How do I find a local vet practice through ivc.co.uk?

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Go to ivc.co.uk and use the practice search box on the homepage. Enter a postcode, town, or clinic name to see nearby practices from the network of over 900 UK locations, then open a practice to book or contact it. The site also offers a £29 first consultation for new pets, which you can book through the same search journey.

Using the practice search tool

The homepage search accepts three types of input:

  • Postcode — useful when you want the closest practices to a specific address.
  • Town — good for browsing options across a wider area.
  • Clinic name — use this if you already know which practice you want.

Type your entry into the search field and run the search. The site returns matching practices from its nationwide network, which the page describes as 900+ practices, 3,300+ vets, and 12 specialist hospitals.

If you want results based on your current location

The site can try to access your location automatically. If that fails, the page states you can turn on location sharing in your browser settings and then search again. This is a browser-level permission, not a site account setting, so you won't find it inside ivc.co.uk itself.

If you'd rather not share your location, the postcode search gives you the same practical result without granting permission.

What happens after you pick a practice

Once you select a practice from the results, you move to that practice's own pages. From there you can:

  • View contact details and the practice's location.
  • Book an appointment or get in touch directly.
  • See the services that practice offers.

Because each practice is run by a local team, the exact booking flow and available services can differ between locations. Treat the individual practice page as the source of truth for opening hours, contact methods, and appointment availability.

Booking a first consultation for £29

The site promotes a first veterinary consultation for £29 for new pets, described as "welcoming new pets nationwide." To use it, search for a practice as above and follow the booking path for a first consultation. The same page also mentions a £25 check for lumps and bumps, encouraging early assessment since most lumps are harmless but some can change over time.

Note that the £29 and £25 figures are the prices stated on the site at the time of writing; confirm the current price with the practice when you book.

Pet Health Club, if you want ongoing preventative care

If you're looking beyond a single visit, the site highlights its Pet Health Club, which it calls "the nation's favourite pet health plan." It spreads the cost of routine preventative care over one simple monthly payment with no joining fee, and the page says over 900,000 pets are already on it. Listed benefits include annual vaccinations, tailored parasite treatments, and six-monthly health checks. The page notes plans are available — check with your chosen practice for what's included and current terms.

Quick checklist

  1. Open ivc.co.uk.
  2. Enter a postcode, town, or clinic name (or allow location sharing in your browser).
  3. Pick the practice that suits you.
  4. Open its page for contact details and booking.
  5. For a new pet, ask about the £29 first consultation when booking.