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Medivet 24 Hour Southend

01702 526666

4.5 /5
206 reviews

281 Eastwoodbury Lane, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6UH

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Entrance via the car park. Eight private spaces to the side of the practice, including one disabled.

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Open 24 hours, 365 days a year

We’re here for you 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We have internal round-the-clock care at our 24-hour practice.

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Symptom Checker

If you’re not sure whether your pet needs to see a vet, our quick and easy Symptom Checker can help. Answer a few simple questions about the signs of illness your pet is displaying and the checker will advise whether a trip to the vet is necessary and how urgently that specialist care should be given.

  • Your vet in Southend

    Our dedicated veterinary hospital in Southend provides the best possible care 24 hours a day. Our caring, compassionate team – led by Veterinary Surgeons Kathryn Davies and Oliver Duprey – offer a full range of services and facilities to help your pet lead a long, happy and healthy life.

  • Six Figure Investment Provides Enhanced Service to Essex Pet Owners

    Pet owners in South East Essex are to benefit from a £150,000 investment in a new, state of the art CT scanner at Medivet 24 Hour Southend.

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  • We're a Cat Friendly Clinic

    Medivet in Southend has been awarded a Silver Standard Cat-Friendly Clinic Award from the International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM). This was in recognition of its efforts to create a cat-friendly practice and to reduce the stress suffered by feline patients during a visit.

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Practice facilities

  • Disability Friendly
  • Free Client Parking

Meet the team

Carmen Darias

Night Veterinary Surgeon

Carmen Darias

Night Veterinary Surgeon

I joined Medivet in 2015, initially working days at Southend before moving onto nights. I obtained a certificate in Ophthalmology (eyes) in June 2018 and am starting a certificate in Keyhole Surgery in 2021. I'm from the Canary Islands and outside of work enjoy reading, going to the gym, playing guitar and swimming. At home I have two cats, Stevie and Gary, and an incredibly naughty sausage dog named Bruno. Randomly, my favourite animals are Jersey Cows.

Jakub Perzynski

Night Veterinary Surgeon

Jakub Perzynski

Night Veterinary Surgeon

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Oliver Duprey

Partner and Veterinary Surgeon

Oliver Duprey

Partner and Veterinary Surgeon

I've been a Branch Partner at Southend since 2015. I have a certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice in Internal Medicine and am close to completing a certificate in Cardiology. I run the hospital-side of the practice and love anything to do with internal medicine. At home I have two cats, two budgies and a giant land snail called Neal (so named as it is how my youngest daughter pronounces snail). Outside of work I spend the majority of my time with my family or rock-climbing. I travel around the world to rock-climb and have a climbing wall in my house, which I use as a training aid between trips.

Kathryn Davies

Partner and Veterinary Surgeon

Kathryn Davies

Partner and Veterinary Surgeon

I graduated from Glasgow Vet School in 2005 and came to Medivet Southend in 2014. I previously had two long term jobs in small animal veterinary hospitals and spent a year travelling around the world. My main areas of interest are surgery and endoscopy and I have certificates in endoscopy and keyhole surgery as well as Advanced Veterinary Practice with a surgical bias. When not at work, I enjoy spending time with family, walking with my Romanian rescue pup Lea, and being rudely awoken in the middle of the night by my cat Syril when he wants attention.

Sami Da Costa Argent

Veterinary Surgeon

Sami Da Costa Argent

Veterinary Surgeon

I qualified from the University of Glasgow Vet School in July 2015 and joined the Medivet Southend team in 2019. I'm particularly interested in soft tissue surgery and ophthalmology, and hope to begin working towards an ophthalmology certificate. In my spare time I enjoy playing hockey and am in the Old Southendian Hockey Club Ladies first team. When not playing Hockey I can be found in the gym or spending time with my ever-expanding family, including my English bulldog, Lola, whom I adore.

