Ambivet – Vets in Derby
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Corporate
Verified PricesClinic Overview
Ambivet is a Derby practice within CVS Group, operating under the Ambivet Veterinary Group name, which says it was established in 1979. It offers routine and more advanced first-opinion care, with in-house diagnostics including lab work, X-ray and ultrasound, and is listed as an RCVS General Practice. Recent feedback is limited but generally positive, often highlighting calm handling and supportive communication.
Services
- •Routine preventive care: consultations, vaccinations, microchipping, parasite control, neutering, six-month health checks, blood pressure checks, nurse clinics, anal sac expression, grooming and nail clipping.
- •Medical, surgical and dental care: general surgery, dentistry, and broader first-opinion treatment for common pet health problems.
- •Diagnostics on site: in-house laboratory testing plus X-ray and ultrasound facilities. One reviewer also specifically praised the standard of diagnosis and treatment.
- •Home visits and referral support: home visits are listed, and the practice also advertises a cardiology referral service.
- •Species seen: dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, gerbils, hamsters, ferrets, small and large cage birds, backyard poultry, and wild birds.
- •Examples from clients: reviews mention gentle health-check appointments for nervous dogs, a warm welcome for new clients, and compassionate support during euthanasia.
Pricing
Published prices suggest the clinic sits above average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. At the same time, one reviewer described the cost of diagnosis and treatment as a fair price.
People
- •Ben: praised for helping nervous dogs settle quickly and for calm, confident examinations.
- •Jess: mentioned positively for being especially friendly and helping a dog feel comfortable during a visit.
- •Veterinary nurse: highlighted for a gentle, patient health check and an accommodating approach during an appointment.
- •The wider team of reception staff, nurses and vets is also described as caring, friendly and empathetic.
Reviews
Ambivet has a 4.5-star Google rating from 8 reviews.
- •Feedback is mostly positive, with clients describing a friendly welcome and a caring atmosphere across the team.
- •Several reviews focus on gentle handling, especially with nervous dogs, with staff taking time to help pets feel relaxed during examinations.
- •There is also praise for compassionate end-of-life care, with one owner describing sensitive support during the euthanasia of a kitten.
- •One negative review raised concerns about how a found cat was handled, but this sits alongside several positive comments about care, communication and overall experience.
Special Services
Vet Nurse Training
