Medivet Hockley

4.8 /5
194 reviews

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Dogs
Cats

92 Main Road, Hockley, SS5 4RL

Free practice car park, Free nearby car park

Step-free access

Opening Hours

Mon  -  Open now
Tue  -  Open now
Wed  -  Open now
Thu  -  Open now
Fri  -  Open now
Sat  -  Open now

Our opening hours are subject to change.

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.

Meet the team

Nik

Partner and Veterinary Surgeon

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Nik

Partner and Veterinary Surgeon

I've been with Medivet since 2006 and at Hockley specifically for since 2008. I qualified in 2002 at Onderstepoort University South Africa. I have a certificate in Small Animal Surgery and am completing certificates in Advanced Orthopaedics and Endoscopy and Endosurgery. In my spare time I enjoy travelling, fishing and wild swimming. At home I have two dogs, Rupert and Scoli and four cats, Tiny Cat, Jasper, Dorian Grey, James P Sullivan.

Hannah

Veterinary Surgeon

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Hannah

Veterinary Surgeon

I graduated from the University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Kosice, Slovakia in 2020. I have been working at Medivet Hockley since April 2024. Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my horses and also have a cat at home.

Ella

Veterinary Surgeon

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Ella

Veterinary Surgeon

I graduated from the Royal Veterinary College, University of London in 2021, and started working at Medivet Hockley soon after. I have particular interests in internal medicine, soft tissue surgery and our small mammal patients. I have two dogs, Tallulah and Minnie, and four rabbits, Rhubarb, Peach, Primrose and Mr Bubbles.

Charlotte

Head Veterinary Nurse

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Charlotte

Head Veterinary Nurse

I have been with Medivet Hockley since 2009 and started as a PCA, I qualified as a RVN in 2016 and took over as Hockley's Head nurse in 2018. I love surgery and xrays as well as hand rearing baby animals. In my spare time I love spending time with my children and finding new hobbies to do. I have 3 cats which were all hand rears and they are called Guinness, Rodney and Mew

Emma

Veterinary Nurse

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Emma

Veterinary Nurse

I have worked at Medivet Hockley since 2012. I qualified as an RVN in 2021. I enjoy X-rays and orthopaedics. I have two cats at home called Teapot and Raisin.

Molly

Veterinary Nurse

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Molly

Veterinary Nurse

I've been with Medivet since 2017 and qualified in 2021. I enjoy emergency nursing and radiography. I have 2 dogs, 5 cats, a horse, and a hamster. I particularly enjoy hand rearing small creatures and re-homing all the strays.

Gina

Veterinary Nurse

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Gina

Veterinary Nurse

I have worked at Medivet Hockley since 2019 and qualified in 2023. I have an English bulldog called Bruce. I enjoy rehabilitation of poorly patients and weight loss clinics.

Natasha

Veterinary Nurse

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Natasha

Veterinary Nurse

I've been with Medivet since 2014, starting as a Patient Care Assistant. I qualified in 2018 and am completing an Oral Care certificate. I was previously a classically trained singer and studied languages. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with family and running. I have a cat called Daphne and two guinea pigs called Arnold and Humphrey.

Laura

Veterinary Nurse

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Laura

Veterinary Nurse

I have been with Medivet since 2020 and joined the Hockley team in 2021. I enjoy theatre nursing and getting involved with surgical procedures. I have a one-eyed spaniel called Rudy who I rescued from work.

Naomi

Veterinary Care Assistant

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Naomi

Veterinary Care Assistant

I joined the team as a Patient care assistant in July 2022. I previously worked at a mental health home for just over 2 years but have always dreamed of learning to become a Veterinary Nurse. I love working with animals and can’t wait to go to college to learn more.

Amy

Client Care Assistant

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Amy

Client Care Assistant

I have been with Medivet since April this year, I love working with animals. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my golden retriever called Willow and 2 bunny’s Binxy and Smudge.

Chloe

Client Care Assistant

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Chloe

Client Care Assistant

I have been working at Medivet for 2 years now, I love working with animals and spending time with my sausage dog Millie, as well as enjoying quality time with my daughter.

Our Prices

Standard Healthcare Plan*
Standard vet appointment (regular opening hours) £60 £54.00
New puppy first appointment** Free Free
Annual vaccination booster £67 Included
Annual vaccination booster incl. Kennel Cough £98 Included
Vaccination puppy course 1st + 2nd £100 Included
Vaccination puppy course 1st + 2nd + 3rd*** £130 Included
Castration (procedure only fee) from £211 from £189.90
Spay (procedure only fee) from £281 from £252.90
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 per client.

