Ashlea Veterinary Centre Ltd

Ashlea Veterinary Centre Ltd in Carlisle has been operating since 1994 and is part of VetPartners. It is based in a purpose-built facility with cat-friendly rooms and holds Gold Standard Cat Friendly Clinic accreditation. Recent feedback continues to highlight good appointment availability, calm handling of pets during exams, and clear, helpful advice, with occasional waits when the team is dealing with emergencies.

Services

• •General veterinary care and preventative treatment: owners mention annual check-ups, routine injections, annual vaccinations, and kennel cough vaccination, including an injectable kennel cough option for one dog.
• •Emergency care: emergency veterinary services are listed as available, and reviews suggest urgent cases can sometimes affect waiting times for routine appointments.
• •Cat-friendly care: the clinic has cat-friendly rooms and Gold Standard Cat Friendly Clinic accreditation. Recent reviews also mention practical help around cat appointments and advice on managing a cat’s weight.
• •Rabbit care: recent reviews specifically mention rabbits being seen at the practice, including health checks and support during bereavement.
• •Puppy support: puppy classes are mentioned by a long-term client.
• •Training role: the practice is listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.

Pricing

No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.

People

• •Amy: praised for advice on helping a cat with weight issues.
• •Catherine: specifically recommended for rabbit care, with owners describing her as professional and compassionate.
• •Veterinary team: reviewers regularly describe the vets as calm, friendly, and good at putting pets at ease during examinations and vaccinations.
• •Reception and support staff: often mentioned as friendly, welcoming, efficient, and calm in awkward moments in the waiting room.

Reviews

Ashlea Veterinary Centre has a 4.7-star Google rating from 249 reviews.

• •Friendly, professional team: recent reviewers consistently describe staff as welcoming, helpful, and professional.
• •Pets handled calmly: several owners say the vets helped nervous or excitable pets settle, including dogs who were barking or unsure about being examined.
• •Strong continuity and access: long-term clients speak positively about the practice, and several reviews mention being able to get appointments when needed.
• •A few delays under pressure: one reviewer reported a 45-minute wait for a routine visit, with the delay explained as an emergency case and an apology given.