Oldcote Veterinary Clinic

Oldcote Veterinary Clinic describes itself as an exclusively companion-animal practice that has been providing care since 2002. The website lists core day-to-day services (consultations, vaccinations, surgery and neutering) and notes they commonly see cats and dogs as well as smaller pets such as rabbits, hamsters and guinea pigs.

From the latest reviews available to us, owners most often mention

• •returning for routine care and neutering for cats
• •straightforward, “to the point” explanations focused on the animal’s best interest
• •helpful vet nurses and flexibility when booking appointments There is also a clear service complaint from one reviewer about being asked to wait two hours for a microchip scan on a found dog, which contrasts with other comments about speed and helpfulness.

Services

Based on the clinic website and the written reviews available to us, services referenced include

• •General consultations
• •Vaccinations
• •Surgery, including neutering (specifically mentioned for cats in reviews)
• •Care for companion animals including cats, dogs, rabbits, hamsters and guinea pigs (as stated on the website)
• •Treatment for sick pets (one review describes “speedy, friendly and effective treatment” for a sick dog, without clinical details)
• •Microchip scanning (requested by a member of the public) is discussed in a review; one reviewer says they were told to come back in two hours for the scan

People

• •Deirdre (role not explicitly stated, but referenced as the main vet by reviewers): described by one reviewer as “straight to the point” and focused on the animal’s best interest.
• •Vet nurses (not named): mentioned as “brilliant” and “very helpful,” with one reviewer highlighting flexibility when booking appointments.
• •Multiple reviewers refer to “Deirdre and her team” looking after their pets over a long period.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.5 stars from 77 reviews. “”

• •Long-term loyalty and repeat visits: reviewers describe bringing multiple pets over many years, including “nearly 20 years.”
• •Neutering and routine pet care: one owner mentions bringing a cat “a couple of times” and returning to have another cat checked and neutered.
• •Communication style: one review values that Deirdre is “straight to the point” and prioritises the animal’s best interest.
• •Booking/helpfulness: vet nurses are specifically credited with being helpful and flexible with appointment scheduling.
• •Mixed experiences on responsiveness for a found pet: one negative review says they were told to return in two hours for a microchip scan on a lost dog, while other reviews describe “speedy” and effective care for an unwell pet.