Vet practice

Oakhill Vets

Westmorland and Furness, North West

Opening hoursListed below

Find themWestmorland and Furness, North West

Details checked17 Jun 2026

In an emergency, always phone the practice before travelling. If you can't get through, see nearby emergency vets or call the Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509000 if your pet has eaten something toxic.

About this practice

Based in Westmorland and Furness, North West, Oakhill Vets is a veterinary practice caring for local pets. It's located at Church Street, Ambleside. We'd always recommend calling ahead to confirm hours and that they can see your pet. The nearest park we have on file is Rothay Park, roughly 0.36 km from the practice — handy for a walk before or after a visit.

Services to check

✓Consultations, health checks & vaccinations
✓Neutering and routine surgery
✓Dental treatment
✓Diagnostics (bloods, x-ray, ultrasound)
✓Microchipping
✓Out-of-hours / emergency cover
✓Exotics & small-pet care

We don’t hold a verified service list — use this as questions to ask when you call.

Pets treated

Most first-opinion practices see dogs and cats, and many also treat rabbits and small pets. Expertise with exotics (reptiles, birds, ferrets) varies, so if you keep an unusual species, ask Oakhill Vets before booking. Our food-safety checker covers dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters.

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Nearby emergency vets

Closest practices listed as offering emergency or out-of-hours care:

Highgate Veterinary Clinic

24-hour

173 Highgate, Kendal, LA9 4EN· 18.4 km

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Westmorland Veterinary Group

Emergency

Natland Road, Kendal, LA9 7SX· 19.4 km

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Church Walk Vets

Emergency

St Mary's Place, Ulverston, LA12 7EN· 27.2 km

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Rowcliffe House Ventinary Practice

24-hour

Crown Square, Penrith, CA11 7AB· 29.2 km

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Helpful pet care guides

Frequently asked questions

Can I register my pet with Oakhill Vets?

Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone Oakhill Vets and ask whether they're taking on new patients in Westmorland and Furness.

What if my pet has an emergency near Westmorland and Furness?

The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Highgate Veterinary Clinic, about 18.39 km away. Always phone before travelling — many practices route out-of-hours calls to a dedicated provider.

Can I walk my dog near Oakhill Vets?

Yes — Rothay Park is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 0.36 km away, which is handy for a short walk before or after a visit. Keep dogs on a lead near the road and around the practice.

Is there parking near Oakhill Vets?

Oakhill Vets is at Church Street, Ambleside. Parking varies by site — some practices have their own spaces, others rely on nearby on-street or public car parks — so allow a little extra time, and call ahead if your pet is unwell or hard to move.

Can Oakhill Vets see rabbits or small animals?

Many first-opinion vets see rabbits and small pets as well as cats and dogs, but it isn't guaranteed. Phone Oakhill Vets to check they treat your species before booking.