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Ambivet Veterinary Group

#2 Vet in Heanor, Derbyshire

4.4
Corporate

Ambivet Veterinary Group – Vets in Heanor

Updated January 2026
Corporate

Clinic Overview

Ambivet Veterinary Group is a veterinary practice that is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Based on the latest reviews, it appears set up for both routine and complex ongoing care (including senior pets with multiple long-term conditions) and also fields out-of-hours/emergency calls (an “emergency vet on call” is mentioned by a reviewer).

Decision-relevant specifics owners mention

  • Detailed explanations and reassurance during worrying illnesses (one reviewer singles out Ben for taking time to explain a dog’s situation “in detail” and keeping them calm).
  • Continuity with complex histories: one owner says the team knew their cat’s long history (kidney disease, hyperthyroidism, recurring UTIs, high blood pressure) and were “patient” and “thorough” when vomiting recurred.
  • Prompt appointments are specifically praised in one review.
  • Pricing and payment expectations are a major point of conflict: several reviewers describe very high bills or rapidly increasing quotes and say payment plans weren’t offered, including during an out-of-hours emergency call.

Services

Services and situations referenced by owners include

  • Out-of-hours/emergency phone support (an “emergency vet on call” is referenced; another review describes being passed between numbers during an emergency).
  • Care for acutely unwell pets (e.g., dog “sick,” cat “very poorly,” vomiting for a week).
  • Management of chronic conditions in cats, including kidney disease, hyperthyroidism, recurring UTIs, and high blood pressure (as described by an owner).
  • Euthanasia (one reviewer describes being charged nearly £500 for a cat to be put to sleep).
  • Veterinary nurse training facility (listed in the clinic’s service/specialization data).

Pricing

Explicit amounts mentioned in reviews

  • One owner reports being charged nearly £500 for euthanasia of a cat.
  • An out-of-hours emergency caller says they were quoted around £200, then £800, then over £1,000, and was told it had to be paid ASAP and could not be paid via a payment plan.
  • Another long-term client also complains that the practice couldn’t offer a payment plan, even though their pets were insured and in the clinic’s “healthy pet club” (no club pricing is stated).

People

Named staff mentioned positively in the latest reviews

  • Ben: praised for explaining the situation in detail during a dog’s illness and for helping owners stay calm.
  • Jess, Josh, Emily: described as “superstars” by a cat owner; the same review highlights the team being patient and thorough and familiar with a senior cat’s complex medical history.
  • Reception staff are also thanked in one review for helping reduce stress while dealing with senior, unwell pets.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.4 stars from 264 reviews. “”

  • Multiple owners praise clear explanations, reassurance, and feeling supported during scary illnesses; one review also highlights prompt appointments.
  • Several reviews raise concerns about high costs and say the clinic wouldn’t offer payment plans, including one out-of-hours call where the quoted cost reportedly escalated quickly.
  • Owners’ experiences appear mixed: some describe staff as “helpful” and “nice,” while others describe feeling stuck with large bills or unsupported when urgent care was needed and money wasn’t immediately available.

Special Services

Vet Nurse Training

Location

24 Mundy St, Heanor DE75 7EB, UK

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