Ivybank Veterinary clinic was founded in 1980 by Mr and Mrs Jeffrey, taken over by Mr Bruce and the Sinclairs bought it from Mr Thomson in 1986.

When William and Eileen started in 1986 there was work for one vet, one un-qualified nursing assistant, a part-time receptionist and a cleaner. Over the years they have expanded the practice to the point where there are 4 to 5 vets, 3 registered Veterinary nurses, 3 receptionists and occasionally other students (both Vet and Vet Nurse) on placement from college or university courses. In 2001 we achieved the BSAVA Standard after a Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons inspection and in 2002 we were approved, again by inspection, to be part of the new veterinary nurse training process. Both of these involved scrutiny of our facilities, operating procedures, health and safety, CPD provision for staff etc. January 2006 saw us pass the new inspection procedure and become an RCVS accredited practice.