NorCal Veterinary Services Ltd

NorCal Veterinary Services Ltd is an independent veterinary practice serving Thame and the surrounding area, with a clear focus on farm and smallholding animals. Its website lists work with cattle, sheep, game and poultry, as well as an AI service. Reviews also describe prompt urgent help, including out-of-hours visits and poultry cases seen quickly even for people who were not already registered.

Services

•Farm and smallholding veterinary work for dairy, beef and suckler cattle, sheep, game and poultry, as well as support for smallholders.
•AI service, as listed on the clinic website.
•Urgent and emergency care, including out-of-hours attendance. Review examples include a chicken seen within an hour of an enquiry, evening and Saturday visits for a pygmy goat, and urgent visits for a filly.
•Poultry care appears to be a particular strength in owner feedback, with examples including examination and medication for a sick hen, surgery for a severe impacted crop, and compassionate end-of-life care.
•Smaller animals in limited circumstances: reviews mention support for a dog, and one owner says smaller animals may be seen for emergencies or with an appointment.

Pricing

No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.

People

•Kathriona Vagg is named in a recent review for staying late to see a chicken with a severe impacted crop and carrying out same-day surgery.
•Alex is praised for a full examination, treatment and clear advice for a poorly chicken.
•Catriona is mentioned for evening and Saturday visits to a pygmy goat, with owners describing a kind and efficient approach.
•Evan is thanked in reviews covering support for a poorly cocker spaniel and compassionate care for a hen that needed to be put to sleep.
•Mel is highlighted for handling the initial call and for being welcoming and helpful at the practice.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.9/5 from 45 reviews.

•Reviews are very positive about speed of response, including seeing an unregistered chicken within an hour, staying open late for a poultry emergency, and attending out of hours.
•Several owners highlight poultry expertise, with examples ranging from examinations and medication through to surgery for an impacted crop and sensitive end-of-life care.
•Feedback suggests the practice is mainly large-animal focused, but can be flexible for emergencies or arranged appointments involving smaller animals; dogs, goats, poultry and equine cases are all mentioned.
•Owners repeatedly describe the team as kind, professional and clear in their communication, and a few reviews also say the cost felt reasonable.

Reviews for NorCal Veterinary Services Ltd

Note: Showing the 10 most recent Google reviews out of 45 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

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3 weeks ago

After a really stressful week trying to find help for our 6-month-old Copper Maran hybrid, Ruth, who had a severe impacted crop, we honestly felt like we were running out of options. We had already been to another vet who didn’t really understand chickens, and the situation was getting worse by the day. After a lot of searching, we found NorCal Veterinary Services and spoke to Kathriona Vagg. Even though they were due to close at 4pm, they told us to come straight in and stayed open late so we could get there from over an hour away. From the moment we arrived, the difference was clear. Kathriona immediately understood how serious the impaction was and explained that it couldn’t be flushed or drained due to how severe the blockage had become. She made a quick, confident decision to operate there and then. Within just over an hour, the surgery was done under local anaesthetic and the blockage was successfully removed. We brought Ruth home the same day, and her recovery has been incredible. What really stood out, on top of the obvious skill and professionalism, was the level of care and trust. They carried out everything without hesitation and simply trusted us to settle payment later. That kind of dedication and compassion is something you don’t come across often. After struggling for so long to find someone in the UK who truly understands poultry, it was a huge relief to finally find someone who clearly does. If you have chickens and ever find yourself in a difficult situation, I honestly can’t recommend NorCal Veterinary Services enough. You genuinely saved her life.

Portia Mendy

4 months ago

We were so happy to find NorCal vets. We had a poorly chicken, miss Eggatha Christie, and despite not being registered to NorCal we were seen within an hour of an enquiry call. Alex was great. He gave Eggatha a full examination, medication/treatment and some comfort which she lapped up. 24hrs later and she has perked up so much. We felt listened to and felt settled with all the help and advice Alex gave. Thank you. Mel was wonderful handling our initial call, and and as we finished our visit. A lovely welcoming person and so helpful. Thank you for the help, it is lovely and refreshing to find a veterinary practice like NorCal. Im sure you'll meet the rest of the brood soon enough.

Chris Freeman

paul sandford

1 year ago

Robert Bowsher

Mainly large animal vets but will see smaller animals if it's an emergency or with an appointment. Good team and very helpful. Large free parking.

Richard Harrington

Catriona kindly came last evening and again today (Saturday) to treat our Pygmy Goat with likely bladder stone. It was clear he was beyond help and she put him down very kindly and also v efficiently. Much appreciated. Thanks.

Diana Bowsher

You can't beat these guys for being brilliant in what they do and being very reasonable in price. Highly recommended for any size animal when you need a vet.

Sian

So helpful and professional even though we are not clients. Evan really went the extra mile to support with our poorly cocker spaniel. Just wish the Norcal service could be extended to include domestic pets - but great to know that there is an outstanding local independent vet for the farming community.

Angela Calder

2 years ago

I took my Brahma Hen to the practice just before closing, The Vet On duty Evan, was incredible. My hen had peritonitis and had to be put to sleep. Never an easy decision to make but the care she received was exceptional. Thank you. I would highly recommend this practice :)