Down the Vets
(A Home Registered Practice Opening later this year)
(A Home Registered Practice Opening later this year)
Welcome to Down the Vets, a small, independent veterinary service providing calm, experienced home-visit care across Buxton and Chapel-en-le-Frith. After 40 years in practice, including many years running Victoria Veterinary Centre in Glossop, I now plan to offer a more personal way to support animals and their owners by bringing the vet directly to your home.
A home visit allows your pet to be examined in an environment where they feel safe and relaxed, avoiding the stress and anxiety that can come with a trip to the surgery. This approach is ideal for nervous animals, elderly pets, multi-pet households, or owners who find it easier when the vet comes to them.
I aim to provide a wide range of services including health checks, management of long-term conditions, diagnostic consultations, medication reviews, end-of-life support and much more.
Down the Vets covers Buxton, Chapel-en-le-Frith and surrounding villages — I will always try to help where I can.
THIS IS HOW IT WORKS
1. GET IN TOUCH
Simply send a message or give me a call. I’ll take a few basic details about your pet and what you need.
There is no charge to register, and no complicated forms to complete.
2. BOOK A HOME VISIT
We’ll arrange an appointment at a time that suits you. Routine visits can be booked well in advance.
3. DURING YOUR APPOINTMENT
I will visit you and your pet at home, bringing the equipment, medications, and experience needed to provide a thorough, unhurried examination. Home visits typically last around 30 minutes, but more complex cases may take a little longer — ensuring you receive clear explanations, a considered diagnosis, and sensible treatment options.
Where more advanced investigations or surgical care are required, I can arrange referral to Bollington Vets, an excellent independent practice led by Nick Rushton, ensuring continuity of care.
4. AFTER YOUR VISIT
Good veterinary care doesn’t end when I leave your home. I will update you as soon as test results are available, discuss ongoing treatment plans, answer questions, and arrange any follow-up appointments as needed.
Every case is managed with the same high standard of care, communication, and compassion.
📞 TBC once practice opens
📧 TBC once practice opens