Medivet The Vets Laindon

Our Practice, Facilities, and Services

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. Feel free to give us a call for more information or advice, we look forward to welcoming you and your family to our practice!

Entrance and Parking Details:

Entrance to front of building. Parking area to front of practice - partly used by staff leaving space for 3 – 4 clients parking. Side street parking in area.

Medivet The Vets Laindon Services

The following services are available from Medivet The Vets Laindon:

Vaccinations
Vaccinations are essential for protecting your pet from a variety of life-threatening illnesses.
Fleas & Worming
Regular flea and worming treatment to keep your pet – and house – free from pesky parasites.
Symptom Checker
An online, scientifically tested quiz that identifies how urgently your pet needs to see a vet.
Free Client Parking
Free client parking available onsite.
Medications & Prescriptions
We can provide repeat medications and prescriptions for ongoing conditions – ask us for details.
In-house Laboratory
Our in-house laboratory allows us to run tests and provide same day results.
Microchipping
A small and pain-free chip that helps reunite lost pets with their beloved owners.
Neutering
The best way to prevent unplanned pregnancies; an important part of responsible pet ownership.
Hospitalisation
Your pet will receive continuous, high-quality care throughout their stay.
Operating Theatre
Our state-of-the-art operating theatre allows us to perform all major surgery onsite.
Orthopaedic Theatre
Our dedicated orthopaedic theatre allows us to deal with conditions involving your pet’s musculoskeletal system.
X-Rays
A diagnostic imaging technique used to investigate and diagnose diseases in your pet.
15 Minute Consultations
To allow you enough time to ask as many questions as you wish.

Emergency Care

01268 417 042

Your nearest 24-hour centre is:

Medivet The Vets Southend 24 Hour Veterinary Hospital

We can transfer your pet to our very own 24-hour veterinary hospital in Southend, where our dedicated team will provide your companion with round-the-clock care in an emergency.

Here, we have access to state-of-the-art equipment which allows us to provide your pet with the highest standard of care. We also have 24-hour access to your pet’s clinical records – through our integrated system – so we can update you on your pet’s progress whenever you feel the need.

If we are closed and your pet requires emergency care, please call us as usual and our phone line will direct you accordingly.

Alternatively, please call the Southend practice directly on 01702 526 666.

Address

281 Eastwoodbury Lane Southend On Sea Essex

SS2 6UH

DIRECTIONS

Opening Hours

24 hours – 365 days a year

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Antonis Dimitriou

Antonis Dimitriou

Partner and Veterinary Surgeon

I was born and grew up in Cyprus on an animal farm, around pets and livestock. I decided to be a vet when I was 5-6 years old.

I went to a vet school in Thessaloniki Greece. I graduated in 2003 and after that I completed a one year internship in Small Animal Internal Medicine and Dermatology.

After a short spell in private practice in picturesque Chalkidiki in Greece I moved to the UK in 2004 and start working at Wellcare vets. When Medivet took over part of the Riverside group in July 2017 I remained as a Partner at Wellcare. I gained my RCVS Certificate in Small Surgery in 2010. I am an Advanced Practitioner in Small Animal Surgery. I have been taking internal and external surgical referral cases since 2007. I enjoy all aspects of veterinary medicine but my main interests are surgery, neurology, neurosurgery and small bird medicine and surgery.

Outside of work my main hobby is keeping and breeding small birds. We have a mad Boxer, Vera. I travel as much as I can, and I enjoy watching sports and listening to music. I do a bit of gardening. Most of my time is spent raising my daughter Nikoletta.
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Julius Ibello

Julius Ibello

Veterinary Surgeon

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Danielle Jones

Danielle Jones

Head Veterinary Nurse
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Claire Wetherall

Claire Wetherall

Student Veterinary Nurse

I first started Medivet in 2012 as a floating patient care assistant, and then became a permanent member of the team in Canvey.

I am now in my final year of training ready to qualify as a full-fledged veterinary nurse.

I have four rabbits called Treacle, Sammy, Maisie and Tommy, and one axolotl called Hannibal.
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Peter Smyth

Peter Smyth

Patient Care Assistant

I started with Medivet in February of 2017, I have a keen interest in movies and showing ferrets. At home I currently have 21 ferrets who regularly travel around the country with me attending shows and events.
Previously to my life in Medivet I worked in retail as a store manager but left as my real passion was animals.
I look forward to everyday that I get to meet and help animals large and small.

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Dr Timothy Richardson

Dr Timothy Richardson

Regional Director

I qualified in 1998 from Cambridge University and worked in mixed practice in rural Nottinghamshire before moving to London and working in small animal practice. In 2009 I bought and ran a small animal clinic in Richmond, south west London. In the winter of 2012 I relocated to Iceland, and was lucky enough to work in one of the most beautiful countries in the world. I spent time working in small animal practice and also for the Government Veterinary Authority, before leaving the glaciers and Northern Lights and returning to the UK in late 2016. I settled back into UK life working at a 24 hour hospital in north west London, and joined Medivet as Regional Director for the Southend region this October.

I live in London, and as is often the case with London living, my apartment is too small for pets! I have an Icelandic horse back in Iceland who I visit whenever I can. I enjoy all that London has to offer outside of work, including live music. I renovated an old timber house whilst living in Iceland, and have been bitten by that bug so I am looking for my next project here in the UK.
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Claire Smith

Claire Smith

Area Manager

I began working in veterinary practice in 1994, qualifying as a Veterinary Nurse in 1998.

I worked in clinical practice for 20 years, eventually becoming Head Nurse of a busy main centre of an 8 branch group. In 2014 it was time for a new challenge and I moved to the Medivet Group to become Area Manager of the Southend region. I have never looked back.

I enjoy the varied role and working with the amazing regional team. My job can be challenging but it is also very rewarding and I look forward to spending many years within Medivet family.

I am the proud owner of a dog called Charlie and a cat called Tatty.
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Gemma Cresswell

Gemma Cresswell

Area Manager

I started my veterinary career at Medivet Southend in September 2000, completing my first year of my veterinary nursing portfolio and qualification.

In the summer of 2002, I left Medivet and moved into the charity side of the veterinary world working at the PDSA and qualifying as a Veterinary Nurse. I worked with the PDSA from 2002 until 2015, gaining an abundance of experience in an extremely busy hospital and specialising in Schedule 3 Surgery, Ward Management and Nurse Clinics. I also progressed my career into management and oversaw the running of the nursing team and wonderful night team!

I returned to the Medivet family in July 2015 as Head Of Theatre at the busy 24hour hospital in Southend, progressing to Deputy Head Nurse and then receiving the promotion to Assistant Area Manager in March 2017.

I have a keen interest in neurological cases, and unashamedly obsessed with pugs. I am an avid dog rescuer - currently I share my home with my Pugs: Kiki and Ida, a chug called Herb and a crazy crossbreed called Fraggle.
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Tina McQuade

Tina McQuade

Practice Manager

I joined Riverside Veterinary Group not long after the practice opened many years ago. For 26 years I worked as a Veterinary Nurse, then moved into management 10 years ago. I own two elderly, very naughty dogs, Meg and Mike and two cats Frank and Dennis; they are all rescued pets. I also have three ex battery chickens and two posh ones.