Dereham Vets – Vets in Dereham
Clinic Overview
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 a welcoming, clean environment, calm handling, and kind support in both urgent and end-of-life situations.
Services
- •Routine and preventive care for common pets and small furries, including yearly vaccinations, puppy vaccinations, and general check-ups.
- •Consultations, diagnostics and medical treatment, including an X-ray with a dog staying in for the day, plus medication and advice that owners say improved lameness.
- •Emergency and urgent care, including a reported Saturday emergency appointment for a cat, alongside the practice’s stated own out-of-hours emergency service.
- •Referrals and ongoing case management, with one owner describing a same-day transfer to a specialist in Newmarket when their pet was seriously unwell.
- •Low-stress handling and supportive care, with reviews describing very calm appointments, help for an anxious dog, a puppy relaxed enough to fall asleep, and thoughtful end-of-life support, including keepsakes and a bereavement card.
- •Cat- and dog-friendly waiting arrangements, with reviewers noting separate seating areas and cat carrier stands that helped their pets stay more settled.
- •Veterinary nurse training facility, as listed in the clinic information.
Pricing
No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.
People
- •Flo Scott — leads the practice.
- •Sotiroula — praised for gentle handling, clear explanations of best- and worst-case outcomes, and open discussion of likely costs.
- •Stephie Walmsley — singled out for her patient, reassuring approach with an anxious dog.
- •Reception, nurses and vets — regularly described as friendly, polite, compassionate, and supportive during difficult moments.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.8 stars from 86 reviews.
- •Recent feedback is consistently very positive, with owners describing the clinic as welcoming, clean, friendly and helpful.
- •Reviewers often mention calm, considerate handling, including a kitten well cared for, a puppy relaxed enough to sleep, and a nervous dog given time and reassurance.
- •The practice’s setup also stands out in day-to-day visits, with praise for separate dog and cat seating areas and cat carrier stands.
- •More serious situations are also handled warmly, with reviews highlighting help for a visitor on holiday, a same-day specialist referral, and thoughtful bereavement support after a pet was put to sleep.

