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Oakhill Veterinary Centre

#15 Vet in Preston, Lancashire

4.6
Independent Clinic

Oakhill Veterinary Centre – Vets in Preston

Updated January 2026
Independent Clinic

Clinic Overview

Oakhill Veterinary Centre describes itself as an independent, multi‑disciplinary practice that has been caring for pets, farm animals and equines since 1974, and is RCVS accredited. Reviews suggest it’s set up for long-term routine care and surgical procedures, with multiple owners mentioning follow-up phone calls after treatment and detailed explanations from vets. Recent feedback is mixed: alongside many long-standing clients praising communication and support (including end‑of‑life care), a small number of reviewers describe serious concerns around handling/stress during exams and price clarity for vaccinations.

Oakhill Veterinary Centre describes itself as an independent, multi‑disciplinary practice that has been caring for pets, farm animals and equines since 1974, and is RCVS accredited. Reviews suggest it’s set up for long-term routine care and surgical procedures, with multiple owners mentioning follow-up phone calls after treatment and detailed explanations from vets. Recent feedback is mixed: alongside many long-standing clients praising communication and support (including end‑of‑life care), a small number of reviewers describe serious concerns around handling/stress during exams and price clarity for vaccinations.

Services

  • Small animal care (cats and dogs) is frequently referenced in reviews (vaccinations, ear problems, older-pet visits).
  • Surgery is mentioned in reviews, including
  • Benign mouth tumour removal with post-op follow-up calls.
  • Discussion of spaying alongside another procedure (raised in one negative review).
  • Euthanasia and palliative/end-of-life support: one review describes being given privacy and time, and frank prognosis discussions.
  • The website states the practice also provides veterinary care for farm animals and equines.
  • Structured clinic data notes it is a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.

Pricing

  • One reviewer reports being quoted £45.13 for an indoor cat yearly booster jab by phone, but then being charged £67.52 after vaccination; they say £67.52 was also the quoted price for an outdoor cat booster. (This is presented as a complaint about inconsistent pricing/communication.)

People

  • Giles, Helen, Judith (vets mentioned by name in reviews): one long-term client says they try to book with them specifically, citing strong communication; the same review mentions Giles coming outside to see a dog with an ear problem.
  • Steph (vet): praised for handling a euthanasia appointment, including being clear about prognosis and giving the family privacy and time.
  • Reception team: described very positively in some reviews for accommodating urgent needs, but also criticised in others for not showing a price list and giving conflicting information about vaccination pricing.

Reviews

4.6 stars from 251 reviews. - Long-term loyalty and repeat visits: several reviewers describe attending for 16–25+ years.

  • Follow-up after treatment: multiple owners mention telephone check-ins after procedures/treatment.
  • Surgery and explanations: one review highlights a vet surgeon giving a clear explanation before a dog’s mouth tumour removal, followed by aftercare calls.
  • Support in difficult moments: one reviewer details compassionate, unhurried end-of-life care, with privacy and honest discussion of prognosis.
  • Conflicting experiences
  • A negative review describes concerns about repeated intimate examinations, refusal to let the owner accompany the dog to see a surgeon, and the owner feeling their dog’s stress was dismissed.
  • Another negative review alleges inconsistent booster vaccination pricing (quoted one amount, charged another) and frustration with reception communication.

Special Services

Vet Nurse Training

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