Castle Vets Liskeard

13/07/2024

Come and see us at Liskeard Show today!

10/07/2024

Castle Veterinary Group are extremely proud to be an independent veterinary practice but in a world where corporate-owned veterinary practices continue to rise on an upward trajectory, the question thrown to the forefront is: Independent vs corporate, which is better? When considering your options for veterinary care, it is helpful to know the difference between the two. While all vets, working in a range of business setups, have your pet’s best interest at heart, it is worth noting that the framework in which they operate may impact on the level of care your pet receives.

Although corporate practices may have more resources, they often feel less personal. Here at Castle Vets, we pride ourselves on our ability to provide continuity of care. As a result of excellent staff retention rates our clients are always greeted by a familiar face who knows their pet’s treatment history. We are able to provide a more personalised experience for our clients which is not only great for pets, but also serves as a great satisfaction for our team who get to build trusting relationships with their clients and see cases through to the end.

When it comes to making decisions on the best course of treatment for your pet, we are not governed by corporate policies and procedures which enables us to resolve treatment decisions with owners, rapidly. Pets are individuals who have their own specific set of needs and veterinary care can never be approached with a one size fits all attitude. As an independently owned practice we have the freedom to make prompt treatment decisions using clinical judgement which in turn enables us to respond to those needs in the best possible way.

And what about fees?

Veterinary care has become expensive over the past few years and at Castle Vets we want to be straightforward and upfront about our fees. Listed below are some of the prices for our most common consultations and procedures but we will always be transparent when asked about the cost of ANY of the services we provide. We work hard to keep our prices as affordable and competitive as possible.

29/06/2024

Meet the adorable 10 week old Hugo!!
He came in yesterday for his 1st vaccination.
We look forward to watching this very handsome chow chow grow 💚🫶

24/06/2024

Cute, fuzzy, fluffy and hopping mad, who doesn’t love these adorable creatures...🐰🐰🐰🐰

As you might have guessed its Rabbit Awareness Week!

Some fun Facts:

~ A baby rabbit is called a kit, a female is called a doe and a male is called a buck.

~ A rabbit’s teeth never stop growing! Instead, they’re gradually worn down as the rabbit chews on grasses, wildflowers and vegetables — meaning they never get too long.

~ Rabbits’ eyes are on the sides of their head, meaning they can see almost all the way around them. This helps them to keep a close watch for predators while they’re going about their business!

~ Like cats, happy rabbits purr when they’re content and relaxed.

~ Rabbits are very effective baby-makers! Mother rabbits are pregnant for between 28-31 days, giving birth to up to 14 baby rabbits – called kittens – in a single litter. There are over 45 million rabbits in the UK alone!!

For your young ones - please find attached a colouring sheet 🥰

16/06/2024

To all the amazing fur dads out there - The team at Castle Vets wishes you a Happy Fur-Thers Day!! 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾

11/06/2024

Come Say Hi 💚👋

We look forward to seeing you at the Liskeard show on Saturday 13th July

This will be a great opportunity to meet members of our team and find out more, about all of the services that Castle Vets have to offer.

There will also be games, competitions and refreshments 💚

07/06/2024

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We couldn’t be without our nursing team here at Castle Vets, but do you know what they do for your pet?

The role of the veterinary nurse has evolved greatly over the years and our nurses care for our pet patients from the moment they come through the consulting room door. Over the coming weeks we want to introduce you to members of the nursing team, give you a sneak peak into what goes on behind the scenes and show you a day in the life of a registered veterinary nurse 🐶🐱🐰🐹

31/05/2024

27/05/2024

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Please do not worry if your pet should need a vet today on this bank holiday, or any time outside of our normal opening hours, just call us on the usual number 01566 772211. We always have our own vets on duty 24/7.

13/05/2024

4 weeks to go...

