The Vets @ Dronfield – Vets in Dronfield
Clinic Overview
The Vets @ Dronfield describes itself as a locally owned, independent veterinary clinic. Reviews mention care for dogs, cats and small pets (including a hamster), with several concrete examples of hands-on medical management and surgery. Owners repeatedly describe being kept updated during procedures (including “throughout the day” while a pet was in surgery) and follow-up check-ins after treatment. The premises are also mentioned as purpose-built with separate cat and dog seating areas, plus cat-calming touches like a Feliway plug-in and calming blankets.
Services
Services and capabilities mentioned in the website text and recent reviews include
- •Consultations and ongoing case management for dogs and cats (including repeated check-ups for an unwell dog).
- •Surgery (examples given: cat surgery; surgery to remove a hamster’s lump), with same-day updates while the pet is in theatre and follow-up care afterwards.
- •Pain management for arthritis in a dog, with progress monitoring and check-ins.
- •End-of-life care/euthanasia for an elderly dog, described by an owner as compassionate and unhurried.
- •Out-of-hours care via a named provision at “Springfield” (one review describes a weekend stay there, thorough handover/transfer, updates during the stay, and the pet being kept in until well enough to go home).
- •Help with insurance administration (one owner says the clinic “claimed from our insurers”).
People
- •Cat (described by multiple reviewers as the main vet they saw): mentioned for getting a dog’s arthritis pain under control, checking in afterwards, and speaking to an orthopaedic specialist on the owner’s behalf, then explaining the plan step by step. Also mentioned for handling nervous pets in a calmer way.
- •Dave: mentioned alongside Cat as part of the team looking after an unwell dog through check-ups and ongoing care.
- •Team: repeatedly described as responsive to messages and proactive about updates during surgery/hospital stays (including updates that reassured owners during the day).
Reviews
Google rating: 4.8 stars from 20 reviews.
- •Frequent updates during treatment and surgery: owners mention being updated while a cat was in surgery and receiving updates “throughout the day” for a small pet’s procedure.
- •Follow-up after appointments: examples include checking in after arthritis treatment and follow-up care after surgery.
- •Support in difficult situations: one owner describes “amazing” compassion during euthanasia for an elderly dog.
- •Environment designed to reduce stress: separate cat/dog seating areas are specifically noted, plus a Feliway plug-in and calming blankets in the cat area.
- •Out-of-hours hospitalisation experience referenced: one owner describes a weekend out-of-hours stay at “Springfield” with thorough transfers/handover, regular updates, and the pet kept in until stable.
- •Some mixed feedback exists: the latest set includes a 1-star review (without written detail provided to us), alongside many 5-star accounts describing positive experiences.
Animals Treated at The Vets @ Dronfield
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Reviews for The Vets @ Dronfield
Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 20 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.
Sophie Jeffries
2 weeks ago
Julie Higgins
a month ago
Marcie_ willow_29
2 months ago
I cannot thank them enough.We had to have our elderly dog put down and the care and compassion was amazing. The staff and the vet were lovely and nothing was too much trouble.
Laura Clayton
3 months ago
Delighted with the care taken and time spent updating me whilst my cat was in surgery. So helpful. Welcoming, efficient and transparent with fees. Wouldn't go anywhere else. Highly recommend.
Paul Weston
3 months ago
Great service, great advice, ever so friendly, noticed an improvement in little girl Sally's condition in hours, recommend to everybody
Rachel de Jong
a month ago
Highly recommend this lovely vet practice! Cat, Dave and the team are awesome - they looked after our 2yr old labradoodle Harvey so well when he became very unwell over the summer. He rates them mega highly too, always desperate to rush inside for his check-ups to say hi and get some treats! They care for your pets as if they were their own, are great at explaining what's going on, honest when they haven't yet got the answers, offer reassurance and empathy when things are worrying, are mega experienced and competent in all they do and are people you can fully trust will help you to do the best for your pets and family. Harvey also had a stay at their out of hours provision at Springfield one weekend, and again the care there was top quality. They were lovely and friendly, very thorough in the transfer, kept him in until he was well enough to come home (no daily transfers back and forth to vets now!), kept us updated, claimed from our insurers, and gave him the same consistent and competent care as Cat and Dave. You'll not go wrong letting these guys care for your pets!
Gillian Marland
2 months ago
I can't say enough good things about these guys! They are reponsive to messages, the waiting room is spacious and clean and the staff are really lovely people. From my first call they were reassuring and had appointments that were at a convenient time. They handled my daughter's hamster with care, and answered all her questions sensitively and with patience. We otped for surgery for the hamsters lump, and they kept us updated throughout the day which really put my daughter's mind at rest. The follow up care was fantastic and all included in the set price. Would not hesitate to recommend!
Gillian Daniels
2 months ago
I have only recently started going to this vets. I have to say they are the nicest vets i have ever been to. Cat and her team are so friendly, caring and understanding. We thought we were going to have to say goodbye to our lovely dog Millie who had very painful arthritis and had lost use of her front leg. However Cat got Millie's pain under control and she is now mobile using her front leg and a much happier dog. Cat was in touch and always checking in to see how Millie was doing and even spoke to an orthopaedic specialist on my behalf and explained everything step by step. Thank you.
Jenny Pegg
2 months ago
Absolutely brilliant Vets with a fantastic team. So caring, patient, kind, knowledgeable and skilful. Cat and the team have given my precious cat Tia the most lovely care. Having a cat who is super nervous about going to the vets, I am so grateful to them for making it so much easier. The purpose built welcoming premises really reflects their love and care of animals. The attention to detail is highlighted by the large separate seating areas for cats and dogs. In the spotlessly clean cat's area I was most impressed with the Feliway plug-in and the calming blankets neatly folded in a basket in the corner. Such a friendly and safe environment for your pets. I can't recommend them enough.
Jo Owen
5 months ago
Highly recommend this lovely vets! Our first visit this week to see Cat with our dog who had hurt himself playing in the garden. We were so impressed with all the staff we met, the excellent care given and the lovely calm but professional vibes of the vets. It's so lovely to be able to support a local family business whilst giving our dog the very best care.
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