***Based on clinical recommendation.

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Standard Healthcare Plan*
Standard vet appointment (regular opening hours) £60 £54.00
New kitten first appointment** Free Free
Annual vaccination booster £69 Included
Vaccination kitten course 1st + 2nd £103 Included
Vaccination kitten course 1st + 2nd + 3rd*** £134 Included
Castration (procedure only fee) £83 £74.70
Spay (procedure only fee) £125 £112.50
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 per client.

***Based on clinical recommendation.

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Featured Services

Vaccinations

Vaccinations

Protect your pet from a number of serious illnesses by making sure their vaccinations are all up to date.

Parasite Care

Parasite Care

Keep your pet - and house - free from parasites with regular flea, tick and worming treatments.

Pet Neutering

Pet Neutering

Neutering is a medical procedure that prevents pets from being able to reproduce, and comes with a host of other health benefits.

Microchipping

Microchipping

Microchipping is an easy and pain-free way of keeping track of your precious pets should they wander or get lost.

Vaccinations

Protect your pet from a number of serious illnesses by making sure their vaccinations are all up to date.

Parasite Care

Keep your pet - and house - free from parasites with regular flea, tick and worming treatments.

Pet Neutering

Neutering is a medical procedure that prevents pets from being able to reproduce, and comes with a host of other health benefits.

Microchipping

Microchipping is an easy and pain-free way of keeping track of your precious pets should they wander or get lost.

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Services we offer

With our 15-minute consultations, you have enough time to ask our expert vets any - and every - question you might have regarding your pet’s health and lifestyle.

Some of our practices use acupuncture to give pets a gentle yet effective pain relief for a number of conditions.

Caring for all aspects of your pet’s oral health is easy with our excellent dental facilities.

An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a simple, non-invasive test used to detect certain defects in your pet’s heart.

Using a tiny, flexible camera, we’re able to view internal body parts with little surgical intervention.

Receive expert advice from our experienced nurses on keeping your pet healthy and happy.

We know that sometimes it just isn’t possible for you or your pet to travel into one of our practices to receive care. At times like this, our capable and compassionate veterinary teams often offer at home visits.

Quick and efficient testing at our state-of-the-art in-house laboratories is just one aspect of the exceptional care we offer.

Our specialist orthopaedic theatres mean we can confidently treat conditions that affect your pet’s musculoskeletal system.

Your local Medivet practice will be able to issue an Animal Health Certificate for EU travel.

A pet ultrasound is a non-invasive imaging technique used to view your pet's internal organs and identify potential issues.

Vet Blood Supplies is part of the Medivet community, and together we work to save the lives of dogs across the country.

We use x-ray machines to quickly diagnose issues that might affect your pet.

Reviews

4.8 /5
194 reviews
Google
5.0/5
May 14, 2025
Google Medivet
Usual professional, friendly service. Thank youx
Google
5.0/5
Apr 24, 2025
Google Medivet
Couldnt ask for a better place to take my cats. Cheers Nick and all the girls at medivet hockley.🙂
Google
5.0/5
Apr 16, 2025
Google Medivet
Brillant as all ways
Google
5.0/5
Apr 9, 2025
Google Medivet
Always a friendly & professional service .
VetHelpDirect
5.0/5
Apr 2, 2025
VetHelpDirect Medivet
All very kind and caring
Google
5.0/5
Mar 25, 2025
Google Medivet
Very pleased how Amber was assessed and showed so much how the vet works with myself and amber very professional
Google
5.0/5
Mar 13, 2025
Google Medivet
Can’t praise this practice enough.
Google
5.0/5
Mar 5, 2025
Google Medivet
Friendly staff. Always helpful. All in all a good vets
VetHelpDirect
5.0/5
Feb 23, 2025
VetHelpDirect Medivet
Great service and care as always!
Google
5.0/5
Feb 22, 2025
Google Medivet
We can’t thank the teams at both Hockley and Eastwood 24hr enough. From a life-threatening emergency to ongoing aftercare they have been the epitome of professionalism. We couldn’t ask for more.

  • Your vet in Hockley

    Led by Veterinary Surgeon Nik Kwint - and part of the Medivet family since 2008 - we're a dedicated team who provide exceptional veterinary care.

    Offering a full range of services and treatment options to the Essex area, we aim to make your visit as comfortable as possible.  

Medivet Healthcare Plan

A Medivet Healthcare Plan is an easy and cost-efficient way to cover the cost of important healthcare essentials.

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