Ambivet Veterinary Group – Vets in Nottingham
Clinic Overview
Ambivet Veterinary Group is a small-animal practice established in 1979 and listed as an RCVS General Practice. The practice is set up for routine care (consultations, vaccinations, parasite control), dentistry and surgery, with in-house diagnostics (lab tests, X‑ray and ultrasound) and a cardiology referral service listed on its website. It’s also noted as a veterinary nurse training facility.
From the latest reviews available, owners describe a mix of experiences: some report careful, detailed support (including a six‑month export process for pets and sedated euthanasia to keep it calm and dignified), while others report problems such as a long wait without updates at reception and a concern that recommended procedures felt unnecessary after a second opinion.
Services
Services and capabilities mentioned on the website and in reviews include
- •Consultations and vaccinations (reviews mention annual vaccinations and a “second set of injections”).
- •Dentistry, including tooth extractions (one review mentions 3 teeth extracted in an older cat).
- •Surgery and neutering (listed on the website).
- •Diagnostic tests & imaging: in-house lab, X‑ray, and ultrasound (listed facilities).
- •Cardiology referral service and blood pressure checks (website).
- •Microchipping (website).
- •Parasite control (website; reviews mention picking up flea treatment).
- •Nurse clinics, including six‑month health checks, anal sac expression, and grooming/nail clipping (website).
- •Home visits (website).
- •End-of-life care: a review describes euthanasia carried out with sedation before the injection, and being given time with the pet afterwards.
- •Out-of-hours care: the website states emergencies are supported during normal opening hours, with out-of-hours support provided by another Ambivet Veterinary Group service.
Pricing
- •One reviewer reports being given a treatment estimate of over $1,000, which they felt was excessive; they say a second clinic advised that “most of the recommended procedures were unnecessary.” No itemised costs are provided.
People
- •Dr Catherine (named in reviews): repeatedly thanked for managing a “long and meticulous” pet export process over six months, with the owner specifically highlighting patience through the paperwork/process.
- •Reception team: one recent reviewer describes waiting around 45 minutes past an appointment time without explanation, and says they had to ask what was happening because they weren’t checked in.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.2 stars from 246 reviews. - Complex admin/process support: an owner credits Dr Catherine and the team with successfully handling a six-month export process for multiple pets.
- •Gentle end-of-life handling: one owner describes sedation before euthanasia and being given time with their cat afterwards.
- •Clinical outcomes mentioned: tooth extractions and vaccination/injection visits are specifically referenced.
- •Service consistency concerns: one reviewer reports a significant wait with no updates and poor communication at reception; another says they sought a second opinion after an expensive estimate and were told many suggested procedures weren’t needed.
Special Services
Animals Treated at Ambivet Veterinary Group
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Reviews for Ambivet Veterinary Group
Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 246 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.
Irka Zajac-Galij
3 weeks ago
Recently took one of our cats for her annual vaccinations The appointment was at 10.15 am and we were kept waiting until 11am to be seen Our poor cat had to sit there in her carrier dying to go to the toilet No one came to tell us what was going on and why the delay The two receptionists just sat there like stuffed lemons and there was no customer service whatsoever When we were eventually seen the clinician apologised and we had to ask what the problem was an apparently we had not been checked in because of an angry customer Well I too am angry ànd very disappointed with this service !!!!!!!😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡
victoria
a month ago
We have brought our pets to this clinic for many years, but our most recent experience was very disappointing. We were given a treatment estimate of over $1,000, which seemed excessive. Because of this, we sought a second opinion from another trusted veterinary clinic. The second clinic confirmed that most of the recommended procedures were unnecessary. Based on this experience, it appears that this clinic may prioritize profit over the well-being of the animals in their care. Unfortunately, we will no longer be returning. We hope the clinic reevaluates its approach to treatment recommendations so future clients do not feel the same.
India Searle
4 months ago
Huge thank you to Dr Catherine & team for helping with the long and meticulous export process of getting our 3 fur-babies from the UK to Australia. By the end of the 6 month process we even had 2 out of 3 babies loving their visits! Thank you for your patience and compassion. We made it!
India Searle
7 months ago
Huge thank you to Dr Catherine & team for helping with the long and meticulous export process of getting our 3 fur-babies from the UK to Australia. By the end of the 6 month process we even had 2 out of 3 babies loving their visits! Thank you for your patience and compassion. We made it!
Paul Derbyshire
6 months ago
Unfortunately had my 13yr old cat put to sleep today they were really caring did it in the best way I've known by putting him under sedation then doing the injection so it was rather dignified for him and me n my partner for Oreo to go in his sleep thank you so much and thank you for giving us time with our little boy 😢🌈🐾💔🐱🫂
Paul Derbyshire
8 months ago
Unfortunately had my 13yr old cat put to sleep today they were really caring did it in the best way I've known by putting him under sedation then doing the injection so it was rather dignified for him and me n my partner for Oreo to go in his sleep thank you so much and thank you for giving us time with our little boy 😢🌈🐾💔🐱🫂
Woody
11 months ago
Ria Miles
2 years ago
My boy was so brave today having his second set of injections! The vet was amazing with him (I wish I could remember his name) The vet was very knowledgeable and made my Polar feel safe and well looked after, he made it a nice experience for the both of us! I hope we shouldn’t need to see you again for a while but what a lovely team of people x
Maggie Randle
2 years ago
My cat Leo was very well taken care of 18 and half years old and had 3 teeth extracted. He's home and doing brilliant back to his naughty self 😉 thankyou ambivet.
Dani & Dante Robertson
3 years ago
Never a problem getting in to see some one.. Or arrange to pick up our fur babies flea treatment etc... Always polite and friendly and we have 3 cats and a stray I feed and try to care for when he wants to come around so try to make sure he's as healthy as possible...i have Used Ambivet for a few years now the pet plans are fantastic.... Very happy cats so a very happy me!
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