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19 East Street, Rochford, Essex SS4 1DB

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Veterinary surgeons

We now have 4 vets who work at the Rochford Veterinary Surgery, combined together they have about 60 years of experience between them.

The vet practice has been owned since 1991 by Mr and Mrs Jobson. Mr Jobson qualified from the Edinburgh Vet School in 1988 and worked in Suffolk for 4 years before owning the present practice. He has a particular interest in internal medicine problems and dermatology cases as well as in ultrasound imaging. Mr and Mrs Jobson have their own dogs, cats and horses. Presently they have a young Alsatian called Harry and also have two Rescue Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, ‘Crispie’ who has a mild form of syringomyelia a neurological disease found in this breed, and ‘Freddie’ who was born with a deformed Larynx.

Some of you will also have met our experienced vet Catherine. Catherine qualified from the Royal Veterinary College and has over 10 years experience in general practice in both medicine and surgery. Growing up in the area she knows both the people and places well. Catherine has a Certificate in Veterinary Ophthalmology and enjoys all aspects of eye medicine and surgery. Catherine has Peggy at home who is a rescue spaniel with congenital cataracts.

Some of you may know Daniella who graduated in 2014 from the Royal Veterinary College and was born and raised in the local area. She joined the practice in 2018 and enjoys working with cats and exotic species. She has a post graduate certificate focused on small animal medicine. She has a Maine Coon cat at home called Pepper.

Dimitra is our newest vet who graduated in 2017 from Aristoteleio University of Thessaloniki in Greece. She now lives in Southend having previously worked in Sheffield. Dimitra enjoys soft tissue surgery and of course meeting the puppies and kittens – especially as her own dog Alfie is still in Greece for now, who she misses lots.

Veterinary nurses and reception

These are the people who really make a practice work and we are fortunate in having an established and reliable team. Reception is covered by Zoe, Anna, Susan and Vanda who will be greeting you on the phone and when you and your pet arrive at the practice.

Our nursing team consists of Ellis, Rosie, Cathy and Rosie, who are all qualified and Registered Veterinary Nurses having undergone the rigorous 2 year training program set by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.

Veterinary Surgeons

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Ian Jobson
BVM&S / MRCVS
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Catherine Bennetto
BVetMed PGCertSAOphthal MRCVS
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Daniella Sellick
BVetMed CertAVP MRCVS
This blogpost was kindly written by our vet Dimitra.
Dimitra Stasinou
DVM MRCVS

Veterinary Nurses

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Zoe Jobson
Practice Manager
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Ellis Woolley
Registered Veterinary Nurse
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Rosie Grannell
Registered Veterinary Nurse
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Rosie Parks
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Cathy
Cathy Edwards
Registered Veterinary Nurse

Support Staff

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Tom Collins
Karon Bullis
Vanda Rowland
Reception
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Susan Tovell
Reception
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Anna Livermore
Reception

Why our clients love Rochford Vets…

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Only be coming here for less than 6 months with my bunnies however I have to say I am blown away by the kindness they have here. Always so caring towards all my buns. Would never go anywhere else highly highly recommend 💜🐰
I have used this vets since I was a child, and they really are very friendly and caring. This week we have had a hard time after out cat got run over. But Rochford vets have been absolutely amazing. They managed to save our kitten's leg, they definitely went above and beyond for us and I can't thank everyone enough. Would recommend 100%
I felt compelled to write this review after the incredible experience I had with this vets surgery. Me and my girlfriend have taken our dog here since we brought her in 2018. Never have we had a visit which wasn’t satisfactory. On occasion we have had to pay for investigations, but of course we’re happy to do this as money is far inferior to our gorgeous baby. Unfortunately, my baby had lymphoma and she was put to rest. If it wasn’t for Rochford Vets thorough investigations she would have been left to suffer. I cannot thank this surgery enough. I even received phone calls from the vets after the decision to check in on me and assure me that I had made the right decision. When I have had time to grieve my loss, and decide to get a new pup, they will 100% be attending this surgery. Thank you Ian, Vets and other staff for making my pets short life, a happy one.
So pleased we moved to this vets earlier in the year after being let down elsewhere . Every time I have called staff have been amazing. Today our dog was fitted in after not being himself. The vet and all staff we spoke to were wonderful. Highly recommend.
It is difficult to articulate how amazing this vets surgery is. On numerous occasions they have been responsible for keeping my dog alive and I cannot express my gratitude to the vets- they always accommodate us and make sure our visits are as enjoyable as possible for both me and my pet ( lots of slobbery kisses and cuddles!). The receptionists are also always delightful and help to portray the overall positive atmosphere of the surgery. recommend 10000 times!😁
Highly recommend. Contacted them after my dog Dexter feel ill after a walk and they couldn't have been more helpful fitting him in, in their already booked up day. All the staff were extremely friendly, caring and efficient, putting myself and Dexter at ease. The welfare of animals really are their passion.
I just want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart for all you you did for our little growler Tom. He has been unwell for nearly a year and everyone at Rochford Vets has been wonderful with him despite his growling grouchy old man ways!!! Yesterday we said goodbye to Tom and it couldn’t have been more beautiful, allowing us time with him in the garden and letting us comfort him as he went to sleep, You were fantastic, I can’t thank you enough, so professional yet personal. It meant so much to us all how you handled it. It was an incredibly hard day for us all and it was a huge decision to put our little boy to rest, however your empathy and true kindness and compassion helped no end. I know that Tom appreciated everything you did for him too even though he had a funny way of showing it!!!

Thank you once again xxxx
We brought our extremely nervous Daisy for her jabs today and want to thank Danielle sellick for being so patient with her
Amazing service as always from all the staff and especially Kris who goes above and beyond, showing he genuinely cares. We were un sure they would be open in these unpredictable times due to covid 19, so really appreciate everything they do to help our loved ones..nothing is too much trouble..and fantastic after care as well..thank you to all of you very very much..
Friendly staff, the love of animals is out of this world.🐕
A big thank you to Kris & Danni at your practice who have been really helpful & kind with our poorly dog this week.
A massive thank you for your help today with our budgie, Splash - we had real trouble finding a vet that would help with a bird and, after losing his little friend yesterday, time was of the essence! Tracey-Ann was very kind and got us an appointment the same morning, and Daniella the vet was incredibly knowledgeable and compassionate. We weren't sure if Splash would make it but he is looking perkier already - what a lovely vet practice.
there wonderful care and understanding of animals is supreme xx
Amazing service today and excellent care for our Dog Badger! Thank you for getting him seen so quickly �
Took my mums cat for the first time, although her dog has been before. Then as now the Nurses and reception staff were lovely and friendly, the prices are very competitive and good, caring vets, excellent all-round
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