Looking at the reviews this vets seem to have improved considerably…read more I used them around 10 years ago. The turning point for me was when I rang in as an anxious pet owner asking about treatment for my dog, the receptionist thought she put me on hold. She then proceeded to use every F word possible and scream that she couldn't F'ing cope with me. Her supervisor came on the phone and I advised her that I had heard everything and she could only apologize. I immediately changed vets and informed them that I could not leave any animal of mine in their care if that is how they spoke about their clients! I also took a Terrapin in for treatment which I had found, the vet looked and hinted they were not funded for wildlife but said the Terrapin looked alright. I then rang the RSPCA who took the poor creature to a sanctuary, it died en route. Coincidentally they then took it to Peak Vets who diagnosed extreme muscle waste. So not alright then? Still they didn't have to treat it as it was dead. The Partner Steve rang me to ask me to clear my bill, no apology! He has since retired. So it was 10 years ago, still a lot of the staff I spoke to are still there. Sorry but had I not heard how that receptionist/vet nurse and her disgusting and disturbing outburst then I would have been none the wiser. Lets hope they have changed!

The staff here are absolutely wonderful with all kinds of animals and we've taken all sorts down…read morethere; cats, dogs and even degus! Both vets obviously love animals and they are wonderfully reassuring to us worried owners too. The reception staff are also extremely friendly and are on-hand to answer enquiries by email as well if you haven't got an urgent problem. I would definitely recommend these to anyone in the area.

I took my kitten to be neutered and asked for minimum fur to be taken off and they shave all her…read moretummy off The photos were shown at shows and other vets said.she looks like she's been butchered never saw the same vet and there's so much more I can say Old fashion stitches and badly done. I used these vets for 40yrs when Ian owned it and they were amazing but there's a big difference now Three people I know have change vets

This rating I'm sorry to say was only when Ian was at the vets.. nearly 20 years I have used this…read morevet.. Ian helped me keep my 28 year old horse going. But when it was time to let him go he was amazing very compassionate.. he then treated me huge mastiff. And I book for me boy to go to sleep at home. But I didn't want him to know.. Ian gave me tablets to give him because he came,, my boy went with dignity and I was looked after by Ian.. I have my dog cremated these times was hard but helped by knowing I trusted Ian to advise me. And he was there for me.. That's why everyone came from everywhere for this vets practice.. because Ian Taylor was a man that knew what he was doing across the board. Now there's no Ian. Bruce is away again.. I have only weeks ago had my bitch spade. I took her back for a check up 3 days after like I was told. I was called in by a vet I couldn't understand he then ask for me girl to be turn over or held up.. I was appalled my partner had to grab my girl move her out the way because he was going to take her stitches out. He couldn't understand she was her for a check up three days after her operation.. I felt sick. I have for dogs registered with spire vets. It as change so much. You don't get a vet you know very often. You can't understand the vet you see. And I asked for help because one of my rescued bulldogs was have trouble with the traveling and it was making it impossible to get him checked after getting him there and having to wait hours.. so when I ask for help just once to see a vet I know and trust and could I be told or phoned when to get him in asap so he could be put on the pills I had been told would help by Lucy.. I was shocked as I meet a brick wall at the desk to book in. And I was told it may be better to to my dog to a vet closer to my home. I said if I couldn't be helped I would not be taking one dog somewhere else I would be taking all three.. if this is how customers that have been very loyal with horses and dogs for approx 20 yr I don't give much hope for spire to keep its good name. What a shame. And it as gone down since Ian's retirement I have book another bulldog bitch in to have her spayed and picked her up on a Friday night we got the at 5 0clock I though we will not be adole to park and with be a long wait.. I was shocked there was two people in there. And one more came before we left. I have never known this of spire vets. It shows me other cumstomers must feel the same as myself but it is such a very big loss. Spire vets was known far and wide, But I feel it will not last much longer if Bruce don't show the customers the same care that Ian Taylor was known for.. It will be a great loss to Chesterfield and a big gain to many more vets..

The vets have treated the numerous ailments associated with my beautiful aging dog. Every visit has…read morebeen met with kindness and care. Our most recent visit has been to discuss concerns that have resulted in our boy being diagnosed with a significant mass in his abdomen. He is 16 years old and our decision to give palliative care rather than invasive surgery was met with absolute compassion. A veterinary surgery putting pets before profit.

I cannot recommend Aislinn Rooney enough. I took my pet rats to her, and although they are quite…read moreniche, Aislinn was happy to listen to any suggestions I had from past experiences/research, and consult one of her colleagues who specialised in exotic animals. Most importantly, she handled my animals with love and care, as well as being very empathetic towards me as their owner when things weren't going great. She never gave up when treating a particularly nasty respiratory illness, and tried multiple variations of antibiotics, steroid injections, sub-Q fluid and even an inhaler. If I had any questions, she made me feel very welcome to ask them, and my animals felt at ease with her (as much as can be expected towards a needle bearing giant anyway). The receptionists are lovely, and always try to have a chat if they're not busy. Their attitude is great and again they make you feel very welcome. Onto the negatives then... One of my pets unfortunately died, and upon my next visit to the vets for an unrelated matter, they wrote 'Service provided: Euthanasia & Cremation: Died at Home-Small Animal. No=1. Amount including VAT=0.00. The vets played no part in my animal's death, he died at home. I don't see why this was put on my receipt, and it really upset me. That being said I did point this out to a nurse, who took down details and said it shouldn't have happened. The biggest negative: Alistair Boyd. Went to him with my rat who had a swollen eye. This could have been a large number of things, however he looked at it, and instantly decided it was 'something viral' to which he couldn't do anything. I would have accepted this diagnosis if he had first asked about the rat's living environment to see if preventative measures could be taken in the future, used a ophthalmoscope for a more accurate insight into the components of the eye, tried staining the eye to check for breaches to the cornea. He also never mentioned home care to help the rat had it had been a viral infection, although he did prescribe metacam (although the rat was already on it). Compresses and flushing the eye can provide the rat comfort, and he failed to point this out. My rat was on death's doorstep - wouldn't eat and was gasping for air. When I tried unconventional methods such as giving my rat a human inhaler, Aislinn pointed out that although we don't know how safe that is, if the rat appears to be dying, the worst it can do is speed up the process. However I gave my rat ibuprofen (according to the Exotic Animal Formulary 2001, 2012 and Drug Dosage in Laboratory Animals : A Handbook, 1990, as well as another vet's recommendations) to which he bluntly told me I could have killed my rat, and when I told him I had researched it and another vet had said it was acceptable, he began patronising me telling me 'not to believe everything I read on the internet'. I ended up with the same medicine I already had. Although for the metacam, which was the dog solution, he was genuinely going to give me a DOG sized syringe for a rat. I had to ask for something more appropriate, with Aislinn this was done automatically. Secondly, although the dose of the tablet provided was one eighth of a tablet, he didn't think to cut the tablets up into single doses, unlike Aislinn. I would advise you to keep your animals far far farrr away from this man, who I have perceived to be in the industry for the money alone.