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Found in the heart of Lancashire, our long established practices provide caring, compassionate and professional care for your pets.

📍 Fulwood, Goosnargh, Kirkham - Lancs.
💚 Delivering the highest standard of veterinary care to your pets. 🦮🐈🐇🦜
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27/01/2025

HOMELANDER USES ONE OF HIS NINE LIVES 🐈
Homelander, a one-year-old cat, was rushed into our Goosnargh branch after being hit by a car outside his home. Following a thorough examination by our vet, he was treated with antibiotics and painkillers, and his wound was carefully cleaned. Thankfully, the injury turned out to be superficial, and we’re delighted to report that Homelander is now recovering brilliantly.

26/01/2025

IMPORTANT UPDATE TO OUR VACCINE OFFERING FOR DOGS 🐶
Currently, if your dog receives an annual vaccination, they will be protected against two strains of Leptospirosis. To provide even greater protection, we have upgraded to an improved Leptospirosis vaccine which protects against four strains.

Here’s what this means for you:
✔ At your dog’s next annual booster appointment, they will receive the new Leptospirosis vaccine. A second free of charge vaccination will be given 4 weeks later.
✔ If your dog’s vaccinations have lapsed and you would like to restart their course to ensure that they are fully protected they will be started with the new vaccine.

When you receive your reminder that your dog’s annual vaccination is due, please plan to return for a second appointment 4 weeks after the initial vaccine. This extra step will help ensure your canine companion stays happy and healthy all year round. Your dog will then return to their usual annual vaccination routine.

👀 Don't forget that a vaccination appointment is much more than just a quick injection! Our vets and nurses will want to know how your pet has been, if you have noticed any changes and conduct a full physical examination. They will ask questions about how they have been behaving, any issues, and about specific topics such as their eating and drinking habits. Don’t be afraid to ask any questions, as they are there to listen to your concerns or worries.

If you’re not sure when your pet had their last round of vaccinations, get in touch and we can check for you.

23/01/2025

APRIL'S PREVENTATIVE CARE 💚
Whippet April came in for her routine health and weight check-up, along with getting her prescription for essential flea, tick, and worm prevention. Here's why these visits are important:
✔ Health monitoring: Regular check-ups ensure that any potential health issues are detected early. Changes in weight, for example, can be an early indicator of underlying problems such as metabolic disorders, dental issues, or gastrointestinal concerns. Early intervention often leads to better outcomes and reduced treatment costs.
✔ Weight management: Keeping an eye on a pet’s weight is vital for preventing obesity or underweight conditions, both of which can affect quality of life. Obesity can lead to joint problems, heart disease, and diabetes, while being underweight might indicate malnutrition or other health concerns.
✔ Preventative care: Fleas, ticks, and worms can cause serious health issues if left untreated. Preventative treatments help to keep pets protected and reduce the risk of spreading parasites to other pets or humans in the household. Prescription parasite control ensures that the treatment is effective and suited to your pet’s specific needs, based on their weight, health, and lifestyle. Over-the-counter treatments may not be as reliable or safe.

Regular veterinary care isn’t just about addressing problems; it’s about proactive care to help pets live their best lives. By ensuring your pet receives these checks and treatments, you're giving them the best chance at a long, healthy, and happy life.

Signing up to our 365 Care Plan makes preventative care easy and cost-effective.

👉 SIGN UP: https://www.oakhill-vets.com/pets/365careplan/

20/01/2025

PETS OUT OF HOURS VETERINARY CARE ⏰
One question that we get asked a lot is: Why do you not provide your own pets out-of-hours service?

At Oakhill Vets, your pet’s wellbeing is our top priority. To deliver the highest standard of care, day or night, we’re also dedicated to looking after the wellbeing of our staff, ensuring they have a work-life balance and a manageable workload.

Due to an ongoing national shortage of vets, we currently cannot staff our own out-of-hours service without compromising the quality of care during normal hours. Partnering with Vets Now ensures your pet has access to exceptional round-the-clock care while allowing our team to remain well-rested and fully focused during regular hours.

