Medivet Laindon

Wellcare Vets

01268 417042

4.8 /5
263 reviews

High Road, Laindon, SS15 6BN

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The entrance is at the front of the building, with 3-4 parking spaces plus additional side street parking in area

We offer the Medivet Healthcare Plan at this practice. Save £240* a year.

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Medivet 24 Hour Southend

01702 526666

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

Consult fee from £199 inc VAT. No charge for assessment by phone.

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Meet the team

Antonis Dimitriou

Branch Partner


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Antonis Dimitriou

Branch Partner

Antonis grew up in a farm in the small village of Pahna in Cyprus. Since very young age has kept and bred different pets but his main passion is keeping and breeding songbirds. He studied veterinary medicine in Aristotele University in Greece where he completed an internship in internal medicine. After a short spell in a practice in Greece he moved in 2004 in UK and since then he is based at Medivet Laindon/Wellcare vets. He gained his RCVS Certificate in Small Animal Surgery in 2010. Since 2016 he is an RCVS Recognised Advanced Practitioner in Small Animal Surgery. His main clinical interest is fracture repair and wound reconstruction. Antonis is married to a fellow vet Roula and have a daughter Nikoletta. The family is completed by a very cute and well behaved boxer Rubini. Outside of work apart from tending to his birds he enjoys family time at the cinema and traveling.

Valeriu Ionascu

Veterinary Surgeon


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Valeriu Ionascu

Veterinary Surgeon

Vali is a Veterinary Surgeon with five years of experience in the UK. He completed his degree at the University of Iasi Romania and he had gone on to specialise in small animal medicine with a special focus on internal medicine, and a growing interest in echographs for animals. Vali is an extremely hard worker and a compassionate spirit, he strives to uphold high standards and works diligently to provide the best service possible. Away from work, Vali is a proud pet parent of four cats and four dogs. In his spare time he enjoys outdoor activities such as cycling, reading and listening to music.

Suzanne Wallington

Head Veterinary Nurse


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Suzanne Wallington

Head Veterinary Nurse

I have been working in vet practice since 2010 and qualified in 2015, I trained at Medivet Canvey and have worked in a few practices around Essex where I have been able to gain experience with a wide range of cases, I returned to Medivet in 2021 and have been head nurse at Laindon since then, my main nursing interests include - nutrition, imaging and behaviour which I'm currently studying for a certificate in which I hope to complete at the end of the year. at home I have 2 Hungarian vizslas who I enjoy training and competing with.

Amber Palmer

Patient Care Assistant


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Amber Palmer

Patient Care Assistant

I started working for Medivet as a Patient Care Assistant in 2022, but transferred to Wellcare in 2023. I previously studied Neuroscience MSci at the University of Nottingham and additionally studied a Kennel and Cattery Management Diploma. I volunteer and help with two of the local cat rescues in Essex in my spare time, and have a cat of my own. I am hoping to progress to a student nurse within the next year with a main interest in surgical nursing.

Isabel Mascari

Student Veterinary Nurse


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Isabel Mascari

Student Veterinary Nurse

I have worked at WellCare Vets since September 2021 where I started as a patient care assistant and soon became a student veterinary nurse. Previously to working at Medivet Laindon I completed a BSc Animal Science degree with a 2:1. I am interested in emergency care and theatre nursing.

Leanne Hardy

Student Veterinary Nurse


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Leanne Hardy

Student Veterinary Nurse

I started my veterinary career in 2020 as Ward assistant and joined Wellcare in 2022 to study vet nursing. I have previously studied Animal management and have gained experience working in kennels and a veterinary hospital. My areas of interest include theatre nursing and caring for our inpatients.

Anthony Reid

Veterinary Nurse


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Anthony Reid

Veterinary Nurse

I started working towards a career with animals when I undertook a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Animal Management. After this in 2015 I started my Veterinary Nursing training at Middlesex University in Hendon and qualified with a 2:1 in 2019. I have worked in different practices since then including Hospitals and first opinion small animal practices. In my spare time i enjoy spending time with my partner and son and going out for day trips with them either to the zoo, or just to the shops. We have four pets at home including two cats and two chinchillas who tend to be very messy. My main area of interest in nursing is medical and nutrition with weight management being a paticular interest.

