Featured Clinic Overview
## Summary Chipping Norton Veterinary Hospital is an RCVS-accredited practice and a Gold Standard Recognised Cat Friendly Clinic and Rabbit Friendly Clinic. It treats a wide range of species beyond cats and dogs, including rabbits, reptiles, parrots and other birds, and even zoo animals (per the clinic website). Recent reviews strongly focus on exotic-pet capability and on-site workups: owners describe CT scanning for a rabbit, ultrasound scanning for a hamster (done conscious), and care for a chameleon. Several reviews also reference urgent or out-of-hours help (including a Sunday early-morning contact) and follow-up communication during longer inpatient treatment (phone calls every other day during a 10‑day stay for a hyperthyroid cat). ## Services - Care for multiple species (from the website): dogs, cats, rabbits, smaller domestic pets, reptiles, parrots, game birds, backyard poultry, falconry birds, and zoo animals. - Exotics-focused diagnostics mentioned in reviews - CT scan for a rabbit. - Ultrasound scan for a hamster, including a report that the scan was performed while the hamster was conscious. - Cat medicine case described in reviews - Hyperthyroidism work-up/treatment including a blood test showing thyroid levels had dropped by discharge, and a 10‑day inpatient stay with ongoing updates. - Surgery/operations on-site (review claim): one reviewer says “everything is done on site” compared with other practices sending patients elsewhere. - Emergency/urgent care mentioned in reviews: one owner describes contacting the practice at 06:30 on a Sunday for a cat in rapid decline and being seen by a vet. ## Pricing - One reviewer reports paying £75 for a consultation and £154.79 for an ultrasound scan (hamster case). ## People - Luke (role not stated): thanked by an owner for advice and compassionate help with a female chameleon. - Freya (vet): described as compassionate during a Sunday early-morning visit for a cat in severe decline. - Martin (vet): repeatedly mentioned for a hyperthyroid cat referral—explained the plan by phone beforehand, examined the cat on arrival, provided at-home care information, and arranged ongoing check-ins (“a phone call every other day”) during a 10‑day stay. - Reception team: mentioned in multiple reviews for being helpful and informative; one owner specifically notes help with an insurance claim. ## Reviews Google rating: 4.7 stars from 460 reviews. Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - Owners repeatedly highlight exotic-pet knowledge and diagnostics, including CT for rabbits, ultrasound for hamsters, and care for reptiles (a chameleon). - Several reviews describe thorough explanations and shared decision-making, such as discussing different diagnostic/treatment options, not feeling rushed, and being given detailed care instructions. - Follow-up and communication are mentioned explicitly (updates every other day during an inpatient stay; ability to phone with questions). - Urgent care responsiveness appears in the recent reviews (being able to make contact early on a Sunday). - Practical positives noted include short waiting times in one account and reception support with insurance paperwork.
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Medivet Kidlington is part of the Medivet group and focuses on routine and preventive care (vaccinations, parasite care, neutering, microchipping) alongside in-practice diagnostics like X‑rays and an in-house laboratory. The clinic also offers longer, 15‑minute consultations and services such as nurse clinics, home visits, dentistry, and animal health certificates for pet travel. From the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly mention clear explanations of treatments and quick, efficient appointments (including an injection given promptly), as well as support during difficult situations such as euthanasia. One review flags that costs can feel high (“made me wince”), even though the appointment itself was described positively.
Medivet Kidlington is part of the Medivet group and focuses on routine and preventive care (vaccinations, parasite care, neutering, microchipping) alongside in-practice diagnostics like X‑rays and an in-house laboratory. The clinic also offers longer, 15‑minute consultations and services such as nurse clinics, home visits, dentistry, and animal health certificates for pet travel. From the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly mention clear explanations of treatments and quick, efficient appointments (including an injection given promptly), as well as support during difficult situations such as euthanasia. One review flags that costs can feel high (“made me wince”), even though the appointment itself was described positively.
