Archway Veterinary Practice (S Cumbria) Ltd

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.

Services

• •24-hour emergency care (in-house): The practice states it provides its own 24-hour emergency care, with fully qualified vet nurses on site overnight.
• •Physiotherapy: A Physiotherapy Centre is listed on the website; a reviewer specifically mentions using the physiotherapy service for their dog.
• •Preventive care (as listed on the website)
• •Complete Wellness Plan
• •Primary puppy & kitten vaccinations
• •Annual booster vaccinations
• •Flea and tick treatment
• •Worm treatment
• •Appointments and urgent problems (from reviews)
• •Same/next-day help for injuries such as a split claw, with rapid treatment described.
• •Medication repeats (from reviews)
• •One owner reports being told a monthly check and prescription cycle is required for ongoing medication for a chronic condition.

People

• •Vets and nursing team (not individually named)
• •Described as doing thorough examinations and explaining everything in detail.
• •Multiple reviews mention handling anxious or reactive dogs carefully—one owner says their dog “went ballistic” during foot handling for a split claw and that the team managed him well and treated the issue quickly.
• •Compassion around end-of-life care is described in one detailed account, with staff support during a pet’s euthanasia (“fell asleep peacefully and quietly”).

Reviews

Google rating: 4.8 stars from 208 reviews.

• •Modern, clean facilities are repeatedly noted, including separate cat waiting areas.
• •Owners mention being seen on time and receiving thorough exams with clear explanations.
• •Practical help with urgent issues is described (for example, being squeezed in for a split claw and treated quickly).
• •Handling of nervous or difficult dogs is specifically highlighted (making an anxious dog feel safe; managing a dog that resists having feet handled).
• •One negative review cites frustration with a monthly re-check policy for repeat chronic medication, describing it as costly and inconvenient compared with obtaining medication online.