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Dovecote Veterinary Hospital, Derby
North West Leicestershire, East Midlands
01332810395 · Opening hours below
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Practice websiteWebsite listed in our directory
Opening hoursListed below
Find themNorth West Leicestershire, East Midlands
Listing updated24 Sept 2026
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
Dovecote Veterinary Hospital is a first-opinion veterinary practice in North West Leicestershire, Leicestershire. It's located at 5 Delven Lane, Derby, DE74 2LJ. Services listed on their own website include surgery, diagnostic imaging and emergency care. You can call them on 01332810395 or visit their website to find out more. Phone the practice to check current services, hours and whether they can register or see your pet. For a post-appointment leg-stretch, Pinfold Gardens is one of the closest green spaces, about 0.56 km away.
Services offered
Practice services
- Surgery
- Diagnostic imaging
- Emergency care
Pets treated
Ask Dovecote Veterinary Hospital which animals they treat before booking. Our food-safety checker covers dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters.
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Frequently asked questions
A little more information before your visit.
Is Dovecote Veterinary Hospital accepting new patients?
Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone Dovecote Veterinary Hospital on 01332810395 and ask whether they're taking on new patients in North West Leicestershire.
What if my pet has an emergency near North West Leicestershire?
The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Ark Veterinary Clinic, about 7.42 km away. Always phone before travelling — many practices route out-of-hours calls to a dedicated provider.
Can I walk my dog near Dovecote Veterinary Hospital?
Yes — Pinfold Gardens is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 0.56 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.
Is there parking near Dovecote Veterinary Hospital?
Dovecote Veterinary Hospital is at 5 Delven Lane, Derby, DE74 2LJ. 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.
Does Dovecote Veterinary Hospital treat rabbits and small pets?
Many first-opinion vets see rabbits and small pets as well as cats and dogs, but it isn't guaranteed. Phone Dovecote Veterinary Hospital on 01332810395 to check they treat your species before booking.
Nearby emergency vets
Closest practices listed as offering emergency or out-of-hours care:
Castle Farm, Melbourne, Derby DE73 8DY· 6.0 km
40 Main St, Sutton Bonington, Loughborough LE12 5NE· 6.5 km
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Pet-friendly places near Dovecote Veterinary Hospital
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Pet owners in North West Leicestershire
If it’s an emergency
The nearest practice listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Ark Veterinary Clinic (about 7.42 km away). Always phone before you travel.
Nearest 24-hour hospital: Ashfield House (about 7.83 km).
Nearest vet practices
The closest practices to Dovecote Veterinary Hospital by distance:
Other vets in North West Leicestershire
Cockburn Veterinary Group
24-hour
100 London Road, Coalville, LE67 3JD