Dog & Cat Vets in Derbyshire

- Knowledgeable, caring vets who explain options clearly and do not appear to push unnecessary treatment. - Strong support in difficult moments, including urgent illness, injury treatment, and emotionally hard visits. - Avian and poultry expertise continues to stand out, with Paul specifically thanked for parrot care and the practice described as poultry friendly.

Abbeyserve Limited (Abbey Veterinary Group) is a small-animal veterinary practice in Chellaston, Derbyshire, treating dogs, cats and rabbits. The practice handles routine care and procedures such as neutering/spays, with out-of-hours emergencies handled via Ashfield House Veterinary Hospital. It is also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility and is part of VetPartners (corporate group).

- Many recent adopters describe the rehoming process as smooth, simple and professional, especially for cats, with several saying staff were welcoming, kind and knowledgeable throughout. - The centre itself gets positive comments for being clean and comfortable, and one reviewer specifically mentioned adopted cats having a vet health check before going home. - Support after matching is also mentioned positively, with reviewers saying staff helped them find the right cat and were supportive during the process.

- A calm, compassionate home visit, with pets able to stay in their usual place and family members given space to be present. - A clear, explained process, including what the injections involve and how pets may react, which seems to help owners feel more prepared. - An unhurried three-step approach, with repeated mention of being given enough time to say goodbye.

Riverside Veterinary Centre in Belper is a small-animal practice offering vet and nurse consultations, routine preventive care, neutering, and dog and cat dental work. The practice says it also sees rabbits and small furries including ferrets, guinea pigs, and hamsters, and it is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Riverside is part of IVC Evidensia.

Ashfield House Spondon Surgery in Derby is part of the Ashfield House veterinary hospital network, owned by VetPartners, and links into a 24/7 emergency service via Ashfield House Vet Hospital. The practice offers routine preventive care as well as more involved procedures, with the website listing vaccinations, nurse clinics, neutering, complex surgeries, and laparoscopic (keyhole) spays. Recent feedback is largely very positive, with owners often highlighting friendly handling, longer appointments, and clear communication.

The Travelling Vet Ltd is an independent mobile veterinary practice serving Chesterfield and the surrounding area with home visits, so pets can be seen in familiar surroundings rather than in a clinic waiting room. It offers at-home routine care, vaccinations and sick-pet assessments, alongside more sensitive support such as end-of-life care at home. Recent feedback is consistently very positive, with owners highlighting calm, compassionate visits and thorough treatment delivered at home.

- Recent feedback is strongly positive about the team’s compassion, professionalism, and calm manner. - Reviewers describe good long-term care, including support for elderly dogs over many years. - One client was especially grateful for the emergency out-of-hours service, noting that staff remained kind and accommodating in a very difficult situation.

- Recent feedback is very positive, with one long-standing client saying they have used the practice for 8 years and “can’t fault them.” - Owners often mention the team being supportive and compassionate, including towards owners during stressful situations. - Communication is a recurring strength, with reviews noting that staff keep clients updated on tests and appointments. - Specific examples in reviews include care for a critically ill cat and structured weight-management follow-up with feeding and nutrition advice.

Hope Valley Veterinary Clinic is a branch of Park Veterinary Hospital, with the wider group described as providing veterinary care since the 1980s. The clinic offers routine care such as vaccinations and neutering, alongside diagnostics and complex surgeries, and states that it runs its own onsite emergency service 24/7, 365 days a year. Recent feedback is especially positive about calm handling during routine visits and compassionate support at end-of-life appointments.