About this practice
If you're near Rochford, Downes Veterinary Surgeons is a local veterinary option to consider. As with any vet, contact the practice directly to confirm services, opening hours and availability before visiting. If your dog needs a walk nearby, King George V Playing Field is around 0.19 km away.
Services to check
- ✓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 this as questions to ask when you call.
Pets treated
Most first-opinion practices see dogs and cats, and many also treat rabbits and small pets. Expertise with exotics (reptiles, birds, ferrets) varies, so if you keep an unusual species, ask Downes Veterinary Surgeons before booking. Our food-safety checker covers dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Downes Veterinary Surgeons take on new clients?
Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone Downes Veterinary Surgeons and ask whether they're taking on new patients in Rochford.
The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Your Vets, about 0.85 km away. Always phone before travelling — many practices route out-of-hours calls to a dedicated provider.
Does Downes Veterinary Surgeons treat rabbits and small pets?
Many first-opinion vets see rabbits and small pets as well as cats and dogs, but it isn't guaranteed. Phone Downes Veterinary Surgeons to check they treat your species before booking.
Pet-friendly places near Downes Veterinary Surgeons
The closest pet businesses and green spaces we have on file — handy for before or after a visit.
Dog groomers
- Sea Dogs6.65 km
- Hair of The Dog7.72 km
- Groom Room11.3 km
Kennels & catteries
- Kitty's Paradise3.44 km
- Farcroft Kennels and Cattery13.15 km
- Barehams Boarding & Day Care Centre17.58 km
Dog-friendly cafés
- Hill Top Coffee Shop39.5 km
- Severndroog Castle Tea Room40.03 km
Hydrotherapy
- RJ Canine Therapy Ltd7.13 km
- Dogs Trust Basildon7.61 km
- ARU Canine Rehabilitation Clinic20.98 km
Pet crematoria
- Phoenix Pet Cremations19.26 km
- Resting Pets30.53 km
Parks & green space
- King George V Playing Field0.19 km
- Rayleigh Mount0.49 km
- Woodlands Avenue Open Space0.64 km
Dog-friendly beaches
- Bell Wharf Beach5.94 km
- Thorney Bay Beach8.04 km
- Three Shells Beach9.3 km
Pet shops
- Pets at Home0.94 km
- Raw Dog Food Pet Shop4.18 km
- World Of Reptiles And Exotics5.8 km
Animal rescues
- Dogs Trust Basildon7.63 km
- South Essex Wildlife Hospital17.07 km
- Hopefield Animal Sanctuary21.7 km
Dog-friendly pubs
- The Phoenix31.02 km
- The Abbey Arms35.17 km
- The Lighterman35.43 km
Straight-line distances from the practice. Places from © OpenStreetMap contributors; businesses from the Giddy Pets directory.
Pet owners in Rochford
If it’s an emergency
The nearest practice listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Your Vets (about 0.85 km away). Always phone before you travel.
Nearest 24-hour hospital: Earls Hall Veterinary (about 2.52 km).
Nearest vet practices
The closest practices to Downes Veterinary Surgeons by distance:
- Vets4Pets0.18 km · directions
- Your Vets0.85 km · directions
- Earls Hall Veterinary2.52 km · directions
- Medivet5.24 km · directions
- Medivet5.88 km · directions