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Riverside Veterinary Surgery

Independent vets, straight answers, no upselling.

Independent and trusted since 1994.

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Pricing

What it costs

Real prices, published up front — no need to ring and ask.

  • Health checks & vaccinations

    Annual boosters, kitten and puppy courses, and general wellness checks.

    from £32

  • Neutering & spaying

    Routine neutering for cats, dogs and rabbits, including pre-op check and pain relief.

    from £89

  • Dental care

    Dental examinations, scale and polish, and extractions under general anaesthetic.

    from £145

  • Microchipping

    Legally required identification, registered on a national pet database while you wait.

    £18

  • Diagnostic imaging

    On-site digital X-ray and ultrasound for faster diagnosis without a referral.

    from £75

  • Puppy & kitten packages

    Vaccination course, microchip, and first health check bundled at a fixed price.

    £99

Health plan

Riverside Healthy Pet Club

Vaccinations, flea and worm treatment, and a 10% discount on other treatment, spread across the year with no bill shock.

from £11.99/month

Opening hours

When we're open

Today's hours: see below.

  • Monday 8:00am – 6:00pm
  • Tuesday 8:00am – 6:00pm
  • Wednesday 8:00am – 6:00pm
  • Thursday 8:00am – 6:00pm
  • Friday 8:00am – 6:00pm
  • Saturday 9:00am – 1:00pm
  • Sunday Closed
Reviews

What clients say

4.9 / 5 from 312 reviews on Google Reviews

  • Rated 5 out of 5

    “They took the time to explain every option instead of just pushing the most expensive one. Our dog was terrified and they were so patient with her.”

    — Sarah M., Oxford
  • Rated 5 out of 5

    “Got a same-day appointment when our cat was unwell. Honest about costs upfront, which I really appreciated.”

    — David R., Botley
  • Rated 4 out of 5

    “Good vets, a bit of a wait on a Saturday morning but worth it for the care.”

    — Priya K., Cowley
Team

Who you'll meet

  • Dr. Emma Hartley — BVetMed MRCVS

    Lead Veterinary Surgeon & Practice Owner

    Emma founded Riverside in 1994 after ten years in mixed practice across Oxfordshire. She still takes weekend emergency calls herself.

  • Dr. Tom Okafor — BVSc MRCVS

    Veterinary Surgeon

    Tom joined in 2018 with a particular interest in soft tissue surgery and exotic pets.

  • Laura Bennett — RVN

    Head Veterinary Nurse

    Laura runs our nurse clinics for weight management, dental checks and post-op care.

  • Maya Patel

    Practice Manager

    Maya keeps the front desk running and is usually the friendly voice you'll speak to on the phone.

Find us

Getting here

14 Riverside Road, Newtown
Oxford, Oxfordshire
OX1 2AB
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Parking: Free on-site parking for eight cars, including two accessible bays directly outside reception.

Access: Step-free access throughout the building. Assistance dogs and well-behaved pets are welcome to wait in reception.