About Dog & Cat Vets in Oxford
Companion-animal clinics are prevalent in Oxford, focusing primarily on dogs and cats.
All 12 clinics in Oxford are dedicated to providing care for dogs and cats, indicating a strong focus on companion animals in the local veterinary landscape. This ensures pet owners have access to a variety of services such as routine check-ups, vaccinations, and non-urgent treatments. Clinics like Vets4Pets, which also offer nurse training, provide comprehensive care and contribute to the overall strong clinic depth in the town.
There are 10 veterinary clinics listed for Dog & Cat vets in Oxford.
Top Rated Dog & Cat Vets in Oxford
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Emergency care (as stated on the website)
- •Out-of-hours emergency care is provided by Abingdon Veterinary Surgery.
Emergency care (as stated on the website)
- •Out-of-hours emergency care is provided by Abingdon Veterinary Surgery.
Oxford Cat Clinic Botley is a cat-only veterinary practice. Based on its website and recent reviews, it’s set up for routine feline care (kittens through adults) and for handling medical issues that can be stressful for cats and owners. Owners describe a very clean clinic environment, clear explanations of next steps, and supportive care in difficult moments (including euthanasia).
Oxford Cat Clinic Botley is a cat-only veterinary practice. Based on its website and recent reviews, it’s set up for routine feline care (kittens through adults) and for handling medical issues that can be stressful for cats and owners. Owners describe a very clean clinic environment, clear explanations of next steps, and supportive care in difficult moments (including euthanasia).
Medivet East OxfordOxford Animal Centre is part of the Medivet group and is led by partner and Veterinary Surgeon Mitko Dimitrov. The clinic is set up for routine preventive care as well as more involved work, with on-site imaging and an in-house lab listed, and keyhole surgery/endoscopy mentioned on its website. Owners most often describe straightforward day-to-day care (vaccinations, health checks, neutering) plus occasional higher‑acuity treatment (emergency procedures and hip surgery mentioned for a cat).
Medivet East OxfordOxford Animal Centre is part of the Medivet group and is led by partner and Veterinary Surgeon Mitko Dimitrov. The clinic is set up for routine preventive care as well as more involved work, with on-site imaging and an in-house lab listed, and keyhole surgery/endoscopy mentioned on its website. Owners most often describe straightforward day-to-day care (vaccinations, health checks, neutering) plus occasional higher‑acuity treatment (emergency procedures and hip surgery mentioned for a cat).
Medivet North Oxford is part of the Medivet group. The practice is described in reviews as clean and organised, with owners mentioning routine preventative care (first puppy check-up, immunisations and microchipping) as well as cats’ medical workups and dental procedures (a “minor operation” on a cat’s teeth). Across multiple recent reviews, people highlight the time the vet takes during appointments and careful handling during tests (including restraining a fractious cat for testing).
Medivet North Oxford is part of the Medivet group. The practice is described in reviews as clean and organised, with owners mentioning routine preventative care (first puppy check-up, immunisations and microchipping) as well as cats’ medical workups and dental procedures (a “minor operation” on a cat’s teeth). Across multiple recent reviews, people highlight the time the vet takes during appointments and careful handling during tests (including restraining a fractious cat for testing).
Our Score (81/100)
Hilltop Veterinary Centre Ltd describes itself as an independent practice (“proudly independent”) with a small-team feel (the site references “Julie and her caring team”). Based on the website and recent reviews, it appears set up for everyday small‑animal care with an emphasis on explaining options and helping owners make decisions rather than defaulting to aggressive treatment.
Hilltop Veterinary Centre Ltd describes itself as an independent practice (“proudly independent”) with a small-team feel (the site references “Julie and her caring team”). Based on the website and recent reviews, it appears set up for everyday small‑animal care with an emphasis on explaining options and helping owners make decisions rather than defaulting to aggressive treatment.
