At Oakhill Vets we strive to ensure our surgeries are ‘all inclusive’ and so this surgery INCLUDES the following:

• Pre-anaesthetic blood screen
• Hospitalisation (up to two nights total in the 24-hour pre/post-op period)
• Intravenous fluids during the anaesthetic and surgery
• General Anaesthesia
• Surgery
• Post-operative medication (for up to two weeks) and collar to prevent self-trauma of surgical site
• 24-hour post-operative laser / cold-pack treatmen

Cases involving pathologies of the anal glands, such as tumours (neoplasia / cancer) will need to be discussed prior to surgery. Our ‘all inclusive’ pricing does not include costs associated with imaging (such as X-rays, CT scans and ultrasonography), extensive surgery or laboratory fees (such as histopathology) which are often necessary during the pre-operative, operative and post-operative management of such conditions.

Post-operative complications are not common, but are possible. While we endeavour to give you an upfront, all-inclusive estimate, when it comes to pets recovering from surgery there is unfortunately an element of unpredictability!

Complications, which may incur additional costs include (but are not limited to):

• Faecal incontinence
• Self-trauma by pet to surgical site
• Post-operative wound infection

Payment is expected in full at the time of consultation or upon discharge from Oakhill Vets. If your pet is insured we would request that you pay for your their treatment and claim the funds back from your insurance company. Once you have settled the cost of any treatment we can help you complete your insurance claim form(s) at no additional charge. Direct claims may be arranged with some insurance companies and are subject to a check with our referral coordinators prior to your appointment. An administration fee is chargeable each time a direct claim is carried out by our referral coordinators. If you have any concerns about payment then please contact us prior to your consultation.

Oakhill Vets is based in Windermere in the beautiful Lake District. We are happy to take referrals from clients further afield. Let our friendly, highly skilled and experienced team of Veterinary Surgeons and Registered Veterinary Nurses look after your pet while you relax and enjoy a short break in The Lakes. For more details please phone the practice and speak to one of our helpful referral coordinators on 015394 88555