We’re proud to work alongside Vets Now and believe this partnership provides the best care for your pets at all times.

👉 READ MORE: https://www.oakhill-vets.com/pets/emergencies-and-out-of-hours/

19/01/2025

DAVE THE DACHSHUND 🐾
Miniature Dachshund Dave visited our Goosnargh branch last Friday for his castration operation and milk tooth removal. Post-surgery, Dave was sporting his Oakhill medical pet shirt, and here's why we love using these:
✔ Shields the surgical area and stitches from licking, biting, or scratching, which aids in quicker healing.
✔ Prevents infections by keeping the surgical area clean and free from bacteria.
✔ A comfortable alternative to the traditional e-collar (cone of shame), giving pets more freedom to move and rest.

Dave’s recovery is in full swing, and he’s already back to being his adorable self! 🐶💙

16/01/2025

MEET THEODORE 🐰
Theodore, the Continental Giant, came in to our Lytham Road branch for his vaccinations last week. Here's he is with his lovely owner 🤍.

Vaccination is an essential part of keeping rabbits healthy, as it helps protect them from life-threatening diseases. We recommend that all rabbits - even those living indoors - are vaccinated.
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13/01/2025

WOULD YOU RECOGNISE OBESITY IN YOUR PET? 🐾
This week is . Obesity occurs when excess body fat negatively impacts your pet’s health and quality of life. Pets are considered overweight if they weigh 10–20% above their ideal weight and obese if they exceed their ideal weight by 20% or more.

Since weight gain often happens gradually, it can be difficult for owners to notice. Around 15% of cat owners and 14% of dog owners say their pet is overweight or obese. However, veterinary professionals say the reality is closer to 50%!

Knowing and maintaining your pet’s ideal weight can extend their life, lower their risk of developing serious diseases and keep them happy!

👉 Book onto a FREE weight clinic with one of our RVNs, where your pet will be weighed and their body condition assessed. We will also discuss your pet’s current diet, treats and exercise levels, then an easy-to-follow feeding and exercise plan will be created.

12/01/2025

PET OF THE MONTH – DECEMBER 2024: MIDNIGHT 🎉
Congratulations to Midnight (and her owner, Jessica) for being chosen as our for December! Midnight is a regular visitor at our Goosnargh branch, coming in for her monthly Librela injections and having undergone several surgical procedures with us. Despite everything, she absolutely loves her visits—and we love seeing her too! 💖

Could your furry friend be our next Pet of the Month?
We love meeting your pets and learning about their unique personalities.

If your pet hasn’t been selected yet, don’t worry—you can enter as many times as you’d like! Send us an email at [email protected] to nominate your pet for January’s Pet of the Month. We can’t wait to hear all about them! 🐾

10/01/2025

📣 REGISTERED VETERINARY NURSE VACANCY 📣
Are you a motivated, proactive, and confident RVN who thrives on patient and client interaction? You could be just who we’re looking for to join our friendly team in Preston! There will be the opportunity to undertake all aspects of nursing duties, including inpatient care, anaesthetic monitoring, and nurse consults.

Why work with us?
✔ Proudly independent and established practice
✔ Friendly, supportive team with qualified RVNs at all branches
✔ Regular team social events and clinical meetings, along with whole practice social events
✔ Full or part time hours available with no OOH
✔ Shared weekend rota
✔ CPD encouraged and funded up to certificate level if desired
✔ BVNA membership
✔ Pension scheme

As an employer, we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our staff. That’s why we’re dedicated to creating a caring environment where everyone can thrive, with initiatives focused on employee wellbeing.

⌚ We are a flexible employer, open to discussing working patterns which fit your needs, so welcome applications from candidates looking for full time or part time work.

👉 So, if you're looking for a good work life balance, and a rewarding career in a friendly, supportive environment, apply today! https://www.oakhill-vets.com/careers/small-animal-rvn

09/01/2025

OAKHILL VETS - PROUDLY INDEPENDENT!
Oakhill Veterinary Centre is one of the few remaining independent veterinary practices in the Lancashire area, but what is an independent vets?

