Oxford Veterinary Specialists

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.

Services

Services and capabilities explicitly mentioned on the clinic’s website and in reviews include

• •Orthopaedic surgery
• •TPLO
• •Total Hip Replacement (also described in a review as a successful major surgery with strong owner support throughout)
• •Neurosurgery
• •Spinal surgery
• •Soft tissue surgery
• •BOAS surgery
• •Laryngeal tie-back
• •Imaging and diagnostics
• •Computed Tomography (CT) (owners describe the clinic explaining the process and helping keep the visit calm)

Species seen (per website): dogs and cats.

People

• •Hannes Bergmann (listed on the website as leading the centre; DipECVS is stated on the site). A reviewer describing a total hip replacement says Hannes and the team helped guide them through the process and made them feel supported during a major decision.
• •Team (reception to vets): multiple reviews mention staff being friendly and professional; owners also describe thorough explanations (e.g., around a CT scan) and overnight updates during inpatient care for a cat.

Reviews

5.0 stars from 20 reviews. “”

• •Specialist surgery outcomes and support: a successful total hip replacement is described, with the owner saying they were supported throughout a stressful, high-stakes process.
• •Good communication during diagnostics and hospital stays: owners mention clear explanations (including for a CT scan) and overnight updates for an admitted cat.
• •Calm, reassuring experience: reviewers repeatedly describe staff helping both pets and owners feel settled during stressful visits.