North Banbury Veterinary Centre

North Banbury Veterinary Centre describes itself as an independent practice and an RCVS Accredited Veterinary Hospital, with a long-running history (tracing back to the 1880s) and a larger team (“over 50 staff”) providing care across its hospital, branches, and farm/equine service. The website highlights 24/7 emergency cover provided from its West Bar Hospital site, plus in-house laboratory and imaging alongside medical, nursing and surgical capability. In the latest reviews available to us, owners most often mention physiotherapy/hydrotherapy (including a water treadmill room) and vets giving detailed advice, with one review raising a practical access issue: the clinic not taking on PDSA clients.

Services

• •24/7 emergency veterinary service (stated on the website as provided from their West Bar Hospital site).
• •Surgery, including orthopaedics, and internal medicine (website specialties).
• •Laboratory and imaging facilities (website).
• •Physiotherapy and hydrotherapy mentioned repeatedly in reviews, including a water treadmill used for treatment and ongoing rehab for arthritis (e.g., regular sessions every two weeks).
• •Vaccinations/inoculations (review mentions being fitted in at late notice for a cat’s lapsed inoculations).
• •Avian advice (review specifically praises “Clive” for taking time to explain).
• •Farm and equine service (website).

People

• •Jenny (veterinary nurse): described in a review as “kind and thoughtful.”
• •Clive: praised for avian advice and for taking time to explain things.
• •An unnamed vet is described as knowledgeable and giving “lots of advice,” and one owner notes their pet seemed comfortable with him.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.8 stars from 22 reviews. “”

• •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.
• •Access limitation noted: one reviewer was “very disappointed” the clinic was not taking on any clients for the PDSA, concerned about how to obtain ongoing arthritis pain medication as a result.