Ivo Santos

Veterinary Surgeon

Ivo Santos

Veterinary Surgeon

I qualified in 2016 from the University of Lisbon, Portugal, where I'm from. I joined Medivet in November 2018 and have been working permanently at Southend since January 2020. Medically, I have a strong interest in exotic species and am always looking for opportunities to further my knowledge of them. I also enjoy internal medicine. When not at work I enjoy spending time with my lovely cat named Panda. I'm also fond of travelling and bird watching.

Margarida De Almeida Coelho

Veterinary Surgeon

Margarida De Almeida Coelho

Veterinary Surgeon

I started here at Medivet Southend in 2020. I graduated in 2018 from the University of Evora, Portugal, and have been working in the UK ever since. Back home in Portugal I have a cross-breed dog named Luna and a cat named Pepper. When not at work, I enjoy being outdoors in the fresh air and going to the cinema regularly.

Roland Iliuta

Veterinary Surgeon

Roland Iliuta

Veterinary Surgeon

I started with Medivet in 2019, after qualifying in 2018 at the University of Cluj-Napoca in Romania. I'm looking forward to enhancing my knowledge of internal medicine here at Medivet Southend. I used to own a cocker spaniel named Tommy who lived to the grand old age of 14. Outside of work these days my hobbies include reading and swimming, and I also take great pleasure in discovering different cultures and understanding their ways of life.

Alex Lataretu

Veterinary Surgoen

Alex Lataretu

Veterinary Surgoen

I joined Medivet in 2019 and qualified from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in Bucharest, Romania. I'm currently undertaking a certificate in diagnostic imaging, specifically focusing on CT scanning. Outside of work I enjoy swimming and spending time with my family, including my young daughter, and my cat Poppy. Interestingly, in my career, I've been known to scan fish, aardvarks and even cheetahs.

Paige Hoffman

Deputy Head Veterinary Nurse

Paige Hoffman

Deputy Head Veterinary Nurse

I qualified from Nottingham Trent University in 2017. I joined the Medivet team in March 2019 and previously worked in a referral practice. My professional interests are hospital nursing and emergency critical care, which I'm currently undertaking a course in. I have two cats at home, Taz and Sabre, and during my time off I help out with my local Boys Brigade.

Carrie Apps

Head Veterinary Nurse

Carrie Apps

Head Veterinary Nurse

I qualified as a veterinary nurse in 2008 and have been our Head Nurse here since 2014. Since qualifying I've gained Advanced Nursing Certificates in Internal Medicine, Emergency and Critical Care and Exotic Animal Nursing. I enjoy studying outside of work to ensure I can provide the best care to our patients. When not studying, I enjoy DIY and gardening, spending time with my colony of rabbits and caring for my cat Pam whom some might remember to be our old practice cat.

Chloe Marriott

Night Student Veterinary Nurse

Chloe Marriott

Night Student Veterinary Nurse

I started with Medivet in 2016. Initially I worked during the day but have now gravitated to night shifts, and am very close to completing my nursing qualification. Whilst at work I love nothing more than caring for my patients, and I have a particular fondness for small, fluffy dogs. In my spare time I enjoy making music in the studio with my trusty guitar for company. My other favourite past time is eating and I consider myself a bit of a food connoiseur.

Tamsin Woods

Night Student Veterinary Nurse

Tamsin Woods

Night Student Veterinary Nurse

I've been with Medivet Southend since 2017, initially joining as a Patient Care Assistant before beginning my training to become a Veterinary Nurse in 2019. Prior to this I received a National Diploma in Animal Care in 2001. I am a small animal fan and own four rats named Aurora, Luna, Ginny and Tiana. When I'm not working nights I enjoy travelling, going to the theatre and reading. I also volunteer for a breast cancer charity, CoppaFeel.

