Meet Rory and Jack! These handsome boys receive at-home laser therapy from our nurses to help manage arthritis pain and inflammation. They’re always a joy to visit—and excellent models.
What Veterinary Nurses do
• Monitor anesthesia
• Recover patients
• Run blood tests, smears, and urinalysis
• Collect blood samples
• Care for medical and critically ill patients
• Take dental X-rays and radiographs
• Conduct nurse
Enjoy exciting activities at our Ilkley Open Day
Bring your teddy for bandaging, visit the dog bar, dress up as a vet, and enjoy colourful face painting. There’s fun for everyone!
Congratulations to our Veterinary Nurse Sam on 10 incredible years with Ashlands. Your leadership, compassion and dedication have made a lasting difference. Thank you for everything you do—we’re excited for the years ahead!
Small changes lead to big progress. After cruciate ligament surgery and rehab, Mollie is learning to sit without favouring her injured leg. Progress before perfection: each small improvement builds towards a stronger, fully functional future.
Keyhole surgery uses a camera and instruments through two small abdominal incisions, reducing wound size. Ashlands offers laparoscopic bitch neutering at our Ilkley surgery. Contact your usual branch to discuss suitability and booking.
Our final reminder before the big day! Ilkley Open Day
This Saturday, 12 September, at Ilkley Vets, from 12:00 to 16:00. There’s so much going on: a bouncy castle, face painting, Bini Brew Bar, Yorkshire Dales Ice Cream, Your Ilkley Radio, an
We were busy over the weekend as the community vets at Glistenbury Festival in Glusburn, supporting Sue Ryder. The children did brilliantly engaging with our Operation Dog, while our canine guests enjoyed treats and refreshments at the dog bar.
Following my visit to Ashlands Veterinary Centre in Ilkley, the team invited me back to discuss the proposed Veterinary Surgeons Bill and where it could be improved. We discussed workforce pressures, rising care costs and the practical impact of
Friday Hedgehog Story! This prickly visitor was brought to Glusburn Practice after getting caught in football netting. Thankfully, he was safely freed with no injuries—just tired and in need of care. After a good meal and well-earned rest, he was
Ilkley Open Day
We can’t wait to welcome Loaf N Loaded! Come enjoy delicious food while the little ones have fun on the bouncy castle. Bring the family—we’ll see you Saturday, 12 September!
We're delighted to announce that we won Professional Services Business of the Year at the Ilkley Business Awards! We're incredibly proud of our dedicated team, whose exceptional care makes Ashlands the veterinary practice of choice. Who deserves a
Summer brings blue skies, countryside walks, beer gardens, tennis and time with the dog! But heat can put our four-legged friends at risk of heatstroke. Learn the signs and what to do: wet your dog, then contact a vet.
It’s hot! Some breeds, such as Pugs and French Bulldogs, may struggle even more. Avoid the hottest part of the day, and remember cars and pavements can become dangerously hot. Consider early morning or evening appointments for your pet.