Oakham Veterinary Hospital

Services

• •Routine and preventive care: Routine examinations and vaccinations are offered, and reviews also mention a pet health plan being discussed in relation to vaccinations, neutering, and other routine costs.
• •Urgent and emergency treatment: Recent examples include a puppy seen straight away after swallowing part of a toy, and a dog admitted immediately after chewing twigs so his mouth, throat, and windpipe could be examined under sedation.
• •Surgery and more complex case management: Website information refers to specialist surgery, and reviews mention glaucoma surgery resulting in removal of an eye, with good recovery afterwards.
• •Hospital and inpatient care: The practice has hospital facilities for more serious cases; one owner describes their assistance dog staying for 6 days and nights during a critical illness.
• •Diagnostics and imaging: The hospital has diagnostic equipment, and reviews specifically mention a comprehensive MRI for a horse.
• •Small animal and equine care: The practice treats both companion animals and horses through its separate small animal and equine departments.

Pricing

No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.

People

• •Chris: praised for being patient with a very nervous 6-month-old Labrador, carrying out a thorough check, and talking through recommendations clearly.
• •Julie: thanked for easing an owner's anxiety and sorting everything out during a visit.
• •Emily: mentioned in an emergency case involving a dog with a twig lodged in the mouth; the owner highlights her advice and the speed of admission and treatment.
• •Catriona: praised for glaucoma surgery and for her understanding and advice during a difficult case.
• •George: thanked alongside Catriona and the wider team for support during the same case.
• •Wider team: reception staff are described as welcoming, compassionate, friendly, and helpful, while vets and nurses are praised for clear explanations, efficiency, kindness, and keeping owners updated.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.7 stars from 409 reviews.

• •Recent written feedback is consistently very positive, with owners describing the team as kind, professional, knowledgeable, prompt, and reassuring.
• •Emergency care is a strong theme, with examples including a puppy seen straight away after swallowing part of a toy and a dog admitted quickly after chewing twigs, treated and back home within hours.
• •Communication stands out in both routine and urgent visits, with owners appreciating clear explanations, time taken to talk through recommendations, and staff who help reduce anxiety.
• •Longer-term trust is also a recurring pattern: some clients say they have used the practice for 20 to 25 years, and reviews mention positive experiences with complex care such as a 6-day inpatient stay for a critically ill dog and an equine MRI.