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Larkmead Veterinary Group Ltd presents itself as an independent practice, although reviews use both independent and chain language. It offers care across a broad mix of species including small animals, farm animals, pigs and equine, and states that it provides 24/7 emergency cover. Recent feedback is strongly positive, with owners highlighting quick urgent care, calm handling, and thoughtful support during both treatment and end-of-life visits.
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Larkmead Veterinary Group Ltd is an independent practice in Didcot offering 24/7 emergency cover and care for pets, farm animals, pigs and equines. Recent feedback gives a practical picture of that service, including surgery with follow-up checks, end-of-life support, and help for anxious dogs through confidence classes. One recent review also specifically praises Dan, an avian vet, for treating a cockatiel with a deformed beak.
- •Recent feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with repeated praise for the team’s kindness, professionalism and reassuring manner with both pets and owners. - Clinical care ranges from routine appointments to more involved treatment, with reviews mentioning castration, infection treatment, microchipping, emergency surgery and repeated care for a dog with epilepsy. - Several reviews highlight communication as a strong point, including clear explanations before surgery, support during difficult decisions, and regular updates during hospital stays.
- •Reviews repeatedly praise the team’s kind, gentle handling of pets, especially during stressful appointments or with older animals. - Clients often describe consultations as knowledgeable, helpful and efficient. - Ginnie is singled out several times for her empathy, calm manner and long-term relationships with clients and their pets.
Hook Norton Veterinary Group is an independent practice treating small animals, horses and farm animals, and it states that it provides a 24-hour emergency service staffed by its own vets. Recent owner feedback highlights both routine and more complex care, including castration, microchipping, prescribing antibiotics, dental surgery, emergency surgery, and laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery for a cat with Ovarian Remnant Syndrome. Reviews also point to kind handling, clear explanations, and regular nurse updates while pets are hospitalised.
- •Owners regularly describe the team as friendly, helpful, caring, and lovely to deal with. - One reviewer highlights same-day care for a puppy’s allergic reaction, praising both the phone support and the reassuring approach at the appointment. - Other comments mention thorough veterinary care, short waits, and being kept updated during a dog’s illness.
- •Recent reviewers describe the team as friendly, helpful, respectful and efficient. - A recurring theme is good communication, with owners valuing vets who listen and have a proper discussion rather than rushing through appointments. - Reviews mention pets being well looked after, with one owner saying they still travel back from further away because of the care their dog receives.
Medivet Kidlington is part of the Medivet group and provides routine and preventive care alongside diagnostics such as X-rays and an in-house laboratory. The clinic also offers 15-minute consultations, nurse clinics, home visits, dentistry, and animal health certificates for pet travel. Out-of-hours care is handled by Medivet 24 Hour Woodstock.
- •General veterinary care for cats and dogs, including routine check-ups, annual health reviews, vaccinations and preventative treatments such as flea and worming. - Emergency and urgent care, alongside surgery; examples mentioned include treatment for pyometra and support during sudden deteriorations in a pet’s condition. - Management of ongoing health problems, including IVDD support, heart disease diagnosis and medication, and follow-up care for pets with more complex medical histories.
- •Recent feedback is mostly very positive, with repeated praise for kind, patient handling of nervous, elderly or anxious pets. - Communication is a clear strength: reviewers often mention staff taking time to explain treatment, answer questions and provide reassurance. - Recent examples include dental treatment for a greyhound, a cat castration visit, and ongoing care for both cats and dogs, with some owners describing consistently good experiences over several years.