Southfields Veterinary Specialists – Vets in Basildon
Clinic Overview
- Oncology and radiotherapy - Reviews frequently mention radiotherapy for cancer cases, including treatment for nasal tumours, lymphoma, and longer treatment plans involving repeat visits. - Chemotherapy is also regularly referenced, with owners describing support from first consultation through to later treatment stages. - Recent feedback also mentions the radiology team in relation to ongoing care and monitoring.
Services
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Small-animal referral hospital care
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Southfields operates as a referral hospital for complex cases needing specialist assessment, treatment, and inpatient support.
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Oncology and radiotherapy
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Reviews frequently mention radiotherapy for cancer cases, including treatment for nasal tumours, lymphoma, and longer treatment plans involving repeat visits.
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Chemotherapy is also regularly referenced, with owners describing support from first consultation through to later treatment stages.
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Recent feedback also mentions the radiology team in relation to ongoing care and monitoring.
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Neurology and spinal surgery
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Owners describe spinal surgery for rapid-onset grade 4 IVDD, with surgery completed quickly after referral and follow-up recovery planning provided.
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Neurology reviews also mention detailed discussion of treatment options, risks, and likely recovery.
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Ophthalmology
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Recent reviews mention ongoing eye-condition management, with clear long-term planning and discussion of treatment options.
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Exotics service
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Rabbits and ferrets are specifically mentioned in owner feedback.
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Examples include long consultations, awake dental examination in a rabbit, sedation for X-rays, and detailed follow-up calls to discuss test results and treatment options.
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Inpatient and hospital care
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Reviews describe pets being admitted for 24 hours, for over a week, and for repeated oncology treatment blocks.
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Owners mention regular updates during admission and discharge with ongoing care plans.
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Emergency veterinary services and training
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Emergency care is listed in the clinic’s service data.
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A veterinary nurse training facility is also listed in the clinic’s service data.
Pricing
No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.
People
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Stefan Named in recent reviews as an ophthalmologist, praised for creating a calm environment, explaining eye conditions clearly, and discussing longer-term plans in detail.
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Dominic ("Dom", also referred to as Vet Dom or Dr Dom) Strongly associated with the exotics service, especially rabbit care. Reviews describe him as clear, thorough, empathetic, and careful in his handling and explanations.
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Cassie Named alongside Dom in exotics care, particularly in support of ongoing rabbit treatment.
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James Mentioned in relation to radiotherapy, radiology-team care, oncology support, and a dog’s longer inpatient stay.
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Sam Named alongside James and the nursing team for care during a longer admission.
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Mikele Mentioned warmly by an owner whose dog underwent lymphoma treatment and chemotherapy.
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Ines Described as compassionate and thorough in explaining a dog’s diagnosis.
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Hamish Named as a neurologist involved in IVDD surgery, with owners praising his explanation of risks, benefits, and recovery planning.
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Roberto Also named as a neurologist, with one owner highlighting his detailed explanation of treatment considerations.
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Lee Identified in one review as the hospital director, praised for keeping an owner updated during a dog’s admission.
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Nursing, reception and wider support teams Reviews repeatedly mention friendly reception staff, supportive nurses, and coordinated care across departments.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.3 stars from 224 reviews.
- •Recent feedback is largely very positive about specialist referral care, particularly for radiotherapy, complex cancer cases, and dogs needing advanced treatment after referral from their usual vet.
- •Neurology and inpatient care remain strong themes, with owners describing fast access to spinal surgery, daily recovery updates, and detailed discharge plans.
- •Reviews also highlight individual clinicians, including Stefan for ophthalmology, Hamish and Roberto for neurology, Ines for compassionate explanations, and James in radiotherapy-related care.
- •A smaller number of reviews raise concerns around high costs, difficulty getting direct access to the lead specialist, discharge timing after anaesthesia, and limited follow-up after treatment.
