Sarah Smith Cardiology – Vets in Derby
Clinic Overview
- Recent reviewers describe a professional, friendly, and well-run specialist practice, with several saying staff were kind, patient, and reassuring during stressful visits. - A consistent theme is clear communication: owners mention thorough explanations of scans and results, time taken to answer questions, and being able to phone for advice between appointments. - Reviews give concrete examples of heart problems being identified quickly, followed by treatment plans and medication that improved pets’ comfort and day-to-day quality of life.
Sarah Smith Cardiology is a specialist veterinary cardiology clinic in Derby. It appears set up for referral-style heart investigations and ongoing management, including cardiac scans, treatment planning, medication support, and longer-term monitoring for conditions such as cardiomyopathy and congestive heart failure. Reviews consistently describe clear explanations, responsive follow-up by phone, and a calm, supportive approach during what can be very stressful appointments.
Services
- •Specialist cardiology consultations and investigations, including assessment of heart murmurs, cardiac symptoms, and more complex heart disease in dogs and cats.
- •Cardiac scanning and diagnostic work-ups, with reviews describing scans used to identify problems quickly and to explain results clearly during the appointment. One owner also noted being able to stay with their pet throughout the visit.
- •Management of ongoing heart conditions, including cardiomyopathy and congestive heart failure, with treatment plans, prescribed medication, and medication changes where needed.
- •Follow-up monitoring, including repeat scans for chronic conditions; one owner describes six-monthly check-up scans over a two-year period.
- •Phone support between visits, with owners saying calls are answered or returned when they need advice.
- •Coordination with a primary vet when needed, including one review describing advice to see the regular vet for diuretics before specialist follow-up.
- •Emergency veterinary services are listed in the clinic’s service data.
- •Veterinary nurse training facility is listed in the clinic’s service data.
Pricing
No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.
People
- •Sarah is repeatedly mentioned as leading the practice’s care, with owners describing her as quick to identify problems, direct about prognosis, and clear in setting treatment plans.
- •Dr Ruth is named in multiple reviews for listening carefully, explaining findings in understandable language, and building clear plans after cardiac scans.
- •Katie is praised for scanning pets, identifying problems promptly, prescribing treatment, and overseeing longer-term follow-up.
- •Emma is mentioned alongside Katie for helping keep an anxious dog calm during heart investigations and scans.
- •Kathryn is thanked alongside Ruth for explaining tests, results, and follow-up.
Reviews
Sarah Smith Cardiology has a 4.9-star Google rating from 189 reviews.
- •Recent reviewers describe a professional, friendly, and well-run specialist practice, with several saying staff were kind, patient, and reassuring during stressful visits.
- •A consistent theme is clear communication: owners mention thorough explanations of scans and results, time taken to answer questions, and being able to phone for advice between appointments.
- •Reviews give concrete examples of heart problems being identified quickly, followed by treatment plans and medication that improved pets’ comfort and day-to-day quality of life.
- •Owners also highlight good handling of anxious pets and ongoing follow-up, including repeat scans for longer-term heart monitoring.
