Specialist Vets in Derbyshire

The Star Animal Rehabilitation and Wellness Clinic Ltd is a family-run, independent practice in Swadlincote focused on both general veterinary care and pet rehabilitation, including canine sports medicine, for dogs, cats, rabbits, and small furries. Alongside routine appointments, it appears to handle more complex cases such as inpatient support, diagnostics, and post-operative rehabilitation. Clinic information also lists emergency veterinary services with 24/7 or extended-hours cover, as well as status as a veterinary nurse training facility.

West Midlands Referrals is a Linnaeus referral veterinary clinic in Burton on Trent, with its website highlighting experienced consultants and state-of-the-art facilities. It appears particularly geared to surgical and complex cases, including orthopaedic work and trauma treatment, with structured communication before and after procedures. Recent feedback also points to organised admin support, insurance handling, and detailed discharge and recovery guidance.

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).

Blenheim Veterinary Centre is an IVC Evidensia practice in Ashbourne offering general veterinary care for dogs, cats and small pets, while also seeing birds, chickens and other fancy fowl, and reptiles. The practice is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility, and the website highlights nurse clinics, acupuncture, dentistry, home visits, ophthalmology, and emergency care. It also lists RCVS Cat Friendly Clinic, Rabbit Friendly, and Chicken Vet accreditations. Recent feedback is largely very positive, especially for Adam, Charlotte, and Katie, though one owner reports poor communication around a home euthanasia visit.

Marshall & Till (Belper) Ltd provides routine consultations alongside emergency or urgent veterinary care. Recent feedback highlights quick access for sudden problems, clear explanations during difficult appointments, and a considerate approach to both pets and owners. Reviews also point to good communication around treatment options and costs before procedures go ahead.

Matt Smith Vets is a CVS-owned small-animal practice established in 2018 in Clay Cross, Derbyshire. It offers routine care alongside in-practice diagnostics and treatment, with an in-house lab, X-ray and ultrasound, plus services including dentistry, surgery and nurse clinics. Out-of-hours emergencies are handled by MiNightVet Rotherham.

Vets4Pets Derby is part of the Vets4Pets group and operates as a modern small-animal practice with an in-house laboratory, imaging facilities, an operating theatre, a hospital ward and isolation. The practice also says it is a veterinary nurse training facility, and it highlights separate cat and dog waiting areas plus separate wards and isolation units for pets that may be more stressed. Recent feedback is largely very positive about the team’s care, communication and reception staff, though a small number of reviewers report serious disagreements around recommendations linked to euthanasia.

Bakewell Veterinary Clinic is used for both urgent problems and longer-term care. Recent reviews describe quick help for a dog having a seizure, ongoing management of heart failure over several years, and follow-up contact after urgent treatment. Feedback is mostly very positive about the friendliness of the team, clear communication, and appointments where owners feel listened to. A small number of reviewers report refusal of care or removal from the practice register in specific situations.

Clowne Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets network. The clinic offers everyday pet care alongside common procedures, with reviews highlighting routine vaccinations, dental work, urgent same-day help, and thoughtful support for nervous or reactive pets. It is also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.

Ilkeston Vets4Pets is a Vets4Pets practice in Ilkeston offering routine veterinary care, diagnostics, surgery, hospitalisation and rehabilitation services. The practice also states that out-of-hours emergency care is provided via Vets Now Nottingham, and it is noted as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent feedback is largely very positive, with particular praise for same-day access, kind staff and thoughtful support in difficult situations.

Medivet Alfreton is a Medivet 24-hour veterinary practice in Alfreton, Derbyshire, offering round-the-clock emergency care alongside routine appointments and inpatient hospital care. The clinic’s published and review-backed service picture includes emergency treatment, overnight stays, routine surgery, and general health checks. Recent feedback is especially positive about the team’s friendliness, communication, and support for owners during stressful visits.

