About Veterinary Care in Derby
Choosing the right veterinary clinics in Derby is crucial for ensuring the health and well-being of your pets. This guide helps pet owners compare local veterinary options based on services, animal coverage, and availability.
Top-rated veterinary clinics in Derby
There are 25 veterinary clinics in Derby, with an average Google rating of 4.6★. All 25 clinics provide services for dogs and cats. There are no clinics specifically offering farm or large-animal services. Ten clinics offer emergency or out-of-hours care, but no 24-hour veterinary cover is confirmed. The town has a strong overall clinic depth, with a mix of services available to meet various pet care needs. Clinics in Derby are primarily focused on companion-animal care.
Best Rated Veterinary Clinics in Derby, Derbyshire
Top-ranked veterinary practices based on quality, service, and customer reviews
Scarsdale Veterinary Group provides routine pet care alongside more specialist work, with a “Vets at Night” emergency service described on its website as running 24/7/365 from the Pride Veterinary Centre. The site also describes a state-of-the-art small animal hospital plus an in-house rehabilitation and hydrotherapy suite, and notes RCVS accreditation. In the latest reviews, owners repeatedly mention modern, clean facilities (including a separate cat area away from dogs), clear step-by-step communication during complex cases (including MRI and spinal surgery for a suspected slipped disc), and thoughtful end-of-life support (time to say goodbye and memorial keepsakes such as paw prints).
Scarsdale Veterinary Group provides routine pet care alongside more specialist work, with a “Vets at Night” emergency service described on its website as running 24/7/365 from the Pride Veterinary Centre. The site also describes a state-of-the-art small animal hospital plus an in-house rehabilitation and hydrotherapy suite, and notes RCVS accreditation. In the latest reviews, owners repeatedly mention modern, clean facilities (including a separate cat area away from dogs), clear step-by-step communication during complex cases (including MRI and spinal surgery for a suspected slipped disc), and thoughtful end-of-life support (time to say goodbye and memorial keepsakes such as paw prints).

Scarsdale Veterinary Group is an RCVS-accredited practice with a state-of-the-art small animal hospital and a dedicated rehabilitation and hydrotherapy suite. The website also states it runs its own 24-hour emergency service (“Vets at Night”) providing care 24/7, 365 days a year. From the latest reviews available, owners most often describe: - Complex referrals and advanced diagnostics/surgery, including an MRI leading to spinal surgery for a slipped disc (with detailed phone updates). - A modern, clean facility with a separate cat area away from dogs. - End-of-life support, including time to say goodbye and receiving paw prints, fur, and a condolence card afterward.
Scarsdale Veterinary Group is an RCVS-accredited practice with a state-of-the-art small animal hospital and a dedicated rehabilitation and hydrotherapy suite. The website also states it runs its own 24-hour emergency service (“Vets at Night”) providing care 24/7, 365 days a year. From the latest reviews available, owners most often describe: - Complex referrals and advanced diagnostics/surgery, including an MRI leading to spinal surgery for a slipped disc (with detailed phone updates). - A modern, clean facility with a separate cat area away from dogs. - End-of-life support, including time to say goodbye and receiving paw prints, fur, and a condolence card afterward.

Scarsdale Veterinary Group is a veterinary practice with a stated veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews describe a modern, large, clean building with a separate cat area away from the dog area (cat owners mention the dog area isn’t visible from the cat side). Owners most often mention the clinic handling higher-complexity cases as well as routine care—for example a dog with sudden loss of back-leg use being assessed by a neurosurgeon, having an MRI, and then undergoing spinal surgery for a slipped disc with frequent updates by phone. Other specifics mentioned include staff taking time to gain a nervous dog’s trust before examining, and end-of-life support where owners were given time to say goodbye and later received paw prints, fur, and a card.
Scarsdale Veterinary Group is a veterinary practice with a stated veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews describe a modern, large, clean building with a separate cat area away from the dog area (cat owners mention the dog area isn’t visible from the cat side). Owners most often mention the clinic handling higher-complexity cases as well as routine care—for example a dog with sudden loss of back-leg use being assessed by a neurosurgeon, having an MRI, and then undergoing spinal surgery for a slipped disc with frequent updates by phone. Other specifics mentioned include staff taking time to gain a nervous dog’s trust before examining, and end-of-life support where owners were given time to say goodbye and later received paw prints, fur, and a card.
Our Score (90/100)
Scarsdale Veterinary Group is a 24/7 practice with a modern facility and a stated role as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews describe both routine care and complex referral-level work, including MRI diagnostics and spinal surgery handled by a named neurosurgeon (Flora). Owners repeatedly mention clear, step-by-step explanations (including phone updates), a clinic layout designed to reduce stress for cats (a separate cat area not visible from the dog area), and supportive end-of-life care (time to say goodbye, plus keepsakes like paw prints, fur, and a condolence card).
Scarsdale Veterinary Group is a 24/7 practice with a modern facility and a stated role as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews describe both routine care and complex referral-level work, including MRI diagnostics and spinal surgery handled by a named neurosurgeon (Flora). Owners repeatedly mention clear, step-by-step explanations (including phone updates), a clinic layout designed to reduce stress for cats (a separate cat area not visible from the dog area), and supportive end-of-life care (time to say goodbye, plus keepsakes like paw prints, fur, and a condolence card).
Our Score (90/100)
White Cross Vets Alvaston is part of the White Cross Vets group (the website states there are 21 practices). Based on the structured clinic data, it operates as a veterinary nurse training facility and offers emergency veterinary services (24/7 or extended hours). From the latest reviews available to us, owners most often describe: - Clear explanations and time spent in appointments (“explain everything clear”, “give you the time…you and your pet need”). - Support through difficult end-of-life visits (one owner specifically mentions having to put a cat to sleep and praising how staff handled it). - Ongoing management of repeat/complex visits (a dog with “several issues” being nursed back to health; staff patience with a “young and boisterous” dog). - Use of a “pet plan” mentioned by multiple reviewers (no pricing details provided).
White Cross Vets Alvaston is part of the White Cross Vets group (the website states there are 21 practices). Based on the structured clinic data, it operates as a veterinary nurse training facility and offers emergency veterinary services (24/7 or extended hours). From the latest reviews available to us, owners most often describe: - Clear explanations and time spent in appointments (“explain everything clear”, “give you the time…you and your pet need”). - Support through difficult end-of-life visits (one owner specifically mentions having to put a cat to sleep and praising how staff handled it). - Ongoing management of repeat/complex visits (a dog with “several issues” being nursed back to health; staff patience with a “young and boisterous” dog). - Use of a “pet plan” mentioned by multiple reviewers (no pricing details provided).
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Find vets by category in Derby, Derbyshire

Best Emergency Vets
10 clinics
24-hour and emergency veterinary care in the local area.

Best Dog & Cat Vets
19 clinics
Small animal vets for dogs, cats and companion vets

Best Specialist Vets
19 clinics
Advanced care, referral centres and specialised services

Best Farm Vets
4 clinics
Large animal vets for livestock, horses and farm animals
More Veterinary Practices in Derby
Additional veterinary clinics serving the area
Medivet Derby, Osmaston Road - Saint Leonard Veterinary Centre
Our Score (80/100)
Dovecote Veterinary Hospital / MiNightVet East Midlands
Our Score (79/100)
Medivet Littleover (Blagreaves Veterinary Centre)
Our Score (77/100)


