Vets for Pets – Vets in Derby
Clinic Overview
Vets for Pets is part of the Vets for Pets group and is set up as a modern, well‑equipped small‑animal practice, with facilities including an in‑house laboratory, imaging (digital X‑ray, dental X‑ray and ultrasound), an operating theatre, hospital ward and isolation. The practice also states it’s a veterinary nurse training facility.
For nervous pets and multi‑pet households, the clinic highlights separate cat and dog waiting areas and separated dog/cat wards and isolation units. Owners in recent reviews often mention clear explanations and options during consultations (including “straight talking” advice), while a small number of reviewers allege the practice recommended euthanasia in situations they believe did not warrant it—so experiences reported around decision‑making can be sharply conflicting.
Services
Based on the clinic’s website and the latest reviews, services and capabilities mentioned include
- •Consultations and treatment planning, with owners describing vets giving “options” and clear instructions.
- •Surgery: spay is specifically mentioned in reviews; the practice also lists an operating theatre.
- •Diagnostics and monitoring (listed): in‑house lab testing (biochemistry and haematology), blood pressure monitoring, digital X‑ray, dental X‑ray, and ultrasound.
- •Dentistry (listed), including access to dental X‑ray.
- •Orthopaedics and physiotherapy (listed).
- •Microchipping (listed).
- •Weight clinic and nutritional advice (listed).
- •Home visits (listed).
- •Prescriptions (listed).
- •Educational workshops (listed).
Out-of-hours: the website states that when the practice is closed, you can call a support line to speak to a qualified veterinary team, and that out‑of‑hours care is provided by Vets Now.
People
- •Krzysztof (Practice Owner) is listed on the practice website.
- •“Christoff” (named in reviews) is repeatedly praised by one reviewer for a “straight talking” style, being “fair with pricing,” offering options, and moving quickly to action with clear instructions.
- •Merve (named in reviews) is highlighted for communication around a kitten’s spay, with the owner describing “brilliant advice,” “excellent levels of communication,” and a calm, reassuring manner.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.8 stars from 538 reviews.
- •Communication and explanations: multiple owners describe clear advice, being given options, and good communication before/after care (including around a spay).
- •Front-desk experience: receptionists are repeatedly mentioned positively for being welcoming and reassuring.
- •Clinical outcomes in acute illness: one owner reports their puppy improved significantly within 48 hours after the clinic “pulled out all the stops.”
- •Decision-making around euthanasia is disputed: two 1‑star reviews allege the practice advised euthanasia in cases they believe were treatable (one later attributing symptoms to a back issue), while other reviews describe the team as focused on pet welfare and not pushing unnecessary treatment.
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Reviews for Vets for Pets
Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 538 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.
Dave
a month ago
THEY PUT HEALTHY PETS TO SLEEP FOR THE MONEY DON’T USE THIS VETS
Alan Allpress
2 months ago
We have moved our 4 cats here and couldn't be happier with the service and care that the staff clearly have for them.
Emma Louise Holden
2 months ago
We have been coming to this vets for 5 years now with 4 cats. The team are so amazing. I would like to personally mention Christoff who has an absolutely refreshing manner with animals. He is so knowledgeable, straight talking, fair with pricing and always giving you options and sound advice. I love his no nonsense and fast action to get the job done. No faffing and clear instructions. The animals all love him and so do we... I genuinely wouldn't take my pets anywhere else. Thanks for putting up with Steve the stray and Dexter the ginger ninja. We really do appreciate the kindness and help we have received recently. Although vets bills are never nice we really feel that we get what we pay for x
Emma Louise Holden
a week ago
We have been coming to this vets for 5 years now with 4 cats. The team are so amazing. I would like to personally mention Christoff who has an absolutely refreshing manner with animals. He is so knowledgeable, straight talking, fair with pricing and always giving you options and sound advice. I love his no nonsense and fast action to get the job done. No faffing and clear instructions. The animals all love him and so do we... I genuinely wouldn't take my pets anywhere else. Thanks for putting up with Steve the stray and Dexter the ginger ninja. We really do appreciate the kindness and help we have received recently. Although vets bills are never nice we really feel that we get what we pay for x
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2 months ago
Ashley Dale
3 months ago
Took my dog to vet told me best thing would be have my jack russell put down as he was in pain turned out he just had a bad back and was as good as new after a few days. Wont be taking my dog here ever again if I had listen to them I would have my dog any more
Meg Young
a month ago
When we moved to Alfreton and adopted our new kitten I was worried about testing out a new vets with a major operation like a Spay. Then we met Merve, and all my worries melted away. Merve shows genuine care and compassion for my animals and I'm convinced she loves them as much as I do (and they seem to love her right back)! Brilliant advice, dutiful care, and excellent levels of communication. The receptionists are also wonderful and it's so lovely to see them shower everyone's pets with love too.
Ros Shepherd
3 months ago
Friendly, caring and very experienced. My puppy was so poorly and my regular vet could not fit me in, they recommended V4P Somercotes who pulled out all the stops to reassure me, take care of Sadie and within 48 hours she was off her sick bed THANK YOu so much, your receptionists are all Stars too 🥰♥️🥰♥️
Justyna Tyczkowska
4 months ago
The best vet in the area! I couldn’t recommend this place more. The team at the Somercotes veterinary clinic truly care about animals and treat them with so much love and compassion. They are highly qualified, professional, and always take the time to explain everything clearly. What I really appreciate is that they never try to push unnecessary treatments or charge for things that aren’t needed — their main focus is always the well-being of the pet. It’s clear they genuinely have a heart for what they do. I trust them completely with my dog’s care and wouldn’t go anywhere else.
Chelsea MS
7 months ago
I've been taking my dog Oreo here since he was 8 weeks old, he turns 5 in a couple weeks and they've been by our side throughout everything, amazing team from the vets to the front desk, everyone is absolutely delightful. We've had some nasty health issues in the last 5 years and Oreo wouldn't be the happy, healthy boy he is today without Vets for Pets.
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