
Dagenham Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets network, and the practice website describes it as “locally owned.” It’s set up as a general practice with on-site diagnostics (in‑house lab, digital X‑ray and ultrasound), an operating theatre and an isolation unit. Out-of-hours emergency care is stated to be provided via another Vets4Pets practice.
Recent reviews include both routine and difficult cases: owners mention cat castrations/neutering, a kitten “quick check,” and end-of-life appointments (including behavioural euthanasia). Several owners praise kind, efficient staff and say they could get appointments when needed, while multiple recent 1‑star reviews describe serious problems with one vet’s manner (condescending/mocking, insensitive comments in a euthanasia context) and handling, plus frustration about slow acknowledgement of complaints.
Based on the practice website and the latest reviews, services and facilities mentioned include
Emergency cover: the website states out‑of‑hours emergency care is provided via another Vets4Pets practice.
Prices listed on the practice website (dogs)
The website also describes a “Complete Care Plan” including vaccinations, face-to-face health checks, and a free 24/7 vet helpline, but no plan price is shown in the provided extract. The site says the team can discuss pricing and provide estimates in advance.
Named on the practice website
From reviews, front-desk/reception and nursing staff are singled out positively by one owner as “very lovely,” and several reviewers describe staff as kind/understanding during routine procedures and first-time visits.
Multiple recent reviews also warn about a vet referred to as “Steve” / “Stefan Birza”, describing condescending or mocking communication, poor bedside manner during highly emotional appointments (including euthanasia), and (in one account) rough handling.
Google rating: 4.4 stars from 479 reviews.
Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 479 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.
2 months ago
Had both pets castrated here and the staff were very kind and efficient. Always appointments available when needed.
2 months ago
Took my kitten here for a quick check, friendly staff and store was very well stocked
2 months ago
At our first meeting, the vet began the appointment telling me about the vaccination process while giving disapproving looks, I was uncomfortable but assumed this was out of concern/care. But he then went on a weird aggressive rant assuming that I'm going to leave my cat alone on a plane, during which he physically acted out her having a seizure and dying, angrily asking me what I will do. In response to me being visibly stressed and speechless (I have autism), he then turned away from me and mockingly said "look at her" to a family member in the room with me. This stressed me out to the point the person with me had to temporarily take over the appointment, the fact I am autistic was made known to him yet he continued talking down to me when I tried to resume and just finish the appointment, all while a conversation STILL hadn't taken place about our future travelling. The whole experience was very distressing, surreal and bizzare. I felt really embarrassed while I had to try to gather myself to speak to the receptionist afterwards, honestly all round traumatic experience. On the plus, the receptionist and nurses seem very lovely but avoid the vet 'Stefan Birza'.
a month ago
I have always had a good experience here however I had an appointment with the vet STEVE and this was my first bad experience. I see there has also recently been another bad review about Steve too. All the vets here are nice however Steve spoke to me in a very condescending and undermining manner, making me feel like I’m stupid for bringing my kitten into the vet after noticing some unusual signs. I reported him to the vet surgery and they did not acknowledge my complaint for several weeks especially after I chased them up 3 times. I am still waiting for them to acknowledge my complaint. I am very concerned at their lack of acknowledgment and accountability for their staff’s poor treatment. AVOID STEVE.
3 months ago
I have always had a good experience here however I had an appointment with the vet STEVE and this was my first bad experience. I see there has also recently been another bad review about Steve too. All the vets here are nice however Steve spoke to me in a very condescending and undermining manner, making me feel like I’m stupid for bringing my kitten into the vet after noticing some unusual signs. I reported him to the vet surgery and they did not acknowledge my complaint for several weeks especially after I chased them up 3 times. I am still waiting for them to acknowledge my complaint. I am very concerned at their lack of acknowledgment and accountability for their staff’s poor treatment. AVOID STEVE.
3 months ago
a month ago
I have 13 cats and have neutered every single one of them, but this experience was the worst I’ve ever had. Steve was extremely rude to us and treated my cat aggressively, even pinching them. He sat on his chair the whole time, rolling his eyes, giving dirty looks, and even made us take the cat out of the basket — something vets usually do. We were already worried as my cat was going in for surgery, and instead of reassuring us, he made us feel worse. If this is how he behaves in front of owners, I dread to think how he handles animals behind closed doors. I’m very disappointed and believe this needs to be properly looked into.
3 months ago
i had taken my dog in to get a behavioural euthanasia (hardest thing ive ever had to do) after he had killed my daughters beloved cat. it was terrifying and the whole family had witnessed this as 4 grown men spent 3 minutes (genuinely felt like hours) trying to get him away from her and after that we couldn’t have him in the home as i have young children and will not put their safety at risk - she’s come in obviously very hysterical due to the circumstances and after explaining this all to the vet he told us “well dogs kill cats, what did you expect”. most disrespectful and honestly heartless thing anyone could have said in that moment. i would not recommend them to anyone i am so heartbroken about everything that happened and then the treatment there was horrendous
4 months ago
I feel like in times of heartbreak some vets here need to be abit more compassionate and sympathetic. Last Thursday was one of the worst days of my life as my beautiful girl of 13 and 1/2 years sadly needed to be rushed here and we had to devastatingly say goodbye! She had been being treated for over 2 years under a different vet who sadly had let her down time and again refusing to do much for her due to her age. Financially I was unable to take her else where so spent that time doing my absolute best for her whilst having to put my trust in the vets she was under! And she was thriving until her final week where she suddenly started to deteriorate and struggled to eat or drink ;-( I genuinely felt like the vet was judging me, I was in a highly emotional state worried sick about my girl, devastated knowing I would have to say goodbye to my soul dog and I just found her whole demeanour so cold! She didn’t ask me for any medical history or even if she was having any treatment etc anywhere else for any conditions (which she was), I felt like I had to spend my time trying to tell her this whilst she stood coldly like I’d done something wrong, which I hadn’t. Please do better in these situations! A bit of compassion goes a long way. I lost my soul dog and best friend and will forever be broken!
5 months ago
Service was amazing! It was my first time taking a pet to the vet (my first cat) and I was feeling really nervous. The staff were so understanding and eased my concerns. The operation went really well and I can only thank the entire Vets team, from front desk to surgeon. Madame says Meow, as well!
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