McMurtry and Harding

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.

Services

• •Companion animal care for dogs and cats, with recent reviews mentioning treatment for a greyhound’s neck wound, routine cat care, and ongoing dog care.
• •Avian and poultry care, which remains one of the clearest areas of special interest, with repeated praise for parrot and poultry consultations.
• •Acute and urgent care, including support for pets that become unwell quickly and same-day help in high-stress situations.
• •Diagnostics and investigation work, including more detailed case work leading to diagnosis and a management plan.
• •Preventive and ongoing care, with reviews mentioning vaccinations, repeat flea and worming prescriptions, nail clipping, six-monthly check-ups, and reminder messages for future appointments or repeat medication.
• •Travel paperwork support, including help sending vaccination information for European pet travel documentation.
• •Euthanasia and end-of-life support, with owners describing compassionate guidance through difficult decisions.
• •Veterinary nurse training facility, listed among the practice’s services and specialisations.

Pricing

No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.

People

• •Paul (vet) is repeatedly praised for avian expertise, particularly with parrots, and remains a notable reason some owners choose the practice.
• •Arielle (team member, role not stated) is thanked for calm, supportive acute care during a Saturday emergency.
• •Sarah (team member, role not stated) is mentioned positively for guidance and professionalism around euthanasia decision-making.
• •Across recent feedback, owners also frequently praise the wider team for being friendly, knowledgeable, empathetic, and helpful at reception.

Reviews

Google reviews average 4.7/5 from 262 reviews. Recent feedback highlights

• •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.
• •Smooth client experience, with praise for online booking, appointment reminders, repeat medication support, welcoming reception staff, and a clean, modern surgery with easy parking.