Community Vet Nurse
We understand that getting your pet to the practice isn’t always easy. That’s why we’ve launched our Community Vet Nurse service for all pets registered with Oakhill Vets.
Bringing professional veterinary nursing care right to your doorstep
We understand that getting your pet to the practice isn’t always easy. That’s why we’ve launched our Community Vet Nurse service for all pets registered with Oakhill Vets.
Home visits
Perfect for pets (and their owners) who struggle to travel or find visits to the practice stressful.This service provides convenient, compassionate nursing care in the comfort of your own home, including:
✅ Nail clipping
✅ Anal gland expression
✅ Post-op checks & stitch removal
✅ Blood pressure checks
✅ Giving medications
✅ Tick removal & advice
✅ Dressing changes
✅ Microchipping
Appointments available Tues and Weds, between 2pm and 4pm. A visit fee of £15 applies (in addition to the treatment cost, if applicable).
Pet transport
Specially equipped to safely transport your pet to weekday appointments at any of our branches.
Pickup available Mon-Fri, between 8am and 10am. A transport fee of £25 applies (in addition to the treatment cost).
Please note: this service is for pets only – owners must make their own transport arrangements.
Which areas do you cover?
Oakhill’s Community Vet Nurse service is available to all clients stretching as far as Brock to the north, Weeton to the west, and Longridge to the east and Leyland to the south! If your house isn’t covered, please call and speak to us to see if we can help.
Call us to book a visit or pickup from your home address.
FAQs
I’m on the 365 Care Plan – do I still pay for a home visit?
Yes, a visit fee still applies if you’re using our Community Vet Nurse service at home. However, any procedures included in your 365 Plan (such as nail clips or anal gland expression) will still be free of charge as per your plan benefits.
Can I book procedures for more than one pet during a visit?
Absolutely! If you have multiple pets needing procedures, there’s just one visit fee per household – you won’t be charged multiple visit fees. Please note that each pet’s procedure is charged individually (unless covered by a 365 Care Plan).
Can my pet receive their second vaccine during a home visit?
Nurses do administer second vaccines in practice but we do not administer second vaccinations during home visits. This is due to the (very rare) risk of an anaphylactic reaction, which we can best manage in a fully equipped clinic environment.