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Dovecote Veterinary Hospital
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5 Delven Lane, Castle Donington, Derby DE74 2LJ
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- Dogs
- Cats
- Rabbits
- Hamsters
- Guinea Pigs
- Gerbils
- Ferrets
- Tortoises
- Small Cage Birds
- Backyard Poultry Show all
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Welcome to Dovecote Veterinary Hospital
Dovecote Veterinary Hospital achieved hospital status in 1995 and have a large team of dedicated staff, and extensive facilities in order to offer caring and comprehensive services to both referring vets and pet owners alike.
Our practice is easily accessible, with disabled access and on-site parking.
State-of-the-art digital imaging facilities: digital X-ray, MRI and CT scanning machines are all right here on site.
Opening hours
Monday
08:00 - 19:00
Tuesday
08:00 - 19:00
Wednesday
08:00 - 19:00
Thursday
08:00 - 19:00
Friday
08:00 - 19:00
Saturday
08:00 - 12:00
Sunday
Closed
Opening hours
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
08:00 - 19:00
08:00 - 19:00
08:00 - 19:00
08:00 - 19:00
08:00 - 19:00
08:00 - 12:00
Closed
Emergency support
In the event of an emergency, we are open 24 hours a day every day – which means that you can see a vet, here at the clinic at any time. If you have an emergency please call the practice and you will be advised what to do next.
Outside of our routine appointment hours, please only call if you are concerned that your pet may need urgent care.
01332 810395Out of hours support
If your call is during the night or outside of our routine appointment hours, please contact MiNightVet East Midlands.
MiNightVet East Midlands are our on-site dedicated emergency service with full-time night staff who will be alert and effective even at unsociable hours. Our qualified vets and nurses have a special interest, experience and training in all aspects of urgent critical care.
The MiNightVet team are available to provide free telephone advice in the event that you feel that your pet may need urgent care, and they will provide you with an emergency consultation here at the practice if your pet needs to be seen out of hours.
MiNightVet East Midlands
Dovecote Veterinary Hospital
5 Delven Lane
Castle Donington
Derby
DE74 2LJ
Our Services
Consultations with our vets and nurses can be for routine check ups or arranged for a specific new or ongoing health concerns. Consultations are by appointment only.
Nobody expects an emergency; thankfully we have vets available to help, any time of the day or night via our Out of Hours service providers.
Our trained vets and nurses can perform a full dental check, identifying any dental disease, its severity and making a recommendation for treatment. We have the facilities to perform dental procedures on-site.
We can perform lab work such as blood tests and imaging such as ultrasound and x-rays in practice that will help us diagnose more complex conditions.
Microchips allow your pet to be identified if it gets lost and is a legal requirement for some pets. We can microchip your pet quickly and safely using a special needle.
Performed by our vets, neutering is a routine surgical procedure which removes a pet’s ovaries or testicles, so they are no longer able to breed.
Our highly trained nurses run many routine healthcare clinics. They have a vast knowledge and experience when it comes to keeping your pets happy and healthy.
We can provide you with full anti-parasitic treatment to help prevent your pets being infected with fleas, worms, ticks, lice and mites.
We offer a range of commonly performed surgeries such as neutering and lump removals in our theatres onsite.
We administer annual essential vaccinations for your pets as well as any needed for travelling abroad. Our vaccination appointments always include a physical examination to ensure your pet is healthy.
Referral Service
We have specialised equipment and vets with specific ophthalmology expertise that can diagnosis and treat conditions affecting the eyes.
We have a specially trained vet that can perform acupuncture on your pet. Acupuncture is most commonly used to manage pain and help abdominal issues such as IBS, constipation and cystitis.
We can empty your dog’s anal sac if they become impacted, inflamed or infected. Often, this can be manually done by a nurse but sometimes will require additional treatment.
We can quickly and easily take your pet’s blood pressure to check for hypertension (high blood pressure); this is recommended in all pets over 8 years old.
Blood samples may be required to diagnose a problem, monitor response to treatment, or even for preventative healthcare. These can often be taken by a veterinary nurse.
Run by our nursing team, diabetic care clinics monitor your pet’s diabetes care including discussing diabetes management and taking essential measurements such as body weight, water intake, appetite, and glucose levels.
End of life care (palliative care) focuses on keeping your comfortable as possible in their later years or if they have an incurable condition.
We are here to help and support you through the hard decision of putting your pet to sleep. Our team can answer any questions about the process and what happens afterwards.
Our veterinary nurses are not stylists but can provide some grooming services to make sure your pets are comfortable such as removing matts and nail clipping.
A six-month health check assesses your pet’s overall wellbeing including their weight, dental hygiene, grooming, behaviour, and any need for parasite control. It ensures your pet is healthy and can provide preventative treatment.
If circumstances mean you are unable to visit our practice, our vets and nurses can provide veterinary care to your pet at your home.
Nurse Clinics
Our experienced veterinary nurses run regular check-ups and preventative treatments.
- Anal sac expression
- Palliative care
- Weight management clinics
- Post-operative care clinic
- Flea, tick and worming treatments
- Neutering clinic
- Blood pressure checks
- Adolescent (pre-neutering) checks clinic
- Nail clipping and grooming
- Blood sampling
- Pain management clinic
- Allergy injections
- Senior pet care
Accreditations & Awards
RCVS Veterinary Hospital
This RCVS accreditation demonstrates that we meet all practice standard requirements and are equipped with additional facilities for the investigation and treatment of more complex cases.
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Cat Friendly Clinic - Silver
The International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM) recognises that we meet additional criteria to continuously ensure your cats' welfare, making vet visits as stress-free as possible.
Dovecote Veterinary Hospital is a trading name of CVS (UK) Limited; a company registered in England and Wales. Company registration number: 03777473. Registered Office: CVS House, Owen Road, Diss, Norfolk IP22 4ER. VAT number: GB737145235.