Featured Clinic Overview
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Medivet Faringdon Danetree Vets
Faringdon
Our Score (87/100)
Medivet Faringdon Danetree Vets is part of the Medivet group. The practice offers routine care (vaccinations, parasite control) alongside in-practice diagnostics (X‑rays, ultrasound, ECG and an in-house lab), and it treats cats, dogs, small mammals and exotics. Out-of-hours care is handled by Medivet 24 Hour Woodstock, with an out-of-hours consult fee listed on the website and “no charge for assessment by phone.” Review examples include getting seen at short notice, an emergency-style case where an avocado pit was vomited up (avoiding surgery), and a vet removing grass seeds from a dog’s ear without immediately opting for sedation.
Medivet Faringdon Danetree Vets is part of the Medivet group. The practice offers routine care (vaccinations, parasite control) alongside in-practice diagnostics (X‑rays, ultrasound, ECG and an in-house lab), and it treats cats, dogs, small mammals and exotics. Out-of-hours care is handled by Medivet 24 Hour Woodstock, with an out-of-hours consult fee listed on the website and “no charge for assessment by phone.” Review examples include getting seen at short notice, an emergency-style case where an avocado pit was vomited up (avoiding surgery), and a vet removing grass seeds from a dog’s ear without immediately opting for sedation.
Our Score (87/100)
Medivet Abingdon - Fraser Vet Surgery is part of the Medivet group. Based on the information available, it’s set up for routine appointments (for example annual vaccinations are mentioned) and can arrange overnight emergency care via one of Medivet’s 24-hour centres. Recent reviews repeatedly describe a calm, low-stress feel in the building (clear seating areas, “never once felt crowded”) and a team that takes time with anxious animals—examples include a husky with prior vet trauma and a cat that usually spits and scratches being managed with patience and treats.
Medivet Abingdon - Fraser Vet Surgery is part of the Medivet group. Based on the information available, it’s set up for routine appointments (for example annual vaccinations are mentioned) and can arrange overnight emergency care via one of Medivet’s 24-hour centres. Recent reviews repeatedly describe a calm, low-stress feel in the building (clear seating areas, “never once felt crowded”) and a team that takes time with anxious animals—examples include a husky with prior vet trauma and a cat that usually spits and scratches being managed with patience and treats.
- •Detailed explanations and shared decision-making, including talking owners through surgery and longer-term medication plans. - Calm handling of sensitive situations: a “peaceful” euthanasia experience is described, along with gentle care for nervous pets. - Practical support around appointments for anxious/reactive animals (e.g., trying to schedule in a way that helps them feel safe).
- •Detailed explanations and shared decision-making, including talking owners through surgery and longer-term medication plans. - Calm handling of sensitive situations: a “peaceful” euthanasia experience is described, along with gentle care for nervous pets. - Practical support around appointments for anxious/reactive animals (e.g., trying to schedule in a way that helps them feel safe).
Elms Veterinary Surgery
Faringdon
Our Score (85/100)
- •Consistent positives: efficient, friendly service; “warm and welcoming” feel; owners report getting helpful advice and returning over multiple years. - Pricing comments conflict: one reviewer calls prices “reasonable” and says they didn’t feel taken advantage of (especially without insurance), while another describes being overcharged. - Negative outlier: one review describes rudeness/brusque handling and a dog becoming more fearful of vet visits afterward.
- •Consistent positives: efficient, friendly service; “warm and welcoming” feel; owners report getting helpful advice and returning over multiple years. - Pricing comments conflict: one reviewer calls prices “reasonable” and says they didn’t feel taken advantage of (especially without insurance), while another describes being overcharged. - Negative outlier: one review describes rudeness/brusque handling and a dog becoming more fearful of vet visits afterward.