Capontree Veterinary Centre

Capontree Veterinary Centre is a multi-site, multidisciplinary practice in the Carlisle area treating pets, horses and farm animals, and it is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. It offers both routine and more urgent care, with recent customer feedback describing preventative visits, treatment for an eye infection, and repair of a torn paw pad. Recent reviews also highlight practical treatment decisions, clear follow-up, and a calm, friendly approach with animals.

Services

• •Multi-species care: The practice treats pets, horses and farm animals.
• •Routine and preventative care: Reviews mention preventative appointments, vaccination reminders/messages, and ongoing care such as monthly injections for an elderly dog.
• •Illness treatment: A recent reviewer described being seen while staying in the area when their puppy developed an eye infection.
• •Injury and wound care: Reviews describe treatment for a torn stopper pad (paw pad), including non-dissolving stitches, a recovery plan of around two weeks, and a recheck two days later.
• •Procedure planning and aftercare: One owner specifically praised the practice for using sedation rather than a general anaesthetic for a paw-pad repair, aiming to reduce stress and cost, and for explaining the recovery plan clearly.
• •Emergency care: Emergency veterinary services are listed as available, with 24/7 or extended hours noted in the clinic information.

Pricing

No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.

People

• •Matthew: Praised for being very good with a puppy on its first proper vet visit.
• •Reception team: Specifically thanked for helpful handling of an appointment mix-up and rebooking to the correct branch without fuss.
• •Reviews also consistently praise the wider team for gentle handling, clear communication, and a kind approach during both routine visits and more difficult moments, including end-of-life care.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.9/5 from 104 reviews.

• •Recent feedback is strongly positive about the clinic’s friendly, polite and clean environment, with one owner saying their dog “loves going in.”
• •Reviewers describe staff as gentle and calm with animals, including an elderly dog attending for monthly injections and a cat that stayed calm during its visit.
• •Several reviews highlight helpful, practical care, including same-area support for a puppy’s eye infection, tailored treatment for a paw-pad injury, and follow-up after the procedure.
• •Longer-term clients also mention compassion and trust over many years, including support when saying goodbye to an elderly dog.