Veterinary practice in Ipswich
Riversbrook Veterinary Centre - Ellenbrook
3 Ellenbrook Green, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9RR
Part of CVS Group 4.5★★★★★115 reviewsOpen until 16:30Emergency vet 13 of 36 prices published
A consultation here costs £65, the same as the typical price in Ipswich. Every price it publishes is below, next to the typical UK figure for the same treatment.
Price list
As Riversbrook Veterinary Centre - Ellenbrook publishes it, read on 23 Sep 2026. Greyed lines are the standard prices it has not published yet.
| Treatment | This vet charges | Typical UK price | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consultation and preventative care | |||
| ConsultationFirst consultation | Any pet£65 |
£62 | £3 above UK |
| Follow-up visitRepeat consultation | Any pet£56 |
£56 | same as UK |
| Out-of-hours visitOut-of-hours consultation | – |
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| Nurse visitNurse consultation | Any pet£36 |
£35 | £1 above UK |
| Nail clip | – |
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| Anal glandsAnal gland expression | – |
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| Microchip | Any pet£22 |
£30 | £8 below UK |
| Health certificateAnimal health certificate | Any pet£317 |
£294 | £23 above UK |
| First vaccinationsVaccinations – primary course | Cats£130Dogs£135 |
£99dogs | £36 above UK |
| Booster jabVaccinations – booster | Cats£95Dogs£95 |
£72dogs | £23 above UK |
| Kennel cough jabKennel cough vaccination | – |
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| Care plan (monthly)Pet care plan (monthly) | – |
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| Prescription, dispensing and administration | |||
| Prescription feeWritten prescription fee | Any petfrom £27Number of times the prescription can be reused and duration will vary. |
£27 | same as UK |
| Extra prescription itemAdditional items on the same prescription | – |
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| Repeat prescription | – |
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| Dispensing fee | – |
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| Injection feeInjection administration fee | – |
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| Insurance claim feeInsurance claim administration fee | – |
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| Surgeries and treatments | |||
| Dental cleanDental scale and polish | – |
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| Castration | Cats£120Dogsfrom £274Includes 24 hour post-operative analgesia. |
£253dogs | £21 above UK |
| Spay | Cats£178Dogsfrom £400Includes post-operative analgesia. |
£349dogs | £51 above UK |
| Keyhole spaySpay (keyhole) | – |
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| Physiotherapy | – |
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| Laser therapy | – |
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| Diagnostics and laboratory tests | |||
| X-ray | – |
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| Ultrasound scanUltrasound (abdominal) | – |
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| Heart scanEchocardiogram | – |
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| Ear swab testEar swab cytology | – |
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| Lump sample testFine needle aspiration cytology | – |
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| Urine testBasic urine screen | – |
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| CT scan | – |
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| MRI scan | – |
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| Pre-op blood testPre-anaesthetic blood test | – |
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| End-of-life care | |||
| Euthanasia | Catsfrom £222Dogsfrom £222Price will vary with weight. |
£196dogs | £27 above UK |
| Communal cremationCremation (communal) | Catsfrom £122Dogsfrom £158Price will vary with weight. |
£158dogs | same as UK |
| Individual cremationCremation (individual) | Any petfrom £250Price will vary with weight. |
£250 | same as UK |
A "from" price is the starting figure. Prices over £20 are rounded to the pound; the practice's own page has the pence. Where the vet says what a price includes, such as the anaesthetic, pain relief or a check afterwards, it is written under the price.
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What owners say
4.5★★★★★115 reviews on Google. 78% of reviews give five stars.
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How openly it publishes
- Price page on its website
- One click from the home page
- 13 of the 36 standard prices
- Says whether prices include VAT
- Flea and worm prices published
- Says who owns the practice
- Explains its pet care plan
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About Riversbrook Veterinary Centre - Ellenbrook
Contact
- Phone
- 01473 686845
- Website
- cvsvets.com
- Address
- 3 Ellenbrook Green, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9RR
- Area
- Ipswich, Suffolk
- Treats
- dog, cat, rabbit, hamster, guinea pig, gerbil, ferret, reptile, tortoise, small cage bird, large cage birds , backyard poultry, wild bird
Opening hours
| Monday | 08:00–18:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:00–16:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:00–16:30 |
| Thursday | 08:00–18:30 |
| Friday | 08:00–16:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Who owns it
- Owner
- CVS Group (CVS Group plc (AIM))
- Says it is owned by
- CVS (UK) Limited
- Last checked
- 23 Sep 2026
If you cannot afford the bill
How this worksCharity clinics near here treat pets free or for much less for owners on certain benefits. Each one decides who qualifies, by benefit and by postcode.
- RSPCA Essex North East BranchRSPCA · 13.0 miles
Common questions
How much is a consultation at Riversbrook Veterinary Centre - Ellenbrook?
£65. A repeat visit is £56 and a nurse appointment £36. The typical price in Ipswich is £65. Across the UK it is £62.
How much does neutering cost at Riversbrook Veterinary Centre - Ellenbrook?
Cat spay £178. Cat castration £120. Dog spay £400 for a medium dog. Dog castration £274. Bigger dogs cost more, and the price may or may not include the anaesthetic, pain relief, a blood test first and a check afterwards. The price list above shows every size the practice publishes and what it says is included.
Who owns Riversbrook Veterinary Centre - Ellenbrook?
Riversbrook Veterinary Centre - Ellenbrook is part of CVS Group, which is owned by CVS Group plc (AIM), one of the six big vet groups. Many of their practices keep the name they had before they were bought. The practice says it is owned by CVS (UK) Limited. Every practice now has to say who owns it on its website and at the door.
About these prices: each figure is as published on the practice's own website on the date shown, VAT included where the practice says so, for the size of pet and the inclusions stated. Practices now have to publish a standard price list and keep it current (the rules), but the price you pay depends on your pet, so confirm with the practice before you book. Spotted a mistake? Tell us and we will re-check the source within two working days.
Source: https://www.cvsvets.com/east/ipswich/riversbrook--veterinary-centre-ellenbrook/pricing.