About Veterinary Care in Swadlincote
This guide helps pet owners compare veterinary clinics in Swadlincote based on services, animal coverage, and availability. With varied options, it lets you evaluate local clinics to find the best fit for your pet's needs, whether you require routine care or emergency services.
Top-rated veterinary clinics in Swadlincote
- •Bright Side Vets
- •The Star Animal Rehabilitation and Wellness Clinic Ltd
- •Swadlincote Veterinary Surgery
There are 4 veterinary clinics in Swadlincote, with an average Google rating of 4.8★. Out of these, 3 clinics treat dogs and cats, while 1 offers farm or large-animal services. Two clinics provide emergency or out-of-hours care. However, 24-hour veterinary cover is not available locally.
Local veterinary services cater primarily to companion animals, with a strong focus on dogs and cats. Clinics offer a range of services including routine care, diagnostics, surgery, and emergency treatment. All four clinics provide veterinary nurse training, indicating a commitment to high-quality care and staff development. Websites for all clinics ensure they are accessible to pet owners seeking information online.
The availability of emergency or out-of-hours services at two clinics provides pet owners with options for immediate care, a crucial factor when urgent treatment is needed. These clinics are equipped to handle high-stress situations, offering swift diagnostics and treatment. Meanwhile, clinics focusing on routine-only care provide essential services such as vaccinations and non-urgent treatments, contributing to the town's overall clinic depth.
Despite being a small town, Swadlincote boasts a robust veterinary landscape, with services well-distributed across the clinics. The non-urgent care clinics play a vital role by managing everyday veterinary requirements, allowing the emergency service providers to focus on critical cases.
Overall, Swadlincote's veterinary provision is primarily companion-animal focused, with a balance of emergency and routine care services provided locally. Pet owners are encouraged to refer to the ranked clinic list to assess the most suitable option for their needs.
Visit our emergency vets in Swadlincote page for more details.
This information reflects the current veterinary landscape as of January 2026, helping you make informed choices based on available data.
Data accurate as of January 2026.
Best Rated Veterinary Clinics in Swadlincote, Derbyshire
Top-ranked veterinary practices based on quality, service, and customer reviews
Ownership/group status isn’t stated in the information provided. Bright Side Vets appears set up for both routine care and urgent, high-stress situations: it’s listed as offering emergency veterinary services (24/7 or extended hours) and is also a veterinary nurse training facility. In recent reviews, owners repeatedly describe clear communication during serious illness (including “running tests” and starting fluids straight away), plus notably thoughtful end-of-life support (including dignity during euthanasia and help with aftercare such as individual cremation options). Practical touches mentioned include a practice messaging system for advice and staff returning a dog’s harness and collar to the owner after an euthanasia visit.
Ownership/group status isn’t stated in the information provided. Bright Side Vets appears set up for both routine care and urgent, high-stress situations: it’s listed as offering emergency veterinary services (24/7 or extended hours) and is also a veterinary nurse training facility. In recent reviews, owners repeatedly describe clear communication during serious illness (including “running tests” and starting fluids straight away), plus notably thoughtful end-of-life support (including dignity during euthanasia and help with aftercare such as individual cremation options). Practical touches mentioned include a practice messaging system for advice and staff returning a dog’s harness and collar to the owner after an euthanasia visit.
The Star Animal Rehabilitation and Wellness Clinic Ltd describes itself as a family-run, independent practice focused on both general veterinary care and pet rehabilitation, including canine sports medicine, for dogs, cats, rabbits, and small furries. The clinic data also lists emergency veterinary services (24/7 or extended hours) and that it is a veterinary nurse training facility.
Recent reviews point to a practice that often handles complex or higher-support cases alongside routine care—for example: inpatient care with IV fluids/drips and close monitoring, rehabilitation following a double hip operation (with physiotherapy/hydrotherapy support), and same-day appointments for an unwell dog with blood tests and rapid follow-up. However, a small number of reviewers report serious consistency issues they associate with locum cover (including a lost in-house blood test, concerns about shaving/skin irritation after blood sampling, and a medication they say “should never have been prescribed”), plus dissatisfaction with complaint handling and being told they could not re-register after raising concerns.
The Star Animal Rehabilitation and Wellness Clinic Ltd describes itself as a family-run, independent practice focused on both general veterinary care and pet rehabilitation, including canine sports medicine, for dogs, cats, rabbits, and small furries. The clinic data also lists emergency veterinary services (24/7 or extended hours) and that it is a veterinary nurse training facility.
Recent reviews point to a practice that often handles complex or higher-support cases alongside routine care—for example: inpatient care with IV fluids/drips and close monitoring, rehabilitation following a double hip operation (with physiotherapy/hydrotherapy support), and same-day appointments for an unwell dog with blood tests and rapid follow-up. However, a small number of reviewers report serious consistency issues they associate with locum cover (including a lost in-house blood test, concerns about shaving/skin irritation after blood sampling, and a medication they say “should never have been prescribed”), plus dissatisfaction with complaint handling and being told they could not re-register after raising concerns.
Swadlincote Veterinary Surgery offers routine pet care alongside support for more difficult situations like end-of-life decisions, and is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. The website highlights Pet Health Club® and provides information on what to do in an emergency. In recent reviews, owners repeatedly mention fast appointment availability (including same-day), staff taking time to explain options, and being offered more affordable treatment routes in some cases. Pricing feedback is mixed: one owner praised “reasonable prices,” while another was unhappy with a £75 charge for a puppy’s second Nobivac injection.
Swadlincote Veterinary Surgery offers routine pet care alongside support for more difficult situations like end-of-life decisions, and is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. The website highlights Pet Health Club® and provides information on what to do in an emergency. In recent reviews, owners repeatedly mention fast appointment availability (including same-day), staff taking time to explain options, and being offered more affordable treatment routes in some cases. Pricing feedback is mixed: one owner praised “reasonable prices,” while another was unhappy with a £75 charge for a puppy’s second Nobivac injection.
Our Score (79/100)
Hartshorne Veterinary Surgery describes itself on its website as a traditional practice with over 30 years’ experience, treating cats, dogs and rabbits. Reviews repeatedly note it’s an independent vet, and owners mention practical experience points like being seen on time and a quiet/calm waiting area that helped their dogs stay relaxed. Several reviews compare it favourably to previous practices, citing “value for money” and bills that were “not extortionate” (without giving exact prices). End-of-life care is specifically described, with one owner thanking Geoff and a vet nurse for helping their dog have a “peaceful farewell”.
Hartshorne Veterinary Surgery describes itself on its website as a traditional practice with over 30 years’ experience, treating cats, dogs and rabbits. Reviews repeatedly note it’s an independent vet, and owners mention practical experience points like being seen on time and a quiet/calm waiting area that helped their dogs stay relaxed. Several reviews compare it favourably to previous practices, citing “value for money” and bills that were “not extortionate” (without giving exact prices). End-of-life care is specifically described, with one owner thanking Geoff and a vet nurse for helping their dog have a “peaceful farewell”.
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Best Emergency Vets
2 clinics
24-hour and emergency veterinary care in the local area.
Best Dog & Cat Vets
3 clinics
Small animal vets for dogs, cats and companion vets
Best Specialist Vets
4 clinics
Advanced care, referral centres and specialised services
Best Farm Vets
1 clinic
Large animal vets for livestock, horses and farm animals
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The Star Animal Rehabilitation and Wellness Clinic Ltd
Our Score (89/100)
