Farm Vets in Cumbria

Capontree Veterinary Centre is a multi-site, multidisciplinary practice treating pets, horses and farm animals, and it’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Reviews point to a clinic that handles both routine care and unexpected problems—owners describe everything from preventative visits with vaccination reminders to same-week treatment for an eye infection and stitched repair of a torn paw pad. Several reviewers mention practical decision-making (for example, using sedation rather than a general anaesthetic for a paw-pad repair to reduce stress and costs) and follow-up after treatment (a recheck two days later was specifically noted).

Veterinary Vision Ltd is a dedicated ophthalmology referral clinic focused on eye conditions and eye surgery. The website describes “state-of-the-art operating facilities,” and reviews repeatedly mention complex procedures and decision-making support—such as cataract surgery (including prosthetic lens fitting), lens luxation, corneal ulcers, and eye removal. Owners also describe thorough explanations throughout treatment, with some mentioning planned review appointments after surgery and feeling supported through difficult outcome discussions.

Coomara Veterinary Practice describes itself as a family-run independent practice. Based on its website and recent reviews, it appears set up for both routine care and more involved cases, with a stated 24-hour emergency service covered by its own team. Owners mention practical support and follow-through, including arranging home visits when a dog is more comfortable at home, and handling insurance claims on the client’s behalf. Recent examples include surgery for a puppy born with part of a back leg missing (amputation of the remaining portion due to sores/dragging), and dental treatment for a dog with a sore gum needing a “teeth clean up.”

Millcroft Veterinary Group Ltd describes itself as an independent practice with over 100 years of history, providing care for both pets and farms and offering 24-hour care. Recent reviews repeatedly mention fast access to appointments (including being offered one within 45 minutes), vets who handle nervous dogs gently, and clear advice alongside treatment (for example, medication plus guidance that owners felt resolved symptoms quickly). Owners also mention the practice seeing a wide mix of animals, from cats and dogs to horses and sheep.

West Lakeland Veterinary Group is a long-established veterinary practice (the website describes it as “long-established”), and it’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Based on the site navigation and review details, the practice appears set up for a wide range of work beyond routine pet consults, including equine and farm services, plus urgent care. Concrete details owners mention include: - Same-day appointments being offered for a dog needing treatment. - Emergency care overnight for a cat, including hospitalisation for an X-ray and blood tests, with updates given during the case. - Treatment of a dog that had swallowed part of a toy (described by the owner as “saving” the dog). - Gentle handling during a cat appointment and taking time to answer questions.

Craig Robinson Vets Ltd provides care for both pets and farm animals, with diagnostics and a named “Happy Paws” health plan listed on its website, and “modern, well‑equipped surgeries” described. Recent reviews focus heavily on practical, compassionate support around end‑of‑life care (including home visits), alongside smooth admin and a calm clinic environment. Specific examples mentioned include staff coming to a pet’s home for euthanasia, not rushing families during goodbyes, helping a visiting owner obtain a worming tablet and complete travel paperwork, and accommodating an extra companion dog to keep an anxious older dog calmer.

Rowcliffe House Vets Ltd is a veterinary practice (no group ownership is stated in the information provided). Recent reviews describe the clinic as set up to handle urgent, unplanned problems as well as ongoing medical issues—owners mention being seen out of hours, getting a Sunday morning appointment, and being fitted in the same morning for a sudden skin issue. Concrete examples from the latest reviews include: - Out-of-hours emergency care for a dog with a “potentially fatal” condition, with treatment over “a few days”. - Same-day appointment for a dog with a severe “hot spot” that was causing stress and agitation. - Urgent consultation after an accident, with the owner reporting a full recovery. - Support during serious illness and end-of-life situations (a dog described as having had a stroke, and another owner describing support when they lost a dog).

Paragon Veterinary Group is a multi-branch veterinary practice that treats pets as well as equine and farm animals, with the website stating over 80 years of experience. It appears set up for both day-to-day care and more advanced work—particularly for horses and breeding—while reviews also describe timely help for urgent pet problems. Concrete specifics owners mention include: - Returning calls promptly and fitting in an urgent dog case quickly after the dog ate something it shouldn’t. - Clear explanations aimed at reassuring owners during an urgent visit. - Coordinating with another vet to exchange medical notes and deliver blood test results within 24 hours (as described in a review). - A vet named Sam being specifically credited with helping a dog that has had ongoing ear infections feel at ease. Emergency care is referenced, but the scope varies by source (see Services).

Old Stone Vets is an independent, small-animal-only veterinary practice (they state they no longer treat farm animals, equine or game birds). The practice offers emergency care as well as routine work like consultations and vaccines, and reviews describe them handling both urgent cases and surgery. Recent reviewers repeatedly mention pets being kept as comfortable as possible during uncomfortable treatment, and there are specific examples of mouth/jaw problems treated (including a fractured jaw and a mouth operation).