There are two main business models in the UK for veterinary practices: independent and corporate. When choosing a veterinary practice for your animal’s care it’s important to know the difference.

Historically, the most common model was the independent practice, like Oakhill Veterinary Centre, founded in 1974, some 50 years ago. Independent practices are owned and run by an individual or small group of vets who work within the practice.

Corporate practices are owned by a corporation and are one of many branches in a chain; regionally or nationally and run to a formula often remotely dictated.

We have created a practice where we take care of our team through consistent communication and viewing them as the passionate, talented individuals they are, rather than a system to be used. A practice where your pet is treated as a member of the family, and you are considered a partner in your pet’s care. Transparency about care options and costs are a guiding principle.

08/01/2025

⭐ RECEPTIONIST JOB VACANCY ⭐
Oakhill Veterinary Centre are looking for an enthusiastic receptionist to join the team at our Goosnargh branch (PR3 2JQ).

Our reception teams are the first and often last point of contact that our patients and clients have – fulfilling a vital role in the success of our team ensuring an exceptional customer journey.

👀 The person we are looking for:
We’re looking for someone who excels in customer service and can work efficiently in a busy environment.
✔ Proven experience in a receptionist position or similar role. Experience within a veterinary business would be an advantage.
✔ Experience in using Microsoft Office with typing skills and administrative knowledge with an eye for detail is essential.
✔ Able to work well in a fast-paced environment and still maintain a high level of customer service and complete all tasks to a high standard.
✔ An excellent telephone manner and strong communication skills.
✔ Effective time management and skills with the ability to prioritise tasks.
✔ Ideally has some basic animal knowledge and a friendly, positive, proactive and committed attitude.

👉 MORE INFO AND TO APPLY: https://www.oakhill-vets.com/careers/veterinary-receptionist-goosnargh/

06/01/2025

GIN'S REHABILITATION JOURNEY
Gin was diagnosed with Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease (a painful condition affecting the hip joints) last year. To alleviate his discomfort, he underwent corrective Femoral Head and Neck Excision Arthroplasty surgery in June 2024. This procedure involved the surgical removal of the ball portion of the hip joint to prevent painful bone-on-bone contact.

In August, after recovering from surgery, Gin was referred to RVN Emma, our in-house Certified Canine Mobility Nurse, for exercise rehabilitation. Upon his initial evaluation, Gin showed significant muscle atrophy in his operated leg as a result of favouring his other legs and opting to walk on three legs during his recovery period - a common occurrence for small dogs following this type of operation.

Measurements revealed that the thigh girth of his operated leg was just 12 cm compared to 15 cm on his unaffected leg. To address this imbalance, Emma developed a tailored exercise program aimed at rebuilding his muscle mass and restoring strength to his operated leg.

By November, after months of dedicated work by Gin, his lovely owner, and the Oakhill team, Gin achieved remarkable progress. At his final rehabilitation appointment, his thigh girth measurements showed equal size in both legs, marking a full recovery. Well done Gin! 🙏

05/01/2025

WOODY IS 16! 🎂
Woody celebrated his 16th birthday just before Christmas and we're pleased to hear he's still going strong and enjoying life! Thank you to his Mum for sharing this gorgeous picture.

03/01/2025

WINTER DOG WALKS 🧣
Wrapping up warm for a winter walk can be a real highlight of the colder months!

📸 We would love to see your wintery walk pictures. Leaves on the ground, frost on the trees and the whole family wrapped up warm! 👇🏻

Here are a few hints and tips for how you can keep your dog warm whilst out on a walk:
✔️ Buy a coat - a winter essential for keeping the elements at bay.
✔️ Investigate doggy boots - not for all dogs, but can help those with sensitive skin or liable to injuries on their pad.
✔️ When you get home dry your dog off with a towel to remove rain or snow.
✔️ Check for snow and ice balls on your dogs feet - these can stick between their toes and cause irritation, particularly those with long hair.
✔️ Also be vigilant of grit and sand that can be prominent at this time of year.

