Welcome!

Welcome to your locally-owned veterinary practice in Oadby. Your pets' health and happiness are our top priorities. Explore our range of services and meet our dedicated team!

Oadby Vets for Pets

186 Oadby Road
Wigston
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE18 3PW
0116 281 3322 Chat on WhatsApp

Closed

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Opening Hours

  • Monday  - 
  • Tuesday  - 
  • Wednesday  - 
  • Thursday  - 
  • Friday  - 
  • Saturday  - 
  • Sunday Closed

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Meet the team

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Amie Hanks

Practice Director

BVetMed PgC SAS Cert AnBeh MRCVS

Read Amie Hanks bio

I qualified from the Royal Veterinary College in 2007 and joined the team at Oadby in 2010. I was appointed as joint Director in 2012 before taking over completely in 2020 when Jackie, retired.

I hold post graduate certificates in small animal surgery and clinical animal behaviour and am also a qualified veterinary acupuncturist. Along with Jo, I am the practice's Graduate Development Phase Mentor supporting young vets in the first years in the profession. I am an OV which also allows me to complete pet exports and Animal Health Certificates.

I am very much a GP vet at heart and enjoy the huge variety that working in first opinion practice brings along with the additional challenges of owning and managing a busy clinic. 

I'm immensely proud to head up our phenomenal team and watch the passion, dedication and care they all bring to the practice. This culminated in us being nominated for Practice Of The Year in 2023 and coming runners up!

 

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Jo Rushton

Head Veterinary Surgeon

BVMedSci (hons) BVM BVS (hons) PgC SAM MRCVS.

Read Jo Rushton bio

I qualified in 2012 from the University of Nottingham and joined the fabulous team at Oadby Vets for Pets in 2013.
I love the day-to-day variety of small animal practice, and have completed a postgraduate certificate in Small Animal Medicine. My particular areas of interest are in medicine, along with abdominal surgery.
I really enjoy my role as one of the practice's Graduate Development Phase Mentors, helping recently qualified vets settle in to life in veterinary practice. Alongside Amie, I am also an OV which allows me to complete pet exports and Animal Health Certificates.
At home I live with my husband, 2 young children and our 2 naughty torties, Bonnie & Maggie. I enjoy cooking, playing the piano, supporting Norwich City Football Club (someone has to!) and socialising with family and friends.
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Paula Darker

Senior Veterinary Surgeon

BVMS MRCVS

Read Paula Darker bio

I qualified from Glasgow Vet School in 1996. I joined the Oadby Team in 2013, when I moved to Leicester to get married. We now have two teenage sons and two cats. 
I love working with my vet family and still thrive on learning new and better ways to treat our patients. I enjoy many of the different aspects of the job, but probably lean more towards the medicine side of cases.
In my free time I like to go running, swimming , reading and watching TV. 
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Libby Daley

Veterinary Surgeon

BVMedSci (hons) BVM BVS (hons) MRCVS + Emergency First Aider

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I graduated from Nottingham University and joined the practice in 2020. I have a gorgeous (and very scruffy!) terrier called Tinker, who I adopted in 2012 and he is my world.  He’s been blind since he was 5 and had to have both of his eyes removed when he was 8. Not that he’s ever let it bother him, as he still loves to play football!

I also have a lovely little black and white cat, who came to stay with me as a “foster” after being handed in to the practice as a stray. She quickly wiggled her way into my heart and has become a permanent member of the family, who loves snuggles, chin scratches and sprawling in the sun!

Outside of work I love exploring and going for walks, the countryside is definitely my happy place!

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Chay Bayley

Veterinary Surgeon

BVetMed MRCVS

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I graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 2022 and joined Oadby Vets for Pets shortly after. I love all aspects of Veterinary Medicine across all species, but especially enjoy dentistry and ophthalmology.
I have a gorgeous staffy called Jupiter who is my entire world, she inspires me every day to help animals to the best of my ability.
In my free time I really enjoy reading and collecting books and minerals, learning languages, arts & crafts, gardening, and taking my Jupi on adventures in the sunshine.
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Emily Castleman

Veterinary Surgeon

BVetMed MRCVS

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I qualified in 2023 from the Royal Veterinary College and joined the team here at Oadby shortly after graduation.
I am interested in all aspects of small animal general practice, but especially soft tissue surgery and small animal behaviour.

