Paragon Veterinary Group

Paragon Veterinary Group is a long‑established practice (the website cites 80+ years) that treats pets alongside equine and farm animals, and is affiliated with XLVets. It also operates as a veterinary nurse training facility (per the provided clinic data). Reviews most often point to practical access and clear explanations: owners mention getting appointments at short notice for older cats, staff talking through what a dog needed and the treatments provided, and out‑of‑hours emergency appointments where they were seen within about half an hour of calling. Several reviews also describe thoughtful setup for cats, including a separate small‑animal waiting room and a screened cat waiting area.

Services

• •Small animal care (pets), with reviews mentioning routine visits (e.g., puppy injection) and ongoing care for older cats.
• •Out‑of‑hours / emergency appointments: one reviewer reports being seen within ~30 minutes of calling on occasions they needed this.
• •End‑of‑life care: a reviewer describes a euthanasia appointment handled professionally and compassionately.
• •Care for non-traditional pets: one reviewer was pleased the practice would see chickens.
• •Equine and farm veterinary care (from the website summary’s species handled).
• •Advanced breeding / reproduction services (from the website summary), including
• •Embryo transfer
• •Sexing
• •IVF
• •Semen collection
• •A residential unit for farmers
• •Veterinary nurse training facility (from the provided clinic data).

People

• •Laura: praised for support and medical knowledge during a difficult period (“lightening the darkest… times”).
• •Katrina: mentioned for treating cats; a reviewer highlighted her professionalism and compassion during euthanasia.
• •Graham: described as “great” with a reviewer’s dogs over a long period of use.

Reviews

4.8 stars from 190 reviews. Comments emphasise access to appointments, explanations of treatment, and support during difficult decisions. “”

• •Short-notice availability is explicitly mentioned (e.g., getting an appointment quickly for an older cat).
• •Clear communication about treatment: owners say the team explained what their dog needed and “sorted out” required treatment.
• •Out-of-hours help when needed, including being seen within about half an hour of calling (as reported by one reviewer).
• •Cat-focused waiting arrangements: separate small-animal waiting room plus a screened cat area are specifically noted.
• •Support in emotionally hard situations, including euthanasia described as handled with compassion and professionalism.