Chipping Norton Veterinary Hospital, Chipping Norton
Chipping Norton Veterinary Hospital, Chipping Norton in Oxfordshire is home to experienced specialist veterinary surgeons, providing advanced care for referred pets. Our state-of-the-art facility and dedicated team ensure expert treatment for complex veterinary medical and surgical cases.
Practice information
Opening hours
Open until 7:00pm
| Monday | 8:00am - 7:00pm |
| Tuesday | 8:00am - 7:00pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00am - 7:00pm |
| Thursday | 8:00am - 7:00pm |
| Friday | 8:00am - 7:00pm |
| Saturday | 9:00am - 2:00pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
What pet owners say
Travelled here from Wales for a CT scan for my rabbit. Easy to travel to. Wasn't waiting for more than 5 minutes when we arrived, seen to super quickly. Highly skilled exotic vets who provided wonderful care to my boy during his 45 minute appointment. Receptionist was extremely helpful when dealing with insurance claim. Overall, a clean hospital, all staff are friendly & welcoming. Plenty of parking. Toilet available also. Reasonable prices much cheaper than our local vet hospital.
10/06/2025
Rach
I took my Syrian hamster to a regular vet but left dissatisfied as the vet diagnosed my hamster with Pyometra, which I didn’t feel was right (given I had a previous hamster with Pyometra and the symptoms were different), and gave up on any possible treatment because it's "just a hamster" and she is almost 2 years old. I knew she wasn't a great candidate for uterus removal surgery, given her age, so I did some research and found a couple of treatment alternatives for Pyometra on the Hamster Central forum: Alizin and Galastop. Also found a scientific article where a vet cured a hamster with Pyometra by using Alizin. The vets at Chipping Norton listened to my case and got me an appointment on the next day. At the appointment, the vet was much more knowledgeable than any other vet I've gone to, and I've been keeping hamsters for 5 years now and visiting different vets. He knew about the alternatives I spoke about, read the article I mentioned and talked to me about removing the uterus if Poppy had indeed Pyometra. I filled in a form for this which was very comprehensive. He suggested doing an ultrasound scan first to confirm, as the regular vets notes were lacking. He was able to do the scan with her conscious which was so amazing, every other vet always told me that wasn't possible. He then was able to tell me that Poppy has a tumor in her liver, she doesn't have Pyometra. He spoke about how chemotherapy wasn't feasible given the size of the animal's veins and the risk of giving chemo as tables, and that they would need a biopsy first which also carries risk. We discussed a lot of things, I never felt rushed or pressured to end the consultation. I cried due to the news of knowing it is fatal and was treated with kindness and respect. We discussed a plan to keep her comfortable and how to tell when it is time to put her to sleep. I paid £75 for the consultation and £154.79 for the ultrasound scan. The consultation cost is higher than other vets, given that it's a specialist vet, but overall I'd have saved money if I had gone to Chipping Norton to begin with, as they were able to figure out for sure what my hamster has and do so without risk. I feel sad but calmer knowing my baby got the best care and that I've done all I could. If your hamster has an internal problem, I recommend coming here directly. They are much more knowledgeable than the regular vet, they're actually exotics vets, contrary to Avonvale Warwick vet hospital and Vets 4 Pets Stratford, and they may be able to do a scan risk free as was the case for my hamster. Very pleased with this vet, will be my priority for my hamsters.
02/05/2025
Daniela
this practice is brilliant, a nice bright clean place, separation of cats and dogs waiting areas ( why don't all vets do this??!!) and vets who show professionalism, politeness , listen and process our needs very fast. Joe was absolutely brilliant. we felt we could just relax and leave Bella with him which has not been the case at our other practice. We are now registering permanently with Chipping Norton. Thank you !
14/06/2025
Paul Emery
Lovely place to take you bet. Super clean and well organized. The female blonde doctor was very kind, patient and informative. Highly recommend
01/07/2025
Mija Knezevic
My husband and I found chipping Norton vets to be friendly and very caring when we had to take our tortoise in, but unfortunately it was too late to save him the vet we saw was very understanding. I would highly recommend this vet surgery for your pets it's one of the best that my husband and I have been to. So thank you all at the surgery you do a brilliant job.
15/03/2025
marjorie cox
Who we care for
We’re here to treat all sorts of animals, from the familiar to the unusual
Dogs, cats & small pets
From playful puppies to rabbits, hamsters and cats, we care for pets of all shapes and sizes, whether it’s for check-ups, vaccinations, or something more serious.
Rabbit Friendly
We’re proud to be a rabbit friendly practice, with teams trained to understand the specific needs of rabbits. From diet and dental care to space and socialising, we’ll help you give your rabbit the best life possible.