Medivet Derby, Osmaston Road - Saint Leonard Veterinary Centre

Medivet Derby, Osmaston Road – Saint Leonard Veterinary Centre is part of the Medivet group. Based on the information available, the clinic is set up for routine preventive care (vaccinations, booster jabs, six‑monthly checks) as well as more involved medical and surgical cases (a review mentions type II feline diabetes with complications, and another mentions hernia repair and spay). The practice also advertises overnight emergency consultations at a fixed nationwide fee (£130, for 7pm–9am).

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.