Oakhill Veterinary Group – Vets in Ambleside
Clinic Overview
- Reviews are consistently very positive about access and responsiveness, with owners saying appointments are easy to make and that the practice is helpful at short notice. - Owners often praise the clarity of advice and communication, including detailed guidance for new puppy owners and vets taking time to answer questions properly. - The team is regularly described as friendly, courteous and professional, with several specific mentions of Julie on reception and long-term clients saying they trust the practice.
Oakhill Veterinary Group in Ambleside is a long-established practice, with more than 60 years of history, and is part of VetPartners. Its service range covers routine pet care as well as more advanced surgery, dental work, ultrasonography and rehabilitation. Recent reviews highlight easy appointment booking, clear advice, and calm, reassuring handling for both pets and owners.
Services
- •Routine care and preventive health: puppy first visits, second vaccinations, annual vaccinations, boosters, nail clipping, and general consultations. Reviews also mention detailed advice for first-time dog owners, plus guidance on topics such as diet and kennel cough.
- •Urgent and short-notice appointments: owners describe being seen quickly when needed, including a same-day appointment for an injured dog. One review also mentions medication being prescribed with a follow-up appointment arranged.
- •Practical support between routine visits: one owner mentions Julie removing a tick and showing them how to do this safely in future. Text and email reminders for treatments and health checks are also mentioned.
- •Diagnostics and imaging: ultrasonography is listed.
- •Surgery and dentistry: the practice lists orthopaedic surgery, including TPLO/TTA, luxating patella surgery, fracture fixation and cranial cruciate ligament work; soft-tissue surgery including procedures such as perineal hernia repair and total ear canal ablation; and dental work from periodontal therapy to complicated extractions and oral surgery.
- •Rehabilitation and joint therapies: animal rehabilitation and intra-articular therapies are listed, and one recent review mentions follow-up physiotherapy at the Windermere branch.
- •Farm out-of-hours support: the practice states it provides support to local farms 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Pricing
No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.
People
- •Kathryn — named as a vet in a recent review, praised for a same-day injury consultation that owners found thorough and reassuring.
- •Tina — repeatedly mentioned for calm, patient handling of anxious or difficult pets, including a needle-phobic dog and a cat that is not easy with vets.
- •Julie — frequently praised as welcoming and helpful at the front desk; one owner specifically mentions her practical help with tick removal.
- •Leanne — named in connection with follow-up physiotherapy at the Windermere branch.
- •Unnamed vets — reviews regularly mention vets who listen well, answer questions clearly, and give detailed practical advice.
Reviews
Oakhill Veterinary Group has 4.9 stars from 72 Google reviews.
- •Reviews are consistently very positive about access and responsiveness, with owners saying appointments are easy to make and that the practice is helpful at short notice.
- •Owners often praise the clarity of advice and communication, including detailed guidance for new puppy owners and vets taking time to answer questions properly.
- •The team is regularly described as friendly, courteous and professional, with several specific mentions of Julie on reception and long-term clients saying they trust the practice.
- •Recent comments also highlight calm handling of nervous or excitable pets, including stress-free boosters, nail clipping, and patient support for animals that are difficult to examine.
