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Medivet Leigh-on-Sea London Rd – Downes Veterinary Surgeons

Leigh-on-Sea practice with cardiology referrals and Southend hospital support

Southend-on-Sea, Essex

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Medivet Leigh-on-Sea, also known as Downes Veterinary Surgeons, is on London Road. The practice cares for cats, dogs, rabbits and other small mammals, with free practice parking and step-free access.

Services include vaccinations, parasite care, neutering, microchipping and dentistry, alongside laboratory tests, X-rays, ultrasound and ECG. Nurse clinics and Animal Health Certificates for travel are also available. The practice accepts internal and external cardiology referrals through its certificate-holding vet, Nuno.

Saturday opening varies, so call to check before visiting. Out-of-hours and intensive hospital care are supported by Medivet 24 Hour Southend at Eastwoodbury Lane; its emergency number is 01702 526666.

Directory summary checked against the practice website on 10 September 2026.

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Vaccinations and parasite care
Neutering and microchipping
Dentistry
In-house laboratory tests
X-rays, ultrasound and ECG
Cardiology referrals
Nurse clinics and Animal Health Certificates
Emergency care through Medivet 24 Hour Southend

Address: 932 London Rd, Southend-on-Sea, Leigh-on-Sea SS9 3NG, UK
SS9 3NG
Phone: 01702 478834
Website: Visit practice website
Opening hours: Monday: 08:30 – 19:00
Tuesday: 08:30 – 19:00
Wednesday: 08:30 – 19:00
Thursday: 08:30 – 19:00
Friday: 08:30 – 19:00
Saturday: 14:45 – 19:00
Sunday: Closed

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