Farm Vets in Chipping Norton

## Summary 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. ## Services - **24-hour emergency care** managed by the practice’s own vets (as stated on the clinic website). - **Small animal care**, including: - **Emergency assessment and surgery** for an injured dog (review). - **Hospitalisation**, with owners noting **regular updates from nurses** (review). - **Laparoscopic/keyhole surgery** (review), including a case for **ovarian remnant syndrome** in a cat after prior spay surgery elsewhere (review). - **Endoscopy-led capability**: a vet was described as specialising in **endoscopy** in the context of keyhole surgery (review). - **Microchipping** (review). - **Treatment for infection**, including **antibiotics prescribed** (review). - **Prescription service** (website mentions small animal prescription requests; a reviewer described collecting a prescription). - **Equine services** (website indicates equine visits, equine vettings, and equine prescriptions are offered). - **Farm veterinary services** (website indicates farm visits and farm-related services). ## People - **Reception team**: mentioned as **friendly and efficient** with enquiries; one receptionist was noted speaking to a client in a **gentle, sympathetic way** on the phone (review). - **Vets**: - One vet was described as specialising in **endoscopy** and performing **laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery**, with the owner highlighting **clear explanations** and a smoother recovery for their cat (review). - Owners also mention vets providing **breed-specific knowledge** during emergency care and surgery for an injured dog (review). - **Nurses**: one owner specifically valued **regular updates while their pet was hospitalised** (review). ## Reviews **4.9 stars from 248 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Complex surgery and emergency response**: reports of emergency surgery for an injured dog, and repeated life-saving care for a dog with epilepsy. - **Advanced technique mentioned**: laparoscopic/keyhole surgery for a cat with ovarian remnant syndrome, described as less invasive with a quicker recovery. - **Communication and support during hard decisions**: owners mention being helped through a “very difficult decision,” and receiving clear explanations around treatment options. - **Front-desk experience**: calm, efficient handling of enquiries and a sympathetic tone on calls. - **Routine care also referenced**: thorough check-up, microchipping, and antibiotics prescribed for an infection.