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Derwent Valley Vets

Derbyshire Dales, East Midlands

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In an emergency, always phone the practice before travelling. If you can't get through, see nearby emergency vets or call the Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509000 if your pet has eaten something toxic.

About this practice

Based in Derbyshire Dales, Derbyshire, Derwent Valley Vets is a veterinary practice caring for local pets. It's located at 110 Dale Road, Matlock, DE4 3PP. Visit their website for opening hours and contact details. We'd always recommend calling ahead to confirm hours and that they can see your pet. The nearest park we have on file is The Ship Loads, roughly 0.09 km from the practice — handy for a walk before or after a visit.

Services to check

✓Consultations, health checks & vaccinations
✓Neutering and routine surgery
✓Dental treatment
✓Diagnostics (bloods, x-ray, ultrasound)
✓Microchipping
✓Out-of-hours / emergency cover
✓Exotics & small-pet care

We don’t hold a verified service list — use this as questions to ask when you call.

Pets treated

Most first-opinion practices see dogs and cats, and many also treat rabbits and small pets. Expertise with exotics (reptiles, birds, ferrets) varies, so if you keep an unusual species, ask Derwent Valley Vets before booking. Our food-safety checker covers dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters.

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Nearby emergency vets

Closest practices listed as offering emergency or out-of-hours care:

Marshall and Till

24-hour

20-22 Campbell Street, Belper, DE56 1AP· 13.5 km

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Lawrence Veterinary Centre

24-hour

Nottingham Road, Nottingham, NG16 3GG· 21.6 km

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Pride Veterinary Centre

24-hour

Riverside Road, Derby, DE24 8HX· 25.2 km

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Ambivet

Emergency

Little Hallam Hill, Ilkeston, DE7 4LY· 25.4 km

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Frequently asked questions

Can I register my pet with Derwent Valley Vets?

Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone Derwent Valley Vets and ask whether they're taking on new patients in Derbyshire Dales.

What if my pet has an emergency near Derbyshire Dales?

The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Marshall and Till, about 13.49 km away. Always phone before travelling — many practices route out-of-hours calls to a dedicated provider.

Can I walk my dog near Derwent Valley Vets?

Yes — The Ship Loads is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 0.09 km away, which is handy for a short walk before or after a visit. Keep dogs on a lead near the road and around the practice.

Where can I park at Derwent Valley Vets?

Derwent Valley Vets is at 110 Dale Road, Matlock, DE4 3PP. Parking varies by site — some practices have their own spaces, others rely on nearby on-street or public car parks — so allow a little extra time, and call ahead if your pet is unwell or hard to move.

Can Derwent Valley Vets see rabbits or small animals?

Many first-opinion vets see rabbits and small pets as well as cats and dogs, but it isn't guaranteed. Phone Derwent Valley Vets to check they treat your species before booking.