Dog & Cat Vets in Oxfordshire

## Summary Crossroads Veterinary Centre is a Tier 2 RCVS‑accredited small animal practice, and the website references a Pet Health Club® Plus plan (with consultations included). Reviews most often focus on routine care being straightforward—particularly health checks and vaccinations via the plan—and on staff taking time with anxious pets (one owner says their dog went from being “petrified of vet trips” to coping comfortably after staff support). There’s also a clear pricing complaint in the latest reviews: a stated £33 prescription fee for cat worming treatment, which one reviewer describes as unjustified. ## Services - Small animal veterinary care (Tier 2 RCVS-accredited, per the website). - Routine appointments mentioned in reviews, including **health checks and vaccinations** (noted as easier with the clinic’s pet health plan). - **Prescriptions/medication** are discussed in reviews (including cat worming treatment and an associated prescription fee). - The website states there is **information on what to do in an emergency when the clinic is closed** (no further details provided in the supplied summary). ## Pricing - **Prescription fee: £33** (raised in reviews in relation to cat worming treatment). - The website states **consultations are included** as part of a **Pet Health Club® Plus** plan, but no plan price is provided. ## People - No individual vets or nurses are named in the provided information. - What owners repeatedly highlight about the team (reception and clinical) includes: - **Taking time with nervous pets:** one owner reports staff helped their dog become comfortable with visits over time. - **Clear explanations:** one cat owner mentions treatments and medication were explained clearly. - **Consistent experience over years:** one reviewer says they’ve attended for decades and found the practice consistently welcoming and calm. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.9 stars from 62 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - **Staff manner and communication:** repeated mentions of patient, professional, welcoming staff; clear explanations of treatments/medications. - **Support for anxious animals:** one detailed example describes staff helping a fearful dog become relaxed about appointments. - **Pet health plan convenience:** one reviewer says the associated plan makes health checks and vaccinations “really easy.” - **Pricing concern (conflicting signal among otherwise very positive reviews):** a reviewer complains about a **£33 prescription fee** for cat worming treatment, calling it “profiteering.”

## Summary 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**. ## Services - **Small animal care**, including: - **Dental procedures** (owners describe extensive dental extractions and follow-up rechecks). - **Microchipping** (mentioned as completed during a visit). - **Prescribing medication**, including **antibiotics for infection**. - **Laparoscopic/keyhole surgery** (review describes keyhole surgery for Ovarian Remnant Syndrome; vet described as specialising in endoscopy). - **Inpatient/hospital care** (owners mention pets being hospitalised and receiving updates from nurses). - **Equine services** (listed on the website), including **equine vettings** and an **Equiplan** section. - **Farm animal services** (listed on the website). - **Emergency care (24-hour)** — the website states emergencies are covered by **their own vets**, and reviews describe out-of-hours help and urgent treatment. - **Mobile veterinary service** (listed on the website). - **Veterinary nurse training facility** (listed in clinic data). ## People - **Carla, Helen and Bella** (named by a reviewer as the vets involved in an elderly dog’s dental case): the owner highlights clear decision support around anaesthetic risk, including discussing **bloodwork results** and arranging a **check-up** soon after the procedure. - **Endoscopy-focused vet (unnamed)**: a reviewer describes a veterinarian who “specialises in endoscopy” and performed **keyhole surgery**, taking time to **explain the plan clearly**. - **Nursing team (unnamed)**: mentioned for providing **regular updates during hospitalisation**. - **Reception team (unnamed)**: noted for being **friendly and efficient**, with one staff member described as speaking **gently and sympathetically** to a client on the phone. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.9 stars from 248 reviews.** **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - **Surgery and complex case handling:** owners describe emergency surgery for an injured dog, keyhole surgery for Ovarian Remnant Syndrome, and extensive dental extractions in an older dog. - **Communication during stressful decisions:** reviewers mention staff explaining risks (including anaesthetic considerations and bloodwork) and helping owners through “a very difficult decision.” - **Continuity and responsiveness in urgent care:** multiple comments reference out-of-hours support as fast-acting, and one owner credits the team with saving an epileptic dog’s life “on multiple occasions.” - **Practical follow-through:** examples include a post-op **check-up**, microchipping during a visit, and nurse updates while pets are hospitalised.

## Summary 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. ## Services - **Consultations:** 15-minute consultations (website). - **Preventive care:** vaccinations, parasite care, microchipping (website). - **Neutering** (website). - **Dentistry** (website). - **Diagnostics and imaging:** in-house laboratory, X‑rays, ultrasound, ECG (website). - **Nurse clinics** (website). - **Home visits** (website). - **Hydrotherapy** (website). - **Euthanasia** (website). - **Out-of-hours arrangements:** out-of-hours care provided by Medivet 24 Hour Woodstock (website). - **Examples from reviews:** removal of grass bits from a dog’s ear without sedation; help managing ingestion of an avocado pit with vomiting induced, avoiding surgery; claw “manicure”/nail care during a visit. ## Pricing - **Out-of-hours consult fee:** £130 (website). - **Phone triage:** “No charge for assessment by phone” (website, for out-of-hours). ## People - **Danny (vet):** mentioned for treating a dog that struggles to trust vets; the owner describes him as giving the correct treatment “without stressing him out” (review). - **Fiona (vet):** described as spending time helping a dog feel comfortable before treatment (review). - **Reception team (mixed feedback):** several reviews mention a welcoming, helpful front desk; one review describes a “very bad attitude” from a receptionist during an attempt to get help finding a cat’s owner (review). - **Unidentified staff member (“Scottish lady”):** credited with calmly looking after a cat and giving a “manicure,” while explaining the issue and providing reassurance (review). ## Reviews **4.9 stars from 148 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - **Getting seen quickly:** owners mention being offered appointments at short notice/next day for minor issues and check-ups. - **Avoiding unnecessary escalation:** examples include removing grass seeds from an ear without defaulting to sedation, and managing an avocado-pit incident that ended with vomiting and avoided surgery. - **Handling nervous pets:** one owner highlights a vet taking a low-stress approach with a dog that barks due to past negative experiences. - **Service experience is not uniformly positive:** one reviewer reports the practice wasn’t interested in helping reunite a cat with its owner and criticises a receptionist’s attitude.

