Paragon Veterinary Group

Caring for animals for over 80 years

Paragon Veterinary Group is a Cumbrian-based veterinary practice with over 80 years experience in caring for animals. The name 'par-a-gon' refers to a model of excellence or perfection, and over the years we have gone from strength-to-strength to build up our reputation to the highest possible standards in our field.
Furthermore, we are passionate about doing this sustainably, being advocates for animal health and a sustainable future

We combine high standards of companion animal clinical veterinary practice with a commitment to nursing and all-round patient care. We have branches for consultation at Dalston, Newbiggin and at Oak Tree Animals' Charity near Wetheral.

We offer a PetProtect Club to provide affordable preventative veterinary care with unlimited veterinary consultations as well as partnering with an Insurance provider called PetProactice to help clients.

Our busy equine team covers the full range from companion donkeys through to racehorses and top-flight competition animals.

Working out of centres in Dalston near Carlisle and Newbiggin near Penrith, Paragon employs highly experienced and dedicated farm animal vets

We offer embryo transfer services, sexing, IVF, semen collection and a residential unit to farmers here in the UK and Ireland.

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Latest News

Keep up with all the news and activity at Paragon!

01
Jun
The vital role of the veterinary nurse

Although veterinary nurses play a vital role in every veterinary practice, our work can be more behind the scenes and perhaps not so well understood by the public.

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01
Jun
Biosecurity

2026 has so far brought an influx of equine infectious disease cases, including both flu (Equine Influenza) and strangles (Streptococcus Equi Equi) cases within Cumbria.

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01
Jun
Sustainable parasite control in sheep this summer

Worm control in sheep has changed significantly over recent decades. For many years, the routine approach was to dose lambs every few weeks through the summer and assume the problem was controlled. That system is no longer sustainable

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29
Apr
Ticks and how to tackle them

Tick numbers surge at this time of the year and it’s important as pet owners to be aware and prepared.

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