About Dog & Cat Vets in Banbury
Companion-animal services are the primary focus of Banbury's veterinary clinics.
All 11 clinics in Banbury primarily serve dogs and cats, providing a broad range of services including routine check-ups, vaccinations, surgical procedures, and dental care. With 9 clinics having dedicated websites, pet owners can easily access information and book appointments online, facilitating convenient care management. The strong presence of companion-animal services suggests that pet owners have ample options for their furry family members.
There are 7 veterinary clinics listed for Dog & Cat vets in Banbury.
Top Rated Dog & Cat Vets in Banbury
Top-ranked veterinary practices based on quality, service, and customer reviews
Hook Norton Veterinary Group is an independent practice that treats small animals, horses and farm animals, and states it provides a 24-hour emergency service staffed by its own vets. Recent reviews describe the clinic handling both routine and complex cases, including dental surgery in an older dog (19 teeth removed after pre-anaesthetic bloodwork and a recheck) and laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery for Ovarian Remnant Syndrome in a cat, carried out by a vet described as specialising in endoscopy. Owners also mention emergency surgery for an injured dog, and regular nurse updates while pets are hospitalised.
Hook Norton Veterinary Group is an independent practice that treats small animals, horses and farm animals, and states it provides a 24-hour emergency service staffed by its own vets. Recent reviews describe the clinic handling both routine and complex cases, including dental surgery in an older dog (19 teeth removed after pre-anaesthetic bloodwork and a recheck) and laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery for Ovarian Remnant Syndrome in a cat, carried out by a vet described as specialising in endoscopy. Owners also mention emergency surgery for an injured dog, and regular nurse updates while pets are hospitalised.
Taylor Vets is a multi-branch veterinary clinic established in 2023. Based on the website, it offers a wide spread of routine and diagnostic services (including ultrasound, dentistry, and video consults) and states that it runs its own emergency service. In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly describe unhurried consultations (including a 45‑minute appointment for a second opinion), staff taking time to help nervous pets settle before examinations (treats and “making friends” first), and support through difficult end-of-life visits (including a receptionist walking an owner out to the car).
Taylor Vets is a multi-branch veterinary clinic established in 2023. Based on the website, it offers a wide spread of routine and diagnostic services (including ultrasound, dentistry, and video consults) and states that it runs its own emergency service. In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly describe unhurried consultations (including a 45‑minute appointment for a second opinion), staff taking time to help nervous pets settle before examinations (treats and “making friends” first), and support through difficult end-of-life visits (including a receptionist walking an owner out to the car).
Decision-relevant specifics owners mention include
- •Clear explanations of findings and next steps, including what the aftercare regime will be. - Ongoing communication during treatment (“kept in touch over the whole process”). - Cases where medical treatment for eye ulcers is described as working quickly (“eye ulcers rapidly healed”).
Decision-relevant specifics owners mention include
- •Clear explanations of findings and next steps, including what the aftercare regime will be. - Ongoing communication during treatment (“kept in touch over the whole process”). - Cases where medical treatment for eye ulcers is described as working quickly (“eye ulcers rapidly healed”).
Our Score (83/100)
Hawthorne Lodge Veterinary Practice is RCVS-accredited and is a veterinary nurse training facility. Based on recent feedback, it appears set up for both routine care and common procedures, with examples including a double tooth extraction and treatment for a foreign body in an ear. Owners also mention some practical process points such as providing a quotation before a procedure and, in one case, submitting an insurance claim on the client’s behalf.
Hawthorne Lodge Veterinary Practice is RCVS-accredited and is a veterinary nurse training facility. Based on recent feedback, it appears set up for both routine care and common procedures, with examples including a double tooth extraction and treatment for a foreign body in an ear. Owners also mention some practical process points such as providing a quotation before a procedure and, in one case, submitting an insurance claim on the client’s behalf.
Our Score (80/100)
West Bar Veterinary Hospital describes itself as an independent, RCVS Accredited Veterinary Hospital (and a member of the RCVS Practice Standards Scheme), with 24/7 emergency care provided on-site by its own team. The website also references “keyhole surgery”, and lists in-house facilities including a laboratory and imaging, alongside medical, surgical and nursing capabilities.
West Bar Veterinary Hospital describes itself as an independent, RCVS Accredited Veterinary Hospital (and a member of the RCVS Practice Standards Scheme), with 24/7 emergency care provided on-site by its own team. The website also references “keyhole surgery”, and lists in-house facilities including a laboratory and imaging, alongside medical, surgical and nursing capabilities.
More Dog & Cat Vets in Banbury
Additional veterinary clinics serving the area
- •Rehab facilities are a standout: multiple owners describe using the on-site physiotherapy/hydrotherapy area, specifically mentioning a spacious room with a water treadmill, and ongoing arthritis support. - Explanations and advice: reviews mention vets taking time to give “lots of advice,” including bird-related guidance. - Appointments and logistics: one owner reports being fit in at late notice for vaccinations; another notes booking is done by phone or online.
- •Rehab facilities are a standout: multiple owners describe using the on-site physiotherapy/hydrotherapy area, specifically mentioning a spacious room with a water treadmill, and ongoing arthritis support. - Explanations and advice: reviews mention vets taking time to give “lots of advice,” including bird-related guidance. - Appointments and logistics: one owner reports being fit in at late notice for vaccinations; another notes booking is done by phone or online.
Beehive Veterinary Surgery describes itself as an independent, RCVS-accredited veterinary hospital with a team of 50+ staff. The practice highlights having its own 24/7 emergency service, run by their in-house team at their hospital site (rather than outsourcing). From the facilities listed, it appears set up for cases that may need on-site diagnostics (laboratory and imaging) and medical, nursing, and surgical care—including a specific mention of keyhole surgery on the website.
Beehive Veterinary Surgery describes itself as an independent, RCVS-accredited veterinary hospital with a team of 50+ staff. The practice highlights having its own 24/7 emergency service, run by their in-house team at their hospital site (rather than outsourcing). From the facilities listed, it appears set up for cases that may need on-site diagnostics (laboratory and imaging) and medical, nursing, and surgical care—including a specific mention of keyhole surgery on the website.