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Medivet Thorpe Bay Shoebury Rd

Downes Veterinary Surgeons

01702 584511

4.3 /5
35 reviews

27 Shoebury Road, Thorpe Bay, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 3RP

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The practice has disability friendly access as well as free client parking available on-site.

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Nearest 24 Hour Emergency Practice

Medivet 24 Hour Southend

01702 526666

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

  • Your vet in Thorpe Bay

    We're a team of friendly and caring veterinary professionals who treat our patients like family members. We provide a full range of services and facilities, as well as a sympathetic and compassionate approach. We look forward to helping your pet lead a long, happy and healthy life.

  • Our Vets Recognised for Helping Pet Owners with the Final Goodbye

    Veterinary teams at Medivet including Thorpe Bay Shoebury Rd have undergone special training to help them support pet owners through the difficult process of saying goodbye to a cherished companion and have been awarded Platinum accredited status.

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  • Our Exotic Pet Service

    Van, our vet and branch partner, has a keen interest in exotics. We see all small 'exotic' pets, including rabbits, reptiles and birds. Van is also a fish specialist and can offer aquatic veterinary expertise.

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Practice facilities

  • Disability Friendly
  • Street Parking
  • Free Client Parking

Meet the team

Van Hua

Partner and Veterinary Surgeon

Van Hua

Partner and Veterinary Surgeon

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Andrew Teh

Veterinary Surgeon

Andrew Teh

Veterinary Surgeon

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Zazz Ang

Veterinary Surgeon

Zazz Ang

Veterinary Surgeon

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Coralie Campagna

Deputy Head Veterinary Nurse

Coralie Campagna

Deputy Head Veterinary Nurse

I've been working at Thorpe Bay Shoebury Road for 25 years. Before that, I worked at a busy small animal hospital in Essex. I qualified in 1997 and became deputy head nurse in 2000. I enjoy all aspects of veterinary nursing. Outside of work, I have three children that keep me busy. I also have two cats, called Phineas and Ferb, and a dog called Parker.

Venetia Coggles

Head Veterinary Nurse

Venetia Coggles

Head Veterinary Nurse

I qualified in 1993 after studying at Berkshire College of Agriculture. During my career I’ve worked in many different practices across the country including a referral hospital specializing in oncology. After gaining an interest in nurse training, I joined the College of Animal Welfare, where my role involved quality assuring student nurse training. I’ve been in my current role since 2006, where I have the privilege to lead an excellent team of nurses, dedicated to offering the highest standard of patient care and welfare.

Libby Sampford

Patient Care Assistant

Libby Sampford

Patient Care Assistant

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Libby Sampford

Patient Care Assistant

Libby Sampford

Patient Care Assistant

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Grace Hall

Student Veterinary Nurse

Grace Hall

Student Veterinary Nurse

I’ve been at the practice for almost three years. Vet nursing has always been the career I’ve wanted to pursue. Once I qualify, I hope to travel and do lots of volunteer work with animals, ideally sloths in Costa Rica. At home I have a springer spaniel called Bessie and a shitzu I rehomed called Freddie.

Jade Ktorou

Veterinary Nurse

Jade Ktorou

Veterinary Nurse

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Jodie Hilton

Veterinary Nurse

Jodie Hilton

Veterinary Nurse

I qualified in 2010 and have been with Medivet since 2006. I’ve been at the Shoebury Road practice for three years and enjoy all aspects of my job role but am particularly passionate about emergency and poisoning cases. I also enjoy training future nurses. Outside of work I have volunteered in south Africa at a wildlife rehabilitation centre, looking after injured and orphaned animals. I also own a domestic short hair cat called Marty, who was a stray brought into the Southend 24-hour hospital.

Angela Plath

Client Care Assistant

Angela Plath

Client Care Assistant

I joined Medivet back in July 2017 and really enioy working with the team at Thorpe Bay. Previous to working for Medivet I worked in aviation for 10 years but decided to come out of it to follow my dream of working with animals. I enjoy being on reception as I really enjoy the interaction with the clients and their pets. There's nothing better than having a cuddle with a puppy or kitten when they come in for the first visit. At home I have a couple of Spanish Water Dogs and a Border Collie which I love taking for long walks on the beach. I also keep Koi Carp - I've had one of my fish, Bob, for 14 years and he's now tame enough to hand feed.

Pippa Bunton

Client Care Assistant

Pippa Bunton

Client Care Assistant

I've been at the practice for 14 years and love greeting clients and their pets. In my spare time I really enjoy travelling, particularly cruising. I also love watching sport.

