Specialist Vets in Matlock

Specialist Vets in Matlock

Advanced veterinary care including referral centres, exotic pets and specialised services

About Specialist Vets in Matlock

Updated January 2026

Understanding the role of mid-ranked clinics can help pet owners make informed choices.

Mid-ranked clinics, such as Derbyshire Veterinary Services T/A McMurtry & Harding Veterinary Surgeons and Medivet Matlock, play a crucial role in the community by handling everyday care and non-urgent treatments. These clinics are essential for routine vaccinations and regular health checks, providing reliable and consistent care. Their presence supports the local veterinary landscape by ensuring that pet owners have accessible options for maintaining their pets' health without needing emergency services. This distribution of services ensures that pet owners have a range of choices depending on their specific needs.

There are 2 veterinary clinics listed for specialist vets in Matlock.

Top Rated Specialist Vets in Matlock

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Our Score (91/100)

4.8(272 reviews)
Veterinary Nurse Training
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit
exotic

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.

Veterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit

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.

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