Ambivet Veterinary Group

Ambivet Veterinary Group in Ripley is part of CVS and has been established since 1979. It is listed as an RCVS General Practice, with routine care, surgery, and on-site diagnostics including a lab, ultrasound, and X-ray. The practice also states that out-of-hours care is provided through another Ambivet branch, including free telephone advice and emergency consultations.

Services

• •Routine veterinary care: consultations, vaccinations, microchipping, parasite control, and six-month health checks.
• •Surgery and dentistry: the practice offers general surgical procedures and dental work; recent reviews mention extensive dental surgery for a cat, along with clear pre-op explanations and aftercare, and also a small mass removal procedure.
• •Diagnostics and monitoring: on-site lab testing, ultrasound, X-ray, blood pressure checks, and nurse-led support for practical appointments such as nail clipping and anal sac expression.
• •Species seen: the website lists dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, gerbils, hamsters, ferrets, small and large cage birds, backyard poultry, and wild birds. Recent reviews also mention a budgie being treated.
• •Other services: home visits and a cardiology referral service are listed on the website.
• •Emergency arrangements: during opening hours, the practice provides emergency support; out of hours, another Ambivet branch handles free telephone advice and emergency consultations.

Pricing

Published prices suggest the clinic sits above average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. Reviews give a mixed picture on value: some owners describe prices as very reasonable, while others say they felt overcharged. One reviewer specifically cited £850 for a mass removal and a further £200 for stapling after the wound reopened.

People

• •Amy Green (vet) is repeatedly praised for clear, calm communication, including explaining treatment in simple terms and even drawing diagrams. Reviews also highlight her compassionate care for older and more complex cases.
• •Megan (vet) is described as kind, gentle, and thorough, with especially strong feedback from owners of anxious dogs and from one owner who brought in a budgie.
• •Freddie is mentioned positively for being caring, friendly, and professional, including in a cat dental case where the owner was happy with both the explanations and aftercare.
• •Reception team are frequently described as friendly, welcoming, caring, and efficient, both on the phone and in person.

Reviews

Google shows a 4.3/5 rating from 251 reviews.

• •Recent feedback is strongest around individual staff care, with Amy and Megan especially praised for being compassionate, thorough, and good at explaining treatment clearly.
• •Freddie also receives positive mentions, and one owner was very happy with the care and aftercare around a cat’s extensive dental surgery.
• •Owners often describe the front-desk team as friendly and efficient, and one reviewer highlighted the practice’s willingness to see a budgie, which is not available everywhere locally.
• •Negative comments mainly focus on pricing and value, with several reviewers saying the practice feels expensive and one detailed complaint about charges following a mass-removal procedure.