Abingdon Vets4Pets Ltd

Abingdon Vets4Pets Ltd is a corporate Vets4Pets-branded practice in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, and is described as a veterinary nurse training facility. The clinic presents itself as modern and well-equipped, with an in-house laboratory and pharmacy, plus digital x‑ray and ultrasound, alongside hospital and isolation facilities. Recent feedback most often highlights clear communication in urgent or high-stress situations and supportive end-of-life care, alongside a small number of serious complaints about clinical decisions and administrative/billing handling.

Services

Website-listed services and facilities include

•Diagnostics & monitoring: in-house laboratory/haematology, blood pressure monitoring, digital x‑ray, ultrasound, echocardiography
•Surgery & anaesthesia: anaesthesia, operating theatre, keyhole surgery, airway surgery, ear surgery, orthopaedics (including cruciate surgery and fracture repair)
•Inpatient care & infection control: hospital ward, isolation unit, separated dog & cat wards and isolation units, oxygen chamber
•Medical care: cardiology, chemotherapy/cancer treatment, medication and prescriptions
•Preventive care & routine clinics: dentistry, microchipping, nurse clinic, weight clinic, nutritional advice, health plans
•Travel documentation: pet passport / animal health certificate
•Home visits
•Species seen: small animals and reptiles (as stated on the website)

Examples described in reviews include

•Spaying with a post‑operative check with the same vet for continuity
•Same-day surgery to remove a swallowed object causing a blockage
•Emergency eye removal surgery following an attack, with discussion of what to expect and costs
•Euthanasia, with an emphasis on keeping an already distressed pet calm and supporting owners with financial constraints

Pricing

Published prices suggest the clinic sits around average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. One recent review reports a keyhole ovaryoscopy that was phone-quoted at £546 but then presented as £618 on the pre-op paperwork and charged at that amount, which the reviewer experienced as a significant quoting/billing dispute; other reviews more generally note staff being understanding about financial constraints during difficult decisions.

People

•Dan (vet) – Mentioned for carrying out a spay and then seeing the same dog at the post‑op check; also praised for clear, direct aftercare advice during an emergency.
•Emma Smith (vet) – Thanked for supportive, calm handling of euthanasia where the family reported medical and financial constraints.
•Lucy (vet) – Mentioned in an emergency eye removal case, with the reviewer highlighting clear explanations and upfront discussion of costs.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.5/5 from 243 reviews. Recent written feedback most commonly highlights

•Strong urgent/emergency handling and communication, including situations that escalated quickly and same-day surgery for a blockage.
•Continuity and responsiveness, such as seeing the same vet for procedure and post-op, and prompt help with parasite treatment orders.
•Compassionate end-of-life care, with multiple reviews describing reassurance, clear explanations, and sensitivity to financial limitations.
•A small number of serious concerns, including a complaint about labour management (oxytocin refusal leading to emergency caesarean and loss of puppies) and separate complaints about billing/data mix-ups and feeling threatened over payment.

Reviews for Abingdon Vets4Pets Ltd

Note: Showing the 10 most recent Google reviews out of 243 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

Andy Craggs

2 months ago

As they don't do female spay keyhole surgery in Newbury, we chose to contact Abingdon branch. We were phone-quoted £546 on 29th Dec 2025 for a keyhole ovaryoscopy for our dog. This was confirmed again at a later date, again by phone when we had a few questions. Today, 27th Jan 2026, after being pleased with the pre-care and successful surgery, we were very disappointed to be told that the price was actually £618 for the surgery, and that we had actually been quoted the wrong price for a male castration (twice). Because we had signed the pre-op form with the correct price on, we had no recourse. A manager was called at the Didcot branch and they confirmed that we would have to pay that full price. The vet at Abingdon said that they wouldn't hold our dog for ransom but we may be threatened with dept collectors if we didn't pay the whole bill. At this point we asked to speak to the manager at Didcot, before leaving the vets, but faced the same brick wall. We had signed the pre-op sheet which had the escallated price on ... therefore we agreed to the terms. This price hadn't been expressly pointed out at the time of signing, just circled. An easy assumption to make that it was the same price that had originally been quoted. Absolutely disgusted with Vets4pets Abingdon. We came out feeling at best wronged and at worst scammed and treated as if we were trying to get away without paying what we should..... Just wanted to warn all other pet owners, make sure you get email quotations for any treatments, and even if you do, check on the pre-op forms that the price is what they said it would be!!

Carly Clare

4 months ago

My dog was spad and Dan carried out the procedure. He was so informative and it was lovely to see him for her post op check for continuity. I haven’t needed to use Vets4Peta often thankfully, however they are very responsive when I need to order her worming/flea treatment. Would highly recommend

Toca Happy

The vet we saw when Rosie was very sick was very clear about her situation. The decision was was made that she was too old and sick to have any work done the vet was more then reassuring and understanding that we also had financial issues and put Rosie to sleep in a way that didn’t alarm an already alarmed animal and family. They cared for our beloved dog and not for the money unlike another vets in Abingdon who would rather leave an animal to suffer. Kudos to the vet in which I was in no condition to take her name. Thank you for caring for us and our Rosie in our time of need. Thanks so much Emma Smith (vet) for being so kind professional and supportive when we needed you the most.

Terry Whittington

Maureen Thomas

10 months ago

Absolutely heart broken that they refused to give oxytocin when I brought my girl in and for her to lose all her pups ending with a c section just don't think they know anything about pitches in labour will never recommend this practice or the other 2 practices they run

Harry Warman

If Carlsberg made vets… The whole team at Vets for Pets were fabulous. The help, support and guidance during our pets recent visit was magnificent. How they reacted to something that on the face of it was simple, but turned into an emergency was incredible. Ultimately this made the difference in us being able to bring our dog home. Special mention to the Vet, Dan, who’s knowledge, skill set and overall great character sets him out above other vets we have dealt with. His clear and direct advice made the after care simple. Thanks again for everything.

Carol Warland

1 year ago

A great team who looked after my boy when he had to go in. Over all care for my boy was 100% and I love how they are with him....so thank you 🙏🐾😊

Amy Evans

My pet isn’t even registered with this vet (we’re at the Oxford one), and yet they have been consistently calling and now sending letters telling me I owe them money for a cat that isn’t mine, despite me paying a direct debit. I’ve now cancelled and moved to a different vets as it’s clear that these people can’t be trusted with data, but they won’t listen when I say there’s been a mix up and are now threatening me, for not paying for someone else’s cat!