Farm & Large-Animal Vets near Penrith

## Summary Frame and Swift Ltd is an **independent mixed veterinary practice** treating **farm, equine and small animals**. The website highlights **in-house CT**, **keyhole (laparoscopic) surgery**, **laser surgery**, and **hospitalisation**, alongside facilities such as an **equine operating theatre**, **stabling/paddocks**, **four consultation rooms**, and **extensive kennelling**. It also states a **full out-of-hours service with on-call staff available 24 hours a day**. Recent reviews strongly praise the **vets’ explanations and handling of pets** (including keeping cats notably relaxed during appointments and smooth recovery after neutering), but there’s a clear conflict around **front-desk/management experiences**: two reviewers describe rudeness, confusing repeat invoicing, and problems leaving without medication. ## Services - **Species treated (as stated):** farm animals, equine, and small animals including **dogs, cats and rabbits** - **Diagnostics & procedures**, including **CT (computer tomography)** and **full digital imaging** - **Surgery:** - **Keyhole/laparoscopic surgery** - **Laser surgery** - **Dentistry** - **Hospitalisation** (inpatient care) - **Preventative medicine** - **Equine facilities** mentioned on the website: **equine operating theatre**, **covered examination area**, **stabling and paddocks** - **Pre-purchase examinations** (listed on the website) - **Emergency / out-of-hours:** website states a **full out-of-hours service** with **on-call staff 24 hours a day** - **Procedures mentioned in reviews:** **cat neutering** (with owners reporting pets recovered very smoothly) ## People - **Julie (described in reviews as receptionist and as practice manager):** two separate 1-star reviews describe her as **“extremely rude”** and lacking compassion during ongoing treatment for a seriously ill pet; one also alleges **repeated invoicing for fees already paid** and difficulties around **insurance payment handling**. - **The vets (unnamed):** repeatedly described as **explaining things clearly**, being **knowledgeable**, and helping keep pets calm (one owner said their cat was the most relaxed they’d ever seen at a vet). One reviewer explicitly contrasted their experience by saying **“the vets themselves are fantastic”** despite dissatisfaction with reception/management. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.8 stars from 257 reviews.** **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - Multiple owners praise **clear explanations** and feeling their pet was **kept at ease** during visits. - **Cat care** is specifically mentioned: a reviewer reported **kittens neutered** with an unusually smooth recovery, and another described their older cat as **remarkably relaxed** at appointments. - **Emergency responsiveness** is mentioned positively (“timely responses to emergencies”). - Several reviews mention **pricing** as “reasonable/very reasonably priced,” but without specific figures. - A minority of recent reviews report serious administrative/front-desk issues, including: - **Rudeness** attributed to the same staff member named in both reviews - Being **left without medication multiple times** (as alleged) - **Confusing/duplicated invoicing** and dissatisfaction with how **insurance payments/claims** were handled (including mention of an **admin fee for submitting claims**)

## Summary 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). ## Services Services and situations explicitly mentioned in the available information include: - **Out-of-hours emergency care** (owners describe being treated out of hours for an emergency). - **Sunday appointments** (a Sunday morning appointment is described for a gastrointestinal flare-up). - **Urgent/same-day consultations** (same-morning appointment offered for an acute skin problem). - Treatment for specific problems noted in reviews: - **Colitis flare-up** management - **Skin “hot spot”** treatment - **Accident/injury assessment** after a hiking-related incident - Care relating to a **stroke** in a dog (details of treatment not specified) - Support around **pet loss** (details not specified) ## People No individual vets or nurses are named in the information provided. Reviews repeatedly describe staff actions rather than specific clinicians, including: - Making time for urgent cases (out-of-hours, Sunday morning, and same-day fitting-in are all mentioned). - Communicating in a way owners found helpful during stressful situations (“good advice” is specifically mentioned after an accident). ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.9 stars from 82 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - Owners repeatedly mention being **seen quickly for urgent problems**, including **out-of-hours** care, a **Sunday morning** appointment, and being **fit in the same morning**. - Several reviews describe help with **acute issues while travelling**, where timely treatment allowed pets to recover and owners to continue their plans. - Specific medical problems mentioned include **colitis flare-ups**, **skin hot spots**, and **accident-related injuries**, with one owner reporting their dog is “making a perfect recovery”. - A few reviews reference support through **serious illness and bereavement** (stroke and pet loss), describing the team as attentive to owners’ worries. - Pricing is rarely discussed; one reviewer describes charges as “very reasonable” but gives no figures.