I live at home with my fiancé, and our beautiful cat, Peyia, who adopted us in late 2024. Peyia loves snuggles, playing with her toy mouse, and teethbrushing time!
Outside of work, I love going to gigs, walks in the countryside, practicing yoga, and travelling whenever and wherever I can.
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Parisha Parmar

Veterinary Surgeon

BVMSCI MRCVS

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I qualified from the University of Surrey in 2023. I have a keen interest in surgery so I spent some time volunteering at a spay and neuter clinic in India just before I started at the practice. I’ve also spent some time in South Africa volunteering with local wildlife vets to support the work involved in the conservation of endangered species like rhinos. 

Outside of work I enjoy travelling and finding new places to explore for hikes, making sure to find a nice cafe to stop for cake and coffee! 

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Phoebe Leak

Veterinary Surgeon

BVSc MRCVS

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I qualified from The University of Liverpool in 2016 and originally joined the Oadby team back in 2018. I have known and loved the team at Oadby since their very beginning when I used to attend for work experience as a teenager!
Although I love being a general practitioner, my special interests include emergency and critical care and soft tissue surgery. I strive to be friendly, approachable and to genuinely listen to my clients concerns about their pet.
At home I'm not only a Mum to humans but my animal babies include Hector and Maui, my mischievous moggies, Xanthe, my faithful Chorkie and Mabel, our greedy but hilarious rescue Pug. 
Outside of work you can find me with a coffee in hand, ideally after paddling or surfing in Cornwall.
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Leah Reeve

Head Veterinary Nurse

RVN and Pet Health Councillor

Read Leah Reeve bio

I joined the Practice in 2007.
I live with my gorgeous cat Paddy. Oh and my husband Jay! I enjoy Pilates and running - generally keeping fit. I love spending time with family and friends socialising.
I love every part of my job and I cannot say that I have a particular interest in just one area but I do love consultations and being able to help clients with any problems they may have with their pets. My priority is making sure that all of our in-patients are cared for to the highest standards on a daily basis.

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Andrea Gillibrand

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Veterinary Nursing NVQ Level 3.

Read Andrea Gillibrand bio

I joined the Practice in 2004.
I'm married with 2 children and have a Bedlington terrier called Curtis who you may have seen on our social media page as I help run it. I enjoy travel, live music events and dining out.
I enjoy all aspects of being a Veterinary Nurse and just working in a fun happy team and looking after some fantastic patients is enough.

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Amrit Mahal

Registered Veterinary Nurse

BSc (Hons) in Veterinary Nursing

Read Amrit Mahal bio

I joined the practice in 2018.

I’ve been nursing for a few years, doing a mixture of referral and first opinion work and I enjoy all aspects of it. I have a keen interest in medicine in particular nutrition and inpatient care. I am hoping to further my knowledge in the future by gaining a certificate in nutrition.

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Ionie Roberts

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Clinical Coach

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I joined the practice in 2022

I enjoy all aspects of nursing with a particular interest in inpatient care and surgery. I am delighted to be back working with the team after 4 years away.

In my spare time I enjoy travelling, gardening and baking. 

 

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Jade Gray

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Clinical Coach

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I started at Oadby in October 2023 having moved from another Vets4Pets. I’ve been qualified since August 2021 as a Registered Veterinary Nurse after a career change from being a Marine Biologist.

I live with my husband, Dottie who is a Labrador x Collie and our cat Suzi aka ‘The Beans’. I enjoy many aspects of nursing and am continually trying to build my skills and knowledge to provide the best care and advice for our furry patients and clients.

Outside of work I enjoy pottering in the garden, crafting, seeing live music and visiting new countries.