Larkmead Veterinary Group Ltd describes itself as an independent practice providing 24/7 emergency cover and care for pets as well as farm animals, pigs and equines. Recent reviews add some practical detail on what that looks like day-to-day: owners mention surgery with follow-up checks, support through end-of-life care, and help for anxious pets via confidence classes. One review also specifically highlights an avian vet (Dan) treating a cockatiel with a deformed beak.
Larkmead Veterinary Group Ltd describes itself as an independent practice providing 24/7 emergency cover and care for pets as well as farm animals, pigs and equines. Recent reviews add some practical detail on what that looks like day-to-day: owners mention surgery with follow-up checks, support through end-of-life care, and help for anxious pets via confidence classes. One review also specifically highlights an avian vet (Dan) treating a cockatiel with a deformed beak.
Our Score (90/100)
Cogges Veterinary Surgery is an RCVS-accredited practice established in 1993. It also operates a veterinary nurse training facility. Reviews repeatedly describe practical, decision-relevant behaviours: offering urgent appointments when owners are worried (for example, a cat with FeLV who had stopped eating), talking through options without pushing “expensive” products or procedures, and keeping owners informed about costs and choices. Owners also mention thorough health checks that are explained as they happen, plus supportive handling of end-of-life visits.
Cogges Veterinary Surgery is an RCVS-accredited practice established in 1993. It also operates a veterinary nurse training facility. Reviews repeatedly describe practical, decision-relevant behaviours: offering urgent appointments when owners are worried (for example, a cat with FeLV who had stopped eating), talking through options without pushing “expensive” products or procedures, and keeping owners informed about costs and choices. Owners also mention thorough health checks that are explained as they happen, plus supportive handling of end-of-life visits.
Bicester Vets
Bicester
Our Score (89/100)
Bicester Vets describes itself as an independent, privately owned practice and offers a 24-hour emergency service. Reviews give multiple examples of urgent care being handled quickly (one owner reports being seen within 10 minutes after an accident, with their dog kept in for observation and collected later the same day) and ongoing support for complex/senior cases (including emergency appointments at night). Owners also mention practical end-of-life options, including a home-visit euthanasia arranged with a chosen vet, described as calm and family-centred. One recent review strongly disagrees on cost and clinical approach, alleging high prices, over-medication, and poor transparency around lab results.
Bicester Vets describes itself as an independent, privately owned practice and offers a 24-hour emergency service. Reviews give multiple examples of urgent care being handled quickly (one owner reports being seen within 10 minutes after an accident, with their dog kept in for observation and collected later the same day) and ongoing support for complex/senior cases (including emergency appointments at night). Owners also mention practical end-of-life options, including a home-visit euthanasia arranged with a chosen vet, described as calm and family-centred. One recent review strongly disagrees on cost and clinical approach, alleging high prices, over-medication, and poor transparency around lab results.
Larkmead Veterinary Group Ltd
Wallingford
Our Score (89/100)
Larkmead Veterinary Group Ltd describes itself as an independent practice, though one reviewer refers to it as a “chain of vets” (the inputs conflict on ownership/structure). Based on the website and reviews, it’s set up to handle a wide mix of species (small animals, farm animals, pigs and equine) with 24/7 emergency cover stated by the clinic. Decision-relevant specifics owners mention include: - Emergency appointment within an hour for post-operative care after a C‑section (review). - A vet asking a colleague for advice during a rabbit assessment, with treatment that “worked really well” (review). - A named vet, Chris, described as a “diagnostic surgeon” by a long-term client (review). - Staff making visits less stressful with treats and calm handling, including time for “cuddles and attention” during a non-clinical visit (reviews).
