Carrick Veterinary Group – Vets in Chesterfield
Clinic Overview
Carrick Veterinary Group is a small-animal practice established in 1986, offering routine care alongside in-house diagnostics (lab work, X‑ray, ultrasound) and a wide range of surgical options, including referral services (orthopaedics, soft tissue, laparoscopic “keyhole” surgery) and cardiology. The practice is listed as an RCVS General Practice and a Cat Friendly Clinic (Gold), with RCVS awards noted for client service and patient consultation.
From the latest reviews available to us, owners frequently describe thorough appointments and clear explanations (including being given options), and several mention support with strays/wildlife (e.g., taking in an injured hedgehog without charge; compassionate end-of-life care for a stray cat). However, a minority of reviews raise concerns about unexpected costs and feeling that discussions focused heavily on pricing, with one review disputing advice given on parasite control and a suggested dental surgery.
Services
Based on the clinic website summary and the latest reviews, services and capabilities mentioned include
- •Consultations (including routine check-ups and “six month health checks”)
- •Vaccinations and parasite control
- •Microchipping
- •Neutering
- •Dentistry (a review mentions a broken tooth and suggested surgery)
- •Diagnostic tests & imaging, with in-house lab, X‑ray, and ultrasound
- •Surgery, plus referral services for
- •Orthopaedic surgery
- •Soft tissue surgery
- •Laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery
- •Cardiology
- •Nurse clinics and blood pressure checks
- •Grooming & nail clipping
- •Anal sac expression
- •Pet travel documentation (GB)
- •Home visits
- •Emergencies & out-of-hours: emergency support is offered during normal opening hours; out of hours, the website states emergencies are handled by MiNightVet.
Species listed on the website include dogs, cats, rabbits, small mammals (e.g., guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, ferrets) and a range of exotics, including reptiles/tortoises, multiple categories of birds, backyard poultry, and aquarium fish.
Pricing
Only specific prices mentioned in the latest reviews available to us
- •One reviewer says they were quoted £175 for blood tests “to establish what was wrong,” but reports the total bill was £370, and that they were later offered additional testing at £175 or a “single text” for £65.
- •One reviewer says a monthly subscription was offered at £30 per month, and they were told it “didn’t cover the fees” (as described in that review).
People
- •Izzy (vet) is mentioned by name in a review. The reviewer describes her as taking time to understand concerns, listening, explaining simply, and giving options for a dog’s care.
- •Multiple reviews thank “everyone” at the practice for specific actions, including gentle end-of-life care for a stray cat and helping a worried owner who brought in an injured hedgehog.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.6 stars from 124 reviews.
- •Several owners mention thorough care and that it’s easy to get an appointment.
- •Examples of support beyond routine pet care include helping with a stray cat (described as compassionate and gentle in the cat’s final moments) and accepting an injured hedgehog without charging.
- •Some reviews report the opposite experience around money and decision-making: concerns about unexpected costs, feeling pricing was emphasised, and disagreement with advice (e.g., tick protection guidance; a recommendation for dental surgery that the reviewer says other vets did not support).
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Reviews for Carrick Veterinary Group
Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 124 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.
Nigel Osborne
a week ago
Dreadful place , All they are interested in at this practice is how much money they can extract from you, we took our cat here as it was more local to the vets we had previously used, he had been vomiting for a few days, we were told by the vet she needed to take some blood tests and the cost would be £175 this would cover everything to establish what was wrong with our cat, We obviously agreed to this and we’re reassured assured it covered everything for his diagnosis on the day we ended up with a total bill for £370, During the consultation the vet kept saying if this is wrong with him it will cost you this amount , if it’s diabetes it could cost us upto £1000 per month , but there are another options at £x per month. It genuinely seemed it was all about the money money money and not about our cat’s welfare We got a phone call saying the blood tests what come back clear but they needed to send for more test results and we’d need to pay another £175. Or a single text for £65. Again all about getting extra money out of you when all this was supposedly covered , they also tried to sell us a monthly subscription at £30 pm. But they said it didn’t cover the fees 🤷🏼♂️. Joke of a place. Stay clear unless you want your wallet emptied
Alan Siddall
2 months ago
A sincere thank you to everyone at Carrick Vets for the kindness and compassion showed helping us with the stray cat we brought in. It was heartbreaking to learn that the poor lad couldn’t be saved after we worked so hard over the weekend, but we remain truly grateful for the care, advice and gentleness provided in his final moments. Your support and understanding to all of our pets and strays, past and present, means a lot! Thank you!
Alan Siddall
a week ago
A sincere thank you to everyone at Carrick Vets for the kindness and compassion showed helping us with the stray cat we brought in. It was heartbreaking to learn that the poor lad couldn’t be saved after we worked so hard over the weekend, but we remain truly grateful for the care, advice and gentleness provided in his final moments. Your support and understanding to all of our pets and strays, past and present, means a lot! Thank you!
Avid Missy
5 months ago
Rosie Loki
5 months ago
Lovely vets. Let me drop an injured hedgehog off found and didn't charge me, gave me my cat carrier back and and calmed me down as I was panicking xx
Rosie Loki
3 months ago
Lovely vets. Let me drop an injured hedgehog off found and didn't charge me, gave me my cat carrier back and and calmed me down as I was panicking xx
Sarah Bell
3 months ago
As first time dog owners we’ve been so impressed with the care our dog receives. He’s two now and since he was a puppy he’s received exemplary care at Carrick, it’s always easy to get an appointment and the vets/nurses are always very thorough. The Healthy Pet Plan is good value for money and having discovered he’s a rather accident prone spaniel, it’s very reassuring to know e have such a good vets.
Sarah Bell
6 months ago
As first time dog owners we’ve been so impressed with the care our dog receives. He’s two now and since he was a puppy he’s received exemplary care at Carrick, it’s always easy to get an appointment and the vets/nurses are always very thorough. The Healthy Pet Plan is good value for money and having discovered he’s a rather accident prone spaniel, it’s very reassuring to know e have such a good vets.
Belén Usobiaga Ferrer
5 months ago
First time I took my cat there I was told there was nothing for tick protection in cats...I had to tell the vet the prescription I wanted for ticks and flea protection. Thankfully I had some information from one of my friends who is a vet. A different time I was told the cat needed surgery due to a broken tooth that could cause an infection. I got an opinion from 2 different vets and they didn't see the risk of infection. A different time they didn't want to sell me a specific cat food because they needed to verify with the vet (it was just food, it wasn't any medicine)...I got it somewhere else... I am obviously with a different vet now.
Carys Dobbs
9 months ago
I love the service me and my dog Henry gets from vet Izzy. I feel like she is kind, patient and thorough, taking her time to understand my concerns for my dog. She really listens, is not judgemental and explains things simply, giving options. I know my Henry is in the very best hands when he comes to visit and I am so thankful for her 🙏
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