Ambivet – Vets in Derby
Clinic Overview
Ambivet operates as part of the Ambivet Veterinary Group (the website describes it as established in 1979; ownership structure beyond that isn’t stated). It’s set up as a small-animal practice with in-house diagnostics (lab work plus X‑ray and ultrasound) and a broad mix of routine and medical/surgical care.
What stands out in the available information
- •The clinic is listed as an RCVS General Practice (website).
- •Owners mention gentle, low-stress handling, including taking time to win over a nervous dog before examining them (reviews).
- •End-of-life care is specifically described in reviews, with staff supporting owners through euthanasia for a kitten (reviews).
- •There’s a clear conflict in experiences: one recent review alleges a found cat was only microchip-scanned and not given flea treatment, alongside advice to “let him go,” while multiple other reviews report good care and communication (reviews).
Services
From the clinic website summary, Ambivet lists
- •Consultations
- •Vaccinations, microchipping, parasite control
- •Neutering
- •Surgery (general)
- •Dentistry
- •Diagnostic tests & imaging (with X‑ray and ultrasound listed as on-site facilities), plus an in-house lab
- •Nurse clinics
- •Blood pressure checks
- •Six-month health checks
- •Anal sac expression
- •Grooming & nail clipping
- •Home visits
- •Cardiology referral service (cardiology listed as a specialty)
Emergency & out-of-hours care: the website states emergency support is available during normal hours, and that out-of-hours emergency care is provided by another Ambivet Veterinary Group service.
Species treated (website): dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, gerbils, hamsters, ferrets, small and large cage birds, backyard poultry, and wild birds.
Other: The structured clinic data also lists it as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.
People
Named individuals are only mentioned in reviews
- •Ben (role not stated): described as “marvellous” with dogs and particularly effective at settling a nervous dog quickly before carrying out an exam; the owner came away feeling confident in his knowledge (review).
- •A veterinary nurse (not named): credited with being accommodating during a health check discussion and then performing a gentle examination, letting the dog approach the stethoscope at their own pace (review).
Reviews
Google rating: 4.4 stars from 7 reviews. “”
- •Handling and communication during difficult visits: one owner describes strong support when euthanising a kitten, including attention to both the owners and the pet during the process.
- •Gentle examinations / nervous pets: multiple reviews describe staff taking time to help pets relax (e.g., allowing a dog to approach equipment gradually; quickly winning over a nervous dog).
- •A serious negative account around a found cat: one reviewer reports that a rescue cat was only microchip-scanned and placed in a bed, with no flea treatment given, and alleges advice was given to the finder to “let him go.” This conflicts with other reviews praising care quality.
- •Cost mentioned but not itemised: one reviewer says treatment was at a “fair price,” without providing specific prices.
Special Services
Animals Treated at Ambivet
Animals We Treat
Companion Animals
Opening Hours – Ambivet
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Reviews for Ambivet
Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 7 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.
Chloe Johnstone
in the last week
Zora Wilson
a month ago
I took in a rescue cat yesterday due to this vet practice telling the lady who found him “to either find him a home, his original owner or let him go.” This in itself is absolutely shocking for a vets to say but it gets worse! Pingu, as named by my partner, joined our household last night due to me not wanting him “to be let go” and was given a safe space in our bedroom. Whilst settling in I called my regular vets due to having my other pets registered there to have him checked over today. When I took him the vet told me that he is riddled with fleas! I find it disgusting that this vets failed to administer him some flea treatment and have since been told by the lady who found him that they just “scanned him for a microchip and put him in a cat bed.” He has now been given flea treatment and had his jabs but for a “vets” to not even think about this when checking him over is baffling!!
Anne Marie Robinson
7 months ago
Absolutely Fantastic Vet practice, from reception staff, to nurses and vets a caring, friendly and empathetic team at Darley Abbey. We recently had the difficult decision to put our kitten to sleep. The team were amazing with Us as owners but most importantly providing tender loving care for our "Arthur". I can highly recommend the Ambivet. Thanks to all the team.
Anne Marie Robinson
4 months ago
Absolutely Fantastic Vet practice, from reception staff, to nurses and vets a caring, friendly and empathetic team at Darley Abbey. We recently had the difficult decision to put our kitten to sleep. The team were amazing with Us as owners but most importantly providing tender loving care for our Arthur. I can highly recommend the Ambivet. Thanks to all the team.
Yoga Amy
a year ago
We went for our first appointment - a health check up - here after moving to Derby. The team all fussed over my dog and gave us a warm welcome upon arrival. I brought my newborn baby who needed to feed as soon as the appointment started and the veterinary nurse kindly invited me to take a seat and breastfeed whilst we discussed my dog’s health, which was great. She then proceeded to check my dog and did this in the most gentle manner, allowing my dog to come to have her heart listened to as she was unsure of the stethoscope at first. The rest of the appointment continued in a similar way and it meant that my dog has had a fantastic experience at her new vets. I’m so impressed that, even as a sleep-deprived new mother(!), I felt it important to take the time to leave a review! Thank you Ambivet and especially to our veterinary nurse today.
Yoga Amy
10 months ago
We went for our first appointment - a health check up - here after moving to Derby. The team all fussed over my dog and gave us a warm welcome upon arrival. I brought my newborn baby who needed to feed as soon as the appointment started and the veterinary nurse kindly invited me to take a seat and breastfeed whilst we discussed my dog’s health, which was great. She then proceeded to check my dog and did this in the most gentle manner, allowing my dog to come to have her heart listened to as she was unsure of the stethoscope at first. The rest of the appointment continued in a similar way and it meant that my dog has had a fantastic experience at her new vets. I’m so impressed that, even as a sleep-deprived new mother(!), I felt it important to take the time to leave a review! Thank you Ambivet and especially to our veterinary nurse today.
Kim Johnson
a year ago
Excellent diagnosis and treatment at a fair price, we would definitely recommend the Derby branch of Ambivet.
Kim Johnson
11 months ago
Excellent diagnosis and treatment at a fair price, we would definitely recommend the Derby branch of Ambivet.
Rebecca Tomlinson
a year ago
Angie Orme
a year ago
We had our first appointment today after moving to ambivet. We are so impressed with this practice. Ben was marvellous with our dogs, winning over our nervous dog almost immediately. I’m so pleased we decided to change vets, we came away feeling very confident in Ben’s knowledge, and the brilliant way he examined our dogs, making them happy and relaxed. Thank you Ben and the team at the Derby branch, what a great experience we had today.
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