Emma Holroyd

Night Student Veterinary Nurse

Danielle Fitzpatrick

Night Veterinary Nurse

Danielle Fitzpatrick

Night Veterinary Nurse

I joined Medivet in 2017 as one of the designated night nurses. I qualified in 2016 after three years training at the College of Animal Welfare. At home I have two Chihuahuas and two cats, Freddie and Lady Penelope. Freddie is my latest hand rear and I couldn't bear to part with him. I've hand-reared over thirty kittens and it gives me great joy. Outside of work I love going out for dinner and to the theatre.

Matt Melaragni

Patient Care Assistant

Matt Melaragni

Patient Care Assistant

I joined the team in 2016 and have a National Certificate and a First Diploma in Animal Care. I'm very family orientated and enjoy spending time with my nephew. I also enjoy going to car shows and dream of owning an American muscle car. I would definitely say that I'm a dog person, although I used to own two bunny rabbits.

Charlotte Vandyck

Student Veterinary Nurse

Charlotte Vandyck

Student Veterinary Nurse

I started my Medivet career in 2017 as a mobile Patient Care Assistant before becoming a permanent fixture at Southend in 2018. I especially enjoy emergency and critical care. I already hold a Diploma in Animal Management which I studied at Writtle College. At home I have three dogs, a corn snake and a horse. Outside of work I spend a lot of time either down the stables, reading or socialising with friends.

Emma Woods

Student Veterinary Nurse

Emma Woods

Student Veterinary Nurse

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Jody Elford

Student Veterinary Nurse

Jody Elford

Student Veterinary Nurse

I've worked at Medivet since 2013. Initially I was on reception as a Client Care Assistant but am now behind the scenes working towards my nursing qualification. I specifically enjoy emergency nursing and hospital nursing. When not at work I am a self-confessed bookworm and turn my hand at creative writing, hoping to one day become a published author. I also have three cats as home: Arrietty, and my two stowaway kittens Lemon and Nymph.

Elinor Brennan

Student Veterinary Nurse

Elinor Brennan

Student Veterinary Nurse

I've worked at Southend since early 2017 and began my Veterinary Nurse training in February 2019. Before joining Medivet I obtained a Diploma in Animal Welfare and Management in 2015, and a Diploma in Animal Science in 2016. At home I'm joined by three French bulldogs, one rescue kitten, two rescue guinea pigs, one leopard gecko and a horse, who is a Welsh Section D. Unsurprisingly I love horse riding, as well as spending time with my family and friends.

Abbi Brown

Student Veterinary Nurse

Abbi Brown

Student Veterinary Nurse

I joined Medivet in 2018 and begun as a floating Patient Care Assistant before joining the Southend team full-time. At home I have three chickens, Chicken Little Jr., Cucumber and Delphine, a miniature schnauzer named Maggie and a rabbit called Wobble. Both Delphine and Wobble were re-homed from work. In my spare time I'm a member of a ladies football team and play in a competitive league every Sunday.

Cathy Edwards

Veterinary Nurse

Cathy Edwards

Veterinary Nurse

I qualified in 1993 and have been employed by Medivet since 2016. At home I have a 12-year-old Jack Russell Terrier named Maisie and a black cat, Echo, whom I re-homed from Downes Thorpe Bay when he was abandoned by his owner. I also have two teenage daughters who both share my passions for horse-riding and spending time in the great outdoors.

Gemma Fielden

Veterinary Nurse

Gemma Fielden

Veterinary Nurse

I qualified from Writtle college in 2017 and joined Medivet in July 2019. Exotics and radiography are my main professional interests. Prior to becoming a veterinary nurse I worked in retail, banking, media and at a trekking yard in Bensafrim, Portugal. Outside of work I enjoy horse riding and part-loan a speedy little pony, Sara. At home I have a large ginger cat named Winston who came into the practice as a stray in January 2020 and is FIV positive.