As of the 10th June it is a legal requirement for Cats in England to be microchipped. (excluding feral)

We are offering microchipping at a discounted price of £17.76 and the offer will run from
Monday 13th May - Friday 17th May 2024 &
Monday 20th May - Friday 24th May 2024 Only
(No Saturday appointments)

To ensure you receive this great discount please call one of our practices to arrange an appointment:
Liskeard - 01579 208072
Launceston - 01566772211

08/05/2024

07/05/2024

Meet Arnold 🐾- The beautiful 8 week old Black Labrador who came in today for a new puppy health check. He fell asleep on the consulting table. Isn't he adorable? 🖤

01/05/2024

➡️We will be closed Bank holiday Monday (6th May) ⬅️

As always, there will be one of our lovely vets on-call if you should need them in an emergency, or indeed any time outside our normal opening hours.

📞 Please call us on either 01579 208072 or 01566 772211.

Have a great Bank holiday Monday from all the team at Castle Vets 💚

23/04/2024

The countdown is on! 💚

As of the 10th June 2024 it will be a legal requirement to have your cat microchipped.

In light of this, for 2 weeks in May we are giving 20% of ALL cat microchipping.

The dicounted price is £17.76 and the offer will run from
Monday 13th May - Friday 17th May 2024 &
Monday 20th May - Friday 24th May 2024 Only
(No saturday appointments)

To ensure you recieve this great discount please call one of our practices to arrange an appointment:

Liskeard - 01579 208072
Launceston - 01566772211

22/04/2024

We want to celebrate Veterinary Reception Week with all of our wonderful and hardworking receptionists during 21st-27th April. I am sure you will all agree they all do a fantastic job at Castle Vets. 📞🐶🐱🐹☎️
The vast amount of jobs that each receptionist does, is unlimited and they always do this with a smile on their faces. We would be completely lost without them🐶♥️
We would like to use this week to raise awareness for the recognition that our veterinary receptionists deserve all year round! THANK YOU.

15/04/2024

🛳 Remembering the dogs of the Titanic - April 15th 1912

Whether you learned about it in history class or, at the very least, from the iconic movie of the same name, there are very few people who don’t know the story of the RMS Titanic, the luxury ocean liner that sank in the North Atlantic Ocean on April 15, 1912. More than 1500 people died in the disaster, but they weren’t the only casualties.
The ship carried at least twelve dogs, only three of which survived. 💔🐾

First-class passengers often traveled with their pets. The Titanic was equipped with a first-rate kennel and the dogs were well-cared for, including daily exercise on deck. There was even an informal dog show scheduled for April 15, which, sadly, never took place. Aside from the kenneled dogs, some first-class passengers kept pets in their staterooms, with the crew turning a blind eye.

When we think of the devastating losses suffered 112 years ago this April, let’s take a minute to think of the beloved pets that were part of the Titanic’s maiden voyage, the lucky three who survived and the many who, along with fifteen hundred human passengers, perished in the icy waters off the Newfoundland coast.

Information recorded By Jan Reisen
Published on the American Kennel Club 2020

05/04/2024

Congratulations Jess 👏👏👏

We hope that you will all join us in our congratulations to Jess, for passing her final exams to become a qualified veterinary nurse.
Well done Jess, this is so deserved. You have worked very hard over the past few years and we are all very proud of you. WELL DONE !!!

04/04/2024

🐭🐭🐭🐭Happy World Rat Day!🐭🐭🐭🐭

Today is a day to dispel the bad vibe that rats suffer...

