Medivet Laindon

Wellcare Vets

4.6 /5
101 reviews

Details

Cats
Dogs
Rabbits
Avians
Small mammals

Free practice car park, Free on street parking

Wheelchair access (ramp)

Unused medications

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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

Out of hours consult fee £149. No charge for assessment by phone.

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.

Agata Osenko

Veterinary Surgeon

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Agata Osenko

Veterinary Surgeon

Soon after graduating from University of Warmia and Mazury in Poland, Agata moved to the UK. She worked for a busy PDSA hospital where she gained extensive experience in all aspects of veterinary medicine and surgery. In 2012 she decided to explore the Middle East and moved to sunny Dubai where she had an advantage of adhering to the highest standards of pet care, using the latest treatment approaches and technology. Then she moved to Melbourne, and while treating tick paralysis, snake bites, heat strokes and toad poisoning in dogs and cats, she explored Australian rainforests and mesmerizing beaches. Agata joined Wellcare recently, to work on a part time basis. She enjoys working up medical cases, loves soft tissue surgery and has a keen interest in ultrasound imaging. She treasures the relationships that she can develop with her clients as they work together to ensure that the pets they love receive the best care possible and are always treated with kindness, compassion and respect. When not vetting, Agata very much enjoys cooking, traveling and outdoor activities.

MRCVS

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.

Tia Firth

Client Care Assistant

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Tia Firth

Client Care Assistant

I started working at WellCare in February 2024. I thoroughly enjoy my role as I get to meet and help many people and their pets. I love animals especially horses. I have owned my horse, Missy for 11 years and I've always been brought up with animals so this is a perfect job for me. Outside of work I enjoy taking my son to his swimming lessons and the farm.

Our Prices

Standard Healthcare Plan*
Standard vet appointment (regular opening hours) £53.0 £47.7
New puppy first appointment** Free Free
Annual vaccination booster £59.0 Included
Annual vaccination booster incl. Kennel Cough £91.0 Included
Vaccination puppy course 1st + 2nd £75.0 Included
Vaccination puppy course 1st + 2nd + 3rd*** £98.0 Included
Castration (procedure only fee) from £173 from £155.7
Spay (procedure only fee) from £224 from £201.6
Medivet Healthcare Plan from £16 Save £353** a year

*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) £53.0 £47.7
New kitten first appointment** Free Free
Annual vaccination booster £62.0 Included
Vaccination kitten course 1st + 2nd £80.0 Included
Vaccination kitten course 1st + 2nd + 3rd*** £104.0 Included
Castration (procedure only fee) £72.0 £64.8
Spay (procedure only fee) £98.0 £88.2
Medivet Healthcare Plan £14.50 Save £181** a year

*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.

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.

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

Reviews

4.6 /5
101 reviews
Google
5.0/5
Sep 11, 2025
Google Medivet
Always friendly polite receptionist and great service from vets
Survey
4.0/5
Sep 11, 2025
Survey Medivet
Knowing how nervous I was about my dogs spay. The staff went above and beyond to put me at ease and let me know as soon as she was out of surgery. It was so efficient I had barely got back home when they were calling to update me. Particular shout out to head RVN Susanne Wallington who was wonderful.
Survey
5.0/5
Sep 11, 2025
Survey Medivet
Antonis thoroughly checked over my cat whom I had never taken to a vet before as she has kept remarkably well and is of a very sensitive nature. His calm disposition made her as comfortable as possible. This enabled him to diagnose and treat a very unusual malady in a cat. She is now recovering well. The veterinary assistant also explained the medication prescribed very clearly and thoroughly.
Survey
5.0/5
Sep 10, 2025
Survey Medivet
Brilliant vets so friendly
Google
5.0/5
Sep 9, 2025
Google Medivet
Only our first appointment with our kittens but was very happy with the service recieved. Was seen on time. Staff were friendly and knowledgable. Great first impression.
Survey
5.0/5
Sep 9, 2025
Survey Medivet
First time visit to this vets and first impressions were great.
Survey
5.0/5
Sep 6, 2025
Survey Medivet
I was qouted 59.00 pound for mollys yearlyinjection and I was qouted 91.00 pound
Google
5.0/5
Sep 6, 2025
Google Medivet
Best vets in Essex! Super prices, super people, and super service! Never use anything else! Highly recommended!
Google
5.0/5
Sep 5, 2025
Google Medivet
Lovely vets practice. The staff are always friendly and polite. The vet listens to what you have to say. The place is always quiet and relaxed
Survey
5.0/5
Sep 5, 2025
Survey Medivet
We saw Antonio on Thursday with our 2 year old Spinone. He was very thorough checking him over and made sure he explained everything clearly to us, and gave us options going forward. He was very friendly and chatty. He listened to what we had to say too. Yet again would highly recommend this vets. They actually care about the animal here.

  • 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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