Oak Barn Veterinary Centre

Oak Barn Veterinary Centre in Guildford is part of Linnaeus and offers routine as well as more advanced pet care, including diagnostics, surgery and dental work. Recent feedback points to a warm, professional atmosphere, with especially positive mentions for the reception team. Owners also regularly highlight clear explanations, shared decision-making and calm handling of nervous pets during procedures such as ultrasound.

Services

• •Preventive care and routine appointments, including wellness checks and vaccinations.
• •Consultations for common pet health concerns, with recent reviews mentioning support for a new puppy, a cat with an eye issue and ongoing care for a rescue dog.
• •Diagnostics, including imaging and ultrasound.
• •Surgery and dental care.
• •Reviews also suggest a practice focused on communication, with staff taking time to explain options and answer questions.

Pricing

Published prices suggest the clinic sits around average, based on a partial sample of comparable services.

People

• •Harry (vet): Repeatedly praised for explaining what is needed and why in clear, understandable terms, and for offering options where possible.
• •Dr Claire Madgwick: Specifically thanked for carrying out an ultrasound on a rescue dog that was uneasy with handling, while keeping the dog calm, safe and comfortable.
• •Reception team, nurses and vets: Reviews consistently describe the wider team as warm, knowledgeable, patient and supportive.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.9 stars from 272 reviews.

• •Recent reviewers describe the team as warm, helpful and professional, with particularly strong praise for the reception staff.
• •Clear communication is a recurring theme, including taking time to explain treatment plans and answer questions.
• •Owners mention calm, considerate handling of pets, including cats, puppies and anxious rescue dogs.
• •The practice environment is also praised, with reviews calling it spacious, welcoming and well presented.