Medivet Thorpe Bay Shoebury Rd

Downes Veterinary Surgeons

01702 584511

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

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Disability Friendly, The practice has disability friendly access as well as free client parking available on-site

We offer the Medivet Healthcare Plan at this practice

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Out of hours practice

Medivet 24 Hour Southend

01702 526666

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

Consult fee £149. No charge for assessment by phone.

Our Prices

Standard Healthcare Plan*
Standard vet appointment (regular opening hours) £56 £50.40
New puppy first appointment** Free Free
Annual vaccination booster £65 Included
Annual vaccination booster incl. Kennel Cough £103 Included
Vaccination puppy course 1st + 2nd £78 Included
Vaccination puppy course 1st + 2nd + 3rd*** £101 Included
Castration (procedure only fee) from £215 from £193.50
Spay (procedure only fee) from £275 from £247.50
Medivet Healthcare Plan - from £16 pm

*Our clients save an average of £225 every year on the Medivet Healthcare Plan. Plus get a minimum of 10% discounts on all medical care.

**One complimentary puppy or kitten consultation per pet, limited to two pets pet client.

***Based on clinical recommendation.

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Standard Healthcare Plan*
Standard vet appointment (regular opening hours) £56 £50.40
New kitten first appointment** Free Free
Annual vaccination booster £73 Included
Vaccination kitten course 1st + 2nd £84 Included
Vaccination kitten course 1st + 2nd + 3rd*** £109 Included
Castration (procedure only fee) £87 £78.30
Spay (procedure only fee) £114 £102.60
Medivet Healthcare Plan - £14.50 pm

*Our clients save an average of £225 every year on the Medivet Healthcare Plan. Plus get a minimum of 10% discounts on all medical care.

**One complimentary puppy or kitten consultation per pet, limited to two pets pet client.

***Based on clinical recommendation.

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How to register with us

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1. Create an online account

This will give you access to our online services and make managing your pet's health simple and convenient.

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2. Enter your pet details

Share your pet's details to help us offer personalised care and ensure a smooth first visit.

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3. Book initial appointment

Select a convenient date and time for your pet's first appointment using our online booking system.

Need help registering?

Complete our registration form with all of your details and one of our friendly team members will contact you to discuss your registration and book your initial appointment.

Meet the team

Van Hua

Partner and Veterinary Surgeon


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Van Hua

Partner and Veterinary Surgeon

I qualified as a Veterinary Surgeon 26 years ago and have been with Shoebury Road for 13 years. I have a special interest in surgery and exotics and as well as gaining a certificate in Small Animal Surgery, I have a masters in Aquaculture (fish).When I’m not working, I like spending quality time with my family and my work family. I like to keep fit by indoor cycling and I like the occasional tipple of red wine.

Andrew Teh

Veterinary Surgeon


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Andrew Teh

Veterinary Surgeon

I qualified as a Veterinary surgeon 10 years ago and have been with Shoebury Road for 8 years. I have a special interest in medicine and ultrasound. As well as gaining a certificate in Imaging, I enjoy interacting with clients and meeting their animals. When I’m not working, I like having days out with my son. I also have three cats and two hedgehogs which help to keep my garden pest free!

Mihai Cretu

Veterinary Surgeon


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Mihai Cretu

Veterinary Surgeon

I graduated from the University in Romania 2 years ago , and I moved to the UK where I joined Medivet Thorpe Bay Shoebury Road after a short spell in Chelmsford. I really enjoy General Practice. I prefer Medicine to Surgery. I enjoy investigating many different conditions. Back home I have two pets Otto and Ozzy.

Jade Ktorou

Veterinary Nurse


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Jade Ktorou

Veterinary Nurse

I have been with Shoebury Road for 12 years and qualified for 7 years. Although I like all aspects of nursing, I have a keen interest in anaesthesia, theatre and nurse clinics. Outside of work, I enjoy going to the gym, holiday-ing and spending time with my family and friends including my sausage dog, Reggie.

Jodie Hilton

Deputy Head Veterinary Nurse


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Jodie Hilton

Deputy Head Veterinary Nurse

I started been with Shoebury Road 18 years ago and qualified 15 years ago. I took on the role of Deputy Head Nurse three years ago. I have a special interest in diagnostic imaging but generally enjoy all aspects of my role including nurse clinics. When I’m not working, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends and my cat Marty, who I rescued as a stray from our hospital. I also enjoy gaming, motorbike racing and building Lego, which is very therapeutic after a long day of helping poorly animals.

Libby Sampford

Patient Care Assistant


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Raeanne Parker

Head Veterinary Nurse


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Raeanne Parker

Head Veterinary Nurse

I have been with Medivet for 10 years and I qualified 5 years ago. I progressed to being the Head Nurse for Shoebury Road two years ago. I really enjoy all things cats, including cat clinics, phlebotomy, blood pressure checks, dental scale and polishing and also handling sassy cats - scruff free of course! I have gained a certificate in Advanced Feline Nursing. I’m a sucker for a Ragdoll! Outside of work, I am part of a netball team and enjoy playing in defence. At home, I have three cats Jake, Jax and Lenny - I am definitely a self confessed crazy cat lady!

Laura

Veterinary Nurse


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Laura

Veterinary Nurse

I have been a qualified Veterinary Nurse since 2003 and I have worked at a referral hospital previously, before joining Shoebury Road in 2022. My favorite part of my job is nursing emergency and critical care cases as well as having a special interest in medicine. At home, I have a 9 year old Lurcher named Chad who I rescued from the Dogs Trust, he is a regular lunch stealer and is very spoilt. I enjoy going to the gym, walking and traveling as well as spending time with my family and friends and fulfilling my Mum duties.

