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Oakhill Veterinary Group
Ambleside
Our Score (84/100)
Oakhill Veterinary Group is an independent practice (no corporate ownership mentioned) that, based on its own service list, is set up for both routine pet care and advanced surgical/rehab work. The website describes a long-established practice (over 60 years) offering orthopaedic surgery, soft-tissue surgery, dental procedures (including complicated extractions), ultrasonography, and animal rehabilitation. In the latest reviews, owners most often mention being able to get timely appointments, getting clear explanations (including around pricing), and practical help such as tick removal demonstrations and detailed puppy/vaccination guidance.
Oakhill Veterinary Group is an independent practice (no corporate ownership mentioned) that, based on its own service list, is set up for both routine pet care and advanced surgical/rehab work. The website describes a long-established practice (over 60 years) offering orthopaedic surgery, soft-tissue surgery, dental procedures (including complicated extractions), ultrasonography, and animal rehabilitation. In the latest reviews, owners most often mention being able to get timely appointments, getting clear explanations (including around pricing), and practical help such as tick removal demonstrations and detailed puppy/vaccination guidance.
Craig Robinson Vets Ltd
Carlisle
Our Score (84/100)
- •Multiple detailed accounts of compassionate end-of-life care, including home visits, not rushing families, and giving privacy/time to say goodbye. - Clear communication and explanations, including talking an owner through documentation needs. - A calm-feeling visit is mentioned (spacious, calm waiting room; “slick” admin).
- •Multiple detailed accounts of compassionate end-of-life care, including home visits, not rushing families, and giving privacy/time to say goodbye. - Clear communication and explanations, including talking an owner through documentation needs. - A calm-feeling visit is mentioned (spacious, calm waiting room; “slick” admin).
Wild Side Vets
Barrow-In-Furness
Our Score (84/100)
Wild Side Vets is a veterinary practice where the ownership/group status isn’t stated in the information provided. From the available detail, it appears set up for both routine care and more complex situations, including supporting nervous pets and carrying out surgery (including in small pets such as guinea pigs). Reviews repeatedly describe staff taking time with anxious animals—one owner mentions being offered desensitisation visits for a nervous spaniel—and there are also specific accounts of end‑of‑life support, including a home visit for euthanasia with step‑by‑step explanations and time given for owners to say goodbye.
Wild Side Vets is a veterinary practice where the ownership/group status isn’t stated in the information provided. From the available detail, it appears set up for both routine care and more complex situations, including supporting nervous pets and carrying out surgery (including in small pets such as guinea pigs). Reviews repeatedly describe staff taking time with anxious animals—one owner mentions being offered desensitisation visits for a nervous spaniel—and there are also specific accounts of end‑of‑life support, including a home visit for euthanasia with step‑by‑step explanations and time given for owners to say goodbye.
Grove Veterinary Centre
Barrow-In-Furness
Our Score (83/100)
Grove Veterinary Centre is listed (in the clinic data provided) as a veterinary nurse training facility and as offering emergency veterinary services (described there as 24/7 or extended hours). Recent reviews most often describe prompt routine appointments and a team approach involving reception staff, veterinary nurses and vets. Several owners mention an “immaculate” interior and a welcoming experience, while one detailed negative review raises concerns about follow-up and support after kidney treatment and about the terms of a preventative plan cancellation.
Grove Veterinary Centre is listed (in the clinic data provided) as a veterinary nurse training facility and as offering emergency veterinary services (described there as 24/7 or extended hours). Recent reviews most often describe prompt routine appointments and a team approach involving reception staff, veterinary nurses and vets. Several owners mention an “immaculate” interior and a welcoming experience, while one detailed negative review raises concerns about follow-up and support after kidney treatment and about the terms of a preventative plan cancellation.
West Lakeland Veterinary Group
Whitehaven
Our Score (83/100)
West Lakeland Veterinary Group is a long-established veterinary practice (the website describes it as “long-established”), and it’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Based on the site navigation and review details, the practice appears set up for a wide range of work beyond routine pet consults, including equine and farm services, plus urgent care.
West Lakeland Veterinary Group is a long-established veterinary practice (the website describes it as “long-established”), and it’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Based on the site navigation and review details, the practice appears set up for a wide range of work beyond routine pet consults, including equine and farm services, plus urgent care.
