Carrick Veterinary Centre

Carrick Veterinary Centre, small animal veterinary practice in Chesterfield

Carrick Veterinary Centre is a small animal veterinary practice located in Chesterfield, in the East Midlands region. The centre was established in 1986 and is part of the CVS Vets network of practices. The practice presents itself as an easily accessible space, with disabled access and on-site parking.

The veterinary team, described by the practice itself as experienced, provides clinical care, surgery and treatment, as well as regular check-ups and routine procedures. The practice also offers referral services in orthopaedic surgery and soft tissue surgery to both its clients and other veterinary practices.

Clinical and surgical services

The care offering includes general consultations, out-of-hours emergency care, dentistry, diagnostic imaging and complementary tests, microchipping, neutering, parasite control and vaccinations. Surgeries and associated anaesthesia procedures are also performed.

In the field of referrals, the practice offers orthopaedic surgery, soft tissue surgery, keyhole surgery and cardiology. It also treats exotic animals, performs blood pressure checks, nail clipping and grooming, six-month health checks, pet travel documentation, anal sac expression and home visits.

Professional team and accreditations

The practice team is made up of veterinary professionals and support staff. According to the practice's data, the centre has two veterinarians registered with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (MRCVS) and seven registered veterinary nurses (RVN), as well as a professional with an additional postgraduate certification. The practice holds RCVS General Practice accreditation, the Cat Friendly Clinic Gold certificate, the RCVS Client Service Award (Good level) and the RCVS Patient Consultation Service Award (Outstanding level), as well as the RCVS Team Professional Responsibility Award (Good level).

Emergency care and continuity of care

During opening hours, the practice handles emergencies and advises owners on the steps to follow. Outside normal hours, at night, at weekends and on bank holidays, emergency care is provided at Springfield Veterinary Group, in Rotherham, which has an emergency team made up of vets and nurses trained in critical care. This service allows you to call for free telephone advice and, if necessary, arrange an emergency consultation at their clinic.

Healthy Pet Club membership

The practice offers the Healthy Pet Club programme, a membership that includes unlimited consultations and access to the vet whenever needed, according to the terms of the Advanced option. The membership also includes a 10% discount on services and products, a 20% discount on certain lifetime care medications and the inclusion of the primary vaccination course or the annual booster vaccination.

Ownership and corporate details

Carrick Veterinary Centre operates under the trading name of CVS (UK) Limited, a company registered in England and Wales with registration number 03777473. Its registered office is at CVS House, Owen Road, Diss, Norfolk IP22 4ER, and its VAT number is GB737145235.

Location and contact

Phone: 01246 273 292 · Hours: Monday to Friday: 08:30-19:00; Saturday: 08:30-17:00.