Paragon Veterinary Group – Vets in Penrith
Clinic Overview
Paragon Veterinary Group is a multi-branch veterinary practice in Penrith, Cumbria, caring for pets as well as equine and farm animals, with the website stating more than 80 years of experience. The practice offers routine veterinary care alongside more advanced equine work, particularly in reproduction and diagnostics. Recent feedback highlights fast help for urgent pet problems, clear communication, and a caring, reassuring approach.
Services
- •Pets: Routine veterinary care, urgent appointments, blood testing, and treatment for ongoing issues such as ear infections. Recent reviews mention dogs being seen quickly for urgent concerns, including one that had eaten something unsafe while on holiday, and another case where the team coordinated with a home vet and returned blood test results within 24 hours.
- •Equine: Routine healthcare, lameness treatment, reproduction services including embryo transfer, MOET/IVF, and semen collection, plus gastroscopy, endoscopy, surgery, dentistry, and therapeutic laser treatment.
- •Farm animals: Farm animal veterinary care is listed as part of the practice’s service range.
- •Emergency care: The website specifically references emergency care for equine and farm animals. A broader emergency or extended-hours arrangement is also associated with the practice, although the species covered by that wider arrangement is not clearly specified.
Pricing
A very limited amount of published pricing suggests the clinic may sit below average on price, but this is based on very few comparable services. Reviews also describe the practice as affordable, good value, and not pushy about extra spending.
People
- •Sam: Named in reviews for caring for a dog with recurring ear infections and helping him feel at ease.
- •Reviews also point to a friendly, professional, knowledgeable team, with particular praise for clear explanations, supportive handling, and a welcoming manner.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.9 stars from 54 reviews.
- •Reviewers regularly mention being offered prompt help, including same-day urgent appointments and one case where a dog was seen within half an hour of calling.
- •Communication is a strong theme, with owners praising clear explanations, reassurance, and good coordination with other vet practices when needed.
- •The team is frequently described as friendly, professional, kind, and focused on animal care.
- •Value for money also comes through in reviews, with comments describing the practice as affordable and not overly sales-driven.

