Larkmead Veterinary Group

Larkmead Veterinary Group is an independent practice in Didcot providing care for small animals, farm animals, pigs and equines, with 24/7 emergency cover for both pets and large animals. Recent feedback continues to highlight friendly, respectful staff and vets who listen to owners and discuss options clearly. Reviews also mention being able to get seen when urgent problems arise.

Services

• •Small animal care: routine veterinary care for pets, with recent reviews specifically mentioning dogs.
• •Farm and large animal work: care for farm animals, pigs and equines.
• •Emergency care: 24/7 emergency services are stated for both pet emergencies and large animal emergencies, and reviews mention being able to get appointments when an emergency comes up.

Pricing

Available published prices indicate the clinic sits around average relative to similar practices. Reviews also include a few positive value comments, with some owners mentioning good deals.

People

• •Vets (not named): reviews consistently praise vets for being helpful, respectful, and willing to talk through options while listening to the owner’s opinion and experience.
• •Reception team (not named): one review specifically highlights reception staff helping a wheelchair user manage the steep ramp at the Park Road site.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.8 stars from 127 reviews.

• •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.
• •Other comments mention being seen in emergencies, good deals, and a practical accessibility note that wheelchair access is possible but the ramp at the Park Road site is steep, with staff helping when needed.