Paragon Veterinary Group – Vets in Dalston
Clinic Overview
- Friendly, caring staff who make owners feel at ease and are described as helpful, kind, and professional. - Long-term trust and loyalty, with several reviewers saying they have used the practice for many years and would not go elsewhere. - Clear communication and practical support, including explaining treatments well and helping owners feel reassured.
Paragon Veterinary Group is a long-established practice, with the website citing more than 80 years of history. It treats pets as well as equine and farm animals, is affiliated with XLVets, and also operates as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent feedback highlights friendly, knowledgeable staff, clear explanations, short-notice appointments, and compassionate support during difficult visits.
Services
- •Small animal care for pets, with reviews mentioning routine visits such as puppy injections, care for older cats, and ongoing treatment when dogs need follow-up support.
- •Cat-friendly facilities and general access, including a separate small-animal waiting room, a screened cat waiting area, and free on-site parking.
- •Out-of-hours and emergency appointments, with one reviewer reporting being seen around half an hour after calling when urgent help was needed.
- •End-of-life care, including euthanasia appointments described as professional, understanding, and compassionate.
- •Care for some non-traditional pets, with one owner specifically noting that the practice would see chickens.
- •Equine and farm veterinary care.
- •Advanced breeding and reproduction services, including embryo transfer, sexing, IVF, semen collection, and a residential unit for farmers.
- •Veterinary nurse training, as noted in the clinic information.
Pricing
A very limited amount of published pricing suggests the clinic may sit below average, but this is based on very few comparable services.
People
- •Laura: praised for her support and medical knowledge during a very difficult time.
- •Katrina: mentioned positively for treating cats, including compassionate and professional care during a euthanasia appointment.
- •Graham: described as great with a client’s dogs over many years.
- •The wider vets and nurses team: repeatedly praised for being friendly, caring, helpful, knowledgeable, and supportive.
Reviews
Paragon Veterinary Group holds 4.8/5 stars from 192 Google reviews. Written feedback is strongly positive overall, with recurring themes including
- •Friendly, caring staff who make owners feel at ease and are described as helpful, kind, and professional.
- •Long-term trust and loyalty, with several reviewers saying they have used the practice for many years and would not go elsewhere.
- •Clear communication and practical support, including explaining treatments well and helping owners feel reassured.
- •Strong support in both routine and difficult situations, from short-notice appointments and emergency access to compassionate end-of-life care.
