Farm & Large-Animal Vets in Oxfordshire

## Summary Burford Equine Vets is an equine-focused veterinary practice (as indicated by the clinic name). Beyond that, the information provided here doesn’t include details on ownership (independent vs part of a group), specific facilities/capabilities, named clinicians, pricing, or written client feedback—so it isn’t possible to summarise typical cases seen, approach to treatment, or what clients commonly praise/criticise from reviews. ## Services - Equine veterinary care (no further service breakdown was provided in the available clinic data or website summary).

## 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 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.

## Summary Medivet Wheatley is part of the Medivet group and is managed by partner Veterinary Surgeon **Katrin Magorrian**. The practice offers **15‑minute consultations**, has **in‑house diagnostics (laboratory, ultrasound, X‑rays)**, and is set up for both routine care and investigations (reviews mention scans and follow‑up discussions of results). Owners also describe the team being ready on arrival for urgent issues (for example, a dog brought in after an attack had wounds checked, cleaned and treated promptly), and spending time on guidance (a puppy health check included practical advice on health and training, including advice for children on how to behave around the puppy). Out‑of‑hours care is arranged via **Medivet 24 Hour Woodstock** (details in Pricing). ## Services Based on the website and the latest reviews available: - **General consultations (15 minutes)**, including **puppy health checks** with advice on health and training - **Diagnostics and investigations**, including **scans** (the practice lists **ultrasound** and **X‑rays**, plus an **in‑house laboratory**) - **Dentistry** - **Laser treatment** - **Nurse clinics** - **Home visits** - **Animal Health Certificates** (pet travel) - **Urgent wound care** mentioned in reviews (wounds assessed, cleaned and treated after a dog attack) **Species seen (per website):** cats, dogs, rabbits, and small mammals. **Out‑of‑hours:** provided by **Medivet 24 Hour Woodstock** (phone assessment available with no charge; consult fee applies—see Pricing). **Training/education:** listed as a **Veterinary Nurse Training facility**. ## Pricing - **Out‑of‑hours consult fee:** **£130** (provided by Medivet 24 Hour Woodstock) - **Phone assessment (out‑of‑hours):** **no charge** ## People - **Katrin Magorrian** (Partner, Veterinary Surgeon) — named on the clinic website as managing the practice. - **Raul** (vet; role inferred from review context) — described by an owner as discussing options, carrying out scans/investigations, and then talking through results in a kind and thorough way. - **Veterinary nurse (unnamed in reviews)** — mentioned alongside the vet in an urgent case, with the owner highlighting calm, effective help when treating wounds after a dog attack. ## Reviews **4.8 stars from 214 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - **Pets handled gently and positively:** owners mention treats, gentle handling, and dogs being happy to arrive and greet staff. - **Clear explanations and options during work‑ups:** one review describes scans/investigations followed by a discussion of results and available options. - **Responsive in urgent situations:** a dog attack case describes staff waiting on arrival and quickly checking, cleaning, and treating wounds. - **Support in difficult end‑of‑life decisions:** one owner describes compassionate handling when no further options were available, making a hard situation more bearable. - **Practical guidance beyond the exam:** puppy visit included advice not only on health but also training, including guidance for children interacting with the puppy.

## Summary Companion Care (Oxford) Ltd trades as **Vets4Pets**, part of the **Vets4Pets** group (the practice website describes it as *locally owned*). The website positions the clinic as a **modern, well‑equipped practice** with in‑house diagnostics and surgical facilities, covering both routine care and more advanced procedures (for example orthopaedics and keyhole surgery). In the latest written reviews available to us, owners repeatedly describe **calm handling of nervous or elderly pets** and **clear explanations at appointments**, including around a cat castration (drop-off/pick-up and questions answered in detail). ## Services Services and facilities mentioned on the practice website include: - **Surgery & anaesthesia:** soft tissue surgery, airway surgery, ear surgery, **cruciate surgery**, **fracture repair**, orthopaedics, **keyhole surgery**, operating theatre - **Dentistry** - **Cancer care:** chemotherapy & cancer treatment - **Cardiology:** echocardiography - **Diagnostics & monitoring:** digital X‑ray, ultrasound, blood pressure monitoring, tonopen (eye pressure testing) - **In-house lab testing:** biochemistry, haematology, electrolyte assessment - **Hospital facilities:** hospital ward, isolation unit, oxygen chamber - **Routine/preventive care:** microchipping, nurse clinic, weight clinic, nutritional advice, prescriptions/medication - **Travel paperwork:** pet passport / animal health certificate - **Exotic pets:** exotic pet care; species handled listed as small animals and reptiles - **Home visits** (listed on the website) - **Separate cat & dog waiting areas** (listed on the website) Emergency care (as stated on the website): - **Out-of-hours emergency care is provided by Abingdon Veterinary Surgery.** Other capability noted in clinic data: - **Veterinary Nurse Training facility** ## People Named in the latest written reviews: - **Hannah** — mentioned for looking after an **elderly rescue dog**, with the owner highlighting a *warm welcome and patience* during appointments. - **Zoe** — mentioned during a **cat castration** visit; described as collecting the cat calmly, **explaining everything in detail**, and **answering every question**. - **Reception team** (not individually named) — repeatedly mentioned around **drop-off and pick-up**, described as friendly and helpful. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.7 stars from 153 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - Owners repeatedly mention staff being **patient and gentle with anxious, nervous, or elderly pets** (examples include an elderly rescue dog and a nervous cat). - **Clear communication** is a recurring point, including staff taking time to explain procedures and answer questions. - Several reviewers describe **long-term use** of the practice (e.g., one owner mentions 8 years) and feeling reassured about their pet’s safety during care. - One review specifically references a **cat castration** visit with positive drop-off/pick-up experience.