Emergency Vets in Derbyshire

• •Owners often praise the team’s kindness, professionalism and communication, especially during stressful or urgent situations. - Recent reviews include a serious spinal case where a dog was referred quickly for MRI and surgery, with regular phone updates and strong praise for the surgical and nursing team. - The practice environment is frequently described as clean, modern and spacious, with one owner specifically appreciating the separate cat area away from dogs.

• •Recent feedback is strongly positive overall, with many owners describing the team as friendly, caring, attentive, and easy to talk to. - Communication is a consistent strength: reviewers mention staff taking time to explain things clearly, answering questions properly, and emailing useful information after phone calls. - Preventive and routine care come up often, including vaccinations, booster jabs, general health checks, and regular appointments where pets seem comfortable and well handled.

• •Caring clinical team: Several recent reviewers describe the vets as caring, thorough and helpful, with good experiences for both cats and dogs. - Easy access and efficient visits: Owners mention being able to get an appointment when needed, short-notice help, and minimal waiting. - Good handling of nervous or painful animals: One owner says their vet-shy dog is happy to visit, while another describes repeated visits for a dog with painful claw injuries, saying staff kept the dog calm and comfortable.

• •Several owners describe the team as friendly, caring, and reassuring, including help with short-notice appointments. - Clear communication is a recurring positive theme: reviewers mention straightforward explanations about treatment, dental procedures, medication advice, and costs. - Named vets Richard and George are both praised in recent reviews, and reception staff are repeatedly mentioned in a positive light.

• •Recent reviewers describe a professional, friendly, and well-run specialist practice, with several saying staff were kind, patient, and reassuring during stressful visits. - A consistent theme is clear communication: owners mention thorough explanations of scans and results, time taken to answer questions, and being able to phone for advice between appointments. - Reviews give concrete examples of heart problems being identified quickly, followed by treatment plans and medication that improved pets’ comfort and day-to-day quality of life.

• •Strong end-of-life support: More than one reviewer highlights compassionate, attentive care when a pet was being put to sleep. - Caring, professional service: Long-term clients describe the team as accommodating and trustworthy, with some saying they have used the practice for 15 years or more. - Appointments feel unhurried: Reviews mention a relaxed, not-rushed approach, with positive comments about how pets are treated during consultations and follow-up care.

Paw Print Veterinary Practice is a family-owned, independent clinic in Mickleover founded by Gemma Montgomery. It provides general small-animal care for dogs, cats, and rabbits/exotics, with dental care and orthopaedics specifically highlighted, and out-of-hours emergencies handled through a dedicated emergency service partner. Recent feedback consistently points to a calm, welcoming atmosphere, gentle handling of nervous pets, and clear, unrushed consultations.

• •Several reviewers describe the vets and wider team as friendly, helpful and fantastic. - Owners often say their pets are treated well, with one reviewer saying the team treats their “pups so well.”
• •There are repeated comments from long-standing clients who say they have used Carrick for years and would not go elsewhere. - A less positive review mentions concerns about conduct and says the practice felt pricey, but this sits against a mainly favourable overall pattern.