Animal Veterinary Services – Vets in St. Ives
Clinic Overview
Animal Veterinary Services is a small-practice veterinary clinic (no corporate group ownership is stated in the available information). From the website snippet, the practice has highlighted photos of a “new” clinic/surgery (posted October 2023). Reviews most often describe help with urgent situations and straightforward clinical advice—particularly when owners needed quick direction outside normal hours.
Concrete examples mentioned include
- •Providing immediate details for an out-of-hours emergency vet when a dog was badly attacked late in the evening, then checking in after the dog’s operation.
- •Same-day style help for an unwell dog during travel, including a consultation plus medication and advice, with the owner reporting full recovery afterward.
- •Managing an in-practice emergency (a dog involved in a road traffic accident) while other clients were present, with owners noting the team’s response and compassion.
Services
Services explicitly referenced in the available website/review text include
- •Veterinary consultations (including for dogs taken suddenly unwell).
- •Medication prescribed/administered for acute illness (exact medication not specified).
- •Treatment described as “thorough” by clients (specific diagnostics/procedures not listed).
- •Urgent triage/signposting: providing contact details for an emergency out-of-hours veterinary provider when called late in the evening.
- •Post-procedure follow-up: checking in on a dog after an operation carried out elsewhere (the operation itself is not described as being performed at this clinic in the review).
People
- •John (role not stated): Mentioned for responding quickly during an evening emergency by giving out-of-hours contact details, and for following up during the dog’s post-operation period with check-ins that the owner found reassuring.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.8 stars from 41 reviews. “”
- •Help in urgent situations, including after-hours guidance (one owner describes being given emergency out-of-hours details immediately during a late-evening dog attack).
- •Follow-up after serious incidents (checking in after a dog’s operation is specifically mentioned).
- •Clear consultation advice and treatment for pets that became unwell unexpectedly, including while owners were travelling.
- •Owners noticing how the team handled emergencies involving other clients’ pets (a road traffic accident case is described).
- •Reassurance for cat owners as well as dog owners (one reviewer mentions multiple cat visits and leaving “totally reassured”).
Animals Treated at Animal Veterinary Services
Animals We Treat
Companion Animals
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Reviews for Animal Veterinary Services
Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 41 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.
Jake Crocker
7 months ago
My dog got attacked very badly late in the evening on a walk and panic set in so quickly so I called John and he helped me with contact details immediately for an emergency out of hours vet close by. He was also so kind checking up on me and my dog through the process after her operation. I honestly can’t thank him enough it really meant so much to me!
Jake Crocker
4 months ago
My dog got attacked very badly late in the evening on a walk and panic set in so quickly so I called John and he helped me with contact details immediately for an emergency out of hours vet close by. He was also so kind checking up on me and my dog through the process after her operation. I honestly can’t thank him enough it really meant so much to me!
Vicki hyland
10 months ago
Fantastic team. Really friendly, understanding and professional. If you’re looking for a vet I would definitely recommend the team at Animal Vets is the first call you make.
Vicki hyland
7 months ago
Fantastic team. Really friendly, understanding and professional. If you’re looking for a vet I would definitely recommend the team at Animal Vets is the first call you make.
Robert Davis
a year ago
All ways great service from the vet's and always friendly
esther roach
a year ago
Just amazing staff so thoughtful so caring. Thorough in treatment.
Gavin Gammage
2 years ago
angela 07
2 years ago
Excellent! My dog needed to visit the practice whilst we were on holiday as he became unwell. I want to thank them for the kind and helpful consultation. We are back at home now and Teddy seems fully recovered. Such a relief to be able to receive such good help and advice. If I lived nearby they would definitely be my first choice and I will not hesitate to contact them should we need veterinary services whilst in the area again. Huge thanks.
Sharon Trayling
4 years ago
We took our Labrador Ben to see the Carbis Bay team 3 days into our holiday, we were very worried about our dog and almost ready to return home! This practice was superb and gave Ben the medication he needed allowing us to enjoy the remainder of our holiday. Also whilst visiting the practice they had to deal with an emergency case, the response was incredible and they demonstrated compassion and professionalism to the poor lady whose dog had been involved in a road traffic accident. If I lived locally I would not hesitate to register with them. So reassured that they are there, should we ever need to see them on our annual trip to Cornwall.....hopefully not though!!! Thank you so very much.
dave macdonald
6 years ago
I think more of my cats than the vast majority of humans I meet everyday so a good vet is a priority. The 3 times I have used this practice I have been impressed by the genuine care that each member of staff has shown. I have left totally reassured on each occasion that my mogs are in good hands
