Pendragon Vets

19/07/2024

These gorgeous pups were in for their microchips this week. They are a lovely litter of Labrador cross Pointers, and were very well behaved!

11/07/2024

We are on the lookout for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team due to our nurse
going on maternity leave.
We are a 7-vet independent mixed practice in rural Cumbria – Kirkby Stephen.
The role will be full time (36 hours over 4 days) with no OOH or weekends. The job will involve small
animal consults, inpatient care and anaesthesia – working as our only nurse. For this
reason, it would suit someone with at least a couple of years of experience.
CPD funded, Royal College fees paid, staff discount for own pets and uniform supplied.
The role starts October 2024.
Please send a CV and covering letter to [email protected], or give us a call on 017683 71359 to discuss the role.

02/07/2024

Thank you to everyone that donated to our 50k in May! We really appreciate all of the support that we received - you helped us smash our ambitious goal of £1,000!

01/07/2024

New research taking place at Harper Adams regarding parasite control. Feel free to take part if you own horses, ponies donkeys or mules !

31/05/2024

We have been very busy this month taking part in The May 50K! We have been taking on 50km throughout May and leaving our limits behind to raise funds for life-changing research into multiple sclerosis and better access to treatments. Various members of the team have been running or walking the 50km in May with some reaching even bigger distances!

There are over 130,000 people in the UK living with MS. We support this work in the UK and around the World because The May 50K supports the MS Society UK and the MS International Federation.

Within the team we have some close family members affected by MS so this is a very emotive mission for us!

Please feel free to make a donation towards our fundraiser today and support our team challenge. Thank you for your support!

https://www.themay50k.co.uk/fundraisers/pendragonvetsltd

18/05/2024

Found. Male ferret. Brown and white. North Stainmore area, near Hardhills. Contact Pendragon Vets for more information.

16/05/2024

AHDB are holding events for SFI (Sustainable Farming Incentive) and Liver Fluke Management in the Uplands.
These are specifically tailored for those with upland/fell type land so very relevant to a lot of people.
Both of these topics are important for your businesses!
Below is the link for signing up to the event on 4th June in Sedbergh.

SFI stacking options and the latest information on anthelmintics and the control and management of liver fluke.

09/05/2024

With this lovely warm weather, we are seeing nematodirus eggs in lamb muck samples that farmers are bringing in 🪱

Nematodirus is a worm that is passed from last years lambs to this years lambs on pasture after warmer spells of weather and causes dark scour with some sudden deaths in lambs. White wormer is the best drench to use to combat these worms!

We can predict the likelihood of hatches by following the SCOPS nematodirus forecast using the link https://www.scops.org.uk/forecasts/nematodirus-forecast/

Below is a picture of a nematodirus worm egg that our vets have spotted ⬇️

12/04/2024

We always love supporting our farmers in every way that we can, so we are very proud to support Brough Castle in the opening of their new dairy vending machines!
Such a great idea and a way to buy local produce from local farmers!
🐄 We hope to see you all there! 🥛

03/04/2024

Sadly we have had a deceased adult female tabby cat brought in, found on Faraday Road, she was not microchipped. If you think this may be your pet, please give us a ring at the surgery.

28/03/2024

Our Easter Opening Hours are as follows. A vet is available 24 hours a day in emergencies, just ring the normal number - 017683 71359.

Good Friday - office open 9am - 12pm
Saturday 30th - 9am -12pm
Sunday 31st - Closed
Easter Monday - Closed

Have a happy Easter.🐰🐣🐑

26/03/2024

We're looking for another vet to grow our team to seven!
We're in the process of interviewing new graduates for this position - don't miss out if you are interested.
Mixed Veterinary Surgeon, Cumbria

Due to an ever increasing clientele and caseload, we are looking for an enthusiastic vet to join our six vet team at our independent, truly mixed practice. Pendragon Vets is in Kirkby Stephen, a small market town in the Eden Valley, midway between the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales. We have thriving companion animal clinics, both progressive and traditional beef and dairy work, and plenty of sheep work including a number of pedigree flocks. There is also some first opinion equine work. With such variety, there is room to pursue individual areas of interest.
The out of hours rota is shared equally, one night a week, and two weekends in six. Our normal working week is three and a half days, allowing plenty of time for an active life outside of work.
RCVS, VDS and BVA subscriptions paid. CPD funded and encouraged.
Vehicle available if necessary. Salary dependent upon experience.
Our current vet team has over 70 years of experience between them, with a wealth of different skills and knowledge, and there is plenty of opportunity for case discussion and collaboration.
Please get in touch with us for further details - phone us on 017683 71359 or email us - [email protected]
For applications, please email a CV and covering letter.