Sammy

Veterinary Nurse


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Sammy

Veterinary Nurse

I started my veterinary career within Medivet as a CCA in 2016, I then progressed to a Veterinary Nurse, qualifying and joining Shoebury Road in 2024. My favorite parts of my job is looking after hospitalised patients and making sure they are recovering well from their surgery. I also enjoy nurse clinics and managing our social media pages. When I’m not working, I enjoy going on city breaks, hiking, napping and spending time with my family, friends and my rescue dog, Gizzy.

Steve

Student Veterinary Nurse


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Steve

Student Veterinary Nurse

I have been with Medivet for 5 years, I am nearing the end of my training and I am soon to be qualified. I have 20 years experience in exotic animals and have kept crocodiles, racoons, giant snakes, parrots and meerkats. I am particularly interested in exotic nursing such as tortoises and lizards. As well as exotic nursing, I enjoy theatre and nurse clinics. In my spare time I enjoy spending quality time with my young family including two children and our two cats and a fox-red Labrador.

Ben

Student Veterinary Nurse


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Ben

Student Veterinary Nurse

I have been with Medivet for 5 years, and coming to the end of my training and soon to become a Registered Veterinary Nurse. I have a keen interest in physiology and love meeting new patients, especially big dogs ! At home, I enjoy going to the gym and working on my car.

Marian Wither

Practice Manager


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Marian Wither

Practice Manager

I began my career 24 years ago as a CCA and have recently progressed to become the Practice Manager of Shoebury Road and The Broadway and London Road practices. I love taking on a new challenge and being able to improve the day to day running of our practices. Outside of work, I am a Foster carer for the local council. I have owned fish, cats and chickens and I enjoy going to the theatre and bird watching.

Amanda Tucker

Client Care Assistant


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Amanda Tucker

Client Care Assistant

I have been a Client Care Assistant with Shoebury Road for 10 years. I love being able to help our lovely clients and enjoy being able to build a rapport with them and their pets, old and new ! I love my brilliant team (her own words !) which definitely makes the job a lot easier. When I’m not working, I go to the gym as well as spending time with my family including my little granddaughter.

Karen

Client Care Assistant


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Karen

Client Care Assistant

I have been with Medivet for 6 years, and have been with Shoebury Road for 1 and a half years. The best part of my job is meeting all of the animals, especially puppies and meeting lots of different people. Also, being part of a great team helping the pets and their owners. At home, I love spending time with my 13 year old Staffie, Treacle, socialising with friends and family, walking, travelling shopping and eating !

Nicky

Client Care Assistant


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Nicky

Client Care Assistant

Before joining Shoebury Road, I have worked in the healthcare and education sectors as well as clipping wings at a farm. I became a CCA at Shoebury Road in 2024. I thoroughly enjoy meeting the animals and their owners and being able to help with their queries. At home, I have a 6 month old Siberian kitten named Mikey and a 2 and a half year old rat and when not working, I love riding my motorcycle!

  • 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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We offer Healthcare Plans

Our clients save an average of £225 every year with the Medivet Healthcare Plan.

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4.7 /5
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5.0/5
Dec 10, 2024
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Downes Thorpe Bay are a wonderful practice, I have been with them for years with all of my pets and they always have yours and your pets best interests at heart, all the staff are extremely friendly and super easy to talk to regarding any concerns! 11/10 Amazing vets 👍🏼
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5.0/5
Nov 3, 2024
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Friendly, professional and efficient service.
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5.0/5
Oct 20, 2024
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I took my dog for her 6-month check at Medivet Thorpe Bay yesterday and am very happy. They have a new online booking system which makes things really easy, the new reception is welcoming and the team are incredibly helpful. The vet gave me lots of tips about feeding and teeth cleaning and put my mind at rest about her weeping eyes. We feel we are in good hands!
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5.0/5
Oct 12, 2024
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All the staff at this surgery had looked after my Dog Domino for passed 14 years and on her final day today you showed compassion care and dignity in her last few breaths and after she had passed. Thank you from all of Domino's family for you care and support over her life time. Tania
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5.0/5
Oct 12, 2024
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Fantastic staff.
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5.0/5
Oct 9, 2024
Google Medivet
Very friendly and caring staff
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5.0/5
Sep 24, 2024
Google Medivet
Very happy with the vet and staff here. Always helpful and friendly.
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5.0/5
Sep 18, 2024
Google Medivet
Lovely branch with great vets and very helpful and friendly Receptionists.
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4.0/5
Sep 3, 2024
Google Medivet
Cared for my pet until the end and she didn't suffer.
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5.0/5
Aug 17, 2024
Google Medivet
Great vets, I’ve used for years. The reception staff too are so professional, friendly and welcoming!
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5.0/5
Aug 13, 2024
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My little puppy (Rosie 🐶) goes to Medivet Shoeburyness. The guys in there are so friendly and welcoming, so I knew straight away she was in the best hands 🙌🏻 Roise was well looked after, told me everything I needed to know to look after her after her surgery. Brilliant service 🤟🏻 great staff, bloody big thumbs up 👍🏻
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5.0/5
Aug 8, 2024
Google Medivet
Always accommodating, friendly and helpful.