West Lakeland Vets

22/11/2024

MANY THANKS TO ALL WHO SHARED. WE HAVE REUNITED THE DOG WITH ITS OWNER!!!

We've had a Jack Russell terrier handed in to the Egremont branch. Thankfully fit and well.
Found South of Gosforth.
If you have any information please call the Egremont surgery 01946 820312 in the morning.

11/11/2024

As we pause to honour the human casualties of war please spare a thought for the animal victims

Found on Google from bbc.co.uk

22/10/2024

Something a little different today. A beautiful royal python in today with a cap over the right eye due to incomplete shedding. It was removed with some gentle manipulation

16/09/2024

We have had a stray cat handed into our Whitehaven branch today. It is uninjured thankfully but we are keen to find the owner. If you have information please call us during office hours.

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05/09/2024

Delighted to have the practice and the UK represented at the World Small animal Veterinary association in Suzhou, China this week. Massive thanks to our sponsors VetPlus for the opportunity to learn, network and share ideas with our colleagues from all over the world, with the ultimate aim of excellence in practice and championing animal welfare all across the globe

26/08/2024

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Embryonics Ltd have some course dates scheduled in Cumbria later this year.

Further information on these and other courses can be found at https://www.embryonicsltd.co.uk/farm_cpd/, alternatively you can call them on 01606854411 or email [email protected].

A 10% discount is available for members of Cumbria Young Farmers and Farmer Network training vouchers can also be used towards the cost.

Embryonics are also looking for host farms for some of these courses, so please contact them if you can offer a venue.

25/08/2024

We currently have a vacancy for a veterinary nurse and an animal nursing assistant, to work at our surgeries in Whitehaven and Egremont. We are looking for an enthusiastic and caring candidate with an empathetic approach to our patients and clients. Our practice is committed to providing training opportunities for those wishing to start their career in the veterinary sector. If you are a vet nurse and would like to help our students to achieve their goals, or if you are interested in starting your career as an animal nurse assitant then please get in touch. Please follow the link to find out more about our practice and the roles on offer.
https://www.westlakelandvets.co.uk/meet-the-team/careers/

16/08/2024

Do you recognise this bunny? Handed into our Whitehaven branch as a stray.

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06/06/2024

A huge myth we are often presented with from owners and breeders is that over exercising your puppy can lead to joint issues. If you are interested in this subject then please take the time to follow this link and discover what the actual scientific evidence says.

Have you ever wondered if limiting your puppy's playtime keeps their joints healthy? Board-certified veterinary surgeon Dr. Mike Farrell, a developmental joi...

05/06/2024

03/06/2024

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Laparoscopic ovarie-ectomy, or 'lap spay', is a minimally invasive surgical procedure which is now considered to be the gold standard in neutering for female dogs. We are 1 of only 2 practices in all of Cumbria to offer this technique. It uses two very small (0.5-1.2cm) keyhole ports to enter the abdomen of a female dog. This results in a faster recovery and less pain. It is suitable for dogs 5kg and upwards.

We offer a fixed price package on this procedure > £360 - (any size) we can take referrals from other practices on a procedure only basis.

We also offer fixed price traditional bitch neutering

Under 20kg > £210
Over 20kg > £234

Please contact us for enquires.

16/05/2024

We have had a stray ferret handed in to the whitehaven Branch. Please call during opening hours for information. Please share

16/05/2024

We have had a black and white non neutered male cat handed into the egremont surgery ,who has sadly passed away following a road traffic accident. We are trying to find an owner .

Please contact the egremont branch during opening hours if you are potentially missing a cat

05/05/2024

Keiran Tremble , one of our student veterinary nurses out today on the falconry stand at the scare crow festival in Dean and surrounding villages.

23/04/2024

Spring time on the farm!!!! The calf is just minutes old and was born by C-section after the cow got into difficulty.

One of our newest recruits Declan McIntyre led the surgery and was assisted by Mark ( not so new!!!).

Pleased to say mother and calf both doing well!!!

28/03/2024

Easter opening!!!

Today - Open till > 615pm
Good Friday - Closed
Saturday 30th March - Open > 830am - 1215pm
Sunday - Closed
Easter Monday - Closed
Tuesday 2nd April - Open as normal > 830am-6.15pm

Please check your pets medication stocks so you don't run short.

We hope you don't need us but as always, we are available for emergency care by calling the surgery number and following the prompt.

Wishing all our client and furry friends a very happy Easter!!!!

22/03/2024

Today we welcomed sugar glider Ollie to the practice for neutering.

17/03/2024

Following intense publicity regarding the CMA initial report we would like to reassure all our clients that:-

We have been proudly independent , multi species practice for 50 plus years

We welcome open and honest conversations regarding the cost of treatments. These conversations are always private , non judgemental and supportive.

Although gold standard treatment plans are always desirable we realize that advances in surgery and medical care can often leave this route cost prohibitive for uninsured clients. Please be reassured that other less expensive options are often still extremely effective at protecting animal welfare.

We have an extremely talented group of clinicians, nurses and supportive staff who work 24 hours a day 365 days a year providing all of our own routine and emergency care.

They are not responsible for setting fees so please be kind in your interactions with them.

We will continue to strive to support you and your furry companions through the good and the hard times.

We thank you for all your continued support

Best wishes

West Lakeland Veterinary Group