Larkmead Veterinary Group Ltd

Larkmead Veterinary Group Ltd presents itself as an independent practice. It offers care across a broad mix of species including small animals, farm animals, pigs and equine, and states that it provides 24/7 emergency cover. Recent feedback is strongly positive, with owners highlighting calm handling, clear explanations, thoughtful support during difficult visits, and flexible help in urgent cases.

Services

•24/7 emergency care: the clinic states it offers emergency cover 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Recent examples include rapid help for a very sick cat and weekend assistance for an injured duckling, which was transferred to another branch when specialist equipment was needed.
•Wide species coverage: website information says the practice treats small animals, farm animals, pigs and equine, with pig practice listed as a specialty. Recent reviews mention care for cats, dogs, a rabbit, a rat and a duckling.
•General medical and surgical care: reviews describe urgent stabilisation, post-operative follow-up, and treatment that involved consulting a colleague when needed. Vet Chris is also praised by one long-term client as a talented diagnostic surgeon.
•Handling focused on reducing stress: several owners mention pets receiving treats, cuddles and calm attention during visits, including dogs who seemed happy to attend and gentle handling for small pets.
•Compassionate support in sensitive situations: owners describe being talked through each step, having time alone with their pet, and receiving considerate support during an end-of-life visit.
•Training role: the practice is listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.

Pricing

Published prices suggest the clinic sits around average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. Recent reviews focus much more on care, communication and compassion than on cost.

People

•Chris (vet): praised in multiple reviews as a caring and capable vet; one owner credits him with moving quickly to stabilise a very sick cat, while another describes him as a talented diagnostic surgeon.
•Reception and wider team: reviews repeatedly describe the staff as friendly, welcoming, helpful and kind with pets. Owners also mention clear explanations, professional communication and thoughtful support in urgent and emotional situations.

Reviews

Larkmead Veterinary Group has 4.7 stars from 291 Google reviews. Recent written feedback is overwhelmingly positive.

•Kind, reassuring care is a consistent theme, with owners describing staff as wonderful, compassionate and clearly focused on animals' needs.
•Clear communication stands out: reviewers mention being talked through treatment, having worries answered promptly, and finding the team professional and transparent.
•Calm handling and genuine warmth are frequently mentioned, including treats, cuddles and pets appearing comfortable at the practice; this comes through in reviews about dogs, cats, rats and rabbits.
•Urgent and above-and-beyond help is another strong theme, from fast stabilisation of a sick cat to a staff member personally taking an injured duckling to another branch for further treatment. One review mentioned a less friendly interaction with one receptionist, but still described the overall visit positively.

Reviews for Larkmead Veterinary Group Ltd

Note: Showing the 10 most recent Google reviews out of 291 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

R Coghlan

1 week ago

Kiera Sharp

1 month ago

I took a duckling who had sadly been caught in a fishing line to Larkmead over the weekend. The compassion and dedication they had towards the duckling was exceptional. Although Larkmead did not have the equipment to treat the duckling there, a staff member took it off our hands and personally drove to the Didcot branch on their way home to drop the duckling off.

Andy Rennison

Very helpful explaining everything. professional transparent. Friendly for our dog

Richard C

2 months ago

Kinga Żukowska

Best practice for cats. Staff is lovely and helpful

Lynn Owens

7 months ago

Louise Male

Such a lovely place and the staff are just wonderful. Our little rat, Pancake, is grateful for your help. Thank you.

Chris Parkinson

8 months ago

I received an amazing level of service and care from their vet Chris. With a very sick cat, Chris moved quickly and did whatever was necessary to stabilise her, and ultimately bring her back to health. Great to have such a great vet and I think it really helps that they are privately owned and so aren't under a lot of pressure from an owner who is own interested in revenue and profits.

Carmen Walker

I never leave reviews but its warranted today. The Cholsey branch took care of my dog Rocky, every single visit he got treats and little cuddles he was always so excited to be there, every single person he met was brilliant. He went last night for the last time and they were exceptional. We stayed right up until close (sorry and thank you!). We were given full access to the treat pot, and had so much time before and after to be alone with him. Every worry we had was answered before we needed to ask. Being talked through every step and warned of all the things that may happen to Rocky was a surprising comfort. I will forever be grateful to the staff here. I also really appreciated the laughs from the vet as we left when he noticed rockys last treat had been sprinkles and fudge coated in gold cake dust. Id like him to know it made us all smile on the way home. For those of you wondering if this is the vets for you I unreservedly say it absolutely is

Michalea Whittingham

10 months ago

Took my girls for a Christmas photo shoot. Our local Larkmead is in Wantage but the lovely team spirit seems to exist at every branch. The staff gave our girls lots of cuddles and attention and watched in on their shoot. Thank you for letting us visit we had a great time.