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Riversbrook Veterinary Group

Riversbrook Veterinary Group is a two centre companion animal practice in Ipswich, Suffolk. Sites are located at Cliff Lane & Ellenbrook Green.

All of our loyal and hard working team are committed to providing you and your pets with the very best in pet healthcare. Our team includes our excellent reception staff with a wealth of experience currently lead by Practice Manager Susan, a dedicated team of Veterinary Surgeons overseen by Head Vet Samantha Smith MRCVS and our 8 Registered Veterinary Nurses/trainee nurses and patient care assista

nts are looked after by Head Nurse Donna Wicks RVN. Sally our Senior Practice Director oversees everything! Our RCVS accredited practices are well-equipped with facilities including separate dog and cat waiting areas, species specific hospital wards, digital x-ray, ultrasound, dedicated dental room with dental x-ray facilities and operating theatre. We have received our silver award for being a cat friendly practice and have separate kenneling areas for cats and dogs to help reduce stress. We have also been awarded Outstanding in client care by the RCVS.

28/07/2025

StreetVet
We're proud to support StreetVet as our Charity of the Year: a remarkable organisation that has been providing free, accessible veterinary care to the pets of those experiencing homelessness since 2019.
StreetVet is changing the future for the pets of those experiencing homelessness who may otherwise have to go without the care they need and deserve. When you next visit us, we invite you to consider making a small donation to support StreetVet.
Every contribution, no matter the size, helps provide vital veterinary care and services to the pets of people experiencing homelessness.
Thank you for helping us support this incredible cause.

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25/07/2025

The fastest land mammal
You’d be forgiven for thinking it’s the cheetah, but asking your dog what they have in their mouth is guaranteed to produce warp speed. 🐕🚀
Sometimes it’s a toy... sometimes it’s something you’d really rather not know about. 🤢 Not all stolen treasures are edible, so if they’re sprinting away with something weird, check twice before it becomes a vet visit!

23/07/2025

As our dogs move into their golden years, arthritis becomes more of a probability. Arthritis is one of the most common causes of chronic pain, and is estimated to affect 4 out of 5 older dogs.
Find out more about arthritis in dogs here:
https://bit.ly/41ydLuJ

21/07/2025

Pet Sun Cream Awareness
Did you know? Human suncream is toxic to our pets.
Don’t worry though, pet safe suncream is available to protect your pets from sunburn.
We would recommend applying pet safe suncream to any parts of your pet that has pink skin showing on sunny days if they spend time outside - white or black and white cats with white ears and nose are a prime example!
Unprotected continued exposure to the sun can lead to skin cancer.

18/07/2025

Oooooh, big stretch FRI-AY
An unspoken rule of pet ownership: If your pet stretches, you have to say “oooooooh BIG stretch!” out loud every time.
It doesn’t matter where you are or who is around. No exceptions, no excuses. We don’t make the rules, we just lovingly enforce them.🐾✨

17/07/2025

Ticks - prevention & treatment
Preventing ticks is always better than treating a tick-related illness.
Thankfully, there are lots of effective tick prevention options available, including spot-on treatments, sprays, and long-lasting collars. These can be used alongside or sometimes instead of your pet’s usual parasite control, depending on the product.
Some treatments repel ticks, while others kill them after they attach.
Either way, reducing the time ticks spend on your pet lowers the risk of disease. Even with protection, it’s still a good idea to check your pet for ticks after walks, especially in areas where ticks are more common. If you find one, it’s best to remove it promptly.
Not sure which product is right for your pet? Our vets and nurses are always happy to help you choose the most suitable option.
Tick prevention is fully covered as part of The Healthy Pet Club membership

15/07/2025

Dog walk hot weather awareness
How hot is too hot for a dog walk?
Each dog is different, for example Brachycephalic (flat faced), elderly or young, excitable dogs are more at risk of heat stroke, but the below shows a general rule of thumb in terms of care needed when walking your dog in hot weather.
Remember, your dog missing a walk or an event is not the end of the world, if it could save their life.
For more advice on hot weather safety:
vetcollection.co.uk/health/keeping-pets-safe-in-hot-weather

14/07/2025

It’s grass seed season! These barbed seeds easily attach to fur and can burrow into the skin, causing pain and infection.
Watch for These Signs:
Ears: Head shaking, scratching, and discomfort may indicate a seed lodged in the ear. These don’t work their way out and may need removal under sedation or anaesthetic.
Eyes: Redness, weeping, pawing, or squinting can signal a seed under the eyelid. Prompt vet attention is needed to prevent damage.
Feet: Lameness, licking, swelling, or oozing between toes could mean a seed has pierced the skin. These can travel up the leg and may cause infections.
Prevention Tips:
Avoid areas with long grass during summer.
Trim coats, especially around feet, ears, and between toes – particularly important for breeds like spaniels.
After walks, check your dog thoroughly and remove any visible seeds.

11/07/2025

Sadly we've had deceased cat brought into the practice.
Found on Nacton Road
Grey, male, not castrated or microchipped.
For more information please call Cliff Lane on 01473 216042
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Thank you

27/06/2025

Rabbit Awareness Week 24th - 28th June 🐰🐰
There are several health problems that we see commonlyin rabbits. They include: dental disease, gut stasis and flystrike.
Find out more about these conditions:
vetcollection.co.uk/health/rabbit-care-guide

Thank you very much to our Head Nurse Donna for providing photos of her bunnies 🐰 this week. They are gorgeous.

26/06/2025

Rabbit Awareness Week 24th - 28th June
Rabbits need annual vaccinations, just like cats and dogs.
Vaccinations protect against Myxomatosis and ViralHaemorrhagic Disease (VHD), both of which can be fatal.
It is recommended to neuter all rabbits. Male-female pairs require neutering to prevent breeding, but same-sex pairs can fight if not neutered. Female rabbits also have an 80% chance of developing cancer of the uterus during their lifetime, which is eliminated by neutering.
Find out more about veterinary care for rabbits:
vetcollection.co.uk/health/rabbit-care-guide

25/06/2025

⛔️ Orwell Bridge travel congestion ⛔️
Please may we ask that all clients allow extra time for travel to their appointments while the Orwell Bridge is undergoing repairs. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate late arrivals.
If you are running late and, therefore, unable to make your appointment time, please contact the relevant surgery to rearrange.
Ellenbrook 01473 686845
Cliff Lane 01473 216042

We thank you for your understanding regarding this.

The Riversbrook Team 🙂

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Opening Hours

Monday	08:00 - 19:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 19:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 19:00
Thursday	08:00 - 19:00
Friday	08:00 - 19:00
Saturday	08:00 - 14:00

Telephone

+441473216042

Website

http://riversbrookvets.co.uk/

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