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Caz (Carrianne) Hunt

Registered Veterinary Nurse

RVN

Read Caz (Carrianne) Hunt bio

I started my career as a Veterinary Nurse in 1995.
After completing my training at the College of Animal Welfare in Huntingdon in 2003,I became a Qualified Veterinary Nurse. 
I was registered as an RVN in 2004.
I started working at Oadby Vets for Pets in March 2024.
After all these years I am still very passionate about my job and enjoy all aspects that every day holds. 
I own a very naughty ginger cat called Eric, aka the Ginger Ninja, who I hand reared from 24 hours old. 
I enjoy listening to music and watching rugby.
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Heather Garrigan-Simms

Student Veterinary Nurse

Emergency First Aider

Read Heather Garrigan-Simms bio

I joined the practice in October 2022 after qualifying as a VCA in March 2022 at another Vets for Pets practice.

I started my student veterinary nursing journey in April of 2023. I live with my husband and our two cats, Fish and Chip. Outside of work I enjoy horse riding, all things Disney and baking cookies. I love all aspects of veterinary nursing but I especially enjoy being in theatre and hope to one day undertake an anaesthesia and analgesia certificate. 

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Tamara Lee

Veterinary Care Assistant

Read Tamara Lee bio

I joined the practice in September 2022.
I live with my partner and our two rescue cats Oliver and Luna. I really love working with all of our furry friends, but have a particular soft spot for rabbits!
I love caring for all of our patients and giving them lots of love and snuggles, and I especially love inpatient care. For me, the favourite part of my job is seeing a poorly patient through their treatment and seeing a great recovery - especially when they reunite with their family at the end of their stay with us.
Outside of work, I enjoy reading, photography and exploring the countryside.
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Archie Darker

VCA

Read Archie Darker bio

I am currently at sixth form, studying for A-Levels in Biology, Chemistry and Maths. I began seeing practice at Oadby about a year ago, after deciding that I wanted to pursue a career as a veterinary surgeon. In August last year, I started a Saturday job as a Veterinary Care Assistant. In my spare time, I enjoy playing the guitar and the piano, going out with my friends, and playing with my two cats, Phoebe and Alex. 

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Michelle Wrathall

Client Services Manager

Accredited Veterinary Receptionist

Read Michelle Wrathall bio

Joined the Practice in 2010.
I live locally with my husband, son and "fur" daughter (ginger ninja cocker spaniel Sandy!!)
I love all our furry customers! Especially FERRETS! We do not get that many in so I always give them a special ferrety fuss when we do.

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Callum Sawyer

Practice Administrator

Read Callum Sawyer bio

I joined Oadby in July 2024, and have the role of Practice Administrator. I look after all of our day-to-day admin, and love the changes and challenges my role brings.

Me and my partner have two beautiful cats. Alfie, our two-year-old ginger and white boy, who follows me around like the fluffiest ginger shadow. Sidney, our one-year-old tabby is a pampered ball of chaos, who can never decide if she loves attention or food more!

I enjoy spending my time reading, painting and playing tabletop games, anything that two boisterous cats can interrupt!

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Della Gaskell

Senior Client Care Advisor

Accredited Veterinary Receptionist, NVQ Level 2 Customer Service, Mental Health First Aider

Read Della Gaskell bio

 have been with Vets for Pets for over 11 years and have achieved my Gold Award with the British Veterinary Receptionist Association. At Oadby I am a Senior Client Care Advisor and our mental health First Aider.
I love animals, music, fashion, true crime, and all things paranormal.
I live in Leicester with my cheeky French Bulldog, Dottie, and my two beautiful cats Bert and Ivy. My husband lives there too.
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Amy Simmonds

Client Care Advisor

Accredited Veterinary Receptionist

Read Amy Simmonds bio

I joined the practice October 2022 after transferring from another Vets for Pets in Sheffield. 

I have returned home back to Leicester with my retired racing greyhound, Romeo (Racing name was Romeo Superhero!),  who I adopted in 2018 from the Greyhound Trust. I used to volunteer at the trust every week to walk and groom the Greyhounds and loved it!

In my spare time I am a freelance illustrator/artist specialising in fantasy themed art and pet portraits but I also love playing video games, exploring new places and walking with Romeo. 

The best thing I enjoy about working at Vets for Pets is meeting the clients and the variety of pets we have attending the practice daily - even better when I can get pet cuddles too!

