Castle Vets Pets -Launceston & Liskeard

Castle Vets Pets -Launceston & Liskeard An independent practice giving personal, professional and compassionate service for you and your pets

Founded in the early 1880's Castle Veterinary Group Limited has been providing care for animals in the Launceston area for over 100 years. In 2024 we opened a new branch at Unit 6b, Heathlands Industrial Estate, Liskeard, PL14 4DH.

14/11/2025

🎉Join our Castle Care Club Today! 🐾

Want to keep your pet happy and healthy and save money? Our Castle Care Club is the most cost-effective way to give your furry friend everything they need for year-round wellbeing. 🐱🐶

💚Membership includes:

✨Preventative healthcare for year-round protection, including vaccinations, flea and worm treatments and health checks.
😻Exclusive discounts on consultations, surgeries, medicines and more!

But that's not all... 🎄Members of the Castle Care Club as of November 15th each year, will automatically be entered into our annual Christmas Hamper Giveaway! Three lucky winners will receive a hamper full of delicious treats!🎁🎅

To join or learn more, call us today:
📞Launceston: 01566 772211
📞Liskeard: 01579 208072

14/11/2025

🐾🌍World Diabetes Day – Let’s Talk About Feline Diabetes!🩸🐱

Did you know our feline friends can develop diabetes too? Signs to watch out for include:

⚠️Increased thirst or urination
⚠️Weight loss despite a good appetite
⚠️Lethargy or changes in behaviour

Early detection and treatment can make a big difference in your cat’s health and quality of life💚

If you have noticed any of these symptoms or have concerns about your cat, give us a call today – our team is here to help.




Kindness is at the heart of everything we do 💚💚This World Kindness Day, we celebrate the compassion that drives us to ca...
13/11/2025

Kindness is at the heart of everything we do 💚💚

This World Kindness Day, we celebrate the compassion that drives us to care for every pet – big or small, young or old.

Thank you to all the pet parents who share in that kindness every day! 🐾






We’re delighted to announce that Louise Towl, Veterinary Physiotherapist, is offering her professional services every ot...
10/11/2025

We’re delighted to announce that Louise Towl, Veterinary Physiotherapist, is offering her professional services every other Wednesday at Castle Vets Launceston. Louise will be bringing a wealth of experience and a compassionate approach to helping animals recover from injury, manage pain and move more comfortably.

Physiotherapy is an important part of modern veterinary care, focusing on improving mobility, comfort and quality of life for animals of all ages. It can play a key role in:

• Supporting recovery after surgery or injury, such as cruciate repairs or fractures.
• Managing chronic conditions like arthritis or hip dysplasia.
• Reducing pain and stiffness through gentle, tailored exercise and manual therapies.
• Improving performance and preventing injury in working and sporting dogs.
• Aiding older pets to stay active and comfortable for longer.

Louise offers manual treatments such as joint and soft tissue mobilisations, electrotherapy and exercise regimes, all tailored to meet the specific needs of each animal. She will be working closely with our veterinary team to ensure every patient receives a personalised treatment plan that compliments their medical care. Although dogs are the most likely small animals to require physiotherapy, cats and other pets may benefit too.

We’re thrilled to have Louise joining us and look forward to offering this valuable new service to our clients.

If you would like to find out more or book a physiotherapy appointment for your pet, please contact the Castle Vets team.

05/11/2025

It's Fireworks Night - the Time of Year Many Pet Owners Dread!

Fireworks can be extremely frightening for pets - the loud bangs, bright flashes and unfamiliar smells can cause real anxiety. Fortunately, there are several ways you can help your pet feel more comfortable:

🐾Keep them indoors: Close windows, doors and curtains to muffle sounds and block flashing lights.

🎶Create background noise: Play calming music, white noise or TV to help disguise the sounds of fireworks. Did you know that Classic FM is once again teaming up with the RSPCA for two Pet Classics programmes packed with ‘the most soothing and comforting classical music’ on Wednesday 5th and Saturday 8th November, 5pm to 9pm on Classic FM and Global Player.

🏠Provide a safe space: Set up a cosy den with your pets favourite bedding and toys where they can retreat and feel protected.

