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Ivy Lodge Veterinary Clinic

#3 Vet in Upminster, Greater London

4.5
Independent Clinic

Ivy Lodge Veterinary Clinic – Vets in Upminster

Updated January 2026
Independent Clinic
Top 10 Ranking
#86 in Greater London

Clinic Overview

Ivy Lodge Veterinary Clinic is an independent practice established in 1984. The website highlights surgery & diagnostics, orthopaedics, hospitalisation, nurse clinics, and dog C-sections, alongside bereavement/euthanasia support and health certificates. In the latest reviews, owners repeatedly describe being fitted in at short notice (including around a surgery-heavy day) and getting extra time/support for anxious dogs—one review describes staff ensuring no other animals were in the clinic to reduce a dog’s stress.

Ivy Lodge Veterinary Clinic is an independent practice established in 1984. The website highlights surgery & diagnostics, orthopaedics, hospitalisation, nurse clinics, and dog C-sections, alongside bereavement/euthanasia support and health certificates. In the latest reviews, owners repeatedly describe being fitted in at short notice (including around a surgery-heavy day) and getting extra time/support for anxious dogs—one review describes staff ensuring no other animals were in the clinic to reduce a dog’s stress. Specific treatments mentioned include emergency assessment and pain relief for a cat with torn/snapped claws (possible broken toe) and a dog spay; one owner also says they joined the clinic’s pet plan after a phone conversation they found “honest.”

Services

Based on the clinic website and the latest reviews, services mentioned include

  • Surgery & diagnostics (website)
  • Orthopaedics (website)
  • Hospitalisation (website)
  • Health checks (website)
  • Nurse clinic (website)
  • Dog C-sections (website)
  • Health certificates (website)
  • Bereavement & euthanasia (website)
  • Urgent same-day assessment described by a reviewer as being seen between surgeries after a cat was injured (review)
  • Medications/pain relief given for an injured cat; follow-up appointment booked for a dog after treatment with medication (reviews)
  • Spay surgery (“speying”) (review)
  • Emergency healthcare is mentioned on the website (no further details provided)

People

  • Esther (receptionist) is named in a review for arranging an urgent appointment by checking with vets to see a cat “in between surgeries,” and for supporting the owners on arrival (hot drinks/snacks while they waited).
  • Frankie / Franki (vet) is repeatedly named across several reviews. Owners describe clear explanations and being “kept informed” during a procedure, and good handling of stressed/anxious dogs (including taking additional time and helping make the visit calmer).

Reviews

Google rating: 4.5 stars from 128 reviews.

  • Short-notice appointments and urgent fit-ins: reviewers describe getting late-notice bookings and being seen quickly even during a day when surgeries were scheduled.
  • Support for anxious or stressed dogs: one owner says their dog was given extra time and staff ensured no other animals were in the clinic due to their dog’s anxiety.
  • Clear communication and updates: multiple reviews mention being kept informed through a procedure and having questions answered (including first-time kitten owners).
  • Examples of care provided: pain relief and advice to rest after a cat’s paw/claw injury; spay surgery for a dog; medication given with a follow-up booked.

Special Services

Vet Nurse Training

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