Specialist Vets in Ipswich

## Summary Highcliff Veterinary Practice Limited is a general small-animal practice (ownership/group not stated in the information provided) with recent reviews describing both planned procedures and urgent surgical care. Owners specifically mention a **dental procedure** managed to reduce stress for an **extremely anxious dog**, including **calm pre- and post-op handling**, and **urgent surgery carried out twice in one week** with **proactive phone updates** to an owner who was away. Reviews also highlight **quick recognition of arthritis** and starting medication that improved comfort. ## Services Services and capabilities mentioned in the information provided include: - **Dental procedures** (including peri-operative handling to reduce stress in anxious dogs) - **Surgery**, including **urgent surgery** (one reviewer reports their dog needed urgent surgery twice in the same week) - **Arthritis assessment and management**, including **prescribing medication** for pain/mobility - **Care for cats** (one review reports a cat recovering fully after treatment; treatment details not specified) - Experience with **Greyhounds** is specifically mentioned by one owner (context: dental procedure and anxiety management) ## People - **Richard**: Mentioned in connection with a dog’s **dental procedure**. The owner highlights adjustments that kept their **extremely anxious dog unusually calm before and after the operation**, and notes Richard is “very experienced with Greyhounds.” - **Amy**: Credited with **quickly recognising arthritis** in a Jack Russell and prescribing medication that made the dog “much more comfortable.” The owner also notes Amy’s **calm manner** helped with a dog that “has a lot of anxiety.” ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.8 stars from 261 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - **Reduced-stress handling for anxious pets**, including calm pre-/post-op experience during a dental procedure. - **Clear communication during serious treatment**, including calling an owner with updates while a family member handled in-person arrangements. - **Effective diagnosis and treatment**, e.g., arthritis recognised quickly and managed with medication that improved comfort. - **Accommodating approach** is mentioned repeatedly (e.g., “incredibly accommodating,” “always accommodating”), though specific scheduling/policy details aren’t provided in the reviews shown.

## Summary The Barn Veterinary Practice is a small-animal clinic with a large volume of Google feedback (4.6★ from 488 reviews). Recent reviews describe routine consultations and medical assessments (including a vomiting dog after swallowing a sock and glove), with vets explaining what they plan to check and sending owners home with medication (an anti-inflammatory paste was mentioned). Feedback is mixed: several owners describe polite, understanding vets/nurses/reception, while one recent review alleges serious harm from over-prescribing and neglect in another case; another owner says their consultation felt rushed despite calling the service “excellent”. ## Services Services and situations specifically mentioned in the information available: - Consultations and clinical examinations. - Assessment and treatment of vomiting/poor appetite after suspected foreign-body ingestion (sock/glove), including medication dispensed (anti-inflammatory paste). - Discussion/explanation of what checks will be done during the visit (as reported by an owner). ## Reviews **4.6 stars from 488 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - Staff manner is frequently described as friendly/polite/understanding across vets, nurses, and reception. - Communication during appointments is highlighted by one owner who said the team explained what they were going to check while assessing a vomiting dog. - Appointment experience varies: one owner felt their consultation was rushed, while still reporting “excellent service.” - A serious negative account alleges over-prescription leading to a dog’s death and neglect in another dog’s care; this conflicts with other recent reviews describing positive experiences.

## Summary Stowe Veterinary Centre Ltd is a general veterinary practice (no specific accreditations or specialties were stated on the available website data). Recent reviews describe the clinic handling sudden urgent illness, including rapid triage by reception, a vet making a quick initial diagnosis followed by a non‑invasive test, and providing peaceful euthanasia when owners chose that option. Other owners mention being seen at short notice for a cat and staff “going above and beyond.” One recent review strongly disputes the standard of care, alleging a week of ineffective treatment, heavy paracetamol use, a bill of over £2,000, and subsequent liver damage—so experiences reported are mixed. ## Services Services mentioned in the latest reviews include: - Urgent/same‑day care for pets that become suddenly unwell (owners describe reception recognising urgency and getting the pet seen quickly). - Diagnostic testing described as “non‑invasive” to confirm a suspected cause. - Euthanasia with owners describing a calm, peaceful process. - Short‑notice appointments for cats (as described by an owner whose cat was seen and cared for on short notice). ## Pricing - One reviewer reports “a bill of over £2k” for treatment over the course of about a week (this is an individual report and not a published price list). ## People - Reception team: one owner specifically highlights a receptionist who was “very understanding,” recognised the urgency over the phone, and helped on arrival (including providing a mattress for the dog in reception). - Vets/clinical team: described in one case as quickly explaining the likely cause and seriousness, then confirming via a non‑invasive test; in another case an owner alleges poor decision‑making around medication and delayed antibiotics. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.4 stars from 501 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - Calm, practical handling of very sick pets: urgency recognised on the phone, supportive arrival arrangements (a mattress in reception), and clear communication about seriousness and next steps. - End‑of‑life care: one owner describes compassionate support and a peaceful euthanasia experience. - Short‑notice care: one owner says their cat was seen at short notice and staff were very attentive. - A serious negative account conflicts with the above: one owner alleges prolonged ineffective treatment, heavy paracetamol use, a bill over £2,000, and resulting liver damage, stating the practice tried to hide what happened.

## Summary Christchurch Veterinary Surgery describes itself as an **independent** practice and treats **dogs, cats and small pets**. Based on its website, it’s set up for everyday primary-care work (consultations, vaccines/boosters, neutering/spays, dental care, microchipping and pet passports), with additional support via **nurse clinics** and **puppy/kitten packages**. Recent reviewers most often mention **clear explanations of findings and the management plan**, and staff **helping a nervous dog settle** during visits; one review also highlights **being able to get appointments when requested**. ## Services Services explicitly mentioned on the clinic website include: - **Consultations** - **Vaccinations & boosters** - **Neutering**, including **bitch spays** - **Dental care** - **Nurse clinics** - **Puppy and kitten packages** - **Microchipping & pet passports** Species handled (as stated): **dogs, cats, and small pets**. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.8 stars from 210 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - Owners describe **friendly, kind staff**, including taking time to **put a nervous dog at ease** during appointments. - Multiple comments point to **communication**: explaining **findings** and the **management plan** rather than leaving owners guessing. - **Access to appointments** is mentioned positively (getting an appointment when requested). - A small amount of feedback is non-specific (e.g., “Good vets”), without details on what was done.

## Summary 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.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - 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.