Vet practice

Essex Vets

Chelmsford, East of England

24-hour emergency

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24-hour careListed as open 24/7

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Find themChelmsford, East of England

Details checked17 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

If you're near Chelmsford, Essex Vets is a local veterinary option to consider. They are listed as providing 24-hour emergency care — always phone first. You can call them on +44 1245 328400 or visit their website to find out more. For a post-appointment leg-stretch, Compass Gardens is one of the closest green spaces, about 0.58 km away.

Services offered

✓Consultations
✓Surgery
✓Dental care
✓Microchipping
✓Diagnostic imaging
✓Laboratory
✓Emergency care
✓Hospitalisation
✓Puppy & kitten care

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 Essex Vets before booking. Our food-safety checker covers dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters.

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Nearby emergency vets

Closest practices listed as offering emergency or out-of-hours care:

Your Vets

Emergency

Unit 12· 7.6 km

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Earls Hall Veterinary

24-hour

557 Rayleigh Road, SS9 5HP· 8.1 km

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Clarendon House

Emergency

Colchester Road, Maldon, CM9 4GD· 11.7 km

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Vista Vets

24-hour

Montrose Road, Chelmsford, CM2 6TE· 13.2 km

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Frequently asked questions

Is Essex Vets accepting new patients?

Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone Essex Vets on +44 1245 328400 and ask whether they're taking on new patients in Chelmsford.

The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Your Vets, about 7.62 km away. Always phone before travelling — many practices route out-of-hours calls to a dedicated provider.

Where can I park at Essex Vets?

Essex Vets is at Knight Street, South Woodham Ferrers, CM3 5ZL. 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.

Does Essex Vets 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 Essex Vets on +44 1245 328400 to check they treat your species before booking.