## Summary Medivet Kidlington is part of the Medivet group and focuses on routine and preventive care (vaccinations, parasite care, neutering, microchipping) alongside in-practice diagnostics like X‑rays and an in-house laboratory. The clinic also offers longer, 15‑minute consultations and services such as nurse clinics, home visits, dentistry, and animal health certificates for pet travel. From the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly mention clear explanations of treatments and quick, efficient appointments (including an injection given promptly), as well as support during difficult situations such as euthanasia. One review flags that costs can feel high (“made me wince”), even though the appointment itself was described positively. ## Services - **Vaccinations** - **Parasite care** - **Pet neutering** - **Microchipping** - **Dentistry** - **Nurse clinics** - **Home visits** - **Animal Health Certificate** (pet travel paperwork) - **Diagnostics on site:** X‑rays and an **in-house laboratory** - **15-minute consultations** - **Species seen (as stated):** cats, dogs, rabbits, exotics, and small mammals - **Out-of-hours care:** provided by **Medivet 24 Hour Woodstock**. Phone assessments are free; out-of-hours consult fee is **£130**. ## Pricing - **Out-of-hours consult fee:** **£130** (with no charge for assessment by phone) ## People - **Jose (vet)**: named in multiple reviews. Owners say he explains treatments clearly and handles pets carefully; one review specifically mentions an injection being “fully explained” and done quickly. - **Alba**: mentioned for support during euthanasia, with the reviewer describing her as “amazing” in helping them through it. - **Front desk/team**: reception and staff are described as welcoming and helpful in several reviews (for example, a “very helpful receptionist” and pets being given a “warm welcome”). ## Reviews **4.9 stars from 124 reviews.** The themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - **Explanations and transparency:** multiple owners say the vets/staff explain what they’re doing and why, helping them understand treatment. - **Support in urgent and end-of-life situations:** one reviewer credits the team with help during an urgent situation the prior year; another highlights compassionate support during euthanasia. - **Welcoming handling of pets:** repeated mentions of a warm welcome for pets and calm, considerate treatment. - **Cost concerns appear occasionally:** one recent review notes the price “made me wince,” despite being happy with the care.

## Summary NorCal Veterinary Services Ltd is an **independent** veterinary practice (states it has been independent since **2010**) that appears primarily set up for **farm and smallholding animals**—including **cattle (dairy/beef/suckler), sheep, game & poultry**, and an **AI service** listed on its website. Recent reviews also describe the team taking **urgent cases for smaller animals** when needed, including a **chicken seen within an hour despite not being registered**, and emergency support for a **dog**. Concrete examples mentioned by owners include: - **Rapid urgent access** (seen “within an hour” for an unregistered poultry case). - **On-call/out-of-hours visits** described as happening “last evening” and again on **Saturday** for a pygmy goat. - **End-of-life care** (euthanasia for a hen with peritonitis and a goat thought to have a bladder stone), with owners noting a kind, efficient approach. - Clear indications the practice is “**mainly large animal**” but will see smaller animals **for emergencies or by appointment** (as described by a reviewer). ## Services Based on the clinic website and the written reviews available: - **Farm/livestock veterinary work** (website): - **Dairy, beef, suckler cattle** - **Sheep** - **Game & poultry** - **Smallholders** - **AI service** (website). - **Urgent and emergency care** (structured clinic data lists emergency veterinary services; reviews describe urgent access and out-of-hours visits), with examples including: - **Poultry**: examination and medication/treatment for a sick chicken; euthanasia for a hen with peritonitis. - **Goats**: assessment and treatment attempt for suspected bladder stone; euthanasia when prognosis was poor. - **Equine**: urgent visits for a filly (two urgent call-outs plus one planned visit mentioned). - **Dogs (limited/exception-based)**: one review describes support for a “poorly cocker spaniel,” and another notes smaller animals are seen for emergencies or with an appointment. ## People Names and roles are only included where reviews indicate them: - **Alex (vet)**: mentioned giving a chicken a **full examination**, providing **medication/treatment**, and explaining things in a way that left the owner feeling “listened to” and “settled.” - **Mel (front-of-house/admin)**: praised for handling the **initial call** and being **welcoming and helpful** at the end of the visit. - **Catriona (vet)**: described attending a pygmy goat **in the evening and again on Saturday**, being clear when the animal was “beyond help,” and carrying out euthanasia **kindly** and “efficiently.” - **Evan (vet)**: mentioned in two separate situations—supporting a **dog** where the owner felt he “went the extra mile,” and providing compassionate care during a **poultry euthanasia** decision. ## Reviews **4.9 stars from 44 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Fast access for urgent problems**, including seeing an unregistered poultry case within an hour. - **Large-animal focus with some flexibility for smaller animals**: one owner states it’s “mainly large animal vets” but they will see smaller animals “if it’s an emergency or with an appointment,” and another wishes the service could be extended further to domestic pets. - **Out-of-hours attendance** is described (evening and Saturday visits for a goat). - **End-of-life care** is a recurring topic, with multiple owners highlighting compassionate handling of euthanasia decisions for poultry and a goat. - A couple of reviews mention **cost being “reasonable,”** but no specific prices are provided.