Dovecote Veterinary Hospital / MiNightVet East Midlands – Vets in Derby
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Dovecote Veterinary Hospital in Derby, part of CVS Group and also branded as MiNightVet East Midlands, is a veterinary referrals hospital that also provides out-of-hours emergency care. The hospital says it has operated since 1990, supports other practices with referral work, and is an RCVS-accredited Veterinary Hospital. Website-listed facilities include digital X-ray, MRI and CT.
Services
- •Out-of-hours emergency care: Regularly used for urgent night and weekend cases, with written feedback mentioning breathing problems, eye injuries and facial wounds.
- •Referral and hospital services: The hospital provides referral support to other practices, along with admission and inpatient care for pets needing monitoring and treatment.
- •Emergency surgery and urgent treatment: Examples mentioned by owners include same-day pyometra surgery, treatment for a cat with a twig stuck in the eye, care for a dog with facial cuts, and management of gastro/colitis in an elderly dog.
- •Diagnostic imaging: Website-listed facilities include digital X-ray, MRI and CT.
- •Training and accreditation: The hospital is also identified as a veterinary nurse training facility and an RCVS-accredited Veterinary Hospital.
Pricing
Published prices suggest the clinic sits below average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. Written feedback on costs is positive: one owner described a late-night Saturday emergency visit as reasonable, while another said insurance covered most of the bill for pyometra treatment.
People
- •Alex de Jorge, vet: The main named clinician in owner feedback, repeatedly praised for being calm, knowledgeable and compassionate during emergencies. Reviews specifically mention him in cases involving an eye foreign body in a cat, a facial injury in a dog, and a pet needing urgent assessment at night.
- •Veterinary nurses and wider team: Owners also mention supportive nursing help and a caring team during emergency visits, admissions and follow-up.
Reviews
Google shows 5.0 stars from 7 reviews.
- •Written feedback centres strongly on out-of-hours and emergency care, especially evening, weekend and urgent admissions.
- •Owners often praise calm reassurance, clear explanations and compassionate handling, particularly in stressful situations.
- •Several reviews mention honest discussions about options and costs without pressure, along with helpful follow-up after treatment or admission.
- •Specific positive examples include same-day pyometra surgery, treatment for gastro and colitis, an eye injury caused by a twig, facial wound care, and help for a dog struggling to breathe.
Special Services
Emergency Services
Vet Nurse Training
