Riverside Veterinary Surgery
Independent vets, straight answers, no upselling.
Request an appointment
Tell us about your pet and when suits you. We'll call or email to confirm the slot — this doesn't book you in automatically.
What it costs
Real prices, published up front — no need to ring and ask.
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Health checks & vaccinations
Annual boosters, kitten and puppy courses, and general wellness checks.
from £32
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Neutering & spaying
Routine neutering for cats, dogs and rabbits, including pre-op check and pain relief.
from £89
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Dental care
Dental examinations, scale and polish, and extractions under general anaesthetic.
from £145
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Microchipping
Legally required identification, registered on a national pet database while you wait.
£18
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Diagnostic imaging
On-site digital X-ray and ultrasound for faster diagnosis without a referral.
from £75
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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
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
What clients say
4.9 / 5 from 312 reviews on Google Reviews
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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.”
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Rated 5 out of 5
“Got a same-day appointment when our cat was unwell. Honest about costs upfront, which I really appreciated.”
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Rated 4 out of 5
“Good vets, a bit of a wait on a Saturday morning but worth it for the care.”
Who you'll meet
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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.
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Dr. Tom Okafor — BVSc MRCVS
Veterinary Surgeon
Tom joined in 2018 with a particular interest in soft tissue surgery and exotic pets.
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Laura Bennett — RVN
Head Veterinary Nurse
Laura runs our nurse clinics for weight management, dental checks and post-op care.
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Maya Patel
Practice Manager
Maya keeps the front desk running and is usually the friendly voice you'll speak to on the phone.
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.