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Amy McNulty

Client Care Advisor

Read Amy McNulty bio

I joined the practice in 2023 after moving from another vet practice.
 
I love the vet world... No other job can quite live up to all the bells, and smells, of this fantastic, crazy industry.
I have a cat named Alice (AKA feral Beryl),a scatty pomeranian named Sybil and two reprobate dachshunds, Margo and Mable. 
 
I love my garden, reading, fashion and most importantly, driving my family and friends mad!
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Katie Lewis

Client Care Advisor

Read Katie Lewis bio

I joined the practice in 2024 & love the energetic atmosphere I’ve experienced so far. I’ve worked in customer service based roles for many years but finally feel like I’ve found a workplace that fulfils as well as challenges.
 
My current companion is a springer spaniel called Messi who (like myself) loves walks in the countryside where we live. Don’t ask me if I’m a cat or dog person because I couldn’t possibly choose!
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Laura Musson

Client Care Advisor

Read Laura Musson bio

I have recently joined the vets for pets team after being a client here for many years. 
I have enjoyed my time so far, learning lots of new skills and having cuddles with lots of different pets!
Outside of work I enjoy spending my time going for dog walks in the countryside with my 2 dogs - a rescue staffie cross and a crazy labrador. 
I also live with my husband and 3 children, our house is always busy! 
At the weekend we enjoy having family time watching a Disney film every Saturday night together.
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Vicki Oliver

Client Care Advisor

Read Vicki Oliver bio

After being a client of the practice for many years, I have recently joined the CCA team.
I've loved getting to know all of our patients and can't wait to meet more! I've particularly loved getting to cuddle some of our fluffiest clients!
Outside of the office I love long walks with my husband and our two year old black Labrador, theatre trips and box set marathons.

Vets For Pets Oadby opened in 2004 and is committed to bringing you affordable, tailored, high quality care via a modern, well equipped practice. Our facilities include an in house lab, pharmacy, theatre, separate dog and cat hospitalisation, dental suite, digital x-ray and ultrasound. Plus, on site car parking too!

We have an excellent local reputation and pride ourselves on going the extra mile for all of our clients and their pets whether existing or new.

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Services

  • Emergency cover
    Even if we are closed, we have your pet covered.
  • Acupuncture
    Acupuncture has evolved from the ancient art of placing needles into particular locations on the body in order to alleviate pain, improve recovery rates and increase resistance to disease. It has been practised by the Chinese and other Eastern cultures for thousands of years and may be used to treat a wide variety of illnesses in people and animals.
  • Anaesthesia
    General anaesthetic enables us to perform many procedures kindly and safely for your pet.
  • Behaviourist
    The Behaviourist approach to learning studied changes in behaviour that are caused by a person's direct experience of their environment, using the principles of classical and operant conditioning to explain them.

