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Dr. Bob Irelan's Veterinary Services

6804 N Socrum Loop Rd, Lakeland, FL 33809Polk County

Florida premises permit active since 2018(veterinary premises permit VE5493)Check with the state (opens in new tab)Matched to this clinic by address.

Real Vet Score 66 out of 100Real Vet ScoreMixedLikely 63–69 given the evidence#25 of 28 scored vets in Lakeland How ranked4.4From 1,478 ratings across 2 sources4.4 on Google (opens in new tab) (1,446 reviews)2.3 on Yelp (opens in new tab) (32 reviews)Google reviews in the last 12 months: 4.0 average from the 15 we've read, below its 4.4 on Google overallReplies to 73% of Google and Yelp reviews (of 15 read)Down 3 points since September 2026
How this score was calculated
Ratings fromAvgCount
Google4.401,446
Yelp2.3032
  1. Star ratings, weighted: 4.36. Member reviews count 1.5×, 3× with a checked bill.
  2. Last 24 months: 4.00 from 15 reviews, blended in at 25%.
  3. Adjusted toward the all-clinic average (4.55) with the weight of 20 reviews: 4.27.
  4. What 11 reviews say about care: −0.12 stars.
  5. Result: 4.15 stars = 66 / 100. Based on many ratings.
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What people paid

Amounts pet owners reported for Dr. Bob Irelan's Veterinary Services.

Quoted in Google, Yelp and Facebook reviews

Something else
$51
median of 3 mentions, $46 to $65
Wellness exam
$400
from 1 mention

As written by owners. Some may be estimates or part of a bill, and insurance isn't accounted for. What you pay depends on your pet's needs.

What pet owners say

Summary written by AI

The clinic receives mixed reviews regarding its level of service and pricing transparency. While many owners praise the knowledgeable staff and clear communication during procedures, others have reported long wait times and concerns regarding high costs for certain products or diagnostic tests.

Often praised

  • Knowledgeable and communicative medical staff
  • Friendly and professional front desk team
  • Efficient processing of health certificates

Common concerns

  • Long wait times for appointments
  • High costs for certain medications or tests
  • Inconsistent experiences regarding second opinions

Written by AI from the reviews (members' first, then the newest), Sep 25, 2026. It can be wrong: read the reviews for the full picture.

About this clinic

As stated on the clinic's own website (robertirelandvm.com), checked Nov 1, 2026. Call ahead to confirm.

Services
vaccineswellness examsdental carespay and neutersurgeryurgent care walk-ins
Payment options
CareCredit

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