R Brandreth Veterinary

R Brandreth Veterinary in Wantage is part of the Medivet group and is led by veterinary surgeon Daniel Varian. The practice offers routine care and diagnostics including 15-minute consultations, in-house lab testing, ultrasound, ECG and dentistry, with out-of-hours care handled by a Medivet 24-hour practice. It also has cat-friendly credentials, including ISFM Silver Standard Cat-Friendly Clinic status.

Services

• •Routine appointments and nurse support: 15-minute consultations and nurse clinics are listed, with reviews describing regular check-ups, clear explanations and quick appointment availability.
• •Diagnostics and treatment: In-house laboratory testing, ultrasound and ECG are available, alongside dentistry.
• •Species seen: The clinic sees cats, dogs, rabbits and small mammals.
• •Cat-friendly provision: The practice is listed as a Cat Friendly Vet Clinic and holds the ISFM Silver Standard Cat-Friendly Clinic Award. Reviews also mention cats being calm during appointments and treats being available in the waiting room.
• •Examples owners mention: Prompt help for a dog with a bleeding ear wound, regular cat check-ups, and a mobility check for a Maine Coon.
• •Out-of-hours care: Emergency and out-of-hours cover is provided by Medivet 24 Hour Woodstock.

Pricing

A very limited amount of published pricing suggests the clinic may sit below average overall, but this is based on very few comparable services.

• •Out-of-hours consultation: £130 through the named out-of-hours provider.
• •Owner comments on price are mixed: one recent reviewer said it was “not as expensive” as expected, while another described treatment as expensive after a costly cat urinary case.

People

• •Daniel Varian — listed as the practice lead and veterinary surgeon; his profile notes an interest in internal medicine. One reviewer also specifically praises Danny and his team.
• •Andre — mentioned by name in reviews as a caring and professional vet who reassured an owner about their dog.
• •Jo — praised for going above and beyond when a dog was seen quickly for an ear injury.
• •Across reviews, the wider team is regularly described as friendly, professional, caring and good at explaining things clearly.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.6/5 from 176 reviews. Recent feedback is mostly very positive, with one negative review focused on cost, a recurring cat urinary problem and a poor interaction with reception.

• •Owners often describe the team as caring, friendly and professional, especially in reviews about routine appointments for cats and dogs.
• •Clear communication is a repeated theme, with several reviewers saying things were explained well and questions were answered patiently.
• •Fast access to appointments stands out in recent comments, including a dog being seen quickly for an ear injury and owners saying availability is consistently good.
• •The clinic environment also gets positive mentions, including spacious waiting rooms, treats for cats and dogs, and pets seeming at ease during appointments.