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White Cross Vets Alvaston

#5 Vet in Derby, Derbyshire

4.8
Corporate

White Cross Vets Alvaston – Vets in Derby

Updated January 2026
Corporate

Clinic Overview

White Cross Vets Alvaston is part of the White Cross Vets group (the website states there are 21 practices). Based on the structured clinic data, it operates as a veterinary nurse training facility and offers emergency veterinary services (24/7 or extended hours).

From the latest reviews available to us, owners most often describe

  • Clear explanations and time spent in appointments (“explain everything clear”, “give you the time…you and your pet need”).
  • Support through difficult end-of-life visits (one owner specifically mentions having to put a cat to sleep and praising how staff handled it).
  • Ongoing management of repeat/complex visits (a dog with “several issues” being nursed back to health; staff patience with a “young and boisterous” dog).
  • Use of a “pet plan” mentioned by multiple reviewers (no pricing details provided).

Services

  • Emergency veterinary services (listed in the structured clinic data as 24/7 or extended hours).
  • Veterinary nurse training facility (listed in the structured clinic data).
  • General vet care and ongoing treatment/nursing, referenced in reviews describing multiple appointments and a dog being “nursed…back to health.”
  • Euthanasia/end-of-life care, explicitly mentioned in a review about putting a cat to sleep.
  • Pet plan (mentioned by more than one reviewer; inclusions and cost aren’t specified in the inputs).

Reviews

Google rating: 4.8 stars from 445 reviews.

  • Staff are repeatedly described as welcoming and supportive, including reception “fuss” for dogs and a “warm welcome.”
  • Owners mention clear, understandable explanations and good advice (“explain everything clear”, “good advice given”).
  • Several reviews focus on handling pets gently and keeping them comfortable, including with nervous/boisterous dogs who still seem happy to attend despite frequent visits.
  • One review highlights compassion during euthanasia, describing staff support for both the owner and the cat.

Special Services

Emergency Services
Vet Nurse Training

Location

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