About Farm & Large-Animal Vets in Banbury
Banbury does not have veterinary clinics offering farm-animal services.
As no clinics in Banbury provide farm or large-animal services, the town's veterinary landscape is primarily focused on companion animals. Pet owners in need of farm-animal care will need to seek services outside of Banbury. This concentration of services indicates that key veterinary offerings are concentrated among a smaller number of providers, making it essential for pet owners to be aware of the available options for their specific needs.
There are 6 veterinary clinics listed for farm and large-animal vets in Banbury.
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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.
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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.
Avonvale Veterinary Practice Ltd describes itself as an independent, fully ambulatory equine practice, set up to handle a wide range of horse work on-yard as well as at its own facilities (it lists an in-house laboratory, overnight stabling, artificial insemination, and gastroscopy). The website also states it provides 24/7 emergency call-outs covered by its own equine vets.
Avonvale Veterinary Practice Ltd describes itself as an independent, fully ambulatory equine practice, set up to handle a wide range of horse work on-yard as well as at its own facilities (it lists an in-house laboratory, overnight stabling, artificial insemination, and gastroscopy). The website also states it provides 24/7 emergency call-outs covered by its own equine vets.
- •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.
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- •Rude interaction by phone: the reviewer reports being yelled at when requesting information, before they could say hello or introduce themselves. - Trust concern based on first contact: the reviewer says they would not entrust an animal to the practice after that interaction.
- •Rude interaction by phone: the reviewer reports being yelled at when requesting information, before they could say hello or introduce themselves. - Trust concern based on first contact: the reviewer says they would not entrust an animal to the practice after that interaction.