Ipswich Vets4Pets Ltd

Ipswich Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group and is described on its website as a locally owned practice. The clinic advertises a modern, well‑equipped facility with in‑house lab capability, imaging (X‑ray and ultrasound), and separate dog/cat wards plus isolation.

Based on the website and recent reviews, it appears set up for routine to moderately complex cases (dentistry, diagnostics, surgery) as well as small mammals: recent reviewers specifically mention care for a guinea pig and a rat. Recent feedback is mixed: multiple owners describe friendly handling and thoughtful end‑of‑life support (paw prints, a handwritten card, ashes returned with an individual cremation assurance certificate), while one reviewer describes a distressing experience around euthanasia billing and a disputed charge.

Services

From the clinic website

• •Diagnostics: biochemistry, haematology (blood testing), blood pressure monitoring
• •Imaging: X‑ray and ultrasound
• •Dentistry
• •Microchipping
• •Nurse clinic
• •Weight clinic
• •Surgery facilities: operating theatre; small mammal medicine and surgery
• •Facilities mentioned: in‑house laboratory, hospital ward, isolation unit, separated dog & cat wards and isolation units

Out-of-hours (as stated on the website)

• •Out of hours emergency care is available through Vets Now Manningtree when the clinic is closed.

Pricing

• •A recent review reports a £174 charge connected with a pet rat visit where euthanasia was discussed/performed; the same reviewer alleges they were overcharged by £35 for items they say were not done.

Reviews

4.5 stars from 595 reviews. “”

• •Small mammal care is specifically mentioned (a guinea pig; a rat), with one owner saying the vet was “great with my animals.”
• •End‑of‑life support is described in detail by one owner: paw prints and hair kept as mementos, a handwritten condolence card, and ashes returned with an individual cremation assurance certificate.
• •A serious negative account alleges insensitive timing around payment during euthanasia and a disputed bill (including an alleged overcharge), contrasting with other reviews describing friendly staff.