Lauren Julings

Veterinary Nurse

Lauren Julings

Veterinary Nurse

I've worked for Medivet since 2015, initially working at Chafford Hundred as a Patient Care Assistant. I completed my veterinary nursing qualification in November 2019 and joined Southend that same year to further my career as their CT nurse; diagnostic imaging is my passion. I've also got a diploma in Animal Management. At home I have two small dogs, both cross-breeds, named Bale and Hugo (named after players from Tottenham Hotspur). Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my family, staying active and going to Tottenham games.

Sarah England

Client Care Assistant

Sarah England

Client Care Assistant

I've worked for Medivet Southend since 2015 and absolutely love my job. I find the interaction with the patients and their humans incredibly fulfilling. I was initially inspired to work in the veterinary field after visiting my local Medivet practice and meeting my vet Johan, where I take my dog Niâmh. Niâmh is a ten and a half year-old German Shepherd and she means the absolute world to me. However, at work I also have a very special place in her heart for our practice cat, Gary. Outside of work I enjoy walking in the forest with Niâmh and my family.

Amanda Wade

Client Care Assistant

Amanda Wade

Client Care Assistant

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Yvette O'Brart

Client Care Assistant

Yvette O'Brart

Client Care Assistant

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Faye Bell

Client Care Assistant

Faye Bell

Client Care Assistant

I joined Medivet in 2015 and very much enjoy my job, especially cuddling all of the cute puppies and kittens. At home I have a Cocker Spaniel named Rosie and a tabby cat named Mr Cat Cat, who arrived on my doorstep in 2016 and never left. My spare time is mostly spent spending quality time with my family, especially my young granddaughter.

Janice Lennox

Client Care Assistant

Janice Lennox

Client Care Assistant

I joined Medivet in 2007. Prior to this I worked as a receptionist at the Blue Cross Animal Hospital in London. I've also achieved an Animal Care qualification from Writtle college. At home I have five rescue cats and a golden retriever named Lottie. Unsurprisingly my favourite animals are cats, closely followed by koalas and giraffes. When not at work I love attending quiz nights and travelling the world.

Simone Brandon

Client Care Assistant

Simone Brandon

Client Care Assistant

I'm one of Medivet Southend's longest employees having worked here since 2010. I love that no two days are the same here at the practice and am very proud of the standard of care we provide. At home I have two cats, Ronnie and Yoshi, who both have strong individual characters. Spending time with the cats, my two children and my husband is my favourite way to unwind after a long day.

Karen Righton

Client Care Assistant

Karen Righton

Client Care Assistant

I started at Medivet in 2018 and prior to this I gained experience in various customer service roles and the banking industry. I own a Staffordshire Bull Terrier named Treacle, whom I enjoy going on long walks with. When not at work I spend time with my family, and look after two teenagers. I enjoy going to the gym, watching films at the cinema and eating.

Sarah Dundson

Client Care Assistant

Sarah Dundson

Client Care Assistant

I joined the team at Medivet in January 2020. I own two cats named Timmy and Winston and outside of work I spend most of my time dedicating myself to my children's hobbies. I also love to travel when I get a chance and have backpacked around South East Asia, New Zealand and Australia.

Lisa Pethurst

Head Client Care Assistant

Lisa Pethurst

Head Client Care Assistant

I'm a long standing team member here at Medivet, having worked here since 2009. I also hold a BA(Hon) degree in Industrial Design and combine my art with my passion for animals, which can be seen in my paintings displayed in our reception. When I'm not at work I care for a variety of animals at home with my husband. We rescue Dogue de Bordeaux's, have two rescue cats and a number of tortoises.

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Practice cat

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Practice cat

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Services

As well as our in-house services at Medivet 24 Hour Southend, you’ll also get access to all the services available across the entire Medivet group.

