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Best Friends Vets, Chelmsford
Chelmsford, East of England
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Find themChelmsford, East of England
Listing updated17 Jun 2026
In an emergency, always phone the practice before travelling. If you can't get through, see nearby emergency vets or call the Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509000 if your pet has eaten something toxic.
About this practice
Best Friends Vets is a first-opinion veterinary practice in Chelmsford, Essex. It's located at South Woodham Ferrers. Details here are community-sourced, so please confirm services and opening hours with the practice directly. For a post-appointment leg-stretch, Saltcoats Park is one of the closest green spaces, about 1.22 km away.
Services to check
Practice services
- Consultations, health checks & vaccinations
- Neutering and routine surgery
- Dental treatment
- Diagnostics (bloods, x-ray, ultrasound)
- Microchipping
- Out-of-hours / emergency cover
- Exotics & small-pet care
We don’t hold a verified service list — use these as questions to ask when you call.
Pets treated
Ask Best Friends Vets which animals they treat before booking. Our food-safety checker covers dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters.
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Frequently asked questions
A little more information before your visit.
Is Best Friends Vets accepting new patients?
Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone Best Friends Vets and ask whether they're taking on new patients in Chelmsford.
What if my pet has an emergency near Chelmsford?
The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Essex Vets, about 0.79 km away. Always phone before travelling — many practices route out-of-hours calls to a dedicated provider.
Can I walk my dog near Best Friends Vets?
Yes — Saltcoats Park is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 1.22 km away, which is handy for a short walk before or after a visit. Keep dogs on a lead near the road and around the practice.
Where can I park at Best Friends Vets?
Best Friends Vets is at South Woodham Ferrers. Parking varies by site — some practices have their own spaces, others rely on nearby on-street or public car parks — so allow a little extra time, and call ahead if your pet is unwell or hard to move.
Can Best Friends Vets see rabbits or small animals?
Many first-opinion vets see rabbits and small pets as well as cats and dogs, but it isn't guaranteed. Phone Best Friends Vets to check they treat your species before booking.
Nearby emergency vets
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If it’s an emergency
The nearest practice listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Essex Vets (about 0.79 km away). Always phone before you travel.
Nearest 24-hour hospital: Essex Vets (about 0.79 km).
Nearest vet practices
The closest practices to Best Friends Vets by distance:
- Woodham Halt Vets0.1 km · directions
- Essex Vets0.79 km · directions
- Crouch Vale Vets2.96 km · directions
- Downes Veterinary Surgeons7.26 km · directions
- Vets4Pets7.37 km · directions
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