Don't forget to share your pics of your best friend enjoying their wintery walk in the comments 👇️.

30/12/2024

£1,400 RAISED FOR STREETVET CHARITY
At the start of 2024 we chose StreetVet as our charity of the year. They deliver free, essential, and much-needed veterinary care to the pets of those experiencing homelessness across the UK.

This year we’ve raised £1,440.73 for this amazing charity, which will go towards buying medications, paying for life-saving operations, providing owners with daily essentials their pets need, and equipping the StreetVet teams with the kit they need when they swap the practice for the pavement!

Thank you to our wonderful staff and clients for supporting our fundraising events.

27/12/2024

ECHO'S DENTAL 🦷
Sweet girl, Echo, came to see us at our Goosnargh branch last week for a dental. Nurse Vicki was looking after her and put her in a fleece jumper to keep her warm after her pre-med (a combination of pain relief and a sedative, which prepares them for anaesthesia). Doesn't she look gorgeous?! 🤍

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2a Lytham Road, Fulwood
Preston
PR28JB

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http://www.oakhill-vets.com/pets/

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📣 REGISTERED VETERINARY NURSE VACANCY 📣 Are you a motivated, proactive, and confident RVN who thrives on patient and client interaction? You could be just who we’re looking for to join our friendly team in Preston! There will be the opportunity to undertake all aspects of nursing duties, including inpatient care, anaesthetic monitoring, and nurse consults. Why work with us? ✔ Proudly independent and established practice ✔ Friendly, supportive team with qualified RVNs at all branches ✔ Regular team social events and clinical meetings, along with whole practice social events ✔ Full or part time hours available with no OOH ✔ Shared weekend rota ✔ CPD encouraged and funded up to certificate level if desired ✔ BVNA membership ✔ Pension scheme As an employer, we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our staff. That’s why we’re dedicated to creating a caring environment where everyone can thrive, with initiatives focused on employee wellbeing. ⌚ We are a flexible employer, open to discussing working patterns which fit your needs, so welcome applications from candidates looking for full time or part time work. 👉 So, if you're looking for a good work life balance, and a rewarding career in a friendly, supportive environment, apply today! https://www.oakhill-vets.com/careers/small-animal-rvn

📣 REGISTERED VETERINARY NURSE VACANCY Are you a motivated, proactive, and confident RVN who thrives on patient and client interaction? You could be just who we’re looking for to join our friendly team in Preston! There will be the opportunity to undertake all aspects of nursing duties, including inpatient care, anaesthetic monitoring, and nurse consults. Why work with us? ✔ Proudly independent practice ✔ Friendly, supportive team with qualified RVNs at all branches ✔ Regular team social events and clinical meetings, along with whole practice social events ✔ Full or part time hours available with no OOH ✔ Shared weekend rota ✔ CPD encouraged and funded up to certificate level if desired ✔ BVNA membership ✔ Pension scheme As an employer, we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our staff. That’s why we’re dedicated to creating a caring environment where everyone can thrive, with initiatives focused on employee wellbeing. We are a flexible employer, open to discussing working patterns which fit your needs, so welcome applications from candidates looking for full time or part time work. So, if you're looking for a good work life balance, and a rewarding career in a friendly, supportive environment, apply today! 👉 For more info go to https://www.oakhill-vets.com/careers/small-animal-rvn

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INTERNATIONAL DOG DAY! 🐶🐕‍🦺🐕🐩 Today we celebrate dogs and the companionship and joy that they bring to our lives. Not to mention how they consistently show us unconditional love and brighten up our ‘ruff’ days. Here's a little selection of the dogs loved by the Oakhill team! 📷 We'd love to see pictures of your dogs to celebrate this special day - comment below 👇🏻! #InternationalDogDay #HappyDog #HappyDogs #HappyDoggy #HappyDoggo #HappyDogHappyLife #HappyDogLife #HappyDogsLife

