Dog & Cat Vets in North Maida Vale

## Summary IVET Services (Elizavet) describes itself as an **independent** veterinary clinic, offering **routine care alongside advanced surgery** and **telemedicine**. From the latest reviews available, owners most often describe the clinic being used for **orthopaedic and other complex surgical cases** (including **TPLO for cruciate ligament damage**, fracture repair, and tumour removal), with clear emphasis on **detailed explanations before/after procedures**. Concrete examples mentioned include: **post-op update calls** (e.g., a spay patient’s owner called mid-morning to confirm recovery), **rehab support after TPLO** (hydrotherapy and physiotherapy referenced), and **visual explanations of surgical plans** (a vet using **3D models/screen** to explain procedures and prosthetic parts). The clinic website also states **24/7 emergency care**, with advice to **call before travelling**. ## Services - **Routine care** - Routine check-ups (website) - Spaying (reviewed experience with same-day updates and recovery call) - **Surgery (advanced/complex cases specifically referenced)** - **TPLO** for cruciate ligament injury (website specialty + multiple reviews) - Surgery after **fracture/trauma** (broken paw bones; life-threatening wounds identified after x-ray) - **Mass/tumour removal** (sarcoma behind the ear; removed without affecting the ear) - General “advanced surgical procedures” (website) - **Diagnostics and treatment planning** - **X-ray** used to assess severity of injuries (review) - **Rehabilitation** - **Hydrotherapy and physiotherapy** post-TPLO (review) - **Emergency care** - Website states **24/7 emergency care** and advises **calling before travelling**. - **Telemedicine** - Telemedicine offered (website) - **Specialties listed on the website** - **BOAS**, **IVDD**, **cardiology**, **TPLO** (website) ## People - **Dr Dario (vet/surgeon, described as “a surgeon himself” in reviews)** - Frequently credited with complex surgical decision-making (e.g., proceeding with an operation another vet advised against; TPLO for cruciate injury; fracture surgery; sarcoma removal). - Owners repeatedly mention **clear explanations** of procedures and risks, including one case where he **demonstrated the plan using 3D models and a screen** and explained prosthetic parts sourcing. - Follow-up and continuity are highlighted in one review describing **weekly check-ups** during recovery after surgery. - **Nicole (team member; role not specified in reviews)** - Mentioned alongside Dr Dario as part of the team involved in a life-saving case. - **Arietta (role not specified in reviews)** - Mentioned as part of the clinic leadership/team alongside Dr Dario. - **Nursing/front-desk team (roles referenced generally)** - Reviews describe **pre- and post-op support**, discharge guidance, and taking time to answer questions; one owner noted **flexibility around pick-up timing** and waiting to discharge until the pet was “ready and settled.” ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.9 stars from 111 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Complex surgery outcomes are a dominant theme**, especially orthopaedics: TPLO for cruciate ligament injury, fracture repair, and long surgeries after serious injuries are all described as successful with good recoveries. - **Communication around procedures is repeatedly specific**: owners mention detailed explanations of options/risks, mid-day phone updates during spay recovery, and visual walk-throughs of surgical plans (3D models/screen). - **Post-operative support and follow-up** show up in multiple forms: rehab (hydrotherapy/physio after TPLO), check-ups during healing, and being kept informed through recovery. - **Costs are mentioned, but only in general terms**: one reviewer says the vet “kept the cost down” to make treatment possible; another says pricing felt “very fair” with no surprises (no exact prices given).