Independent practice – owned and run by vets!
As an independent practice, we deliver the highest standard of veterinary care for your much-loved pets – supported by exceptional facilities and a highly experienced team.
Community Vet Nurse service
We know it’s not always easy to get to the practice, so we’re bringing professional vet nurse care, to your doorstep!
Home visits (Tues & Weds, 2-4pm) – Bookable for all routine nurse procedures.
Pet transport (Mon-Fri, 8-10am) – Specially equipped to safely transport your pet to any of our branches.
Oakhill’s Community Vet Nurse service is available to all clients north of the River Ribble – stretching as far as Brock to the north, Weeton to the west, and Longridge to the east!
The vets your pets would choose…
Caring team
Caring for animals lies at the centre of our service. Our team of 20+ nurses and care assistants work alongside our vets to provide vital nursing care.
Fully equipped
To deal with our comprehensive range of diagnostics and services, so you can get answers and access to treatment in the quickest possible time.
Stress free
Our skilled team recognise nervous pets and know how to get them settled in a comfortable space and ensure their visit is as stress-free as possible.
Flexible consultations
Our flexible approach to consultations gives us the capacity to answer your questions and deal with even complex cases at the same visit.
Who are we?
Oakhill Veterinary Centre is an independent, RCVS-accredited Tier 2 General Practice, caring for pets across our Fulwood, Goosnargh, and Kirkham branches. As an independent practice – owned and run by vets – we’re free to focus on what matters most… delivering exceptional, compassionate care tailored to you and your pet.
With state-of-the-art facilities and a highly experienced team, we provide everything from preventative health checks to advanced diagnostics and surgery.
We believe in building lasting relationships with our clients and their pets, offering a caring, personal approach that only an independent practice can provide. Whether it’s routine health checks, advanced treatments, or a comforting hand in difficult moments, you’ll always find expertise delivered with warmth and compassion.
365 Care Plan
Designed with pet owners in mind our 365 Care Plan enables you to give your loved ones the very best in preventative healthcare whilst spreading the cost over the year.
It offers exceptional value for money with prices starting at just £18.50 a month for cats and small dogs.
Why we are independent and what it means to you
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.
How many vet practices remain independent?
Independent practices in the UK are Increasingly becoming less common as corporates are buying up independent practices and competing against each other for market share. Corporates in the UK currently have around 65% of the market, often continuing to use the original practice identity long after a buyout, and effectively reducing choice in a given area.
Hopefully, this has helped to explain why we believe that an independent practice will always be your best choice.