About Veterinary Care in St. Ives
This guide assists pet owners in comparing veterinary clinics in St. Ives. It provides a clear overview of local options based on services, animal coverage, and availability, helping you make informed choices for pet care.
Top 3 clinics (current town ranking table)
| Clinic | Our Score | Verified | Published prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cromwell Veterinary Group | 63/100 | — | 24 |
| Riverport Vets Ltd | 61/100 | — | 19 |
Top-rated veterinary clinics in St. Ives
- •Riverport Vets Ltd
- •Cromwell Veterinary Group
There are 2 veterinary clinics in St. Ives, with an average Google rating of 4.8★. Both clinics treat dogs and cats. There is 1 clinic offering farm or large-animal services. No clinics provide emergency or out-of-hours care, and 24-hour veterinary cover is not available locally.
The veterinary clinics in St. Ives offer a range of services, including routine care, surgery, diagnostics, and dental treatments. Notably, both clinics are accessible online, with websites offering services like booking appointments and requesting repeat medications. Despite the lack of emergency services, the clinics have garnered a total of 286 reviews, reflecting a high level of customer engagement and feedback.
In towns with more ample options, differentiation among clinics can be stark, particularly regarding urgent care availability. Clinics offering 24-hour services play a crucial role in providing continuous treatment and handling complex urgent cases. In contrast, clinics focusing on routine-only care contribute by ensuring regular health checks, vaccinations, and preventive care, forming the backbone of everyday pet health management.
Mid-ranked clinics like Cromwell Veterinary Group, though primarily focused on non-emergency care, complement the local landscape by handling a diversity of cases, from routine consults to complex long-term management, thus filling important niches in pet care and offering peace of mind to local pet owners.
Overall, St. Ives' veterinary services primarily cater to companion animals, ensuring comprehensive care for dogs and cats. While the town has strong veterinary provision, key services such as emergency and 24-hour care remain limited to a smaller number of providers, reflecting a focus on routine and preventive care.
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St. Ives offers adequate veterinary care options for pet owners, with differences in services highlighting the need to review clinic features based on your pet's specific needs. January 2026
Data accurate as of January 2026.
Best Rated Veterinary Clinics in St. Ives, Cambridgeshire
Top-ranked veterinary practices based on quality, service, and customer reviews
Our Score (63/100)
Cromwell Veterinary Group is a long-established veterinary group in Cambridgeshire and is part of Linnaeus. The practice website says the group has six modern practices, a dedicated rehabilitation centre, and access to emergency...
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Cromwell Veterinary Group is a long-established veterinary group in Cambridgeshire and is part of Linnaeus. The practice website says the group has six modern practices, a dedicated rehabilitation centre, and access to emergency out-of-hours treatment. Recent feedback for the St Ives branch is largely positive, with owners often highlighting clear explanations, caring staff, and prompt appointments, alongside a small number of concerns about handling during consultations.
Our Score (61/100)
Riverport Vets Ltd presents itself as an independent practice, with online options to book appointments, register pets and request repeat medications. The website says out-of-hours emergencies are handled by Cromwell Vets. Recent feedback...
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Riverport Vets Ltd presents itself as an independent practice, with online options to book appointments, register pets and request repeat medications. The website says out-of-hours emergencies are handled by Cromwell Vets. Recent feedback consistently highlights clear explanations, regular updates during procedures, thoughtful discussion of medication choices and costs, and caring follow-up for both routine and more complex cases such as skin allergy management.
More Veterinary Practices in St. Ives
Additional veterinary clinics serving the area
Our Score (63/100)
Cromwell Veterinary Group is a long-established veterinary group in Cambridgeshire and is part of Linnaeus. The practice website says the group has six modern practices, a dedicated rehabilitation centre, and access to emergency...
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Cromwell Veterinary Group is a long-established veterinary group in Cambridgeshire and is part of Linnaeus. The practice website says the group has six modern practices, a dedicated rehabilitation centre, and access to emergency out-of-hours treatment. Recent feedback for the St Ives branch is largely positive, with owners often highlighting clear explanations, caring staff, and prompt appointments, alongside a small number of concerns about handling during consultations.
Our Score (61/100)
Riverport Vets Ltd presents itself as an independent practice, with online options to book appointments, register pets and request repeat medications. The website says out-of-hours emergencies are handled by Cromwell Vets. Recent feedback...
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Riverport Vets Ltd presents itself as an independent practice, with online options to book appointments, register pets and request repeat medications. The website says out-of-hours emergencies are handled by Cromwell Vets. Recent feedback consistently highlights clear explanations, regular updates during procedures, thoughtful discussion of medication choices and costs, and caring follow-up for both routine and more complex cases such as skin allergy management.
