Dog & Cat Vets in Ripley

## Summary Ambivet Veterinary Group is a small-animal practice established in 1979 and listed as an **RCVS General Practice**. The website describes a broad routine-and-surgical setup (including **on-site lab, ultrasound and X‑ray**) and an **out-of-hours arrangement** that provides **free telephone advice and emergency consultations** via another Ambivet branch. Recent reviews are mixed on cost: some owners describe pricing as “very reasonable,” while others report feeling overcharged (including one review citing **£850** for a mass removal plus **£200** for restapling after the wound opened). Clinically, owners most often mention **clear explanations before procedures** (including diagrams) and **aftercare following dental surgery**. ## Services Based on the clinic website and the reviews available: - **Consultations** and routine care, including **vaccinations**, **microchipping**, **parasite control**, and **six‑month health checks** - **Surgery**, including procedures owners explicitly mention such as: - **Dental surgery** (one review describes “extensive dental surgery” with aftercare) - **Small mass removal** (one review describes a chest mass removal and subsequent wound stapling) - **Dentistry** - **Diagnostic tests & imaging**, with facilities listed as: - **On-site lab** - **Ultrasound** - **X‑ray** - **Nurse clinics**, plus practical appointments such as **nail clipping**, **anal sac expression**, and **blood pressure checks** - **Home visits** - **Cardiology referral service** (listed on the website) **Species treated** (per the website): dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, gerbils, hamsters, ferrets, small/large cage birds, backyard poultry, and wild birds. Reviews also specifically mention a **budgie** being seen. **Emergencies & out of hours (as stated on the website):** - During normal hours: contact the practice for emergency support. - Out of hours: contact another Ambivet branch for **free telephone advice and emergency consultations**. ## Pricing Only the following prices were explicitly stated in reviews: - **£850** for a mass removal operation (one reviewer’s figure) - **£200** additional charge for stapling the wound after it opened (same reviewer) Other reviews conflict on value, with one saying prices were “very reasonable” and others describing “over pricing/over charged.” ## People Named individuals mentioned in reviews: - **Amy Green (vet)** — praised for taking time to explain treatment “in simple terms,” including **drawing diagrams** and answering lots of questions, which an owner said reduced stress during a difficult period. - **Freddie** — mentioned positively by multiple reviewers, including: - “Caring, friendly and professional” during an appointment - Leading a case involving a cat’s **extensive dental surgery**, where the owner highlighted **pre-op explanations** and **aftercare** - **Megan (vet, name uncertain per reviewer)** — credited with being “helpful, caring and enthusiastic” when treating a **budgie**, with a nurse assisting. - **Reception team** — repeatedly mentioned for being friendly and efficient both **on the phone and in person**. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.3 stars from 250 reviews.** **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - **Communication and explanations**: owners describe vets explaining procedures clearly; one review mentions **diagrams** and lots of Q&A. - **Aftercare and surgical outcomes**: positive feedback on **dental surgery aftercare**, but one negative account of a **mass removal** where the wound was larger than expected and reopened, followed by an additional charge for stapling. - **Cost/value disagreements**: some call pricing “very reasonable,” while others say they felt **overcharged** or “extort[ed],” with one review explicitly detailing **£850 + £200**. - **Front-desk experience**: multiple reviews call reception staff welcoming, caring, and efficient.