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54 practices in Cumbria

Prices from 24 practices · Google reviews for 47 practices · Ownership known for 42 practices · Updated 22 October 2026 · Data by Vet Verified

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Vet Verified lists 54 veterinary practices in Cumbria. Filter by species, services, facilities or whether a practice is open now, then open a profile for contact details and more information.

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Vet prices in Cumbria

Typical published prices from the 24 practices in Cumbria that list them, set against the UK median. Each figure uses a practice's lowest listed price for the item.

Source: Prices published on practices’ or their groups’ websites, gathered by Vet Verified, checked as recently as 18 October 2026. How we collect prices

These are publicly listed fees, not quotes. Prices vary by pet, weight, clinical need and what is included. Typical figures are medians, to the nearest pound. For dogs, the typical figure is usually for the smallest size a practice lists. Confirm the current total with the practice.

Quoting these prices? Credit Vet Verified and link here, as the data licence explains.

Vet Verified, "Vet prices in Cumbria", prices checked up to October 2026, https://vetverified.com/vets-near/cumbria#prices

Compare vets across Cumbria

Typical listed prices and independent practices in 4 towns across Cumbria, so you can see how nearby areas compare before you choose where to look.

  • Lowest typical consultation

    £50

    Carlisle · county typical £57

  • Most practices

    7

    Carlisle · 5 with prices

  • Open on Sundays

    11 practices

    in 4 towns listed here

Typical vet prices by town in Cumbria
Town Practices Consultation Dog booster Dog spay Cat spay Independent
Vets in Carlisle 7 · 5 priced £50 Lowest £60 Lowest £325 Lowest £144 Lowest 0 of 6 classified
Vets in Kendal 6 · 4 priced £67 £80 £443 £155 0 of 6 classified
Vets in Barrow-in-Furness 4 · 3 priced £60 £74 £400 £182 1 of 4 classified
Vets in Penrith 4 · 1 priced Fewer than 3 practices list this Fewer than 3 practices list this Fewer than 3 practices list this Fewer than 3 practices list this 0 of 2 classified
Cumbria typical £57 £67 £400 £155
UK typical £61 £75 £365 £155

Showing 4 of 4 towns.

Source: Prices and opening hours from practices’ and groups’ websites, and ownership recorded by Vet Verified.

Listed prices, not quotes. A town shows a typical price only when at least 3 of its practices list the item; each figure is the median of those practices' lowest standard prices, to the nearest pound. Independents are counted out of the practices whose ownership we have classified, as independent or part of a group.

Veterinary practices in Cumbria at a glance

Our directory currently lists 54 veterinary practices in Cumbria, giving pet owners a wide choice locally. That is about 7.5 vet practices per 1,000 sq km.

Directory information last updated 22 October 2026.

Practices listed
54
shown on this page
Currently active
54
in our directory
Local choice
Broad
based on listed practices
Practice density
7.5
per 1,000 sq km

Google reviews in Cumbria

We have imported Google reviews for 47 of the 54 practices listed. Across those 297 imported reviews, the average rating is 4.8 out of 5.

Average rating
4.8/5
Practices with reviews
47/54
Reviews imported
297
  • 5-star

    278 (94%)

  • 4-star

    5 (2%)

  • 3-star

    1 (0%)

  • 2-star

    4 (1%)

  • 1-star

    9 (3%)

Source: Google reviews imported by Vet Verified, not each practice’s complete review history.

Open a practice profile to read the reviews we hold.

Practice ownership in Cumbria

We have confirmed ownership information for 42 vet practices, either as independent practices or as members of a known group. We do not assume that an unclassified practice is independent.

  • Confirmed independent

    Ownership type

    1 vet practice · 2%

  • Known group affiliation

    Ownership type

    41 vet practices · 76%

  • Not yet classified

    Ownership type

    12 vet practices · 22%

Source: Ownership recorded by Vet Verified from practice and group information.

“Not yet classified” means we do not have enough evidence to describe the practice as independent or group-owned.

Species coverage

The proportion of listed practices that list care for each species.

  • Cats

    Species

    49 vet practices · 91%

  • Dogs

    Species

    49 vet practices · 91%

  • Small Mammals

    Species

    34 vet practices · 63%

  • Cattle

    Species

    24 vet practices · 44%

  • Sheep

    Species

    24 vet practices · 44%

  • Equines

    Species

    22 vet practices · 41%

Source: Practices’ and groups’ own websites, read by Vet Verified.

Care mix

The types of veterinary care listed by local practices.

