Vet practice

Orwell Veterinary

East Suffolk, East of England

Opening hoursListed below

Find themEast Suffolk, East of England

Details checked17 Jun 2026

In an emergency, always phone the practice before travelling. If you can't get through, see nearby emergency vets or call the Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509000 if your pet has eaten something toxic.

About this practice

Orwell Veterinary is a first-opinion veterinary practice in East Suffolk, Suffolk. It's located at 1 Tommy Flowers Drive, Ipswich, IP5 2BZ. As with any vet, contact the practice directly to confirm services, opening hours and availability before visiting. If your dog needs a walk nearby, Fox Lea is around 0.27 km away.

Services to check

✓Consultations, health checks & vaccinations
✓Neutering and routine surgery
✓Dental treatment
✓Diagnostics (bloods, x-ray, ultrasound)
✓Microchipping
✓Out-of-hours / emergency cover
✓Exotics & small-pet care

We don’t hold a verified service list — use this as questions to ask when you call.

Pets treated

Most first-opinion practices see dogs and cats, and many also treat rabbits and small pets. Expertise with exotics (reptiles, birds, ferrets) varies, so if you keep an unusual species, ask Orwell Veterinary before booking. Our food-safety checker covers dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters.

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Nearby emergency vets

Closest practices listed as offering emergency or out-of-hours care:

Riversbrook Veterinary Group

Emergency

93 Cliff Lane, Ipswich, IP3 0PQ· 6.0 km

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Riversbrook Vets

Emergency

3 Ellenbrook Green, Ipswich, IP2 9RR· 9.9 km

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Ipswich Veterinary Centre

24-hour

1 Donald Mackintosh Way, Ipswich, IP8 3LQ· 10.7 km

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Saxon Vets

Emergency

East Suffolk, IP13 0HE· 12.4 km

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Frequently asked questions

Does Orwell Veterinary take on new clients?

Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone Orwell Veterinary and ask whether they're taking on new patients in East Suffolk.

What if my pet has an emergency near East Suffolk?

The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Riversbrook Veterinary Group, about 6.02 km away. Always phone before travelling — many practices route out-of-hours calls to a dedicated provider.

Can I walk my dog near Orwell Veterinary?

Yes — Fox Lea is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 0.27 km away, which is handy for a short walk before or after a visit. Keep dogs on a lead near the road and around the practice.

Where can I park at Orwell Veterinary?

Orwell Veterinary is at 1 Tommy Flowers Drive, Ipswich, IP5 2BZ. Parking varies by site — some practices have their own spaces, others rely on nearby on-street or public car parks — so allow a little extra time, and call ahead if your pet is unwell or hard to move.

Does Orwell Veterinary treat rabbits and small pets?

Many first-opinion vets see rabbits and small pets as well as cats and dogs, but it isn't guaranteed. Phone Orwell Veterinary to check they treat your species before booking.