Derwent Valley Vets

Derwent Valley Vets Derwent Valley Vets is an independent vets owned by Claire and Rebecka with a single clinic based in Matlock, Derbyshire.

🎄 Toxic Tuesdays: Christmas Special! 🎅 Over the next 3 Tuesdays, we’ll be sharing some common Christmas dangers to look ...
02/12/2025

🎄 Toxic Tuesdays: Christmas Special! 🎅

Over the next 3 Tuesdays, we’ll be sharing some common Christmas dangers to look out for this festive season!

🐾 This week’s topic... Mince Pies!

They may be a Christmas classic for us, but mince pies can be very dangerous for dogs. Here’s why ⤵️

❌ Raisins, grapes, sultanas & currants - these are all toxic to dogs and can cause acute kidney failure and in worse case scenarios they can be fatal.

🍫 Chocolate & xylitol (found in some mince pies) - these are highly poisonous to dogs.

🧈 High fat & sugar content - can lead to tummy upsets and other digestive issues.

🥧 Foil cases - can cause choking or internal injury if eaten.

If you think your dog has eaten a mince pie, contact us as soon as possible.

21/11/2025

📢 We've re-opened the A6 between Cromford and Matlock Bath.

Thanks to our contractors who've worked around the clock to remove more than 100 trees from private land after a tree came down and hit a car travelling along the road during Storm Claudia last Friday (14 November).

Thanks too to local bus operators for working with us to amend service while the closure was in place and to local residents, businesses and the travelling public for bearing with us while this essential safety work was carried out.

More here... https://ow.ly/rjvn50XvLwo

Please note that we will be closing earlier than usual today at 7pm instead of 9pm. Thank you for your patience, we will...
20/11/2025

Please note that we will be closing earlier than usual today at 7pm instead of 9pm.

Thank you for your patience, we will be back to our regular hours tomorrow! 🐶🐱🐰

🐹 Interesting guinea pig case alert!Marble came to us after straining to urinate and even passing some blood. An X-ray q...
18/11/2025

🐹 Interesting guinea pig case alert!

Marble came to us after straining to urinate and even passing some blood. An X-ray quickly revealed the cause - a troublesome bladder stone.

Our very own guinea pig expert, Ellie, performed a cystotomy to remove the stone (pictured). This is a major surgery for guinea pigs, but Marble handled it incredibly well!

We’re thrilled to report that Marble is now eating happily and urinating without discomfort 🩵

Go Marble!

⚠️ Travel Update ⚠️ Please take extra care on the roads if travelling to the practice today. There is localised flooding...
15/11/2025

⚠️ Travel Update ⚠️

Please take extra care on the roads if travelling to the practice today. There is localised flooding in several areas but roads are passable. However:

⛔️ Darley Bridge is currently closed
🚗 An alternative route is available via Oker/Snitterton, though please be aware there is a small flooded section near Pollyanna Pickering’s house

(09:00am - Further Updates)
⛔️ Four Lane Ends at Darley Bridge
⛔️ A617 approach to Chesterfield at Hornsbridge
⚠️ The A6 between Bakewell and Matlock is open but drivers are urged to drive with extreme caution

We will do our best to keep you updated throughout the day with any further travel information we receive.

Stay safe everyone 💙

14/11/2025

Unfortunately this afternoon we have had an elderly, tortoiseshell, female cat brought into the practice that is requiring urgent treatment.

It looks like she has been missing for quite some time, found on Old Hackney Road… please call the practice if you believe she could be yours.

14/11/2025

🔔 🌧️ AMBER WEATHER ALERT – PLEASE READ 🌧️🔔

Due to the amber weather warning in our area, we’re asking all clients with appointments to please allow extra travel time and take care on the roads.

If you need to cancel or reschedule, that’s absolutely fine just give us a call or send us a message via the PetsApp.

Yours and your pets safety always comes first. ❤️

Local flood wardens have been out working hard today, and some routes may be affected, so please plan ahead.

Thank you for your understanding, and stay safe and dry everyone. 🐾

Lest we forget.....
11/11/2025

Lest we forget.....

05/11/2025

Remember, remember the fifth of November 🎆

In case you missed it, we've shared a weekly video series full of vet-approved tips to help ease our pets' anxiety around fireworks and Bonfire Night.

We recommend scrolling back to watch all five of the videos, but if you don't have time, here's a brief overview of the tips we've shared.

If your pet is still struggling with fireworks, speak to your vet ❤️‍🩹

Learn more about pets and fireworks - https://pdsa.me/miaM

[Visual description: Infographics titled 'Pets & Fireworks' offering safety tips for pet owners during bonfire night. Includes advice on providing hiding places, using pheromone diffusers, maintaining routines, ensuring small pets are indoors, and never lighting bonfires or fireworks near your pets. The background is pink with decorative elements like emojis, a firework, and the PDSA logo.]

Spooky socks and sleepy pets, it must be Halloween at Derwent Valley Vets! 👻💤Our surgical patients have been staying snu...
31/10/2025

Spooky socks and sleepy pets, it must be Halloween at Derwent Valley Vets! 👻💤

Our surgical patients have been staying snug under anaesthetic in their Halloween socks this week. Wishing all our furry friends a safe and treat-filled Halloween! 🎃🐾

📣 Notice of Early Closure today. Please note that we will be closing earlier than our usual time of 9:00 PM today for st...
28/10/2025

📣 Notice of Early Closure today.

Please note that we will be closing earlier than our usual time of 9:00 PM today for staff training.

The practice will close at 7:00 PM, and our phone lines will be diverted to our on-call vet for the evening.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support 🐾

Address

The Boat House, 110 Dale Road
Matlock
DE43PP

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 9pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 9pm
Friday 8am - 7pm
Saturday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+44162955666

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We want your pet to live a long, happy and healthy life as much as you do.

Here at Derwent Valley Vets we want to provide you with a high level of service and excellent clinical advice so that you can keep your pet happy and healthy. We have an experienced team of vets and nurses who work with you as owners to give great clinical outcomes. We aim to give you the opportunity to keep your much loved pets safe and well whilst providing value for money. We love what we do and we hope you do too.