  • Companion animal coverage

    Care area

    49 vet practices · 91%

  • Farm and herd animal coverage

    Care area

    28 vet practices · 52%

  • Exotics and bird coverage

    Care area

    24 vet practices · 44%

  • Equine coverage

    Care area

    22 vet practices · 41%

Source: Practices’ and groups’ own websites, read by Vet Verified.

Services and facilities

The services and facilities most often listed by local practices.

  • Diagnostic imaging

    Service

    25 vet practices · 46%

  • Microchipping

    Service

    25 vet practices · 46%

  • Vaccinations

    Service

    25 vet practices · 46%

  • Dentistry

    Service

    24 vet practices · 44%

  • Neutering

    Service

    24 vet practices · 44%

  • Client car park

    Facility

    33 vet practices · 61%

Source: Practices’ and groups’ own websites, read by Vet Verified.

Opening patterns

The opening-hours information listed by local practices.

  • Opening hours listed

    Opening

    51 vet practices · 94%

  • Weekend opening listed

    Opening

    35 vet practices · 65%

  • Late weekday opening listed

    Opening

    12 vet practices · 22%

  • Emergency periods listed

    Opening

    1 vet practice · 2%

Source: Practices’ and groups’ own websites, read by Vet Verified.

Known group presence

Veterinary groups with branches listed in this area. We do not assume that other practices are independent.

  • Inspiring Vet Care

    Group

    8 vet practices · 15%

  • Millcroft Veterinary Group

    Group

    6 vet practices · 11%

  • Paragon Veterinary Group

    Group

    4 vet practices · 7%

  • VetPartners

    Group

    3 vet practices · 6%

  • Vets for Pets

    Group

    3 vet practices · 6%

  • CVS Vets

    Group

    2 vet practices · 4%

Source: Group membership recorded by Vet Verified from practice and group information.

Listed accreditations

Accreditations shown on local practice listings.

  • RCVS Core Standards

    Accreditation

    24 vet practices · 44%

  • RCVS General Practice

    Accreditation

    22 vet practices · 41%

  • Cat Friendly Clinic - Gold

    Accreditation

    6 vet practices · 11%

  • Cat Friendly Clinic - Silver

    Accreditation

    5 vet practices · 9%

  • Investors in the Environment - Green

    Accreditation

    2 vet practices · 4%

  • Rabbit Friendly Vet Scheme - Silver

    Accreditation

    2 vet practices · 4%

Source: Practice Standards Scheme awards from the RCVS register where we have matched the practice; others from practices’ own websites.

Practice detail

How much contact and listing information is available for local practices.

  • Phone contact listed

    Directory data

    53 vet practices · 98%

  • Website listed

    Directory data

    54 vet practices · 100%

  • Email contact listed

    Directory data

    52 vet practices · 96%

Source: The Vet Verified directory.

Choosing a vet in Cumbria

What to check before contacting a practice.

How much does a vet consultation cost in Cumbria?
A first consultation typically costs £57 at the 24 practices in Cumbria that publish the price, from £38 to £68, from prices checked up to October 2026. That is 7% below the UK median of £61. The lowest listed price is £38 at Furness Veterinary Centre. These are published fees, not quotes.
How much is an annual booster vaccination in Cumbria?
The typical published price for an annual booster in Cumbria is £67 for a dog across 24 practices (UK median £75), and £69 for a cat across 24 practices (UK median £76), from prices checked up to October 2026. Some practices include the booster in a monthly health plan.
How much does it cost to neuter a dog or cat in Cumbria?
In Cumbria, typical published prices are £400 for a dog spay, £290 for a dog castration, £155 for a cat spay, £97 for a cat castration, from prices checked up to October 2026. Dog prices rise with weight, and these figures usually use the smallest size a practice lists. Ask the practice what the price includes, such as pain relief and post-operative checks.
Which town in Cumbria has the cheapest vet consultations?
Of the towns where at least three practices publish a first consultation price, the lowest typical fee is £50 in Carlisle, and the highest £67 in Kendal. These are typical listed prices, not quotes.
What do the imported Google reviews show for practices in Cumbria?
Vet Verified has imported 297 Google reviews for 47 vet practices in Cumbria, as of October 2026. Their average rating is 4.8 out of 5. These are not the practices’ complete Google review histories.
What ownership information is available for veterinary practices in Cumbria?
We have confirmed that 1 vet practice is independent and 41 belong to a known group, as of October 2026. We leave other listings unclassified unless we have enough evidence to identify their ownership.
Which species are most often listed by practices in Cumbria?
Cats is the most commonly listed species, appearing on 49 practice profiles, as of October 2026. Use the species filter to narrow the results.