Gloria Cunningham
Star rating only, no written review.
Clinic's reply: Your feedback is highly appreciated, Gloria. Thank you so much for the review!
Dr. Bob Irelan's Veterinary Services
6804 N Socrum Loop Rd, Lakeland, FL 33809Polk CountyFlorida 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 from | Avg | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 4.40 | 1,446 | |
| Yelp | 2.30 | 32 |
- Star ratings, weighted: 4.36. Member reviews count 1.5×, 3× with a checked bill.
- Last 24 months: 4.00 from 15 reviews, blended in at 25%.
- Adjusted toward the all-clinic average (4.55) with the weight of 20 reviews: 4.27.
- What 11 reviews say about care: −0.12 stars.
- Result: 4.15 stars = 66 / 100. Based on many ratings.
What people paid
Amounts pet owners reported for Dr. Bob Irelan's Veterinary Services.
Quoted in Google, Yelp and Facebook reviews
- Something else
- $51
- Wellness exam
- $400
median of 3 mentions, $46 to $65
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 AIThe 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
Reviews
Write a reviewRhonda Naecker
Star rating only, no written review.
Clinic's reply: Hi, Rhonda. We appreciate the rating. So glad we could provide you with a positive experience at Dr. Bob Irelan's Veterinary Services!
R.H.B.
The office staff was very professional and they made room for my fur baby the same day the dr was amazing and knowledgeable she explained exactly what she was doing and what was going on with our little girl. I would recommend 💯 and the icing is its affordable. View on Google (opens in new tab)
Clinic's reply: So glad to hear you had a good experience, R.h.b.. Thank you for trusting Dr. Bob Irelan's Veterinary Services to take care of your pet!
Kaitlin Tidwell
Took my cat here, waited 3 hours just for them to take blood work. Told them we thought he was having seizures, they suggested the blood work ($400) just to call me a week later and say the bloodwork didn’t show anything and they didn’t have the capability to find out more. Why… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)
Priscilla Makala
Star rating only, no written review.
Clinic's reply: Hi, Priscilla. Great to hear that you had a good experience at Dr. Bob Irelan's Veterinary Services. We really appreciate you taking the time to share!
Denise Clarke-Hill
The service here is awesome everyone is very friendly View on Google (opens in new tab)
Clinic's reply: Thank you so much for your kind words, Denise. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us.
Michael Vantrease
I'd like to give a big shout out to the whole staff View on Google (opens in new tab)
Clinic's reply: Hi, Michael. Thanks for taking the time to share your positive experience. We truly appreciate it!
Teresa Even
We received a flyer in the mail and happened to be looking for a vet. While I am happy with the location and most of the staff, the workflows and logistics were subpar. To win the public, these will need to be improved. I am still debating whether we will return. View on Google (opens in new tab)
Tom&Nancy Life’s Amazing Don’t Miss it
I have gone here for years, probably 23 years with all my dogs left there today with a medicated shampoo for my dog that I paid $51 for that that I could’ve got it on Amazon or even Walmart for $20 and I could get a gallon jug for 60. Staff is great. but come on when they charge… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)
George Watson
Star rating only, no written review.
Clinic's reply: Thank you for taking the time to rate us, George! We are delighted that you had a great experience with Dr. Bob Irelan's Veterinary Services .
Maritza Moreno
Love this vet he was amazing and his daughters are awesome View on Google (opens in new tab)
Clinic's reply: Thank you so much for leaving us a stellar review, Maritza !
Thom Knutson
Great front desk, 1st time here as our vet retired. Tech was great taking down all info, wait time was a little long probably do cuz of Monday morning ( expected ) vet was very good, would highly recommend View on Google (opens in new tab)
Clinic's reply: Thanks, Thom! We appreciate the kind words and are glad we could provide you with a positive experience!
Gwendolyn Arnold
Everyone was very helpful and explained what was wrong with our Bandit. The procedure that the technicians did was explained in detail and went over the cost before anything was done with our consent View on Google (opens in new tab)
Clinic's reply: Your feedback is highly appreciated, Gwendolyn . Thank you for the review!
Daniel Jeffrey
I made an appointmen for a second opinion. For my cat blood work and treatment history. Showed up the next day. And because I did not bring my cat. The office refused to honor my appointment. And then the vet refused to looked at my cat blood report and documentation of history… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)
Hapentry
This vet office is very efficient and knowledgeable. We had a bad experience with a local vet but Irelan's vet and team got our puppies health certificates taken care of in a timely manner. Also, they are 1/2 of the price of local vets. View on Google (opens in new tab)
Clinic's reply: Glad to hear that you had a great experience at Dr. Bob Irelan's Veterinary Services. We appreciate your business and your review!
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