OBIE RECOVERING WELL AFTER HIS CASTRATE! Here's Obie showing vet Lisa how well he's doing after his castration operation 2 days ago! Obie is a Shar Pei cross, who was rescued late last year by his lovely owners. As you can see he is now thriving after a tricky start to life and undergoing eye surgery a few months ago. #dogcastrate

📣 REGISTERED VETERINARY NURSE VACANCY Are you a motivated, proactive, and confident RVN who thrives on patient and client interaction? You could be just who we’re looking for to join our friendly team in Preston! There will be the opportunity to undertake all aspects of nursing duties, including inpatient care, anaesthetic monitoring, and nurse consults. Why work with us? ✔ Proudly independent practice ✔ Friendly, supportive team with qualified RVNs at all branches ✔ Regular team social events and clinical meetings, along with whole practice social events ✔ Full or part time hours available with no OOH ✔ Shared weekend rota ✔ CPD encouraged and funded up to certificate level if desired ✔ BVNA membership ✔ Pension scheme As an employer, we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our staff. That’s why we’re dedicated to creating a caring environment where everyone can thrive, with initiatives focused on employee wellbeing. We are a flexible employer, open to discussing working patterns which fit your needs, so welcome applications from candidates looking for full time or part time work. So, if you're looking for a good work life balance, and a rewarding career in a friendly, supportive environment, apply today! Send your CV to [email protected]. 👉 For more info go to https://www.oakhill-vets.com/careers/small-animal-rvn

WHAT DO OUR NURSES DO? All our nurses have spent years training to get their qualifications and are crucial in keeping our practice running smoothly. Alongside offering essential healthcare appointments and free advice clinics, our nurses are busy behind the scenes too… ❤️ Scrubbing into the surgery to assist our veterinary surgeons. ❤️ Monitoring patients under general anaesthesia and sedation. ❤️ Taking and running of bloods. ❤️ Placing IV catheters. ❤️ Delivering inpatient care. Their tireless energy and dedication to pets and owners deserves some recognition – which is what #VNAM2024 is all about! #20YearsOfVNAM #WhatVNsDo

💚 VETERINARY NURSING AWARENESS MONTH 💚 At Oakhill we are very lucky to have a wonderful team of highly skilled Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVNs) that offer many services to help you keep your pets in top condition, including: ✅ Vaccinations and parasite prevention ✅ Post-operative wound care and dressings ✅ Minor procedures (nail trimming, nail glands etc) ✅ Microchipping ✅ Dental health checks The month of May is Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month and aims to celebrate and raise awareness of the hard work of veterinary nurses in all disciplines and practices. We hope you’ll join us in thanking them for their hard work and dedication every day – we’d be lost without them! #VNAM2024 #20YearsOfVNAM #WhatVNsDo

📣 SMALL ANIMAL VETERINARY SURGEON VACANCY 📣 An exciting opportunity has arisen for a small animal veterinary surgeon to join our proudly independent practice in Preston, Lancashire. 👀 WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM THE ROLE A diverse and rewarding role where you’ll see a great mix of both routine and emergency medical and surgical cases, meaning no two days are the same. We can tailor the role around you. There is the possibility for consult-only roles, dedicated operating days and structured development, including one-to-one surgical guidance as required and freedom to further individual interests. ✔ Fantastic team of experienced vets and fully qualified RVNs. ✔ As an independent practice you have the freedom to work up cases the way you want. ✔ All branches fully equipped with digital X-ray, ultrasound and lab, plus access to dental X-ray. ✔ All the directors are vets working within the team, as such they continually invest in the practice for the benefit of patients and staff. ✔ Regular clinical meetings with CPD, case discussion, and the opportunity for your ideas to be heard. 👉 Full job details and how to apply: https://www.oakhill-vets.com/careers/small-animal-vet/ We are a flexible employer, open to discussing working days which give you a work-life balance and welcome applications from candidates looking for full time or part time work. #recruitment #recruiting #veterinaryjobs #veterinaryrecruitment #vet