Oakwood Veterinary Surgery

Oakwood Veterinary Surgery in Radlett has been operating since the early 1990s and is an RCVS Practice Standards Scheme Tier 2 Small Animal Accredited Practice. The practice’s stated facilities include an operating theatre, dental area and on-site laboratory, supporting routine care as well as procedures such as dentistry and urgent wound or foot treatment. Out-of-hours emergencies are arranged through Wood Street Veterinary Hospital, with the phone line diverting automatically when the surgery is closed.

Services

• •General consultations for small animals, with appointments stated Monday to Saturday.
• •Routine and diagnostic care, including neutering, X-rays, skin and hair examinations, and same-day blood and urine testing using the on-site laboratory.
• •Dental care, supported by a dedicated dental area.
• •Procedures and urgent treatment, with reviews describing prompt help for a dog with a ripped dewclaw that required claw removal.
• •Facilities listed for the practice include well-equipped consulting rooms, an operating theatre, a dental area, and an on-site laboratory.
• •Emergency arrangements are in place through Wood Street Veterinary Hospital by prior arrangement when the surgery is closed.
• •The practice also states that it cares for small animals and exotic species, and it is listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.

Pricing

No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.

People

• •Kirsty (vet) — named repeatedly by clients, who describe her as calm, caring and particularly good with anxious or reluctant dogs, using treats, reassurance and encouragement during appointments.
• •Hannah (reception) — mentioned by name by one client, who said she remembered their puppy without needing a surname.
• •Reception team — reviews consistently describe the front desk as friendly, organised and helpful, with several owners praising the welcome and overall support during visits.

Reviews

Oakwood Veterinary Surgery has a 4.9/5 Google rating from 124 reviews.

• •Reviews are strongly positive overall, with owners often describing the team as friendly, caring and helpful from reception through to the vets.
• •Kirsty is singled out for her handling of nervous pets and for compassionate support during an urgent ripped dewclaw case.
• •Reception receives repeated praise for being attentive and welcoming, including remembering pets and helping first-time visitors feel at ease.
• •There are also signs of long-term client loyalty, with some owners saying they have used Oakwood and Wood Street for many years and continued to rate the service highly.