Larkmead Veterinary Group Ltd describes itself as an independent practice, though one reviewer refers to it as a “chain of vets” (the inputs conflict on ownership/structure). Based on the website and reviews, it’s set up to handle a wide mix of species (small animals, farm animals, pigs and equine) with 24/7 emergency cover stated by the clinic. Decision-relevant specifics owners mention include: - Emergency appointment within an hour for post-operative care after a C‑section (review). - A vet asking a colleague for advice during a rabbit assessment, with treatment that “worked really well” (review). - A named vet, Chris, described as a “diagnostic surgeon” by a long-term client (review). - Staff making visits less stressful with treats and calm handling, including time for “cuddles and attention” during a non-clinical visit (reviews).
HNVG Ltd
Banbury
Our Score (88/100)
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.
Hook Norton Veterinary Group is a proudly independent veterinary practice providing small animal, equine, and farm care, with a 24-hour emergency service run by their own vets. Recent reviews point to a clinic geared for both routine and complex cases: owners describe emergency surgery for an injured dog, hospitalisation with regular nurse updates, and advanced minimally invasive procedures—including laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery carried out by a vet described as specialising in endoscopy. Practical touches mentioned include clear explanations before surgery, prescriptions being prepared for collection, and reception staff handling enquiries calmly and efficiently.
Hook Norton Veterinary Group is a proudly independent veterinary practice providing small animal, equine, and farm care, with a 24-hour emergency service run by their own vets. Recent reviews point to a clinic geared for both routine and complex cases: owners describe emergency surgery for an injured dog, hospitalisation with regular nurse updates, and advanced minimally invasive procedures—including laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery carried out by a vet described as specialising in endoscopy. Practical touches mentioned include clear explanations before surgery, prescriptions being prepared for collection, and reception staff handling enquiries calmly and efficiently.
Medivet Wheatley
Wheatley
Our Score (88/100)
Medivet Wheatley is part of the Medivet group and is managed by partner Veterinary Surgeon Katrin Magorrian. The practice offers 15‑minute consultations, has in‑house diagnostics (laboratory, ultrasound, X‑rays), and is set up for both routine care and investigations (reviews mention scans and follow‑up discussions of results). Owners also describe the team being ready on arrival for urgent issues (for example, a dog brought in after an attack had wounds checked, cleaned and treated promptly), and spending time on guidance (a puppy health check included practical advice on health and training, including advice for children on how to behave around the puppy). Out‑of‑hours care is arranged via Medivet 24 Hour Woodstock (details in Pricing).
Medivet Wheatley is part of the Medivet group and is managed by partner Veterinary Surgeon Katrin Magorrian. The practice offers 15‑minute consultations, has in‑house diagnostics (laboratory, ultrasound, X‑rays), and is set up for both routine care and investigations (reviews mention scans and follow‑up discussions of results). Owners also describe the team being ready on arrival for urgent issues (for example, a dog brought in after an attack had wounds checked, cleaned and treated promptly), and spending time on guidance (a puppy health check included practical advice on health and training, including advice for children on how to behave around the puppy). Out‑of‑hours care is arranged via Medivet 24 Hour Woodstock (details in Pricing).
Medivet Carterton (Jackson Vets)
Carterton
Our Score (87/100)
Medivet Carterton (Jackson Vets) is part of the Medivet group and is set up for routine care alongside urgent same-day problems. In recent reviews, owners mention being offered a same-day appointment for a dog with pancreatitis, pets having procedures such as spaying, and staff stepping in with practical help (for example, cleaning a distressed cat that soiled during travel before vaccinations). The clinic is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. The Medivet website information also references a time-limited free Mobility Pain Check promotion.
Medivet Carterton (Jackson Vets) is part of the Medivet group and is set up for routine care alongside urgent same-day problems. In recent reviews, owners mention being offered a same-day appointment for a dog with pancreatitis, pets having procedures such as spaying, and staff stepping in with practical help (for example, cleaning a distressed cat that soiled during travel before vaccinations). The clinic is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. The Medivet website information also references a time-limited free Mobility Pain Check promotion.