Best Vets in Matlock – Complete Local Guide

Derwent Valley Vets Ltd is a veterinary clinic that (per its own site) offers routine preventive care alongside specific clinics such as dental clinics and weight-loss programmes, plus procedures like microchipping and keyhole speying. Reviews add detail that the practice is used for both routine appointments (e.g., puppy first visits) and more complex work-ups: one owner describes blood tests and an ultrasound followed by same-day surgery after a rapid discussion of options. Several reviewers also highlight practical touches such as follow-up phone calls after the weekend and accommodating end-of-life care at home at short notice. The clinic is also described in multiple recent reviews as having a guinea pig specialist (Dr. Ellie), including the option of telephone/online consultations for guinea pigs.

Medivet Matlock is part of the Medivet veterinary group (not an independent practice). It appears set up for a broad caseload across multiple species—cats, dogs, rabbits, small mammals, and also exotics (including birds and reptiles)—with in-practice diagnostics and imaging listed (in-house lab, X‑rays, ultrasound, ECG). Out-of-hours care is arranged through a Medivet 24‑hour site, with a stated out-of-hours consult fee of £130 and no charge for assessment by phone. From the latest reviews available to us, owners often mention being seen on time and vets doing thorough checks before vaccinations, plus strong handling of anxious or difficult-to-examine dogs (one owner describes a “night & day” improvement with a particular vet). One review, however, reports very poor communication and minimal advice during a nail-clip appointment, suggesting the experience can vary significantly depending on which vet you see.

Derbyshire Veterinary Services T/A McMurtry & Harding Veterinary Surgeons is an RCVS-accredited practice that, based on its own materials, covers both small and large animals and offers routine and emergency care for equines (horses, ponies and donkeys). It’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. From the latest reviews available, owners most often describe being able to see the same vet over time (helpful for nervous dogs), and mention specific staff members (Bethany and Chris) for ongoing care. One review raises a clear policy/communication complaint: a client paying £18/month for flea and worming says they were told they needed to pay for a consultation before being supplied because the dog hadn’t been seen “in so long,” and describes the interaction as rude and money-driven.