Amanda Tucker

Client Care Assistant

Amanda Tucker

Client Care Assistant

I've been working at the practice for almost six years now. I started on a customer service apprenticeship for one year. I've always had a passion for working with animals and have always worked in the veterinary industry. When I was younger, I worked as a student nurse for five years, before starting a family. At home I have two beautiful children, Tyler who is 20 and Katie who is 18. They both make me very proud to be a mum. I really enjoy all aspects of my job and feel very lucky to be working in a lovely practice with a wonderful team of colleagues.

Marian Wither

Head Client Care Assistant

Marian Wither

Head Client Care Assistant

I started working for the practice in 2000, this year being my 20th year of service. I started as a part time receptionist and am now the Head Receptionist. I'm very proud to be part of the team at Shoebury Road. We pride ourselves on our good service, always putting our client’s needs first. Outside of work I'm married and have a daughter who this year has graduated as a social worker. My husband and I are foster carers for the local council. At home we have three rescue cats, Garfield, Bob and Rodney. We also have a Tortoise called Fred who is 57 years young. We're very fortunate to live by the sea, so spending time at the beach hut is a favourite pastime.

Services

As well as our in-house services at Medivet Thorpe Bay Shoebury Rd, you’ll also get access to all the services available across the entire Medivet group.

Reviews

4.3 /5
35 reviews
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5.0/5
Feb 21, 2020
Facebook • Medivet Thorpe Bay Rd • Verified User
Vets, Nurses and Receptionists The staff are fantastic so kind and overwhelming helpful, nothing is too much trouble
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5.0/5
Feb 8, 2020
Facebook • Medivet Thorpe Bay Rd • Verified User
Medivet staff at Downes Thorpe Bay are just wonderful. They are caring professional people and their love for all animals is incredible. Thank you all for being such wonderful human beings.
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5.0/5
Dec 31, 2019
Facebook • Medivet Thorpe Bay Rd • Verified User
Happy New Year to all you lovely lot at Medivet Downes, Thorpe Bay. You are the best bunch of people by far and I can't thank you all enough for looking after Josie this past year (and all the ones before) ...and me too. I honestly don't know what we would do without you. Thank you all so very, very much xxx
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5.0/5
Dec 3, 2019
Facebook • Medivet Thorpe Bay Rd • Verified User
All the staff at Downs vets in Shoebury Road are very caring and supportive and obviously love animals. They took great care of my nervous cat today. I absolutely recommend this practice.
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5.0/5
Nov 1, 2019
Facebook • Medivet Thorpe Bay Rd • Verified User
Amazing staff in all roles at this vets. Everyone genuinely loves animals here and they are all super helpful.
Google
5.0/5
Oct 2, 2019
Google • Medivet Thorpe Bay Rd • Verified User
Downes are amazing.
Google
5.0/5
May 16, 2019
Google • Medivet Thorpe Bay Rd • Verified User
We've been using this practice for years. Vets and vet nurses are knowledgeable and sympathetic to the pets and their owners. Highly recommend
Google
5.0/5
May 9, 2019
Google • Medivet Thorpe Bay Rd • Verified User
I can't rate this surgery highly enough. First class service from the minute you walk through the door, The reception staff are polite pleasant and very informative on what you need. We joined the puppy plan which i would highly recommend anyone to with a new puppy. We were seen by the vet very quickly no waiting time at all, The vet was fantastic and asked several questions with regards to our french bull dog Rocco. He made us and our puppy feel at ease and even went as far as cleaning his ears and clipping his nails something that iv'e not encountered at any vets i have had to deal with in the past. My advice would be if your looking for a local vetinary service in the southend area then look no further.
Google
5.0/5
Apr 29, 2019
Google • Medivet Thorpe Bay Rd • Verified User
A lovely friendly vet who l took my much loved Barney to Friday evening. To have him put out of his pain. He is at peace now . 🐕💙 But l'm left with a brokenheart 💔
Google
5.0/5
Jan 11, 2019
Google • Medivet Thorpe Bay Rd • Verified User
I've always taken my pets there it's been 6 years now all the staff are friendly, if you want something a little bit more extra where you can build a good relationship and trust this is the vets for you and your pets or pet.
Google
5.0/5
Jan 7, 2019
Google • Medivet Thorpe Bay Rd • Verified User
Great personal service, good advice and excellent treatment for my dog, Very happy
Facebook
5.0/5
Nov 22, 2018
Facebook • Medivet Thorpe Bay Rd • Verified User
Care and consideration shown to both animals and owners

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