About Veterinary Care in Dereham
This guide helps pet owners compare veterinary clinics in Dereham based on services, animal coverage, and availability. Find the best local options for your pets by reviewing the clinics' offerings and expert care levels.
Top 3 clinics (current town ranking table)
| Clinic | Our Score | Verified | Published prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larwood & Kennedy Veterinary Surgeons | 61/100 | — | 22 |
| Dereham Vets | 56/100 | — | — |
Top-rated veterinary clinics in Dereham
- •Dereham Vets
- •Larwood & Kennedy Veterinary Surgeons
There are 2 veterinary clinics in Dereham, with an average Google rating of 4.7★. Both clinics treat dogs and cats, but there are no clinics offering farm or large-animal services. Each clinic provides emergency or out-of-hours care, although 24-hour veterinary cover is not available in Dereham.
Veterinary clinics in Dereham provide a range of services, including routine care, surgery, diagnostics, dental care, and emergency treatment. Pet owners can access both routine services and emergency care as needed. Additionally, both clinics offer veterinary nurse (VN) training, showing a commitment to professional development within the field. All clinics have websites, facilitating easy access to information and appointments.
Clinic differentiation
In Dereham, both clinics offer emergency or out-of-hours care, making them well-suited for urgent pet health situations. These services are crucial for ensuring pets receive necessary treatment without delay and can offer peace of mind to pet owners requiring care beyond standard operating hours. Furthermore, both clinics provide VN training, emphasizing their dedication to maintaining high standards of animal care and contributing to the education of future veterinary professionals.
While both clinics cater to emergency and routine care, Larwood & Kennedy Veterinary Surgeons also focuses on a wide array of routine and non-urgent treatments like vaccinations, neutering, and microchipping, with the added benefit of on-site diagnostic capabilities. This means non-urgent healthcare needs such as dental check-ups or health supervision are well-covered in Dereham, aligning these clinics with the overall local veterinary landscape.
Dereham benefits from strong overall clinic depth, ensuring comprehensive care is available, even though a small number of providers handle the key services.
The clinics in Dereham are primarily focused on companion animals, including dogs and cats.
Visit the town's dog and cat vets page for more information.
In summary, Dereham offers robust veterinary provision for companion animals, with options for both routine and emergency care. Pet owners can refer to the ranked clinic list to choose the most suitable option for their needs.
Data accurate as of January 2026.
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Larwood & Kennedy Veterinary Surgeons in Dereham is part of CVS. The practice lists RCVS accreditations including “Outstanding” for Client Service and Team & Professional Responsibility, and it also holds Cat Friendly Clinic Silver status. Recent feedback most often highlights sensitive end-of-life support, practical help with urgent or unexpected problems, and a kind approach from both the clinical and reception teams.
Dereham Vets is an independent practice in Dereham, led by Flo Scott, caring for dogs, cats, birds, rabbits and other small furries from a purpose-built, fully equipped clinic. It provides its own out-of-hours emergency service at the practice. Recent feedback continues to highlight calm handling, friendly communication, and support in urgent cases.
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Larwood & Kennedy Veterinary Surgeons in Dereham is part of CVS. The practice lists RCVS accreditations including “Outstanding” for Client Service and Team & Professional Responsibility, and it also holds Cat Friendly Clinic Silver status. Recent feedback most often highlights sensitive end-of-life support, practical help with urgent or unexpected problems, and a kind approach from both the clinical and reception teams.
Dereham Vets is an independent practice in Dereham, led by Flo Scott, caring for dogs, cats, birds, rabbits and other small furries from a purpose-built, fully equipped clinic. It provides its own out-of-hours emergency service at the practice. Recent feedback continues to highlight calm handling, friendly communication, and support in urgent cases.
