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Essex Vets, South Woodham Ferrers
Chelmsford, East of England
+44 1245 328400
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24-hour careListed as open 24/7
Practice websiteWebsite listed in our directory
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
If you're near Chelmsford, Essex Vets is a local veterinary option to consider. Find them at Knight Street, South Woodham Ferrers, CM3 5ZL. Services listed on their own website include consultations, surgery, dental care and microchipping. 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. Phone the practice to check current services, hours and whether they can register or see your pet. For a post-appointment leg-stretch, Compass Gardens is one of the closest green spaces, about 0.58 km away.
Services offered
Practice services
- Consultations
- Surgery
- Dental care
- Microchipping
- Diagnostic imaging
- Laboratory
- Emergency care
- Hospitalisation
- Puppy & kitten care
Pets treated
Ask Essex 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 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.
What if my pet has an emergency near 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.
Is there anywhere to walk my dog after the appointment?
Yes — Compass Gardens is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 0.58 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 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.
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If it’s an emergency
The nearest practice listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Your Vets (about 7.62 km away). Always phone before you travel.
Nearest 24-hour hospital: Earls Hall Veterinary (about 8.13 km).
Nearest vet practices
The closest practices to Essex Vets by distance:
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