🍖Offer comfort and distraction: Give treats or use puzzle feeders to help distract from the noise.

🪪Check identification: Make sure your pet's microchip and ID tags are up to date in case they become startled and escape.

If your pet finds fireworks especially stressful, please contact us. We can offer personalised advice and discuss options such as calming supplements, pheromone diffusers or prescribed medications to help make fireworks season easier for them 💚

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31/10/2025

🎃👻Happy Halloween from the CVG Team!👻🎃

🎃🐾Keep Your Pets Safe & Calm This Halloween!👻💚Halloween can be fun for us - but a little spooky for our furry friends. H...
31/10/2025

🎃🐾Keep Your Pets Safe & Calm This Halloween!👻💚

Halloween can be fun for us - but a little spooky for our furry friends. Here are some quick tips to help keep them safe and stress-free tonight:

🕯️1. Keep sweets out of reach. Chocolate and artificial sweeteners (like xylitol) can be toxic to pets. Treat them to pet-safe snacks instead.

🚪2. Secure your home. With the door opening often for trick-or-treaters, make sure pets can't slip outside. A quiet room away from the front door can help them relax.

👻3. Watch the costumes. If your pet is happy to be dressed up for Halloween, make sure their costume fits comfortably, doesn't restrict movement or breathing and has no small pieces that could be chewed off.

💡4. Keep decorations pet-friendly. Glow sticks, candles and fake cobwebs can be dangerous if chewed or knocked over.

🔊5. Calm the noise. Play soft music or keep the TV on to drown out the doorbell and excited voices outside.

🐕‍🦺6. Walk your dog early. Take your pup out before the trick-or-treating starts. This avoids loud noises, costumes and crowds that could frighten them.

We hope everyone has a safe and pawsitively fun Halloween! 🎃🐶😺👻🧛‍♂️🦇⚰️

Why should I have my dog hip and elbow scored?Many breeds of dog are at risk of developing joint abnormalities, the most...
24/10/2025

Why should I have my dog hip and elbow scored?

Many breeds of dog are at risk of developing joint abnormalities, the most common of which are hip and elbow dysplasia. These conditions mean that the hip and elbow joints do not form normally, which can cause issues such as joint pain and early onset arthritis as the dog ages. These conditions can be hereditary, however many dogs will not show symptoms until later in life, when they may have already had one or more litters.

To help reduce the instances of these conditions, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) and the Kennel Club (KC) set up the Hip and Elbow Scoring schemes. They advise that only dogs with an elbow score of 0, and a hip score below the breed average should be bred from (more information on the scoring and breed averages can be found on their websites).

How is the hip and elbow scoring done?

The x-rays are taken at our Launceston practice, and sent to the BVA to be assessed by a panel of experts. Your pet will be given a general anaesthetic, so that we can fully monitor and accurately position them, as the images needed are very specific. We will then send the x-rays for scoring, and contact you when we get the results.

How do I know if my dog is eligible?

For the BVA/KC scheme your dog must be at least 1 year old and have an up-to-date microchip. Your dog does not need to be Kennel Club registered to take part in the scheme, and it is important for both males and females to be screened.

What do I need to do on the day?

As the x-rays are taken under anaesthetic, your dog will need to stay at the practice for a couple of hours – this allows us to carry out a full pre-anaesthetic check over, and monitor them through their recovery. We will check your dog’s microchip details on admit, and if they are Kennel Club registered you’ll need to bring their certificate and any relevant transfer documents. We will also contact you ahead of your admit appointment to advise you on how best to prepare your dog for the anaesthetic.

How much does it cost?

At Castle Vets, we are dedicated to transparency regarding the cost of our services. Our BVA hip and elbow x-rays are a set price of £375 (inc. VAT), which includes the anaesthetic drugs and monitoring, taking the x-rays, and sending them to the BVA to be scored. There is a separate fee, payable directly to the BVA Canine Health Scheme, of £145.50, although this is not set by us and is subject to change.

How do I book my dog in for scoring?

Give the practice a call, and you’ll be put in touch with one of our nurses, who can answer any questions you have about the scheme and get you booked in. Currently we are only doing the scoring on specific days – see below for the next available dates.

