Farm Vets in Cumbria

Tarn Farm Vets is an independent farm animal veterinary practice that is part of Paragon Veterinary Group and affiliated with XLVets. The practice is set up primarily for farm and herd/flock work (routine pre-booked visits are described as a large proportion of their calls), with 24/7 emergency cover stated as at least two dedicated farm vets on call 365 days a year. The website also highlights specialist goat services and consultancy, plus a support team of vet techs offering practical on-farm procedures (for example stress-free disbudding and calf vaccinations). Google shows a 5-star rating, but the latest reviews available to us don’t include written detail, so they don’t add specifics about day-to-day experiences.

Solway Equine Vets Ltd describes itself as a new, independent equine ambulatory veterinary and dental practice (a mobile service focused on horses and ponies). The website positions the practice around specialist equine veterinary work and dentistry. The only written review available calls them a “brilliant vet for horses,” but there aren’t additional details in reviews about specific treatments, facilities, or policies.

Oakhill Veterinary Group is a multi-species practice that, based on its website, offers an Animal Rehabilitation Centre alongside services such as orthopaedic surgery, soft-tissue surgery, dental treatments and ultrasonography. Structured clinic data also describes it as a veterinary nurse training facility and as providing emergency veterinary services (noted as “24/7 or extended hours”). In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly describe: - being seen urgently with very short notice (including being given an appointment within an hour, and another case being taken through immediately even though the owner hadn’t called ahead) - diagnostics carried out promptly (ultrasound, scans and blood tests are all mentioned) - follow-up after acute illness (a next-day follow-up appointment is described)

Westmorland Veterinary Group is an RCVS-accredited practice providing care for both pets and farm animals, and it’s listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. The website mentions an emergency vet service, and reviews describe the team handling both routine work (annual health checks and booster vaccinations) and unexpected needs (urgent appointments and arranging repeat medication while an owner was travelling). From the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly mention: - Being fit in for an urgent appointment and finding the vet “very thorough”. - Practical help coordinating medication by contacting a pet’s usual vet and preparing the prescription for collection. - Support during end-of-life situations, with empathy highlighted by one family who approached the practice when their dog died. A minority of reviewers also report recent operational changes (described as a buyout and new booking software), and they’re unhappy that they can’t book with a specific named vet.

Pendragon Vets Ltd provides veterinary care for both small animals and large animals, and states that a 24-hour emergency service is available. It’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. In the latest reviews available to us, owners most often describe: - Out-of-hours help that moved quickly (one owner called out of hours, was told to come in, and their dog was seen within minutes and treated immediately after a thorough exam). - Care that includes onward referral and ongoing aftercare (a dog with a serious leg injury was diagnosed, referred for same-day specialist surgery, and then supported with dressing changes, check-ups and medications during recovery). - Supportive end-of-life care (one review mentions compassionate care when saying goodbye to an elderly pet, also referencing “Paws to Rest”). There is also a clear negative point raised: one reviewer says the practice would not provide tick treatment without a vet appointment, which they found inconvenient.

McKinney Veterinary Practice Ltd is an independent mixed practice (not part of a corporate group) providing care for small animals, livestock and horses, with species listed including cattle, sheep, equine and exotics. The practice offers 24‑hour veterinary advice and assistance and, in reviews, owners describe being seen at short notice, including a case where staff stayed after hours to help. Written reviews also repeatedly reference end‑of‑life support, including a home euthanasia when “no-one else would” and a sympathy card sent afterwards.

Millcroft Veterinary Group Ltd is an independent veterinary practice with roots dating back to the 1920s (per its website). It provides 24-hour care through the Millcroft Vets team, and recent reviews describe the clinic handling both urgent problems (for example, a dog with a UTI seen promptly over a holiday period and sent home with medication) and longer-term supportive care (including palliative treatment after serious test results). Owners also mention surgery (“operated on Willow today”) and diagnostic tests, along with staff taking time to explain next steps and provide reassurance.

Capontree Veterinary Centre describes itself as a multi-discipline practice with 15 vets across three centres, treating pets, horses, and farm animals. Recent reviews most often talk about small-animal care, including same-day appointments for urgent issues, dental work with progress updates, and follow-up calls after procedures. A small number of reviews raise concerns about standards around microchipping and post-op pain relief for cats, and about not being able to identify staff by name during appointments.

Archway Veterinary Practice (S Cumbria) Ltd is an independently owned practice that’s been established for over 50 years and has recently moved into a new, award-winning facility. The practice states it provides its own 24-hour emergency care, with fully qualified veterinary nurses on site overnight, and it is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. From the latest reviews, owners repeatedly mention a modern, very clean building (including separate waiting areas for cats), being seen on time, and thorough examinations. Reviews also describe the team fitting in urgent problems (for example, a split claw) and handling challenging or anxious dogs during treatment. One reviewer raises a concern about a policy requiring monthly check-ups to issue repeat medication for chronic conditions, saying it becomes expensive and pushes them to buy medication online instead.

West Lakeland Veterinary Group describes itself as a long-established practice offering veterinary treatment and preventative healthcare, with separate areas of work for pets, equine, and farm clients. Reviews reinforce that they handle urgent cases: owners mention being seen “straight away” for emergency appointments and being fitted in the same day. Several reviews also describe clear communication practices, including giving a clear cost quote before treatment and making follow-up calls after an appointment.