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  • Bereavement Support
    Making the decision to say goodbye to your pet is one of the toughest you’ll ever make. Pets provide us with unconditional love, friendship and comfort, so it is normal to have intense or conflicting emotions when it comes to euthanasia. At Vets4Pets we’re here for you and your pet for every step of your journey together.
  • Biochemistry
    Allows an assessment of the functionality of a patients organs.
  • Blood Pressure Monitor
    Used to measure the range of blood pressure as a preventative treatment to identify early signs of systemic hypertension.
  • Cardiology
    Cardiology
  • Dentistry
    The treatment and prevention of dental disease
  • Digital X-Ray
    Digital X ray equipment is available.
  • ECG
    ECG is also available to keep your pet's heart healthy.
  • Echocardiography (heart scans)
    Generates a 2D moving image of your pet's heart.
  • Electrolyte
    Enables the assessment of critical blood chemicals such as sodium and potassium.
  • Haematology – Blood testing
    Allows the assessment of a patient's blood and blood cells.
  • Health Plans
    Designed to cover all the regular pet care essentials such as vaccinations and flea and worm prevention, whilst saving you money.
  • Hospital Ward
    Suite of custom-built kennels for the housing and monitoring of in-patients.
  • In-house Laboratory
    A range of analytical tests and equipment to assist in the rapid diagnosis of illness.
  • Isolation Unit
    A special ward to care for animals with contagious diseases.
  • Locally Owned
    This practice is locally owned.
  • Medication
    Medication
  • Microchipping
    A microchip can help retrieve lost pets
  • Nurse Clinic
    Appointments with a highly qualified nurse which can cover anything from nutrition and fitness advice, grooming techniques, to pet socialisation classes.
  • Nutritional Advice
    Advice and support for your pet's diet.
  • Operating Theatre
    An operating theatre with gaseous anaesthetic facility for surgical procedures.
  • Prescriptions
    We can provide written prescriptions upon request.
  • Rabbit Medicine and Testing
    Rabbit Medicine and Testing
  • Separate Cat & Dog Waiting Areas
    Separate cat and dog waiting areas, designed to ensure your pet is kept in a comfortably stress free environment.
  • Separated Dog & Cat Wards and Isolation Units
    Separate cat and dog hospital wards, designed to ensure your pet is kept in a comfortably stress free environment.
  • Small Mammal Medicine and Surgery
    Small Mammal Medicine and Surgery
  • Soft Tissue
    Surgical procedures involving the soft tissues such as ears and skin.
  • Ultrasound
    Generates 2-D moving images of your pet’s internal organs at work.
  • Weight Clinic
    Monitoring clinic to help dogs and cats achieve optimal weights – both if they have been under or overweight
  • X-Ray
    Generates digital 2D images of bones and internal organs.

Our practice prices

We are a locally owned practice and review our prices regularly to ensure we offer our clients the best value for money.

Our team are always happy to discuss pricing and treatment options and provide estimates in advance of any treatment for your pet. Please see below for the prices of our most frequently used services and treatments.

Appointment Price
Vet Consultation £55.00
Annual booster vaccination From £62.50
Kennel Cough £52.50
Puppy full vaccination course £89.00
Microchipping £31.00
Nurse Consultation From £19.00
Written prescription fee £22.00
Castration (Male Dog) From £212.00
Spay (Female Dog) From £280.00

Better for your pet, better for your pocket

Our Complete Care health plans are a simple, cost-effective way to keep your pet protected, including annual vaccinations and preventative year round treatments tailored to your pet.

Find out more here, or ask the practice team for details

Appointment Price
Vet Consultation £55.00
Annual booster vaccination From £67.00
Kitten full vaccination course £122.00
Microchipping £31.00
Nurse Consultation From £19.00
Written prescription fee £22.00
Castration (Male Cat) From £83.50
Spay (Female Cat) From £116.00

Better for your pet, better for your pocket

Our Complete Care health plans are a simple, cost-effective way to keep your pet protected, including annual vaccinations and preventative year round treatments tailored to your pet.

Find out more here, or ask the practice team for details

Appointment Price
Vet Consultation £55.00
Vaccination (Rabbit) £89.50
Nurse Consultation From £19.00
Castration (Male Rabbit) From £120.00
Spay (Female Rabbit) From £153.00

Better for your pet, better for your pocket

Our Complete Care health plans are a simple, cost-effective way to keep your pet protected, including annual vaccinations and preventative year round treatments tailored to your pet.

Find out more here, or ask the practice team for details

Terms and Conditions

For further information on our pricing and details of what each appointment/treatment includes please contact the practice.

All Prices include VAT and are subject to change.

*1 General policy of this practice is to re-examine an animal on a regular basis. Our team will discuss the most appropriate re-examination frequency with you.

Practice accreditations

  • RCVS accreditation EDITED
  • $R7B2CSH

Health Plans

Health Plan

Complete Care

From £9.99* per month
Save over £300† on routine healthcare
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Health Plan

Complete Care Plus

From £19.99* per month
Our most comprehensive plan for dogs and cats
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Health Plans

Flea & Worm Pack

Protect your pet and your pocket!
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Out of hours

The Park Veterinary Group
162 Dominion Road
Glenfield
Leicestershire
LE3 8JA

Telephone: 0116 287 8636

6am to Midnight - £225 Midnight to 6am - £285