Medivet Derby, Osmaston Road - Saint Leonard Veterinary Centre | Vets in Derby, Derbyshire

In recent reviews, owners repeatedly mention: - Nurses and vets taking time to explain and teach (including a student nurse showing an owner how to check blood sugar correctly). - Practical, options-based advice (for example, suggesting alternatives for a cat’s diet). - Smooth appointment handling (on-time appointments; being understanding about cancelling and rebooking at short notice).

In recent reviews, owners repeatedly mention

•Nurses and vets taking time to explain and teach (including a student nurse showing an owner how to check blood sugar correctly).
•Practical, options-based advice (for example, suggesting alternatives for a cat’s diet).
•Smooth appointment handling (on-time appointments; being understanding about cancelling and rebooking at short notice).

Services

Services and capabilities mentioned across the website summary, structured clinic data, and reviews include

•Routine consultations and health checks (including six‑monthly checks mentioned in reviews)
•Vaccinations and booster jabs (including a booster given by a nurse)
•Surgery: spay and hernia repair (both referenced by an owner)
•Ongoing management of long-term illness (type II feline diabetes discussed in a review, including guidance on monitoring blood sugar)
•Advice on diet/nutrition (owners mention being offered alternatives for their cats’ diet)
•Emergency veterinary services, including overnight emergency consultations (fee details below)
•Veterinary nurse training facility (listed in clinic data)

Pricing

•Overnight emergency consultation fee: £130 for consultations between 7pm and 9am (stated as a nationwide Medivet price).

People

•Helena: mentioned as friendly and welcoming during cats’ six‑monthly checks, with a “wonderful approach” to both pets and owners.
•Melodie: repeatedly singled out by one reviewer for gentle handling and clear explanations; the same reviewer links her care to confidence around a dog’s hernia repair and spay.
•Student nurse (name not given): credited with teaching an owner how to perform blood sugar checks correctly for a cat with type II diabetes.
•Reception team (names not given): described as sympathetic and efficient, including getting pets seen quickly and handling short-notice rebooking.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.8 stars from 652 reviews. “”

•Preventive care experiences are commonly positive: efficient vaccinations/boosters and pets that appear relaxed or even keen to attend.
•Communication and education are a recurring point: owners mention clear explanations, reassurance, and practical teaching (notably around diabetic monitoring).
•Owners describe staff offering workable options rather than a single plan (for example, diet alternatives for cats).
•Appointment logistics are often described as smooth: on-time appointments and flexibility when rescheduling at short notice.
•Several reviews explicitly compare the clinic favourably to other practices on price and perceived value, though only the overnight emergency consultation fee is stated as a specific amount elsewhere.

Reviews for Medivet Derby, Osmaston Road - Saint Leonard Veterinary Centre

Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 652 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

Pamela Lowth

a week ago

We chose St Leonard's Vets on Uttoxiter Road Derby (now MEDIVET ) for our new, 11yrs old rescue dog Connie ,as they looked after the health of our cat Bago (and in the Cattery) for a few years before she went to the great Cattery in the sky, at the great age of 19 and a half. They are brilliant and SOOO caring. Connie looks forward to her appointments and actually pulls us into the premises. Also, we know Connie (now a sprightly 13yr old) is treated with care and looked after really well at all her regular appointments. Thankyou Medivet for being SOOO caring ❤️

denise hales

2 weeks ago

Great vets and all the staff are fantastic x

Boxy

3 weeks ago

Colin Carter

4 weeks ago

The appointment we had was on time and the examination and vaccinations for Jessie was carried out efficiently and in a very friendly way. Jessie always enjoys coming to the vets

Tahira Shaheen

Very kind caring and recommend lots of alternatives to what I'm using for my cats diet

Hayley Grundy

Took my dog for her booster jab Friday 17/10, the nurse did the booster jab this time and she was fab with my pooch. Was defiantly the best jab experience we have had. The nurse was absolutely lovely and my dog Toffee so thank you

Suzanne Goodall

We took our two cats for their six-monthly check. Helena was very friendly and welcoming. She had a wonderful approach both to clients and their pets.

Roy Woolley

a month ago

Professional & friendly service. Close examination of my poorly cat with advice for current & future treatment. He's now very much on the mend. Booking an appointment over the phone was straightforward, and they were understanding when I had to cancel and rebook at short notice. Reasonable price for treatment & medication too. Recommended.

Danie C

2 months ago

Honestly, this is the best vet I’ve ever been to. My cat, Harley is 15 and was recently diagnosed with type II diabetes. He’s now got an horrible infection as a complication. The receptionists are amazing, are always sympathetic, polite and get you in quickly. The nurses and vets really obviously care about your pet; from the student nurse teaching me how to do his blood sugar correctly, to the vets going above and beyond pulling up research papers into feline DM-II - everyone really cares. They price fairly and don’t try and rip you off like the other vet practices I’ve been to in the past. I have actually moved house but still travel take my cat here, even though there’s a closer branch and they’re even making me consider a change of career! I can’t recommend them enough. Thank you from me and Harley ❤️.

Raechel Hallam

6 months ago

I have used a few veterinary practices over the years and this is by far my favourite. We have seen all the great vets with my 3 furries but usually see the lovely Melodie. She is so gentle and caring towards her patients (and owners). Great advice and explainations and always reassuring. My pup has recently had a hernia repair and spay and I knew she was in safe hands. She absolutely loves a vet visit and is so excited when she realises where she is! All the staff, whether reception, nursing or vets are great and obviously care so much about their patients. Don’t hesitate to make an appointment if you are looking for a veterinary surgery.

Medivet Derby, Osmaston Road - Saint Leonard Veterinary Centre