Cumbria, Carlisle, Penrith based veterinary practice, dogs, cats, cattle, horses, farm animal

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.

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

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

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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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Testimonials

This is a brilliant veterinary practice. We were on holiday in the area with our two dogs and one of them needed a blood test for a condition she has. The vet was exceptionally professional; she exchanged the medical notes with my home vet and made sure we had the test results within 24 hrs. All other staff we encountered was friendly, professional and knowledgeable. We were made to feel very welcome. The cost was very affordable too and excellent value for money.

S. Ludlow

Been using this vets for years would never change. They are a lovely bunch of vets and nurses, to the animals and any anxious owners. FABULOUS

Sarah M.

My wife Karen and I would like to say a massive THANK YOU to Paragon Vets especially to Graham Lewis and his team, who operated on Maxy removing the lodged golf ball from Maxy’s small intestine and ultimately saving his life! Maxy received brilliant care from all staff from start to finish, and we were kept fully up to date with his prognosis and progress. Maxy has fully recovered and now has his “spring” back in his step. Fantastic news for us!

David F.

5* treatment every time! Since moving to the area 2 years ago they have looked after our dog and cats and I wouldn't take them anywhere else! Whether it's routine vaccinations or illness/injury they are just fabulous. They always take the greatest care of our anxious cat and when we had to make the heartbreaking decision to say goodbye to our oldest cat they allowed us to do so with compassion and gave us all the time we needed. Our collie actually gets excited about going to the vets he loves it there so much!! Brilliant team doing a great job

Emily H.

All the team at Paragon are fantastic! They really get to know your pets (especially when you have a cat that gets in to as much trouble as one of ours!) and treat them the way that’s best for them. They are always professional and compassionate. Wholeheartedly recommend!

Ruth H.

Thank you to Paragon vets and to Sam the vet and her team. We cannot thank you enough! We hope you enjoy the little gift from Bailey for the hard work you did to save him. Thank you once again.

Mark M.

Excellent Vets. Paragon at Newbiggin are excellent. Friendly service and they fit you in as soon as possible. Would highly recommend.

J. Carver

Great knowledge, kind caring staff. Lovely receptionists and brilliant vets and nurses. They recently offered free laser treatment to my lab to road test a laser they had on trial following my labradors three orthopaedic operations . The difference in him since laser has been incredible. Thanks Paragon you are wonderful. Ps the Equine team are second to none as well.

Tracy R.

The vets at Paragon are amazing. They are compassionate and knowledgeable and always think outside the box. From Border Collies to gerbils they have looked after all my pets and the service has always been amazing. Red our eldest collie at 16 has been really well looked after these past two years especially and I trust them to always do what’s right for my animals. I would never ever trust any other vets with my animals. They are the best.

Tina L.P.

I attended a clinic with my elderly border collie today for a 2nd opinion regarding a health issue. Laura and Karen were so caring and knowledgeable, they checked what was needed and were able to give me the results right there and then. They answered all my questions honestly and compassionately. Listened to my worries that in the past I feel, had simply been brushed aside and put down to my dogs old age. They put my mind at rest on so many levels and I feel they truely care about older animals having the best quality of life that is possible. I have transferred all three of my dogs care to Paragon veterinary group this evening as I was so impressed by their care, professionalism, knowledge and surgery. I highly recommend them. 5 stars from Jess & I ❤🐾

Michelle T.

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