Farm & Large-Animal Vets in Derbyshire

Overdale Vets T/A Overdale Veterinary Centre is an RCVS-accredited practice in Hope Valley offering companion-animal care alongside farm and equine work, including emergency and routine care for horses, ponies and donkeys. Recent feedback continues to highlight caring vets, short-notice appointments, and good support for nervous pets. Reviews are mostly very positive, though a small number raise concerns about fees and front-desk interactions, and one reviewer describes a severe adverse outcome after a castration.

Bakewell Equine Clinic is an equine veterinary practice in Bakewell, Derbyshire. Public feedback points to a small, very well-regarded service for horse owners, with clients highlighting knowledgeable, patient and professional care over many years. Named team members mentioned by clients include Sam, Matt and Kirsty.

GEM Equine Ltd is an equine-only veterinary practice in Ripley, Derbyshire, offering both mobile diagnostic services and in-clinic care, with emergency calls stated on its website. The practice is equipped for investigation-led work such as mobile digital X-ray, ultrasound and endoscopy, alongside routine and ongoing care including dentistry, repeat prescriptions and faecal egg counts. Recent feedback continues to highlight clear communication, practical support and continuity of care for long-term cases.

Ownership or group status isn’t stated. Bright Side Vets appears set up for both routine care and urgent, high-stress situations, with emergency veterinary services listed and recent reviews describing immediate treatment for a critically ill pet. It is also noted as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent feedback consistently highlights clear communication, compassionate end-of-life support, and thoughtful practical help such as insurance assistance, aftercare options, and even returning a pet’s harness and collar after a euthanasia visit.

Medivet Matlock is part of the Medivet group. The practice appears equipped for a broad caseload across cats, dogs, rabbits, small mammals, and exotics including birds and reptiles, with in-house diagnostics and imaging such as a lab, X-rays, ultrasound, and ECG. Out-of-hours care is arranged through Medivet 24 Hour Alfreton, with a stated out-of-hours consultation fee of £130 and no charge for assessment by phone. Recent feedback is largely very positive, with particular praise for friendly service, timely appointments, and calm handling of nervous pets.

Spire Vets Ltd. is an independently owned small-animal practice in Chesterfield offering first-opinion care. The practice provides routine veterinary care alongside surgery, hospitalisation, nurse clinics, and home visits, and states that registered clients have access to a 24-hour on-site emergency service. Recent feedback is largely very positive, with particular praise for emergency help and compassionate end-of-life support.

Scarsdale Veterinary Group in Derby offers a broad mix of everyday pet care, emergency cover and more advanced diagnostics and surgery. Reviews regularly mention a modern, clean setting, including a separate cat area away from dogs, as well as calm, compassionate support during difficult visits. Recent feedback also highlights clear communication in complex cases, including MRI-led diagnosis and spinal surgery.

LLM Farm Vets is a farm-focused veterinary practice in Derby serving dairy, beef and sheep clients. Its website emphasises practical livestock support aimed at helping clients improve herd or flock performance. Reviews point to a hands-on, on-farm service style, with clients highlighting direct access to a vet, prompt visits and helpful support staff.

Peakfield Farm Vets is a Derby-based veterinary practice with feedback centred on farm livestock care. The available evidence points to support for on-farm veterinary work, including annual cattle TB testing and calm handling during procedures. Customer feedback is very positive, though it comes from a very small number of reviews.