away from dogs. Owners also mention the team accommodating behaviour needs, including end-of-clinic appointments for a dog-reactive pet and a reassuring approach with nervous dogs and first puppy visits.
- •Out-of-hours care: provided via Medivet 24 Hour Southend, with no charge for phone assessment before an out-of-hours visit.
- •Training: the practice is listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.
Pricing
A very limited amount of published pricing suggests the clinic may sit around average, but this is based on very few comparable services. The published out-of-hours consultation fee is £130, and the clinic states that out-of-hours phone assessment is free. Recent reviews focus much more on care, friendliness, and service than on cost.
People
- •Oliver Smith (Veterinary Surgeon, lead vet): repeatedly praised by name in reviews for being friendly, knowledgeable, calm with nervous pets, and willing to listen carefully to owners' concerns.
- •The wider team: reviews consistently describe the staff as caring, welcoming, efficient, and accommodating, with particular appreciation for the way they help anxious, reactive, or first-time patients feel at ease.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.8/5 from 161 reviews.
- •Recent feedback is strongly positive, with owners frequently describing the team as friendly, caring, efficient, and honest.
- •Several reviews highlight Oliver in particular for putting nervous dogs at ease, listening carefully, and giving clear, supportive care.
- •Calm handling is a recurring theme, including for a nervous Staffy, a new puppy on a first visit, and a dog-reactive pet booked at the end of clinic.
- •Owners also mention easy appointment access, knowledgeable veterinary staff, and a personal atmosphere that keeps them returning.