## Summary 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**). ## Services Based on the clinic website and the latest reviews available: - **Pets (companion animals)** - Routine veterinary healthcare (website) - Urgent assessment for issues such as a dog eating something unsafe (review) - Management of **ear infections** (review) - **Blood testing**, including liaising with a pet’s usual vet and sharing results (review) - **Equine** - Routine healthcare (website) - Lameness treatment (website) - Reproduction services, including **embryo transfer**, **MOET/IVF**, and **semen collection** (website) - **Gastroscopy** and **endoscopy** (website) - Surgery and dentistry (website) - Therapeutic laser (website) - **Farm animals** - Farm animal care is indicated by species covered on the website (website) - **Emergency care** - The website states emergency care is provided **for equine and farm animals**. - The clinic data also lists “Emergency veterinary services (24/7 or extended hours)”, without specifying species. These two sources don’t fully match on scope. ## People - **Sam** (role not stated): Mentioned by name in reviews for helping a dog with “horrible ear infections,” with the owner noting the dog was “totally at ease with her.” ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.9 stars from 55 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - **Fast response for urgent problems:** one owner describes calling while still out walking and getting a call back “as soon as the vet started,” followed by being seen quickly. - **Clear communication and reassurance:** owners describe being given “all the information we needed to put us at ease.” - **Not pushing unnecessary spend:** one review explicitly says the team “aren’t too pushy trying to make you spend money.” - **Continuity and coordination of care:** a review describes the vet exchanging medical notes with another practice and providing blood test results within 24 hours. - **Ongoing-condition support:** ear infection care is specifically mentioned, with the dog reportedly staying relaxed with the vet.

## Summary 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. ## Services - **Ophthalmology referral care** (specialist eye cases referred in). - **Cataract surgery** (mentioned for a senior greyhound; also described alongside **prosthetic lens fitting** in another case). - **Lens luxation** assessment and treatment decision support (described as painful and urgent). - **Corneal ulcers** management (ulcers in both eyes mentioned). - **Eye removal (enucleation)** (described in a young dog with multiple ocular defects). - **Surgical admissions** for eye procedures (owners mention pets being admitted for surgery and feeling safe during admission). - **Follow-up/recheck appointments** after surgery are referenced (a review mentions being “due in for a review” a few days later). ## People - **Rebecca**: mentioned as helping an owner arrive with a very unwell dog; described as **calm and clear**, and as helping them make a difficult decision when the outcome wasn’t what they wanted. - **Richard**: repeatedly referenced as the vet managing a long-term ophthalmology case from puppyhood through multiple surgeries, including cataract removal and prosthetic lens fitting; owners emphasise his **skills/knowledge** and that procedures and next steps were explained. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.9 stars from 242 reviews.** **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - **Successful restoration of vision after cataract surgery**, including a case described as “not straightforward,” with owners reporting the dog “has his sight back.” - **Clear explanations and communication** throughout diagnosis, surgery, and recovery (“everything was explained fully”; “felt heard and listened to”). - **Support during emotionally difficult decisions**, particularly when outcomes were expected but still distressing. - **Range of eye problems handled**, with owners explicitly mentioning cataracts, lens luxation, ulcers in both eyes, and eye removal. - **Team experience during admissions and procedures**, with owners noting pets were “well looked after” and they felt safe when their dog was admitted for surgery.

## Summary The Sheep Centre describes itself as a dedicated sheep artificial breeding company (rather than a small-animal veterinary clinic). The website focuses on sheep reproduction work—such as semen freezing and assisted breeding—and also offers training (including cervical AI training). Recent Google reviews, however, largely discuss a public-facing **sheepdog demonstration**: visitors describe an evening/weekly demo led by a host and family team, with multiple dogs of different ages and training stages, and the chance to meet the dogs before the demo. One reviewer also noted that dogs are allowed to attend on leads. ## Services From the website summary, the centre lists sheep-only breeding services: - **Semen freezing** - **Laparoscopic artificial insemination (AI)** - **Embryo transfer** - **Cervical AI training** From the latest reviews available to us, visitors also describe: - **Sheepdog demonstrations**, presented as entertaining and informative, showing dogs at various stages of training and explaining farming/training practices. ## People - **Garry** (named in a review; role not stated): described as having a strong bond with the dogs, which visitors found notable during the demonstration. - Reviews also refer to the demo being presented by “**all members of the family (human and canine)**,” with the host speaking clearly and entertainingly about his work with sheep and sheepdogs. ## Reviews **Google rating: 5.0 stars from 52 reviews.** **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - Sheepdog demonstrations are repeatedly described as **informative and entertaining**, with clear explanation of how dogs are trained and work with handlers. - Multiple reviews mention **meeting the dogs** and seeing **dogs of different ages/training stages** during the demo. - Practical notes from attendees include **dogs being allowed on leads** and **seating being available**.