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Oak Vets

#1 Vet in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire

5.0
Independent Clinic

Oak Vets – Vets in Potters Bar

Updated January 2026
Independent Clinic
#1 Ranking
#1 in Potters Bar
#2 Ranking
#2 in Hertfordshire
Top 10 Ranking
#101 in England

Clinic Overview

- Speed of access: same-day and last-minute appointments are specifically mentioned. - Communication and time spent: owners highlight being talked through options and procedures, and feeling listened to (including during second-opinion visits). - Follow-up and updates: examples include close follow-up after starting medication, updates during an IV-fluid day stay, and a phone call after dental surgery to check recovery.

Services

  • Veterinary Nurse Training facility (listed service).
  • Second opinions and thorough examinations (e.g., owners switching after feeling “scared into the worst” elsewhere).
  • Medication prescribing with close follow-up (anxiety/night waking case mentioned).
  • Routine neutering surgery: spays and castration are specifically referenced.
  • Dental care/surgery: a cat’s dental check leading to booked surgery; post-op recovery and follow-up call mentioned.
  • Diagnostic imaging for hip/elbow testing: includes a stay and general anaesthetic for x-rays (as described by one owner).
  • Hospital/day care treatments: leaving a dog in for a day for IV fluids, with updates provided.
  • Dermatology/skin issues: “serious skin problems” in a newly adopted dog, managed over visits and check-ups.

People

  • Sanjay (vet): repeatedly named for spending time in consults, doing thorough checks, and talking owners through “advice and options.” One reviewer also credited Sanjay and colleagues with not pushing unnecessary costs.
  • Tom (vet): mentioned for taking time to settle a dog before a hip/elbow test and explaining the procedure clearly.
  • Martine (receptionist): described as kind, patient, and helpful, with reception staff also noted as knowledgeable and good at keeping owners updated (e.g., during a day of IV fluids).

Reviews

Google rating: 5 stars from 77 reviews. “”

  • Speed of access: same-day and last-minute appointments are specifically mentioned.
  • Communication and time spent: owners highlight being talked through options and procedures, and feeling listened to (including during second-opinion visits).
  • Follow-up and updates: examples include close follow-up after starting medication, updates during an IV-fluid day stay, and a phone call after dental surgery to check recovery.
  • Procedures people mention going well: spay, castration, dental surgery, and anaesthetised x-rays for hip/elbow testing.
  • Costs compared with other providers: several owners describe Oak Vets as much cheaper than other practices they’d used; one review contrasts a £2100 invoice elsewhere with Oak quoting “a very small fraction” (no Oak price stated).

Special Services

Vet Nurse Training

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