Vet practice

McMurtry & Harding

Derbyshire Dales, East Midlands

Find themDerbyshire Dales, East Midlands

Details checked17 Jun 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

If you're near Derbyshire Dales, McMurtry & Harding is a local veterinary option to consider. Find them at 8 St. John's Street, Matlock, DE4 4DR. 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 Stoney Wood, roughly 0.5 km from the practice — handy for a walk before or after a visit. Blue Lagoon Cafe, a dog-friendly café roughly 1.35 km away, is listed in our local directory too.

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 McMurtry & Harding 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· 9.0 km

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Lawrence Veterinary Centre

24-hour

Nottingham Road, Nottingham, NG16 3GG· 19.6 km

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Pride Veterinary Centre

24-hour

Riverside Road, Derby, DE24 8HX· 19.9 km

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easipetcare

Emergency

London Road, Derby, DE24 8UP· 20.9 km

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Frequently asked questions

Can I register my pet with McMurtry & Harding?

Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone McMurtry & Harding 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 8.95 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 — Stoney Wood is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 0.5 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 McMurtry & Harding?

McMurtry & Harding is at 8 St. John's Street, Matlock, DE4 4DR. 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 McMurtry & Harding 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 McMurtry & Harding to check they treat your species before booking.