Dawn Murphy

Client Care Assistant


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Dawn Murphy

Client Care Assistant

I have been working at Wellcare for 9 years both as Riverside and Medivet as Client Care Assistant. My particular interest is Bereavement Counselling and helping guide clients through this difficult time. I have 1 rescue cat called Miley, 1 rescue dog called Louie and 1 horse called Liam who take up most of my time. Otherwise I enjoy travelling and eating out.

  • Your vet in Laindon

    Here at Medivet Laindon, our aim is to deliver the most accessible, comprehensive, high-quality veterinary care possible. Every patient that we see is treated as if they were members of our own family, and this is reflected in our loyal client base.

    We look forward to welcoming you. 

  • Medivet Laindon Earns Outstanding Industry Recognition

    Medivet Laindon has been awarded the highest industry recognition for its ‘outstanding’ customer service after a recent assessment from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS).

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4.8 /5
263 reviews
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Google
5.0/5
Apr 16, 2024
Google Medivet
The best vets who looked after my dog and the nurses are brilliant too.
Google
3.0/5
Apr 16, 2024
Google Medivet
Sometimes good, sometimes not so good. Southend practice is so much better in every aspect. If it wasn’t for the convenience, I would move permanently to the Southend practice.
Google
4.0/5
Apr 15, 2024
Google Medivet
Nice & friendly staff. Clean environment.
Google
1.0/5
Apr 12, 2024
Google Medivet
I have begrudgingly put 1 star because i had to...I am Absolutely disgusted and let down... I initially needed to change my dog's vet surgery as my local branch did not have a vet for quite a while so we decided to move to the Laindon branch due to reading the online reviews. My experiences have left my wife and I wondering why... The vet that we saw made us feel so uncomfortable, he was rude and totally focussed on costs rather than what was best for our dogs. When the vet realised we only wanted nails cut and anal glands on both dogs checked he rushed us through the consultation and was very abrupt and quite frankly rude. The most recent experience which was just a phone call to the receptionist to order a repeat prescription for my dogs' regular medication and I was told NO this is not possible and we would require another appointment and blood tests... This is completely unjustified and is just another ruse to get us to spend more money even though i checked the last time i was at the surgery in January and was told this is ok. I am registered disabled and cannot work so I have a limited budget and cannot afford the astronomical costs that the vet charges. I have researched online and it is at least double the cost. This just cannot be right and I urge others to do your research also. Our dogs mean the world to us and for the prices that they charge a little care and consideration wouldn't hurt!!!
Facebook
5.0/5
Apr 10, 2024
Facebook Medivet
Dr Antonis is an absolute gem as a vet. For the past 8 years he has been looking after our dog, cat and two hamsters. He has been absolutely brilliant as a vet but also as a human being, understanding the stress/fears of both our pets and ourselves. Moreover, prices are very reasonable. Very strongly recommend him and the practice.
Google
5.0/5
Apr 10, 2024
Google Medivet
Dr Antonis has been looking after our dog, cat and two hamsters. Excellent diagnosis, care, consultancy, surgery and after surgery treatment. Not only that, but they are much cheaper than any other vet we have worked with. Very highly recommended.
Facebook
5.0/5
Apr 10, 2024
Facebook Medivet
Our sausage dog had his neutering under the care of Dr Antoniou and his team. He had excellent care, all instructions before and after the procedure by the staff were written and explained clearly as well as the follow up appointments and now he has a speedy recovery! A big thank you to the team!
Google
2.0/5
Apr 6, 2024
Google Medivet
Overall i was very disappointed with my experience, the receptionist wasn't particularly friendly, and Valeriu Ionascu was not compassionate at all, displayed fear towards our dog Roxie, and was quick to suggest a muzzle rather than spending a few minutes to get to know her.
Google
5.0/5
Apr 4, 2024
Google Medivet
Excellent and friendly surgery who provide wonderful care and support to pets and owners. No hesitation in recommending them to others. Lovely support from the minute you walk through the door.
Google
5.0/5
Mar 19, 2024
Google Medivet
Best practice so far! Only will go there now :)
Google
5.0/5
Feb 12, 2024
Google Medivet
The Vet was extremely helpful.
Google
5.0/5
Feb 8, 2024
Google Medivet
Friendly welcoming staff vets have always provided excellent treatment x

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*Based on average saving for dogs and cats on the Medivet Healthcare Plan over a 12 month period at this practice. This saving excludes the additional savings benefits that are available to these pets on plan (e.g. 15% off dental procedures & 10% off vet care and medication and some food). Prices correct February 2024.