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HerpVet Services appears focused on exotic pet care, with multiple owners specifically mentioning reptiles (including bearded dragons). Reviews repeatedly describe thorough, unhurried examinations and detailed problem-solving rather than a “one-size-fits-all” approach. Owners also mention referral onward for surgery when needed and a follow-up condolence call after a pet was euthanised following a referral procedure.
HerpVet Services appears focused on exotic pet care, with multiple owners specifically mentioning reptiles (including bearded dragons). Reviews repeatedly describe thorough, unhurried examinations and detailed problem-solving rather than a “one-size-fits-all” approach. Owners also mention referral onward for surgery when needed and a follow-up condolence call after a pet was euthanised following a referral procedure.
Oxford Veterinary Specialists describes itself as an independent specialist surgery referral centre for small animals (dogs and cats). The website highlights orthopaedic, neurosurgery and soft tissue surgery, supported by advanced imaging including CT. In the latest reviews available to us, owners most often mention specialist procedures (including CT scans and total hip replacement) and clear, reassuring communication, with one owner specifically noting overnight updates while their cat was hospitalised.
Oxford Veterinary Specialists describes itself as an independent specialist surgery referral centre for small animals (dogs and cats). The website highlights orthopaedic, neurosurgery and soft tissue surgery, supported by advanced imaging including CT. In the latest reviews available to us, owners most often mention specialist procedures (including CT scans and total hip replacement) and clear, reassuring communication, with one owner specifically noting overnight updates while their cat was hospitalised.
Our Score (73/100)
Beaumont Veterinary Clinic operates under the Beaumont Veterinary Group brand and is set up as a small‑animal practice offering routine care alongside a broad range of in-house diagnostics and procedures (including imaging and an in-house lab). The clinic is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility, and the website notes Cat Friendly Clinic (Silver) accreditation.
Beaumont Veterinary Clinic operates under the Beaumont Veterinary Group brand and is set up as a small‑animal practice offering routine care alongside a broad range of in-house diagnostics and procedures (including imaging and an in-house lab). The clinic is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility, and the website notes Cat Friendly Clinic (Silver) accreditation.
Our Score (68/100)
What it appears set up for, based on the website and recent reviews
- •Routine care plus more complex cases: the website lists areas including orthopaedics, internal medicine, dermatology, ophthalmology and endoscopy. - Appointments when something can’t wait: reviewers describe being seen same day and being taken straight away for urgent issues. - Nervous pets and anxious owners: multiple reviews mention staff taking time to explain problems clearly and helping owners feel at ease (including behaviour-focused support for a dog with behavioural problems).
What it appears set up for, based on the website and recent reviews
- •Routine care plus more complex cases: the website lists areas including orthopaedics, internal medicine, dermatology, ophthalmology and endoscopy. - Appointments when something can’t wait: reviewers describe being seen same day and being taken straight away for urgent issues. - Nervous pets and anxious owners: multiple reviews mention staff taking time to explain problems clearly and helping owners feel at ease (including behaviour-focused support for a dog with behavioural problems).
Oxford Cat Clinic Marston presents as a cats-only practice (owners describe it as a “feline specialist” clinic), which some reviewers say makes visits and admissions less stressful for timid cats because there are no dogs in the environment. In recent reviews, owners mention thorough, unhurried consultations (including time spent on history-taking) and the ability to arrange diagnostics quickly—one cat was admitted the same day for a scan and a “batch of blood tests.” There are also accounts of inpatient care with regular updates: one owner credits the clinic’s protocol and overnight hospitalisation support with helping their cat recover from acute kidney failure after they sought a second opinion.
Oxford Cat Clinic Marston presents as a cats-only practice (owners describe it as a “feline specialist” clinic), which some reviewers say makes visits and admissions less stressful for timid cats because there are no dogs in the environment. In recent reviews, owners mention thorough, unhurried consultations (including time spent on history-taking) and the ability to arrange diagnostics quickly—one cat was admitted the same day for a scan and a “batch of blood tests.” There are also accounts of inpatient care with regular updates: one owner credits the clinic’s protocol and overnight hospitalisation support with helping their cat recover from acute kidney failure after they sought a second opinion.
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