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Active Vetcare - Oakley

#8 Vet in Reading, Berkshire

4.5
Corporate

Active Vetcare - Oakley – Vets in Reading

Updated January 2026
Corporate
Top 10 Ranking
#8 in Reading
Top 10 Ranking
#31 in Berkshire
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Clinic Overview

Active Vetcare – Oakley is part of the Active Vetcare Veterinary Group (not an independent clinic). Based on the services listed on the group website and what owners describe in reviews, it’s set up for routine small‑animal care (vaccinations, parasite control, nurse clinics) as well as more involved work such as dentistry, surgery and diagnostics, with support for urgent cases and end‑of‑life decisions.

Active Vetcare – Oakley is part of the Active Vetcare Veterinary Group (not an independent clinic). Based on the services listed on the group website and what owners describe in reviews, it’s set up for routine small‑animal care (vaccinations, parasite control, nurse clinics) as well as more involved work such as dentistry, surgery and diagnostics, with support for urgent cases and end‑of‑life decisions.

Concrete specifics owners mention include

  • Vets taking time to explain a serious diagnosis, lay out treatment options, and give owners time to decide (including palliative, home‑managed care).
  • Staff providing extra support around euthanasia, including allowing time to say goodbye.
  • Practical admin help such as contacting insurers directly to reduce owner stress.
  • Organisation systems like appointment/reminder messages and helping quickly over the phone when something urgent happens.

Services

Services and capabilities referenced on the website and/or in reviews include

  • General consultations and routine care (including vaccinations, parasite control, and six‑month health checks).
  • Nurse clinics.
  • Microchipping (including scanning a microchip to identify a pet, as described in a review).
  • Dentistry.
  • Diagnostic tests & imaging (listed on the website).
  • Surgery, including neutering (with a post‑op check mentioned in a review).
  • Soft tissue, orthopaedic, and cardiology referral services (listed on the website).
  • Exotic animal care (website lists species including small mammals, reptiles/tortoises, cage birds, and backyard poultry).
  • Comfort/maintenance procedures such as nail clipping, grooming, and anal sac expression (and owners mention help with small issues like “pawdicures” and checking a “stinky bottom”).
  • Pet travel documentation (GB) (listed on the website).
  • Home visits (listed on the website).
  • Emergency care arrangements: the website states emergencies are handled via the practice during normal opening hours, and out‑of‑hours emergencies are directed to MiNightVet.
  • Veterinary Nurse Training facility (from the clinic’s structured data).

People

Named staff members mentioned in reviews

  • Kurt (vet): repeatedly mentioned in end‑of‑life care for cats—owners describe him explaining what was happening, helping them weigh options, and guiding them toward a decision when it was time, while still allowing time to say goodbye.
  • Mia (vet): mentioned positively alongside Kurt for treating pets “as though they are their own,” including helping with an anxious cat who can become aggressive when scared.
  • Diana, Tayla, Ariane (reception team): named as helpful and welcoming; owners also describe the front desk as organised (e.g., reminders) and supportive during stressful situations.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.5 stars from 222 reviews. - End‑of‑life and serious illness support for cats: owners describe clear explanations of prognosis and options, time to make decisions, and compassionate handling of euthanasia appointments (including being given time to say goodbye).

  • Home-managed treatment and responsive follow-up: one owner describes palliative care managed at home with phone support, and being seen promptly when needed—even when it ran past closing time.
  • Practical help during emergencies and distressing events: reviewers mention being helped quickly after calling with an urgent concern (suspected foreign body ingestion) and sensitive handling after a pet died suddenly, including microchip identification and keepsakes such as hair clippings and a paw print.
  • Organisation and communication: reminders are specifically mentioned; owners also note staff “meet you on the level” and take time to talk through questions.
  • Handling difficult/anxious pets and small practical needs: examples include attempts to examine an anxious/aggressive cat, plus help with nail/paw care and checking minor hygiene issues.

Special Services

Emergency Services
Vet Nurse Training

Location

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