🐭Rats are intelligent, highly social and make incredibly rewarding animals to look after.
🐭However, they do have complex needs and are not always easy to look after well.
🐭Some of the things that rats need to live out a happy life are:
Company – rats are social animals and require company of their own kind. Lone rats can even become depressed. In order to avoid unwanted babies, it is usually best to pair or group rats of the same s*x. If you do choose to pair or group male and female rats together, make sure the males are neutered to prevent unwanted litters.
🐭A good sleep – as rats are nocturnal they are most active at night and at dawn or dusk. You may wish to consider the location of their cage for the benefit of your sleep and theirs. Keep their cage away from draughts, direct sunlight, loud noises and vibrations given off by televisions and speakers.
🐭Dust free bedding – avoid using bedding such as wood shavings or sawdust as this can cause respiratory problems. Dust extracted bedding is best such as paper-based, non-aspen wood chips or cellulose-based chips.
🐭Shelter – rats need a designated space to enjoy some peace and quiet and to sleep so a nest box is an important addition to their cage.
🐭Enrichment – A rat’s cage should have multiple toys to keep them busy such as tunnels, things to climb and a rat safe exercise wheel. There should be enough room inside the cage to allow normal rat behaviours, such as burrowing, nesting, exploring and exercising. The opportunity to explore outside of their cage is also beneficial but make sure that play conducted outside of the cage is safe and rat-proof. Doors and windows should be closed and block cracks in floorboards, as rats can squeeze through surprisingly small gaps.
🐭Food – rats love a varied diet that includes grains, vegetables and a protein source, such as dry dog food. While rats are partial to titbits and household scraps, it is important that they do not overeat and become overweight. The occasional piece of fruit or veg is fine but peanuts and sunflower seeds are high in fat and should only be given as a rare treat. Fresh, clean water must always be available.
🐭It is also important to be aware of any changes in your rat which might indicate that they are unwell. The signs to look out for are:
Loss of appetite
Losing or gaining weight
Runny nose or eyes
Red discharge around the nose or eyes
Sneezing or wheezing
Lethargy or tiredness
🐭If you have a pet rat/s and you are concerned about their health, please speak with a vet. It is also advisable to bring your rat in once a year for a check-up. Rats are prey animals so are good at hiding signs of ill-health. This is why an annual vet visit is important to avoid any illness.

31/03/2024

Happy Easter from everyone at Castle Vets Liskeard 🐰🐣💚

27/03/2024

This Easter 🐣🌷🍫

We know how tempting it is, especially at Easter, But please remember most naughty treats we like to eat - your dogs should avoid.
The most important items to keep out of reach and away from your much-loved dogs this easter are:

🍫 chocolate – this contains theobromine, which is toxic to dogs

🍇raisins, sultanas, currants and grapes – they can all can cause fatal kidney failure in dogs

🌷🪴some spring bulbs and plants that are poisonous to dogs – some can be fatal if eaten

If you find your dog has managed to get hold of any of these items it is important you contact the vet straight away - for all emergencies please contact our Launceston branch on 01566 772211

26/03/2024

Just a reminder of our opening hours this Easter weekend 💚
As always, there will be a vet on-call if you should need them in an emergency over the Easter period, or indeed any time outside our normal opening hours, just call us on 01566 772211.🐣

Easter Opening Hours ⏰🐰🐣

20/03/2024

Lets celebrate 💚 💚 💚

We would love for you to share what makes you and your furry best friends happy? 🥳🐶🐱🐰

08/03/2024

Happy International Women's Day!! 😍🩷

07/03/2024

💚 Follow us on Instagram 🐾💚 castlevetsliskeard 💚

07/03/2024

Easter Opening Hours ⏰🐰🐣

28/02/2024

👀Has anyone spotted our new Bus stop adverts yet? 👀

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Big thanks to More Creative Solutions & Fernbank Advertising Ltd
They look great 😍😍😍

22/02/2024

Meet todays little helpers 🐶🐶

The very handsome 11 year old Roobarb and his 6 year old brother Peanut who are both springadors 🖤🐶

These two beautiful boys belong to one of our small animal partners - Claire, Claire works in our main branch in Launceston and every Thursday and Friday in our newly opened Liskeard branch.

Claire qualified from the Royal Veterinary College in 1994 and spent 18 years working in mixed and then small animal practices in the South East.
She moved with her family to Cornwall in 2012 to join Castle Veterinary Group and became a partner in the business shortly after. Claire enjoys all aspects of medicine and surgery, especially dentistry and ophthalmology.
She loves chickens and has become the ‘go to’ person for Backyard Chickens in the practice.
When not at work, she enjoys being outdoors in the beautiful Cornish countryside, cycling or walking with her Lab crosses, Peanut and Roobarb.

16/02/2024

🥳Congratulations to this very handsome boy Ruban! 🥳

4 year old Ruban is the very proud winner of our valentines day competition and he came in this afternoon to collect his Beco hamper. 💚💚

We hope you enjoy it 🥰

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