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4.5 /5
206 reviews
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5.0/5
Aug 25, 2020
Facebook • Medivet Southend • Verified User
We can not thank medivet enough for everything they are doing for our little boy Paddy! His staying with them and they are doing everything they can to save his life! They are so caring and have been explaining everything to us, hopefully we get our little boy home to us soon! Thank you so much x
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5.0/5
Aug 20, 2020
Google • Medivet Southend • Verified User
Medi-vet were able to see my puppy at short notice, when no other vets would, without an appointment. They were able to diagnose and treat him extremely quickly and were even able to carry out on site lab testing. The support team and vets were very understanding and made me feel confident that they would give him the best possible care and provide all the necessary treatment to ensure his recovery. I am very grateful to the whole team. Thank you.
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5.0/5
Aug 19, 2020
Google • Medivet Southend • Verified User
Our felix began choking late at night we took him to medi vet who did their best to save him but we sadly lost him. They sent us a card to say sorry for our loss it was such a kind and thoughtful gesture meant a lot. We were also worried about our long haired ginger cat who was losing his fur couldn't take him to the vets because of lockdown medi vet gave us valuable advice over the phone again kind and considerate I can't praise them enough
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5.0/5
Aug 13, 2020
Facebook • Medivet Southend • Verified User
normally go to vets4pets in leigh and they have been treating my guinea pig for a suspected URI, I called them yesterday morning and booked him in as he sounded like his breathing was extremely laboured and noisey, they called back 30 mins later and canceled the appt saying they wouldn't see him until he finished his antibiotic course even though he has been deteriorating. I called medivet and they happily accepted to see him and there was a phone call to discuss the issues while we were outside and then oliver came and thoroughly discussed all our options and agreed a plan, he even gave us a print out of the scan for our daughter which was lovely , the attitude from vets4pets has seemed to be 'he's only a guinea pig' and I didnt experience this at all at your practice :) and everything possible was done to help us and investigate his issues thoroughly. Thanks very much! :)
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5.0/5
Aug 1, 2020
Facebook • Medivet Southend • Verified User
We first visited here on out of hours appointment and have had a few visits since. Although my cat has had various tests etc here and is apparently medically healthy - she still refuses to eat 😢 The communication from the team here and especially Oliver, has been excellent. Whatever questions I’ve had, they’ve answered. They’ve called back when they said they would and Oliver has explained all the tests & results in great detail. It’s also a huge benefit they deal direct with insurance claims which takes away an added stress. Now I just need to get my cat better! 😺🤞
Google
5.0/5
Jul 27, 2020
Google • Medivet Southend • Verified User
I have had to use the out of hours practice on many occasions and my pets have always had excellent care even in these difficult times of the Covid-19 pandemic
Facebook
5.0/5
Jul 22, 2020
Facebook • Medivet Southend • Verified User
Hi there, thank you so much for looking after my cat! After he was handed in as a stray for the most of the past week! Not once but twice! Even though the second time the people knew who’s owner loves him. Just in case his taken from me again, my contact details Jamie 07446440491. Thank you.
Google
5.0/5
Jul 21, 2020
Google • Medivet Southend • Verified User
Came in on an out of hours appointment, our cat was presenting with vomiting and lethargy, Sandy was lovely and made a very stressful situation as easy as possible, she gave us multiple options for treatment and explained each, and gave us some general tips as well! Lovely staff.
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5.0/5
Jul 14, 2020
Facebook • Medivet Southend • Verified User
you fitted us in at the last minute, relieved our worries, and at what we considered a very reasonable price
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5.0/5
Jul 8, 2020
Facebook • Medivet Southend • Verified User
Would like to say a massive thank you to the surgeon who looked after ozzie and the vet who dealt with Annie! You are both amazing. Nothing to complain about 💗
Google
5.0/5
Jul 6, 2020
Google • Medivet Southend • Verified User
The phone was answered quickly. The appointment was almost immediate. The treatment was sound. The advice given was gratefully received. When you're a concerned pet owner, waiting and wondering only makes a bad situation worse.
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5.0/5
Jun 24, 2020
Facebook • Medivet Southend • Verified User
The Southend team are stars. They went above and beyond to nurse our lovely cat Ebony back to health and we couldn’t thank them enough! So friendly and great communicators, we couldn’t fault them. Thank you again!

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