Rowcliffe House Vets Ltd is a veterinary practice (no group ownership is stated in the information provided). Recent reviews describe the clinic as set up to handle urgent, unplanned problems as well as ongoing medical issues—owners mention being seen out of hours, getting a Sunday morning appointment, and being fitted in the same morning for a sudden skin issue.
Rowcliffe House Vets Ltd is a veterinary practice (no group ownership is stated in the information provided). Recent reviews describe the clinic as set up to handle urgent, unplanned problems as well as ongoing medical issues—owners mention being seen out of hours, getting a Sunday morning appointment, and being fitted in the same morning for a sudden skin issue.
Kentdale Referrals
Milnthorpe
Our Score (82/100)
Kentdale Referrals is a specialist-led small-animal referral centre focused on orthopaedic, spinal and soft-tissue cases. Reviews describe a clear referral workflow (including being seen as quickly as the next morning) and detailed imaging-led decision-making (CT, MRI and X‑rays discussed with owners). Owners repeatedly mention frequent updates during hospital stays and clear discharge/aftercare instructions; specific cases referenced include pelvic surgery after a road traffic accident, spinal surgery for hind-limb weakness, elbow arthritis treatment, and amputation.
Kentdale Referrals is a specialist-led small-animal referral centre focused on orthopaedic, spinal and soft-tissue cases. Reviews describe a clear referral workflow (including being seen as quickly as the next morning) and detailed imaging-led decision-making (CT, MRI and X‑rays discussed with owners). Owners repeatedly mention frequent updates during hospital stays and clear discharge/aftercare instructions; specific cases referenced include pelvic surgery after a road traffic accident, spinal surgery for hind-limb weakness, elbow arthritis treatment, and amputation.
Ashlea Veterinary Centre Ltd
Carlisle
Our Score (82/100)
Ashlea Veterinary Centre Ltd has been operating since 1994 and is based in a purpose-built facility with cat-friendly rooms; the clinic is also accredited as a Gold Standard Cat Friendly Clinic. Ownership/group affiliation isn’t stated in the information provided. Reviews most often point to good appointment availability, vets who help pets stay calm during exams, and clear communication about care.
Ashlea Veterinary Centre Ltd has been operating since 1994 and is based in a purpose-built facility with cat-friendly rooms; the clinic is also accredited as a Gold Standard Cat Friendly Clinic. Ownership/group affiliation isn’t stated in the information provided. Reviews most often point to good appointment availability, vets who help pets stay calm during exams, and clear communication about care.
Our Score (82/100)
Church Walk Veterinary Centre – Ulverston is a small-animal practice offering routine care (consultations, vaccinations, neutering) alongside surgery and diagnostics (tests/imaging, ultrasound listed on the website). The website also describes a cardiology referral service, acupuncture, and a behaviour specialist, and the clinic is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility.
Church Walk Veterinary Centre – Ulverston is a small-animal practice offering routine care (consultations, vaccinations, neutering) alongside surgery and diagnostics (tests/imaging, ultrasound listed on the website). The website also describes a cardiology referral service, acupuncture, and a behaviour specialist, and the clinic is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility.
Millcroft Veterinary Group Ltd
Cockermouth
Our Score (81/100)
Millcroft Veterinary Group Ltd is an independent veterinary practice with roots dating back to the 1920s (per its website). It provides 24-hour care through the Millcroft Vets team, and recent reviews describe the clinic handling both urgent problems (for example, a dog with a UTI seen promptly over a holiday period and sent home with medication) and longer-term supportive care (including palliative treatment after serious test results). Owners also mention surgery (“operated on Willow today”) and diagnostic tests, along with staff taking time to explain next steps and provide reassurance.
Millcroft Veterinary Group Ltd is an independent veterinary practice with roots dating back to the 1920s (per its website). It provides 24-hour care through the Millcroft Vets team, and recent reviews describe the clinic handling both urgent problems (for example, a dog with a UTI seen promptly over a holiday period and sent home with medication) and longer-term supportive care (including palliative treatment after serious test results). Owners also mention surgery (“operated on Willow today”) and diagnostic tests, along with staff taking time to explain next steps and provide reassurance.