Oakwood Veterinary Surgery

Oakwood Veterinary Surgery has been operating since the early 1990s and is a Tier 2 – Small Animal Accredited Practice under the RCVS Practice Standards Scheme. Based on the clinic’s stated facilities (including an operating theatre, dental area, and on-site laboratory) and what owners describe in reviews, it appears set up for routine care as well as procedures such as urgent wound/foot care (a ripped dewclaw leading to claw removal) and dentistry.

Practical specifics owners mention include

• •A vet (named Kirsty in multiple reviews) handling a difficult appointment with a reluctant patient using treats and reassurance.
• •An acute case where a dog’s ripped dewclaw was treated and the claw removed, described as a major relief.
• •Reception being notably organised and attentive (e.g., remembering a puppy without needing the owner’s surname).

Out-of-hours emergencies are stated to be seen at Wood Street Veterinary Hospital by prior arrangement, with automatic phone line diversion when the surgery is closed.

Services

From the clinic’s website summary and the reviews available to us, Oakwood Veterinary Surgery offers

• •Consultations (appointments stated Monday–Saturday)
• •Neutering
• •Dental treatments (supported by a dedicated dental area listed in facilities)
• •X-rays
• •Emergency procedures (with out-of-hours arrangements via Wood Street Veterinary Hospital by prior arrangement)
• •Same-day blood and urine tests (via an on-site laboratory)
• •Skin and hair examinations
• •Care for small animals and exotic species (as stated on the website summary)

Other stated facilities include well-equipped consulting rooms and an operating theatre.

The structured clinic data also states the practice is a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.

People

• •Kirsty (vet) – Mentioned by name in recent reviews. Owners describe her as particularly effective with anxious or uncooperative dogs (using treats and encouragement) and as providing calm support during an urgent visit for a ripped dewclaw that required removal.
• •Reception team (including “Hannah” mentioned in one review) – Repeatedly described as attentive and proactive. One owner highlights being remembered on arrival (their puppy recognised without needing a surname), and another mentions reception “going above and beyond” during visits.

Reviews

4.9 stars from 122 reviews. Most of the latest reviews available to us are very positive, with one recent 3-star rating shown but without written detail.

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• •Handling of stressful or urgent situations is a recurring theme, including treating a ripped dewclaw and carrying out claw removal.
• •Owners repeatedly mention clear communication and feeling reassured during appointments (including for an older dog’s annual check-up).
• •Front-desk experience is frequently singled out, with examples like staff remembering pets and being notably helpful during visits.