Emergency Vets in Faringdon

## 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 Court Vets is a long-running small-animal practice (one reviewer notes it has been their vet since it was previously known as “Robert Elliott’s”). The practice is set up for both routine care and more serious medical/surgical cases, with **emergency veterinary services** listed in the clinic data. In recent reviews, owners describe: - **Surgery for pyometra** with a “brilliant” recovery, after the condition was explained and treatment options discussed. - **Long-term condition support**, including guidance through **IVDD flare-ups** and starting **heart medication** that helped stabilise a dog with heart disease. - **End-of-life care**, with a peaceful euthanasia experience described as calm and compassionate. - **Low-stress handling**, including being gentle with a timid cat and helping a nervous puppy through vaccinations with treats. ## Services Services and care mentioned in the available sources include: - **Emergency veterinary services** (listed in clinic data). - **Surgery**, including treatment of **pyometra**. - **Management of chronic conditions**, including **IVDD support** and **heart disease diagnosis and medication**. - **Vaccinations (“jabs”)** for puppies. - **Euthanasia/end-of-life support**, including shared decision-making and a calm process. - **Nutrition advice**, including changing a dog’s diet after discussion. - **Behaviour-/anxiety-aware appointments**, including extra care for a rescue dog that struggles around other animals and accommodating timing to help them feel safe. ## People - **Karen (vet)**: Mentioned repeatedly for explaining conditions and options in detail (pyometra surgery decision, heart disease management, IVDD flare-ups) and for supporting owners through end-of-life decisions in a calm, compassionate way. - **Kerin**: Described by one owner as their dog’s “favourite person,” noting unhurried appointments and time spent with the pet (spelling differs from “Karen” in other reviews and is reported here as written). - **Reception team/support staff**: Multiple reviews describe them as patient and unhurried, and as helping owners feel accommodated—one example given is trying to fit a reactive rescue dog in at a time that reduces stress around other animals. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.9 stars from 81 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - Detailed explanations and shared decision-making, including talking owners through surgery and longer-term medication plans. - Calm handling of sensitive situations: a “peaceful” euthanasia experience is described, along with gentle care for nervous pets. - Practical support around appointments for anxious/reactive animals (e.g., trying to schedule in a way that helps them feel safe). - Continuity over many years is a recurring point, with several owners mentioning being with the practice for a decade or more.

## Summary Elms Veterinary Surgery offers routine and diagnostic care for multiple small-pet species (dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, mice) and describes a “custom-built” clinic setup with an operating theatre plus in-house diagnostics (radiography, ultrasound, ECG recording, blood pressure monitoring) and dental equipment. The website also provides an emergency advice page. Review signals are mostly positive—owners often describe efficient, friendly care and good advice over years of use—but there is a conflicting report describing a rude reception experience, a brusque vet, a dog becoming fearful after a visit, and feeling overcharged. ## Services Based on the clinic website: - **Preventive care:** vaccinations; flea and worm treatments; microchipping - **Surgery:** surgery and neutering (listed as services) - **Dental care:** full dental treatments (site mentions modern dental equipment) - **Diagnostics & monitoring:** radiography; ultrasound scanning; ECG recording; blood pressure monitoring; laboratory services - **Medicines:** medical & pharmacy services - **Emergency information:** an **emergency advice page** is provided (the site frames this as information about emergencies) ## People No staff names are provided in the available inputs. From the latest reviews: - Multiple reviewers describe the team as **kind/caring** and **professional**, with one owner specifically noting the practice was **understanding about having no pet insurance** and “went out of their way to help.” - A conflicting experience mentions a **rude receptionist** and a **brusque male vet**, with the owner saying their dog was left **frightened of vet visits** after the appointment. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.8 stars from 137 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Consistent positives:** efficient, friendly service; “warm and welcoming” feel; owners report getting **helpful advice** and returning over multiple years. - **Pricing comments conflict:** one reviewer calls prices “reasonable” and says they didn’t feel taken advantage of (especially without insurance), while another describes being **overcharged**. - **Negative outlier:** one review describes **rudeness/brusque handling** and a dog becoming more fearful of vet visits afterward.