
The Veterinary Centre is a training practice for veterinary nurses (listed as a “Veterinary Nurse Training facility”). Based on recent reviews, it appears set up for routine pet care and same-day/short-notice appointments, with several owners describing friendly handling and clear communication (including a vet named Sarah). However, a small number of reviewers describe the opposite experience—feeling rushed, struggling to get timely appointments for a pet in pain, and disagreements over product choices (one review alleges refusal to help fit a flea collar because the practice “don’t believe in flea collars”). One reviewer also describes being referred to (or needing to use) an out-of-hours emergency team elsewhere.
Concrete specifics mentioned by reviewers include: seeing a newly adopted dog at short notice; assessment of a dog’s heart (a murmur was mentioned); treatment of a hen; and use of an out-of-hours emergency service when a dog developed breathing difficulty.
Google rating: 4.7 stars from 165 reviews. - Many owners describe staff as friendly, polite, and professional over multiple years of visits.
Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 165 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.
a week ago
The veterinary centre in Curzon Street have looked after Jack for a few years now and are always super friendly, polite and extremely professional. More than happy to recommend this practice.
4 weeks ago
First off let me ask you all a question . Why do you register with a vet ? I’m assuming your answer will be the same as mine in that you want your pet to receive the best possible care to ensure their well-being and if sadly that fails and your pet becomes unwell there will be appropriate support available to ensure your pets well being is tended to in a timely manner. Well sadly Curzon Street vets has failed my dog in both of these areas in my opinion. The reason they failed is, in my opinion, because they are rushing all the time. The receptionists rush you on the phone and can’t wait to get you off, the vet, well one of them more than the other, rush you through your appointment ( to be fair our appointment had been logged in the diary incorrectly and was entered for a date in a weeks time and not on the day/ date we had been verbally told on the phone. Therefore we were squeezed in between two other appointments . This proved almost fatal for my dog as I was initially told there was nothing wrong with my her but I insisted there was as she was acting out of character. Possibly and I felt begrudgingly and definitely rushed the vet listened to my dogs heart and informed us that there was a low grade heart murmur present but it wasn’t so advanced as we had anything to worry about . Long story short two days later ( week-end ) our dog became seriously ill and was struggling to breathe. Her life was saved by the emergency out of hours team in Derby on that occasion. We should have left Curzon Street there and then but we gave them the benefit of the dought. Sadly since then our dog continues to have health problems but twice now Iv phoned first thing in the morning for an appointment only to be told on both occasions that they are unable to see my dog who was obviously in a lot of pain until six to seven hours later later that day. Cruelty beyond belief in my eyes. I thought they would be showing more compassion. Also after seeing a different vet practice this week in the emergency situation I was told there are preventative measures that could be put into place to try to avoid the crises and painful experiences my dog finds herself in regularly. Sad to say the vet at Curzon St has never discussed prevention being a possible answer to our problems rather than waiting for the crises . I would also like to say that over the five years of being a customer at Curzon St the reception and nursing staffs attitudes have declined. Sarcastic remarks and whispering between themselves is not professional. I would be only too happy for a member of staff at Curzon St vets to contact me to discuss this review. However if you do please don’t rush the conversation as seems normal for you to do these days , it makes for a very uncaring environment that no animals owner wants to be party too. Thanks for your service over the past five years but I’m pleased to think we won’t be returning .
a month ago
I go out of my way to visit this practice. The Vetinary Team are exceptional and the staff are all very friendly and caring. Reasonable prices too.
a month ago
Excellent service for my new adopted dog Billy this morning at short notice lovely vet Sarah and her veterinary team
2 months ago
in the last week
Brought my hen here.. Drove extra 20 mins because they were so highly recommended by friends.. They were fantastic, friendly and gentle and charged 1/3 what my local vets would have charged. I will always use this place in future
3 months ago
Amazing Vet for our dogs with normal prices. They care a lot for your pet, you can see is more than a job for them.
4 months ago
Just refused a disabled stroke patient with only 1 hand assistance to fit a flea collar. Wouldn't even book me an appointment because they don't believe in flea collars and only want to seep toxic pesticides into your pets skin
5 months ago
Kind and knowledgeable vets who clearly care about the animals they’re treating and go above and beyond for them. As a first time cat owner recommend to anyone in need of a vet for their pets!
a year ago
My 1st visit with Astrid (her 2nd). All the staff were really friendly,welcoming and helpful. Already booked in for our next visit. I think I was more nervous than Astrid. She was super chilled out. Thanks to everyone involved.
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