Emergency Vets in Wallingford

## Summary Larkmead Veterinary Group Ltd describes itself as an **independent** practice, though one reviewer refers to it as a “**chain of vets**” (the inputs conflict on ownership/structure). Based on the website and reviews, it’s set up to handle a **wide mix of species** (small animals, farm animals, pigs and equine) with **24/7 emergency cover** stated by the clinic. Decision-relevant specifics owners mention include: - **Emergency appointment within an hour** for post-operative care after a **C‑section** (review). - A vet **asking a colleague for advice** during a rabbit assessment, with treatment that “worked really well” (review). - A named vet, **Chris**, described as a “diagnostic surgeon” by a long-term client (review). - Staff making visits less stressful with **treats and calm handling**, including time for “cuddles and attention” during a non-clinical visit (reviews). ## Services - **24/7 emergency cover** (stated by the clinic as 24 hours a day, 365 days a year). - Care for **small animals, farm animals, pigs and equine** (stated by the clinic). - **Pig practice** listed as a specialty (website). - **Veterinary Nurse Training facility** (structured clinic data). - Examples from reviews: - **Post-op care** following a **C‑section**. - **Rabbit assessment and treatment**, including consulting a colleague during the visit. - **Diagnostic surgery** is mentioned in relation to a named vet (“Chris”) by a reviewer. ## People - **Chris (vet)**: described by a reviewer as a “diagnostic surgeon,” credited with supporting their dogs “through thick and thin.” - **Reception/front desk team**: one review highlights polite and patient reception staff during an urgent visit, while another notes inconsistency between two receptionists (one friendly, one not). ## Reviews **4.7 stars from 272 reviews.** The latest reviews available to us focus mostly on friendliness and handling, with a few concrete clinical examples. “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Warm handling and low-stress touches**: treats, “cuddles,” and pets seeming comfortable during visits. - **Urgent access when needed**: one owner reports getting an emergency slot within an hour for post-op care. - **Clinical thoroughness**: a rabbit consult where the vet sought a colleague’s input; owner reports the treatment worked well. - **Some inconsistency at reception**: one reviewer found one receptionist unfriendly, though they still said it wouldn’t stop them returning.