Emergency Vets in Chipping Norton

## 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**.