Emergency Vets in Bicester

## Summary 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. ## Services - 24-hour emergency service (stated on the clinic website). - Urgent same-day assessment and in-clinic observation (dog assessed after a head injury; kept in for observations and discharged the same evening, per review). - Inpatient stays (a dog described as having a weekend stay, per review). - Home-visit euthanasia (requested with a chosen vet, per review). - Medication reviews (dog check-up and medication review mentioned, per review). - Diagnostic testing discussed in reviews, including blood tests and allergy testing panels (per review). - Veterinary nurse training facility (from provided clinic data). - “Healthy Pets” monthly payment plan and pet plans are referenced (website mentions “Healthy Pets” plan; reviews mention “pet plans”). ## Pricing Specific prices mentioned in a negative review: - Allergy testing panel: **£620** - Long-term steroids: **£30** (with vet check-ups “every other month” at **~£40**) - Blood tests: **£320** Other owners describe pricing as “reasonable” and mention “open pricing,” but without amounts. ## People - **Tom**: Mentioned for a dog’s check-up and medication review; described as thorough, discussing the current situation and potential future issues, and being good with the dog. - **Rachel**: Credited with carrying out treatments for a senior cat and “going above and beyond” during a difficult year of health issues (role not specified in the review). - **Katy**: Thanked for being present and supportive during a pet’s final moments (role not specified in the review). - **Kyra**: Personally thanked for helping with a pet named Smithers (no further detail given). - **Reception team (unnamed)**: One owner highlights a receptionist who reassured them while taking details during an urgent visit, before they were seen quickly by a vet. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.7 stars from 421 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - Fast response for urgent problems, including being seen within minutes and pets kept in for observation when needed. - Home euthanasia is specifically praised for being calmer and kinder, with owners feeling listened to and supported through decisions. - Ongoing care for senior/complex cases is mentioned, including emergency appointments during the night and hands-on treatment support. - Several reviews mention friendly front-desk help, vets who take time during appointments, and help with queries that doesn’t always require a consultation. - Clear disagreement exists: one detailed review alleges high costs, long-term steroid use leading to complications, and lack of transparency around sharing full lab results; other reviews describe pricing as reasonable and pet plans as good value.

## Summary Oxford Equine Vets Ltd is an equine-only practice established in 2025. The website describes it as a modern setup built around **mobile diagnostic equipment**, with vets supporting owners through **treatment options and rehabilitation plans**. It also states **24/7 emergency contact availability**. The site positions the practice around working with horses across a range of disciplines (examples given include polo, dressage and racehorses). ## Services - **Equine veterinary care (horses only)** - **Mobile diagnostic equipment** (described as part of their offering on the website) - **Treatment options** (the site describes discussing/providing treatment options) - **Rehabilitation plans** - **Emergency veterinary services** with **24/7 emergency contact availability** (as stated on the website) ## People - **Dr. Oliver Siddons** — Lead vet (named on the website). The website notes he founded the practice in 2025 and lists his credentials as **BVetMed MRCVS**. ## Reviews No Google rating, review count, or written reviews were provided in the input.