Specialist 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.

## Summary Larkmead Veterinary Group Ltd is an **independent** veterinary practice that treats **pets as well as farm animals, pigs, and equines**, and states it provides **emergency cover 24 hours a day, 365 days a year** for both small and large animals. Recent reviews mainly describe **small-animal care**, including a **same-day appointment** arranged for a puppy with an **allergic reaction**, and owners mentioning **short waits** and being **kept updated** during a dog’s illness. ## Services - **Small-animal veterinary care** (dogs and cats are specifically mentioned in reviews). - **Farm animal, pig, and equine veterinary care** (stated on the website). - **Emergency cover 24/7, 365 days a year** for **pets and large animals** (stated on the website). - **Urgent same-day appointments** are mentioned in a review (for a puppy’s allergic reaction). - Reviews reference treatment of **allergic reactions** and “various ailments,” but don’t give more procedural detail (e.g., surgery/dentistry isn’t mentioned). ## Reviews **4.9 stars from 76 reviews.** Reviews available to us are mostly brief but consistently positive, focusing on access and how owners and pets were treated. “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Access when it matters:** one owner describes phone help followed by a **same-day appointment** for a puppy’s **allergic reaction**. - **Communication and updates:** an owner of a sick dog says the team **kept them updated** during care. - **In-practice experience:** owners mention **friendly, helpful staff**, and one notes they **only waited a few minutes** before being seen. - **Value/price impressions (no figures given):** a couple of reviewers describe the practice as **“good value”** or **“reasonably priced,”** without stating costs.

## Summary Abivale Veterinary Group is a veterinary practice that states it offers **24‑hour emergency care** and is listed as a **veterinary nurse training facility**. Reviews describe the clinic handling routine and surgical care for cats, including a **spay where unusual anatomy was found**, followed by the team **arranging a second surgery** and **processing an insurance claim directly** so the owner “didn’t have to worry.” Owners also mention a **Pet Health plan** used to spread the cost of **annual vaccinations plus flea and worm treatments**. Feedback is mostly positive about the vets themselves, but a small number of reviews describe problems with **front‑desk/phone manner** and **not actioning a request to stop promotional emails**. ## Services - **24‑hour emergency care** (stated on the clinic website summary). - **Veterinary nurse training facility** (listed in the provided clinic data). - **Routine surgery:** a cat **spay** is specifically mentioned; one case involved **follow‑up surgery** being arranged after unexpected anatomy was discovered. - **Insurance handling:** one owner reports the practice **made a direct insurance claim** (so the owner didn’t have to pay and reclaim). - **Preventive care plan:** a **Pet Health plan** is mentioned by a long‑term client, covering **annual vaccinations (“annual jabs”)** and **flea and worm treatments** (with other consultations/medications priced separately, per that reviewer). - **General consultations/advice:** reviewers mention the vets being willing to **give advice** and provide reassurance during visits. ## People - **Arturo (vet):** mentioned by name as a long‑standing vet for one family; the reviewer says he “goes the extra mile” and has looked after their pets for many years. ## Reviews **4.8 stars from 104 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - **Surgical care and follow‑through:** one detailed account describes a spay where unusual anatomy was discovered, with the clinic **organising a second operation** and **handling the insurance claim directly**. - **Access to advice and reassurance:** owners mention vets being “always happy to give…advice” and providing reassurance during visits. - **Bookings and day‑to‑day care:** one long‑term client reports **prompt appointment booking and treatment** over years with multiple cats. - **Administrative/service friction (mixed):** some reviews report **rude or patronising front‑desk/phone interactions**, and one reviewer says a request to be removed from the database **wasn’t actioned** (they continued to receive promotional emails).