Medivet New Mills is part of the Medivet veterinary group and is also a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. The practice offers routine procedures such as spaying and neutering, same-day help for some urgent problems, ongoing care, and end-of-life support. Recent feedback continues to highlight calm, thoughtful handling for nervous or reactive pets, alongside friendly communication from the wider team. The clinic also states that it provides 24/7 emergency care.

Overdale Veterinary Centre in Buxton is an RCVS-accredited IVC Evidensia practice that offers farm services as well as emergency and routine care for horses, ponies and donkeys, alongside a Pet Care Plan. It is also listed as a veterinary nurse training practice. Recent feedback is largely very positive about the care from the clinical team, quick access to appointments and calm handling of nervous pets, though a small number of reviews raise concerns about reception/admin and fees, and one review makes a very serious post-operative complaint.

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.

Chapel House Veterinary Practice Ltd is a Linnaeus practice in Chesterfield offering small-animal care, with website-listed strengths in dermatology, physiotherapy, internal medicine, surgery, and emergency critical care. It is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility and offers emergency veterinary services. Recent feedback is very positive, especially for clear explanations, kind handling, rapid access for urgent cases, and thoughtful end-of-life support, though some clients say delays are not always proactively explained.

Victoria Veterinary Centre Ltd provides general veterinary care alongside online prescriptions, a Pet Health Plan, and complementary options such as acupuncture and physiotherapy. Reviews regularly mention routine surgery, thoughtful follow-up, and kind support around palliative and end-of-life care. Client feedback is mostly very positive, though a minority report problems with reception communication, appointment handling, and billing.

Orthopaedic Vet Ltd is an independent surgical referral centre in Ashbourne focused mainly on orthopaedic cases for dogs and cats. The clinic offers consultations, on-site x-rays, hospitalisation, and structured post-operative follow-up including rechecks and dressing changes. Recent feedback continues to centre on cruciate and patella surgery, fracture and trauma repair, and clear, practical support through recovery.

Highfields Vets in Derby is a well-reviewed small-animal practice where owners frequently mention transparent pricing, including an online pricing system, alongside clear explanations of treatment options. Recent feedback continues to highlight dental work, calm handling for nervous or reactive dogs, and good communication while pets are in for surgery, scans, or other treatment. Reviews also describe the team as helpful and accommodating in urgent situations, such as fitting in a blood test and seeing a kitten despite a booking mix-up.

Chapel House Veterinary Practice Staveley is a Linnaeus small-animal practice in Chesterfield offering surgery, internal medicine, dermatology, physiotherapy, and emergency critical care. It is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent feedback consistently highlights easy appointment booking, clear explanations, and a calm, welcoming atmosphere.

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.

Victoria Veterinary Centre Ltd is a High Peak practice offering routine veterinary care alongside additional services such as acupuncture, physiotherapy, prescriptions and a pet health plan. The website also mentions an out-of-hours emergency service. Recent feedback is strongly positive, with clients repeatedly highlighting a friendly, professional approach, continuity with the same vet where helpful, and conversations that take different budgets into account.

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. Recent feedback is mixed overall, with many long-term clients praising the team’s warmth and support, alongside some serious complaints about communication, costs, and clinical decision-making.

Scarsdale Veterinary Group in Alfreton is part of IVC Evidensia. Reviews consistently describe a friendly, supportive branch with clear communication, compassionate care in emergencies and end-of-life situations, and considerate handling of nervous pets. Recent feedback also highlights help with small animals and poultry as well as dogs and cats.

Ambivet Veterinary Group in Ilkeston is an established practice, founded in 1979, and part of CVS. It is an RCVS General Practice with in-house diagnostic facilities including a lab, X-ray and ultrasound, and offers routine care, surgery, nurse clinics, home visits and a cardiology referral service. Recent feedback is largely very positive, with owners often highlighting clear explanations, prompt help for worrying problems and compassionate support at difficult appointments.

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.

