Ambivet Veterinary Group – Vets in Ripley
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Verified PricesClinic Overview
Ambivet Veterinary Group in Ripley, Derbyshire is part of CVS Group and has been established since 1979. It is listed as an RCVS General Practice, offering routine veterinary 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, with free telephone advice and emergency consultations.
Services
- •Routine care for common pet health needs: consultations, vaccinations, microchipping, parasite control, and six-month health checks.
- •Surgery and dentistry: general surgical procedures and dental work are offered. Reviews mention dental treatment for a cat, a small mass removal, and clear explanations around treatment and aftercare.
- •Diagnostics and monitoring: the practice lists on-site lab testing, ultrasound, X-ray, blood pressure checks, and nurse-led appointments for practical care such as nail clipping and anal sac expression.
- •Wide range of species seen: the website lists dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, gerbils, hamsters, ferrets, small and large cage birds, backyard poultry, and wild birds. Reviews also include a positive visit for a budgie, which adds useful real-world evidence for bird care.
- •Other listed services: home visits and a cardiology referral service.
- •Emergency arrangements: emergency help is available during opening hours, while out-of-hours support is handled by another Ambivet branch, including free telephone advice and emergency consultations.
Pricing
Published prices suggest the clinic sits above average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. Recent reviews often describe the practice as pricey or overcharged, although one owner commented that it felt expensive in the same way as many other vets.
People
- •Amy Green (vet) is repeatedly praised for calm, clear communication and compassionate care, especially in stressful or complex situations.
- •Megan (vet) is described as kind, gentle, and thorough, with particularly strong feedback from owners of anxious dogs and from a bird owner who felt well supported.
- •Freddie is mentioned positively for being caring, friendly, and professional.
- •Reception team are often described as friendly, welcoming, caring, and efficient, both on the phone and in person.
- •An unnamed nurse also received a positive mention for helping during a budgie appointment.
Reviews
Google shows a 4.3/5 rating from 256 reviews.
- •Positive feedback often centres on kindness and bedside manner, including one recent owner who thanked the vet for being so supportive on a very traumatic day.
- •Amy Green and Megan stand out in reviews for clear explanations, patience, and gentle handling of nervous or older pets.
- •Owners also praise the reception team for being friendly and efficient, and one reviewer highlighted the practice’s willingness to see a budgie, which can be hard to find locally.
- •Negative reviews mainly focus on pricing, trust, and overall experience, with some long-term clients saying they felt the practice had become expensive or that standards and compassion had declined.
Special Services
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