Riversbrook Veterinary Centre Ellenbrook
Ipswich
Riversbrook Veterinary Centre is a veterinary practice in Ellenbrook, Suffolk, treating cats and dogs. The practice offers vaccinations, neutering, and microchipping.
About Ipswich Veterinary Centre
Welcome to Ipswich Veterinary Centre, a friendly and inviting veterinary practice based in Ipswich, Suffolk, England. The practice is committed to delivering high-quality and compassionate care to all their patients, big or small.
Conveniently located in the heart of the town, Ipswich Veterinary Centre is easily accessible to pet owners from across the county. The practice prides itself on the exceptional veterinary services they offer to all animals, including cats, dogs, birds, exotic animals, wildlife, and poultry.
The practice is open six days a week, Monday to Saturday, and the opening hours are 8:30 am to 8:00 pm from Monday to Friday, and 8:30 am to 5:00 pm on Saturdays. So, whether it’s for a routine check-up or an emergency situation, the team at Ipswich Veterinary Centre is always available to provide the best care and attention for pets when needed.
The veterinary team at Ipswich Veterinary Centre is led by Mr Martin Barrow, BVM&S MRCVS, who is a highly qualified and experienced veterinary surgeon. He is joined by Mr Paul Canham, BVSc MRCVS, Mr Peter Mason, BVetMed MRCVS, and Mr Thomas Webster, BVetMed CertSAS MRCVS, who are also partners at the practice.
Together with their team of dedicated veterinary nurses, they provide a range of services to ensure pets receive the best possible care. This includes vaccinations, general health checks, surgical procedures, dental care, parasite control, and much more. The experienced and highly qualified veterinary team can deal with any situation, from routine check-ups to complicated surgical procedures.
The veterinary nurses, led by head nurses Mrs Tanya Mason and Mrs Joanna Webster, offer top-notch care and attention to all the pets visiting the practice. They are compassionate, caring, and highly trained, ensuring that every pet that comes to the practice is treated with the kindness and respect they deserve.
The practice boasts the latest medical equipment and facilities, including a surgical suite and a fully equipped laboratory. The team is always up-to-date with the latest advances in veterinary medicine, ensuring that they provide the best possible treatment options for all their patients.
In addition to providing cutting-edge veterinary services, the practice prides itself on being open at weekends and offering a client car park. This ensures that pet owners can always access the care they need, without worrying about parking or availability.
Overall, Ipswich Veterinary Centre is a friendly and inviting practice that puts the wellbeing of their patients and their owners at the heart of everything they do. The team is dedicated to delivering the highest standards of care, and they go above and beyond to ensure that pets receive the best possible treatment in a friendly and comfortable environment.
Animals we care for
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Birds
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Cats
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Dogs
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Exotic
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Poultry
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Wild
Facilities
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Client car park
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Open at weekends
Opening hours
- Monday
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- 8:30am – 8pm
- Tuesday
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- 8:30am – 8pm
- Wednesday
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- 8:30am – 8pm
- Thursday
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- 8:30am – 8pm
- Friday
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- 8:30am – 8pm
- Saturday
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- 8:30am – 5pm
- Sunday
- Closed
Reviews of Ipswich Veterinary Centre
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dominic moore-corry
Google 16 May 2026
We have have completed 6 puppy training classes, we have made so much progress and learnt so much with our trainer les. Which has helped us as a family with our cockapoo pippin. The lessons are well structured and delivered in a way that builds confidence with us as owners and has lead to a stronger bond with our puppy pippin. We are half way through are intermediate dog training block of 6 lessons. The progress we continue to make with pippin. We have signed up for another block of 6 lessons .
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Peter Watson
Google 20 April 2026
I was met with a courteous member of staff afyer explaining the issue I had concerning a sick bird. I asked to bring the bird in so they could look at it. The whole experience was dealt within minutes and with professional courtesy. Excellent
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Donna Hansen
Google 6 March 2026
Ipswich Veterinary Centre is fab, they've cared for our Cocker Spaniel for many years now and we use the grooming and physio services too. All the staff are so friendly and kind, the vets don't hurry you and take time to explain everything and our options. IVC reception team are very helpful in finding suitable appointments, and assisting with our insurance claims, making it such a simple and painless process. We know our old boy is in the best hands with everyone at IVC, and highly recommend them ❤️
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Anne Teasdale
Google 30 January 2026
Ipswich veterinary Centre is first class. All the staff are friendly, polite and go out of their way to make animals feel relaxed. Our 2 gingers love seeing their bupa consultants. Big thank you to Jess for putting up with paranoid parents.
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Kirstie Johnson
Google 25 November 2025
We go here for our birds. They are absolutely brilliant! We had to have our cockatiel go in for an uncommon procedure to help with his hormones and they were fantastic. I really can't fault them. Prices were reasonable and the vets are amazing. If you're a bird owner I highly recommend coming here
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Becky Clarke
Google 19 November 2025
My dog has been with Ipswich Veterinary for a couple of years, ever since I took him in from his previous owners, who used one of their sister practices. Appointments are always easy to book, and all the staff, from reception to the veterinary surgeons and nurses, are incredibly friendly and helpful during routine visits. I’ve recently been especially impressed after one of the vets, Abigail, told me about the socialisation sessions with the nurses, as my dog can get a bit anxious in the setting. I’ve now attended two of these sessions with nurses Athena and Caitlin. Both times, they were gentle, calm and very caring, helping my dog settle comfortably in the examination room. They also took him around the back, away from me, to help build his confidence in the environment, something that will be especially helpful as he gets older and may need more frequent visits. The best part is that these sessions are completely free. I’m incredibly impressed and very grateful that the vets offer this service for my dog’s wellbeing.
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Adrian Gooding
Google 4 October 2025
We had a sick cat, Saturday our normal vets not open and out of hours would have been £400 consultation and extra for any treatment, plus trek to Manningtree. Booked in here, all staff fantastic, vet extremely friendly and explained things well, costing much much less including treatment. Now thinking of moving vets to here, would recommend to anyone.
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- Where is Ipswich Veterinary Centre?
- Ipswich Veterinary Centre is a veterinary practice in Ipswich, Suffolk. The full address, phone number and opening hours are listed on this page.
- Which animals does Ipswich Veterinary Centre list care for?
- Ipswich Veterinary Centre lists care for Birds, Cats, Dogs, Exotic, Poultry and Wild. Call the practice to confirm current clinician availability for your pet.
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