28/02/2024

Thank you to everyone that joined us last night for the BVD talk, kindly sponsored and delivered by Boehringer Ingelheim. Thank you also to the Black Bull for once again providing a top notch roast dinner - there were clean plates all around! We really appreciate everyone making the time to come and take part in the events that we organise.
Attached below is a link for further information on the Animal Health and Welfare Pathway that Charli described yesterday, incase it is helpful to anyone.

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13/02/2024

We are holding a Medicines Administration Course at the practice on Friday 1st March at 2pm. The course will last around 3 hours, and will cover all aspects of medicine administration, storage and recording requirements. A course of this kind is required for at least one person on every farm assured farm. Places are limited, so if you would like to book a place, please contact reception.

06/02/2024

*LET’S TALK ABOUT BVD*
We have a talk organised for Tuesday 27th February at The Black Bull, Nateby kindly sponsored and presented by Boehringer Ingelheim.
Arrival 6.30pm for food at 7pm.
The talk will include
•What is the disease?
•How does it impact you, as cattle farmers?
•How do we control it?
•How does the disease tie into the Animal Health and Welfare Pathway?

Please confirm your place by Friday 23rd February with reception and let us know of any dietary requirements!
Looking forward to seeing you all there!

10/01/2024

First sheep caesarean of the year - a lovely Badger-Faced tup lamb. Most of our farmers are at least a month off lambing time, but some breeds have already kicked off.

10/01/2024

How can you improve function while maintaining your desired production level?

Join as they tap into the expertise and experience of Jason Rowntree,
to find the answers you need

Book now ➡ https://ahdb.org.uk/events/change-the-goal-change-the-system-north

01/01/2024

Happy New Year🎆Best wishes for 2024. From everyone at Pendragon Vets ###

27/12/2023

We're still looking for another vet to grow our team to seven!

Mixed Veterinary Surgeon, Cumbria

Due to an ever increasing clientele and caseload, we are looking for an enthusiastic vet to join our six vet team at our independent, truly mixed practice. Pendragon Vets is in Kirkby Stephen, a small market town in the Eden Valley, midway between the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales. We have thriving companion animal clinics, both progressive and traditional beef and dairy work, and plenty of sheep work including a number of pedigree flocks. There is also some first opinion equine work. With such variety, there is room to pursue individual areas of interest.
The out of hours rota is shared equally, one night a week, and two weekends in six. Our normal working week is three and a half days, allowing plenty of time for an active life outside of work.
RCVS, VDS and BVA subscriptions paid. CPD funded and encouraged.
Vehicle available if necessary. Salary dependent upon experience.
Our current vet team has over 70 years of experience between them, with a wealth of different skills and knowledge, and there is plenty of opportunity for case discussion and collaboration.
Please get in touch with us for further details - phone us on 017683 71359 or email us - [email protected]
For applications, please email a CV and covering letter.

25/12/2023

Merry Christmas from all at Pendragon Vets. 🌲 Wishing you and all your animals a fabulous day.

23/12/2023

We are open until 12 noon today and then closed until Wednesday. There will be a vet on call at all times, but if you need anything urgently - please phone this morning!!

13/12/2023

It’s been a tough day for these gorgeous pups who came in for their microchips today!

23/11/2023

Not often that you pull two calves out of a cow and have to go back in for the third!! Well done to this dairy cow (and Charli!!) - full marks for three live heifers!

20/11/2023

See if you can spot the sheep scab mite crawling in this video. Scab is still around so it is something to be aware of - get in touch if you have any concerns about itchy sheep!

19/11/2023

Does anyone recognise this dog?

Young bitch found in roundthwaite. Very friendly little dog so it would be great to reunite her with her owner.

07/11/2023

We're looking for another vet to grow our team to seven!

Mixed Veterinary Surgeon, Cumbria

Due to an ever increasing clientele and caseload, we are looking for an enthusiastic vet to join our six vet team at our independent, truly mixed practice. Pendragon Vets is in Kirkby Stephen, a small market town in the Eden Valley, midway between the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales. We have thriving companion animal clinics, both progressive and traditional beef and dairy work, and plenty of sheep work including a number of pedigree flocks. There is also some first opinion equine work. With such variety, there is room to pursue individual areas of interest.
The out of hours rota is shared equally, one night a week, and two weekends in six. Our normal working week is three and a half days, allowing plenty of time for an active life outside of work.
RCVS, VDS and BVA subscriptions paid. CPD funded and encouraged.
Vehicle available if necessary. Salary dependent upon experience.
Our current vet team has over 70 years of experience between them, with a wealth of different skills and knowledge, and there is plenty of opportunity for case discussion and collaboration.
Please get in touch with us for further details - phone us on 017683 71359 or email us - [email protected]
For applications, please email a CV and covering letter.

05/11/2023

Owner Found!! Thanks for all the shares.

Young black terrier type bitch found this evening in Kirkby Stephen - has possibly come from the Nateby directions. If anyone knows who could be missing her, please get in touch!