Dog & Cat Vets in Derbyshire

Staveley Vets presents itself as an independent small-animal practice in Chesterfield. Reviews give a consistent picture of a friendly, caring team with strong communication, including urgent advice by phone, regular updates during inpatient stays, and clear discussion of treatment options and likely costs. Recent feedback also includes examples of same- or next-day treatment, routine preventive care, and compassionate end-of-life support, alongside a small number of complaints about communication and appointment handling.

- Friendly, efficient service: several owners mention being seen on time or straight away, and describe the team as helpful, kind, and professional. - Strong individual praise for Paisley and Katy: Paisley is highlighted for patience, clear advice, and a no-fuss approach; Katy is especially praised for managing fearful or anxious dogs with care and understanding. - Good handling of both routine and practical problems: reviews mention thorough vaccination appointments, quick help for a long-haired cat’s matted fur, and support with antibiotics and ongoing medication while away from a usual vet.

- Kind, supportive staff are the strongest theme: reviewers repeatedly describe the team as friendly, caring and reassuring, with praise for both vets and reception. - Urgent access is valued: owners mention same-day appointments, Saturday help when another vet was closed, and continuity of care over time. - Communication during difficult moments stands out: recent reviews highlight clear explanations and compassionate support around euthanasia and ongoing treatment planning.

- Many owners describe a welcoming, helpful team and say staff explain things clearly and patiently, including at reception. - Recent reviews mention prompt handling of worrying health issues and a reassuring approach that helped anxious owners feel more at ease. - Compassionate end-of-life care is a recurring strength, with one owner specifically thanking the staff and vet for being amazing during a euthanasia appointment.

- Friendly, familiar service: several owners mention warm reception staff, pets being remembered by name, and a team that comes across as caring and approachable. - Good communication and extra time: reviews often mention staff listening carefully, answering questions, and not making owners feel rushed. - Strong handling of nervous pets: owners describe calm, patient interactions with anxious dogs, including adapting to individual needs.

- Owners repeatedly describe the team as friendly, kind, caring, and supportive, with praise extending across vets, nurses, and reception staff. - A consistent theme is clear communication, with staff taking time to explain treatment and medication rather than rushing appointments. - The practice is praised for handling nervous or reactive pets thoughtfully, including a reactive collie whose spay was described as easy and stress-free.

- Recent feedback is strongly positive overall, with repeated praise for a friendly, caring team and pets that seem relaxed and happy to attend. - Reviews highlight compassionate handling of difficult moments, including end-of-life care, as well as thoughtful support for worried owners during inpatient treatment. - Clinical examples in reviews include same-day appointments, blood tests with quick follow-up, inpatient care with IV fluids and monitoring, and rehab support after major orthopaedic surgery.

- Several recent reviewers praise the team’s communication, reassurance and attentive care, including one owner who says staff helped save their dog’s life and even phoned late at night. - Positive feedback also mentions prompt appointments and staff taking time to give detailed explanations during stressful situations. - Cat owners especially highlight continuity of care, saying the team knew their pets’ long-term conditions and handled senior, unwell cats with patience and thoroughness.

Medivet Burton-on-Trent is part of the Medivet group and is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. The practice offers routine care such as vaccinations and check-ups, and reviews also mention operations and post-op support. For emergencies, Medivet says clients can access 24-hour care through its network of centres, with a nationwide out-of-hours consultation fee of £130 between 7pm and 9am.

- Gentle, reassuring handling: owners repeatedly describe calm, kind care, including for a nervous older dog, puppies needing extra support, and a tortoise that local practices had struggled to accommodate quickly. - Strong surgical aftercare: spay and neutering reviews mention clear explanations beforehand, smooth procedures, follow-up calls and staff being available to answer questions afterwards. - Good support for ongoing and complex cases: reviews mention treatment for an eye ulcer, management of skin disease, and months of supportive care for a dog with skin cancer and Cushing’s.