Ark Veterinary Surgery in Dronfield is a long-established IVC Evidensia practice with RCVS Tier II status as a small animal general practice. It treats small animals as well as exotic pets, and the practice says it offers 24-hour help and advice. Recent feedback is largely positive, with owners highlighting clear communication, compassionate support, and a calm, clean environment.

Ambivet Veterinary Group in Heanor is part of CVS. It offers routine and urgent veterinary care, with reviews highlighting clear communication, supportive handling during worrying illnesses, and continuity for pets with complex medical histories. Recent feedback is positive about the care itself, but mixed overall because of repeated complaints about high costs and limited flexibility around payment plans.

Vets Now Chesterfield is an out-of-hours small-animal emergency clinic in Clay Cross and is part of Vets Now within the IVC Evidensia group. It focuses on urgent and emergency care when daytime practices are closed, with support also available by video consultation. Recent feedback often mentions being seen quickly overnight and good continuity with regular vets where notes can be sent back to a partner practice.

Vets At Bretby is an independently owned practice in Burton on Trent that opened in March 2025 in a purpose-built facility with separate cat and dog waiting areas plus dedicated dental, surgical and isolation spaces. The practice presents itself as set up for both routine care and higher-acuity work, with in-house ultrasound, digital x-ray and laparoscopy, and it says it can handle emergencies and provide critical care. Recent reviews describe a calm, hands-on approach, with owners highlighting thoughtful follow-up after surgery, gentle handling of nervous pets, and care that extends from routine vaccines to ongoing medical and end-of-life support.

The Vets @ Dronfield is a veterinary practice in Dronfield caring for dogs, cats and some small pets, with consultations, surgery and ongoing case management among the services mentioned. Recent feedback consistently highlights calm handling of nervous pets, clear explanations, and follow-up contact after treatment. The practice also offers out-of-hours cover through Springfield, and reviewers mention separate cat and dog seating areas designed to keep visits less stressful.

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.

Derbyshire Veterinary Services T/A McMurtry & Harding Veterinary Surgeons is part of IVC Evidensia. The practice offers care for small and large animals, including equine routine and emergency work. Recent feedback is largely very positive, with owners especially valuing continuity with the same vet, a warm welcome, and compassionate handling of nervous pets.

McMurtry and Harding is a veterinary practice in Ashbourne, Derbyshire, with a strong reputation for companion animal care as well as avian and poultry work. Reviews consistently highlight clear communication, supportive handling in stressful situations, and an organised, friendly front-of-house experience. The practice is part of IVC Evidensia.

Morley Veterinary Practice Ltd in Ilkeston offers general pet care alongside emergency or extended-hours cover listed in its clinic information, and it is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent feedback is very positive, with owners describing caring, accommodating staff and consultations that feel calm rather than rushed. End-of-life support is a repeated strength in customer comments, alongside routine care such as vaccinations and follow-up visits.

Swadlincote Veterinary Surgery in Swadlincote, Derbyshire, is part of IVC Evidensia. The practice offers routine care such as vaccinations alongside support for more complex or long-term cases, with reviewers frequently highlighting prompt appointments, clear explanations, and compassionate handling. The website also notes emergency guidance and that the practice is a veterinary nurse training facility.

Quietus Vet is a dedicated at-home pet euthanasia service, presented as an independent service rather than part of a larger corporate group. Its website describes a three-step technique intended to minimise anxiety and pain, including sedation and a general anaesthetic before the final step. Recent feedback continues to highlight a calm, unhurried process at home, clear explanations of what to expect, time for families to say goodbye, and thoughtful aftercare touches.

Hartshorne Veterinary Surgery is an independent, traditional practice in Swadlincote with over 30 years’ experience, treating cats, dogs and rabbits. Recent feedback continues to highlight a friendly, caring approach, with owners also mentioning a calm waiting area and appointments running on time. Reviews frequently describe the practice as good value, with fair or reasonable bills, and there is especially warm praise for its compassionate end-of-life support.

