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Gil Riley Equine Vets

Ilkeston, East Midlands

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Details checked19 Jul 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

Gil Riley Equine Vets provides veterinary care to pet owners in and around Ilkeston. The practice address is Woodpecker Stables The Moor, Ilkeston DE7 4PL. Services listed on their own website include large animals, ambulatory service, delivery services and dental health check. You can call them on +441157786997 or visit their website to find out more. As with any vet, contact the practice directly to confirm services, opening hours and availability before visiting. The nearest park we have on file is Kirk Hallam Lake and Meadows, roughly 2.29 km from the practice — handy for a walk before or after a visit. The Hub, a dog-friendly café roughly 3.48 km away, is listed in our local directory too.

Services offered

✓Large animals
✓Ambulatory Service
✓Delivery Services
✓Dental Health Check
✓Diagnose And Treat
✓Diagnostics And Treatment
✓Diets And Drug
✓Emergency Medical Care
✓Equine Vets
✓Flu Jab
✓Health Plan
✓Internal Medicine
✓Medicine Advice
✓Minor Surgeries
✓Pet Health Advice
✓Petplan Insurance
✓Poor Performance Investigations
✓Prescription Medication
✓Preventative Healthcare
✓Remedial Farriery
✓Repeat Medication
✓Repeat Prescriptions
✓Routine Surgery
✓Surgical Procedures
✓Ultrasound Scans
✓Vet Practice
✓Veterinary Services
✓Worming Plan
✓Yard Visits

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 Gil Riley Equine 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:

Ambivet

Emergency

Little Hallam Hill, Ilkeston, DE7 4LY· 2.6 km

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Ark Veterinary Clinic

24-hour

St John's Street· 7.3 km

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Ark Vets

24-hour

70 Attenborough Lane, Nottingham, NG9 5JW· 8.1 km

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Priory Vets

24-hour

10a Derby Road, Nottingham, NG9 2TJ· 8.3 km

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Frequently asked questions

Can I register my pet with Gil Riley Equine Vets?

Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone Gil Riley Equine Vets on +441157786997 and ask whether they're taking on new patients in Ilkeston.

Where's the nearest emergency vet to Gil Riley Equine Vets?

The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Ambivet, about 2.56 km away. Always phone before travelling — many practices route out-of-hours calls to a dedicated provider.

Is there anywhere to walk my dog after the appointment?

Yes — Kirk Hallam Lake and Meadows is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 2.29 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 Gil Riley Equine Vets?

Gil Riley Equine Vets is at Woodpecker Stables The Moor, Ilkeston DE7 4PL. 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 Gil Riley Equine Vets 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 Gil Riley Equine Vets on +441157786997 to check they treat your species before booking.