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Ivybank Veterinary Clinic

#2 Vet in Irvine, Ayrshire

4.5
Corporate

Ivybank Veterinary Clinic – Vets in Irvine

Updated January 2026

Clinic Overview

Ivybank Veterinary Clinic is an RCVS accredited practice and a Vet Nurse Training Practice (both stated on its website). Reviews describe a clinic that handles routine ongoing care (regular check-ups and medication), dentistry (including dental surgery), and operations, with several owners mentioning text updates/follow-ups after procedures.

Ivybank Veterinary Clinic is an RCVS accredited practice and a Vet Nurse Training Practice (both stated on its website). Reviews describe a clinic that handles routine ongoing care (regular check-ups and medication), dentistry (including dental surgery), and operations, with several owners mentioning text updates/follow-ups after procedures.

Feedback is mixed: alongside detailed praise for post-op updates and aftercare, multiple recent reviews describe serious concerns about communication and customer service, including one account of a pet becoming critically unwell after bladder stone surgery and another describing difficulty getting clear pricing without booking a consultation.

Services

  • RCVS accredited practice (website).
  • Vet Nurse Training Practice (website).
  • Routine care mentioned in reviews: regular check-ups and ongoing medication for a dog.
  • Surgery mentioned in reviews: an operation with owners receiving multiple updates; bladder stone surgery (one reviewer’s account describes complications afterward).
  • Dentistry mentioned in reviews: dental surgery with the owner reporting a strong improvement and referencing “treatment and aftercare.”
  • Communication during care: several owners mention text updates after a procedure/operation.

Pricing

  • Consultation fee: one reviewer states they were told a consultation would cost £66.
  • Health check offer (website): “Six-month healthy pet check” advertised at £24.99.

People

  • Nurse Yvonne is named in one review in relation to a post-surgery call; the reviewer felt the response was uncaring when they tried to get urgent help after their pet deteriorated.
  • Reception team (unnamed): experiences conflict—some reviews describe reception as friendly and efficient, while another describes receptionists as rude/unhelpful and not offering assistance with carrying a heavy cat up/down stairs despite visible mobility aids.
  • Vets (unnamed): praised by some owners for being patient, answering questions without making them feel rushed, and providing multiple post-op updates; criticised by another reviewer for not disclosing prices for medication/prescriptions/injections without a consultation.

Reviews

4.5 stars from 233 reviews. - Post-procedure communication: multiple owners describe receiving text updates and “numerous updates” after an operation, which they said reduced anxiety.

  • Surgery outcomes vary: one owner reports a very positive dental surgery outcome with clear aftercare; another gives a detailed account of a severe deterioration after bladder stone surgery and felt the clinic handled the follow-up poorly.
  • Service and transparency concerns: some recent negative reviews focus on perceived money-first approach, difficulty getting prices without a consultation, and rude/unhelpful reception.
  • Everyday visits: positive reviews mention regular check-ups/medication visits going smoothly, with staff giving dogs treats and pets appearing comfortable attending.

Special Services

Emergency Services
Vet Nurse Training

Location

2 Low Green Rd, Irvine KA12 8RA, UK

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