Glenthorne Veterinary Group in Burton on Trent is part of IVC Evidensia and also operates as a veterinary nurse training facility. It offers routine care for common pets alongside support in more sensitive situations, including end-of-life care. Owners also mention practical day-to-day systems such as repeat prescriptions, Pet Club treatments, and quieter appointment times for nervous or reactive dogs.

Carrick Veterinary Group in Chesterfield is part of CVS and offers first-opinion veterinary care for dogs, cats, rabbits, small mammals and a wide range of exotic species. The practice’s website-grounded services include routine and preventive care, diagnostics, surgery, nurse clinics, home visits and pet travel paperwork, with out-of-hours emergencies handled by MiNightVet. Recent feedback often praises thorough appointments, clear explanations and compassionate help with strays and wildlife, although a small number of reviews raise concerns about pricing and some treatment advice.

Vets4Pets Derby Kingsway is part of the Vets4Pets group and offers a broad range of in-house diagnostics and facilities, including digital X-ray, ultrasound, an in-house lab, separate cat and dog waiting areas, and Silver Standard Cat Friendly Status. The practice also lists Vets at Night as its out-of-hours provider, with emergency consultation fees from £313.50. Recent feedback is mostly positive about friendly everyday care and support for new kitten owners, though there are also complaints about registration delays and how one complaint was handled.

White Cross Vets Alvaston is part of the White Cross Vets group and is within IVC Evidensia. The clinic is listed as a veterinary nurse training practice and offers emergency veterinary care, including out-of-hours or extended-hours support. Recent feedback continues to highlight a caring, welcoming team and strong support during both urgent cases and difficult end-of-life visits.

The Veterinary Centre in Burton on Trent sees a mix of pets, with reviews mentioning dogs, cats and even a hen. Structured data also lists it as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent feedback is largely positive about the team being friendly, caring and professional, though a small number of reviewers describe concerns about rushed communication and difficulty getting timely appointments in some situations.

Prime Veterinary Practice is a highly rated Chesterfield clinic covering a broad range of companion animal care, including reproduction work, surgery, dentistry, pet travel paperwork, and out-of-hours support. Recent feedback continues to highlight clear communication, calm handling, and strong trust from both general pet owners and breeders. The practice also appears well regarded for more sensitive appointments, including end-of-life care.

Burton Vets is a veterinary practice in Burton-on-Trent and part of IVC Evidensia. The clinic offers routine consultations, vaccinations and Pet Health Club® Plus membership, with owners also describing help for urgent cases, seizure investigations and end-of-life care. Recent feedback is largely positive about kindness, thoroughness and clear explanations, alongside a small number of serious complaints about communication, value and one disputed parvo case.

Croft Veterinary Centre presents itself as an independent, family-run practice in Chesterfield, established in 1992. It offers on-site diagnostics including ultrasound, endoscopic imaging, radiography and in-house analysers, alongside a surgical caseload ranging from routine procedures to orthopaedic work. Recent reviews highlight compassionate handling, clear communication and strong feedback on dental and surgical outcomes.

Abbeyserve Limited (trading as Abbey Veterinary Group) is a VET Partners practice in Derby, offering routine and urgent veterinary care for dogs, cats and rabbits. Out-of-hours emergencies are handled via Ashfield House Veterinary Hospital (as stated on its website). It’s also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.

Etwall Vets is a veterinary practice in Derby that lists 24/7 or extended-hours emergency care and is also a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent feedback is largely very positive, with owners repeatedly describing a calm, sensible approach, clear explanations, and appointments that do not feel rushed. Reviews also mention compassionate support in difficult situations, including trauma care and end-of-life care, alongside an isolated serious complaint about suspected parvovirus handling.

Scarsdale Veterinary Group is an IVC Evidensia practice in Derby. Its website lists routine pet care, vaccinations, neutering, rehabilitation and hydrotherapy, and it treats small animals, farm animals and equines. Emergency cover is available through Vets at Night at the Pride Veterinary Centre, 24/7/365. Recent feedback is very positive about the modern environment, clear communication and compassionate care.

