Dog & Cat Vets in High Peak

## Summary Medivet New Mills is part of the Medivet veterinary group and is also a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. Based on the website and recent reviews, the clinic handles routine surgery (spays and neuters), urgent minor issues without an appointment (a thorn removed from a dog’s paw), and both ongoing care and end‑of‑life decision-making (including euthanasia after a follow‑up assessment). Several reviews describe staff taking time to listen and tailor handling for anxious or reactive pets, including a reactive collie booked in for a spay with steps taken to reduce stress. The clinic states it provides 24/7 emergency care, with a nationwide out‑of‑hours consultation fee of £130 for consultations between 7pm and 9am. ## Services - Spaying (mentioned for a reactive collie, with an emphasis on stress-reducing handling). - Neutering (mentioned for a chihuahua). - Same-day assessment for sudden illness (cat seen “straight away” for urgent examination; follow-up the next day). - Euthanasia (after follow-up confirmed poor prognosis). - Minor injury treatment without a pre-booked appointment (thorn removed from a dog’s foot). - 24/7 emergency care (per the clinic website). ## Pricing - Out-of-hours emergency consultation fee: £130 (for consultations between 7pm and 9am), described as a nationwide fee on the clinic website. ## People - **Stefano (vet)**: Mentioned by name as patient and skilled with cats, including a “very neglected stray” being fostered. - **Erhan (vet)**: Also named; described as compassionate and patient with cats and a neglected stray. - **Reception team**: Repeatedly noted for taking time to explain medication and being welcoming/helpful (including walking an owner through what was required so they felt confident). ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.7 stars from 192 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - Handling of nervous/reactive pets: one owner of a reactive collie said the team listened to concerns and made the spay process “easy and stress-free.” - Help without an appointment: a dog with a thorn in its paw was seen within ~10 minutes on a Saturday morning; the thorn was removed free of charge. - Communication and time spent: owners describe vets and reception staff going through situations and medications carefully, rather than rushing. - Cat care including complex situations: multiple mentions of thoughtful care for cats, including a neglected stray being fostered and an older cat assessed urgently, followed by next-day confirmation and euthanasia by agreement.

## Summary Knox & Devlin Veterinary Surgeons is a small-animal practice established in the 1960s, with on-site diagnostics (in-house lab, X‑ray and ultrasound) and RCVS General Practice plus Cat Friendly Clinic (Bronze) status. The practice also operates as a veterinary nurse training facility (per clinic data). Recent written reviews describe vets involving owners in decisions, explaining costs in plain terms, and providing practical help (for example, advice to make giving tablets easier, and update calls during a dental procedure day). Emergencies are handled via the practice during normal hours, with out‑of‑hours cover provided by Vets Now (as stated on the website). ## Services Services and capabilities mentioned on the clinic website and in reviews include: - Consultations and routine preventive care: vaccinations, parasite control, six‑month health checks - Dentistry (including dental extractions mentioned in a client review) - Surgery and neutering - Diagnostic testing and imaging: in‑house lab, X‑ray, ultrasound - Microchipping - Nurse clinics - Blood pressure checks - Grooming & nail clipping - Anal sac expression - Pet travel documentation - Home visits - Species treated (as listed on the website): dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, gerbils, hamsters, small cage birds, and backyard poultry - Emergency care: during normal hours via the practice; out of hours via Vets Now (website statement) ## People - **Richard (vet)**: mentioned by name in reviews; owners describe him as explaining treatment plans and the financial side clearly, and focusing on the pet’s best interests. - **George (vet)**: mentioned by name; one reviewer says George helps their dogs feel at ease before vaccinations. - **Reception team**: described as helpful on the phone (including when arranging a short‑notice appointment) and as taking owners’ concerns seriously. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.1 stars from 39 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - Short‑notice help is mentioned (a pet was seen “at such short notice” and the caller found reception helpful and reassuring). - Clear explanations come up repeatedly: what would happen during dental care, information about a cat bite, and straightforward discussion of treatment costs. - Communication during procedures is highlighted (one owner reports receiving updates throughout the day while their dogs had teeth removed). - Practical, day‑to‑day problem solving is noted (suggesting a “doughy treat” to hide tablets so a cat would take medication). - Recent written reviews available to us are uniformly 5‑star, but the overall 4.1/5 rating indicates there are lower‑rated experiences in the full review set.