Emergency Vets in High Peak

## 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.