Chesterfield Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets network in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. The practice handles both routine follow-ups and more urgent or complex problems, and it is listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. Recent feedback is mixed: some owners praise the team’s handling of reactive dogs and support during serious illness, while others raise concerns about continuity, communication and a strong focus on charges.

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.

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.

Scarsdale Veterinary Group in Derby is used by owners for both routine appointments and higher-complexity cases. Recent feedback continues to highlight advanced care such as MRI-supported diagnosis, neurosurgery involvement, and surgery, alongside calm handling of nervous pets and thoughtful end-of-life support. Reviewers also regularly mention a modern, clean environment, with a separate cat area away from dogs.

Scarsdale Veterinary Group is a 24/7 practice in Derby with a modern facility and a stated role as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent feedback continues to highlight both everyday care and more advanced work, including MRI diagnostics and spinal surgery. Owners also repeatedly mention clear communication, a cat-friendly layout with a separate cat area, and compassionate end-of-life support.

Scarsdale Veterinary Group in Derby is a veterinary practice with a stated Veterinary Nurse Training facility. Recent feedback is largely very positive, with owners often highlighting quick access for unwell pets, clear explanations from staff, and a clean clinic. A small number of comments mention delays around medication collection and other front-desk administration.

Medivet Derby, Osmaston Road - Saint Leonard Veterinary Centre is a Medivet practice in Derby providing first-opinion care for cats and dogs. The clinic’s established service range includes routine appointments, vaccinations, surgery, support for ongoing health conditions, and emergency care, with recent feedback often highlighting clear explanations, kind handling, and efficient visits. Reviews also suggest pets are often kept at ease during check-ups and vaccinations.

Medivet Littleover (Blagreaves Veterinary Centre) is part of the Medivet group rather than an independent practice. It operates as a general practice with access to Medivet’s wider overnight emergency network, and it is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Owner feedback is largely positive about gentle handling, friendly staff and clear explanations, though there are some complaints around pricing and occasional admin continuity.

Vets Now (Derby) is part of the Vets Now out-of-hours emergency network within IVC Evidensia, focusing on urgent overnight, weekend and holiday care rather than routine daytime appointments. The clinic also offers video consultations. Owner feedback centres on same-day emergency assessment and treatment, onward referral when needed, and respectful end-of-life care.

Sarah Smith Cardiology is a specialist veterinary cardiology clinic in Derby. It appears set up for referral-style heart investigations and ongoing management, including cardiac scans, treatment planning, medication support, and longer-term monitoring for conditions such as cardiomyopathy and congestive heart failure. Reviews consistently describe clear explanations, responsive follow-up by phone, and a calm, supportive approach during what can be very stressful appointments.

Scarsdale Veterinary Group in Derby is part of IVC Evidensia and is presented as a large, modern clinic handling both everyday pet care and more advanced cases. Owners particularly mention routine surgery, cat-friendly facilities, and referral-level work such as MRI diagnostics and spinal surgery. Recent feedback also highlights compassionate support during end-of-life care and a calm, thorough approach with anxious pets.

Scarsdale Veterinary Group in Derby is a veterinary practice with a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. It appears set up for both routine care and more complex cases, with owner reports describing advanced imaging such as MRI, spinal surgery for a slipped disc, and compassionate end-of-life support. Reviews also consistently mention a modern, clean building, a separate cat area away from dogs, and clear communication from the team during treatment.

RSPCA Derby and District Animal Centre is an animal rehoming centre in Derby focused on helping cats and dogs find new homes. Recent feedback continues to point to a straightforward adoption experience, supportive staff, and a clean, comfortable environment for animals. Foster care appears to form part of the process for some animals, and some adopters mention vaccination updates, vet checks before adoption, and follow-up contact after rehoming. A recurring point of criticism is communication, and one recent reviewer noted that the centre is no longer operating as a walk-in service.

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.