Ipswich Veterinary Centre

Ipswich Veterinary Centre appears to be part of a wider set of “sister practices” (the group name isn’t stated in the information available). Recent reviewers describe it as set up for a broad mix of pets—including birds, dogs, cats, and guinea pigs—with some extra support for anxious dogs.

Concrete details mentioned by owners include

• •An “uncommon procedure” performed for a cockatiel to help with hormonal issues.
• •Free nurse-led socialisation sessions to help nervous dogs feel more comfortable in the clinic environment (including time in the exam room and a confidence-building walk “around the back”).
• •Saturday appointments for a sick cat, with the vet described as friendly and clear in explanations.

Services

Based on the latest reviews available to us, owners specifically mention

• •Care for birds (including a cockatiel) and an uncommon procedure aimed at managing hormonal problems.
• •Routine vet visits for dogs (with appointments described as easy to book).
• •Nurse-led socialisation/desensitisation sessions for anxious dogs (reported as free), involving calm handling and confidence-building in different clinic areas.
• •Cat consultations and treatment for illness (including a Saturday visit).
• •Care for guinea pigs.

People

Named team members mentioned in reviews

• •Abigail (vet) – described as identifying a dog’s anxiety in the clinic setting and proactively suggesting nurse socialisation sessions to help.
• •Athena (nurse) and Caitlin (nurse) – described as running socialisation sessions where they handled an anxious dog gently and calmly, helped the dog settle in the examination room, and took the dog into the back area to build confidence away from the owner.

Reviews

Google rating: 3.9 stars from 80 reviews. Recent reviewers (all 5-star) highlight

• •Support for non-traditional pets: multiple owners mention bringing birds and guinea pigs, including a cockatiel that needed an uncommon hormone-related procedure.
• •Help for anxious dogs: free nurse-led socialisation sessions are described in detail, including gradual exposure to the exam room and other clinic areas.
• •Clear communication and friendliness: reception through to vets/nurses are described as helpful; one owner specifically mentions the vet explaining things well during a sick-cat visit.
• •Cost comparisons (without exact in-clinic prices): one owner contrasts the centre with an alternative out-of-hours option quoted at £400 for consultation elsewhere, saying the visit here cost “much much less including treatment” (no exact amount given).

Note: the overall 3.9/5 rating suggests more mixed experiences across all reviews than the latest written reviews alone indicate.