15/10/2025

🎆🐶Fireworks Season - Tips for Dog Owners

Fireworks may be fun for us, but they can be terrifying for our furry friends. Here are a few ways to help your dog stay calm and safe:

💚Create a cosy, quiet space inside for them to retreat to.
🎵Play soft music or white noise to drown out the bangs.
🏷Make sure their ID tags and microchip info are up to date - just in case.
🐕Stay calm yourself - your dog takes cues from you!



**WE are looking for a SMALL ANIMAL VET to to join our INDEPENDENT practice in North Cornwall**Due to expansion we are l...
13/10/2025

**WE are looking for a SMALL ANIMAL VET to to join our INDEPENDENT practice in North Cornwall**

Due to expansion we are looking for a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join our team.

We are a long established, RCVS accredited, independent mixed practice with our main branch in Launceston and our sub-branch in Liskeard, Cornwall .

Fantastic location, surrounded by beautiful countryside and only 30 minutes from the North Cornwall's famous coastline but with easy access to Exeter and Plymouth as well as A30 and M5.

We are looking for an experienced vet who is an outgoing person, who loves working as part of a large team. You will join our Small Animal friendly team of 9 vets and 13 nurses (full time equivalents). We are offering:
*3 or 4 day week
*15 minute consults
*An equal share of the out of hours rota (Will be 1 week of OOH, with no day shifts, in 10 weeks and 1 Saturday Clinics 1 morning in 18 weeks)
* Practice wide engagement to ensure wellbeing and mental health support
* Supportive teams
* CPD allowance of 5 days per year+ no monetary limit, case on case
* Career progression supported
* Competitive salary based on experience
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays pro rata
* RCVS registration, VDS cover as well as BVA and BSAVA membership are paid for by the practice
* Recently expanded building with plenty of space
* 2 theatres, dental suite, x-ray room, in-house lab, separate dog and cat wards
* Cycle 2 Work scheme
* Discounted fuelcards
* Discounted Healthcare
* Enhanced Sick pay
* Staff discount
* On-site parking
* All the usual kit available - digital X-ray, dental X-ray, new ultrasound, lab equipment, ECG, endoscopes
* Company social events

If you like further information on this role, or to have a confidential chat about possible days/shifts or would like to apply for the vacancy, please contact the practice manager, Tammy at [email protected] in the strictest of confidence

Welcome to the Team!We are delighted to welcome Savannah and Melissa to the Castle Vets Team 🎉Both join us as Registered...
07/10/2025

Welcome to the Team!

We are delighted to welcome Savannah and Melissa to the Castle Vets Team 🎉

Both join us as Registered Veterinary Nurses, bringing their skills, compassion and dedication to the care of our patients.

Please join us in giving Savannah and Melissa a very warm Castle Vets welcome! 🐾💚

Today we say goodbye to our lovely nurse Jess, who joined Castle Vets as a Saturday nurse assistant at the age of 13 and...
03/10/2025

Today we say goodbye to our lovely nurse Jess, who joined Castle Vets as a Saturday nurse assistant at the age of 13 and is swapping wagging tails and meowing patients for sunshine, beaches and kangaroos in Australia!

Jess, you've been such an important part of the team - always calm, caring and ready with a laugh, even on the busiest of days. We'll miss your hard work, your dedication and of course, your sense of humour in the staff room.

We're all a little jealous, but mostly excited for the adventures ahead of you. Just don't forget us when you're sipping cocktails on the beach - or when a wombat needs nursing!

Thank you for everything, Jess. We'll miss you loads, and we wish you the most amazing time down under. Good luck, and safe travels! 😭😭

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Founded in the early 1880's Castle Veterinary Group Limited has been providing veterinary care for pets and animals in the Launceston area for over 100 years.

In 1997 the practice moved from Exeter Street to the current purpose designed premises in a converted warehouse on the Pennygillam Industrial Estate.

Our aim is to provide the highest standard of veterinary care for both pets and farm animals in our local area that stretches from Plymouth to Bude and from Bodmin moor to Dartmoor.

We have a dedicated pet veterinary practice as well as an established and renowned farm practice.