Emergency Vets in Oxford

## Summary Beaumont Veterinary Clinic is a small-animal practice established in 1964, offering routine care alongside in-house diagnostics (X‑ray, ultrasound, lab) and a broad range of surgical and medical work. Corporate/independent ownership isn’t stated in the provided website summary; the contact email uses a **cvsvets.com** domain. 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). - **Small pets/exotics confidence**: one owner specifically highlights confident diagnosis/handling of **chinchillas**. Out-of-hours support is stated to be provided by **Medivet Woodstock** with dedicated night staff. ## Services From the clinic website summary: - **Consultations** and **six-month health checks** - **Vaccinations** - **Neutering** - **Dentistry** - **Surgery** (with listed interests including **soft tissue surgery** and **orthopaedic procedures**) - **Diagnostic tests & imaging** (with on-site **X‑ray**, **ultrasound**, and an **in-house lab**) - **Microchipping** - **Parasite control** - **Nurse clinics** - **Blood pressure checks** - **Grooming & nail clipping** - **Anal sac expression** - **Pet travel documentation (GB)** - **Home visits** Species listed as treated: **dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, gerbils, ferrets**. (A reviewer also describes care for **chinchillas**.) Emergency arrangements (as stated on the website): - Support during normal hours by contacting the practice. - **Out-of-hours** support provided by **Medivet Woodstock** (dedicated emergency service with full-time night staff). Other stated features: - **Veterinary Nurse Training facility** (structured clinic data) - **RCVS General Practice** - **Cat Friendly Clinic – Silver** ## People Named individuals mentioned in reviews: - **Rebecca / Rebecca Costar**: repeatedly praised for handling and diagnosing **chinchillas**, and for **thorough, patient explanations** to the owner. - **Poppy (vet)**: thanked for a first visit involving **vaccinations** and assessment of a **poorly paw**. - **Kerry‑Anne (receptionist)**: described as taking time to **chat**, give **treats**, and help owners feel welcome; one reviewer also notes the clinic **sent a card** after their dog passed away. - **Dominica (pet behaviour specialist)**: credited with demonstrating practical ways to **reassure** a dog with behavioural problems. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.4 stars from 62 reviews** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Access when urgent**: owners describe being seen **same day** or **straight away** when they called with urgent concerns. - **Clear explanations and reassurance**: reviewers repeatedly mention clinicians taking time to explain issues and help owners feel comfortable. - **Small-pet/exotic confidence (at least in some cases)**: one detailed review highlights confident diagnosis and handling of **chinchillas**. - **Reception experience stands out**: friendly front-desk interactions are mentioned, including dogs being remembered, given treats, and bereavement support (**a condolence card**). - **Mixed feedback exists**: alongside multiple 5-star narratives, there is also a **1-star review with no written details**, so the reason for dissatisfaction isn’t available from the text we have.