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Kendal Vets for Pets
Inside Pets at HomeUnit 4 South Lakeland Retail Park
Queen Katherine's Avenue
Kendal
Cumbria
LA9 6DU 01539 742 910
- Parking available
- Enquiries and Appointment Requests
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Open Today 08:30 - 19:00
Opening Hours
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- Sunday Closed
Meet the team
Hi I'm Becky. I graduated from Edinburgh Vet School in 2014. After several years of mixed practice in the Scottish Highlands I returned to Cumbria.
In my spare time I enjoy the great outdoors with my Labrador Lexi.
I look forward to meeting you and your pet.
James qualified in 2010, and has worked in small animal practice across Yorkshire and Cumbria since, with a stint in teaching. A bit of a cat whisperer, James is a welcome addition to the Vets for Pets team.
Becky C joined us in December 2024. She has a history in mixed and equine practice, and is a dab hand with an ultrasound scanner having recently undertaken additional training in this area. She has a soft spot for labradors, including her own daft girl, Daisy.
Hi I'm Lucy, I joined the practice as Head Nurse in September 2023.
Born and bred in west Cumbria, I now live on the Fylde coast but love commuting back to my home county every day, and meeting all the wonderful patients and clients here in Kendal.
I live with my son and husband, two dogs, a cat, two spoiled guinea pigs, and an assortment of fish. Bella, my working cocker spaniel, is disabled and uses a wheelchair for walks - you may see her joining me at work sometimes :)
I joined Vets for Pets in Kendal in January 2024, having relocated to the area from the south where I had worked for my previous practice for 12 years. I achieved my Certificate in Emergency and Critical Care in 2016. I have a keen interest in all things surgical and making sure our feline visitors are happy - I am the Cat Advocate for the practice and recently completed our Cat Friendly Practice Silver Award. My family have two German Shepherds and three cats. In my free time I love to go for walks and spending time with my little boy.
Will joined us in spring 2025, and is a welcome addition to the team. He lives near Penrith with his young daughter, and spends his spare time tinkering with classic cars including his beloved Triumph Stag.
My name is Andrea and I am a part time Client Care Advisor here at Kendal. Originally from Liverpool, I first joined the team in October 2018, but left for just under a year between March 2020 and March 2021, during the pandemic. I’m so grateful to have been given the opportunity to return to work with such a fantastic team. I love my job, it’s interesting, varied, sometimes challenging, but meeting so many genuinely lovely clients and their gorgeous pets is such a pleasure and I enjoy every moment (well almost).
I’ve am married to Chris and, we have two wonderful daughters, two lovely son in laws and several grandchildren. We moved to Carnforth to help with childcare for our grandson and so when I’m not here, you’ll often find me spending time with the family, which is an absolute blessing, but I’ve not much time for anything else.
Sadly, we don’t have any pets currently, as we don’t feel we have the time, energy or finances to take on such a big responsibility. However, I do love all kinds of animals both domesticated and wild. Historically I’ve owned a number of dogs, a canary, a budgie, two hamsters, a rabbit and tropical fish (not all at once). Since moving to Carnforth I have become increasingly interested in wild birds and love watching a small variety that visit our feeders regularly. We also have annual nesting swifts in our eaves, which is a real privilege as they, along with so many wild birds, are in decline.
Anyway, you and your beloved pet are sure of a warm and friendly welcome when visiting us here at Kendal Vets for Pets.
Hi, I'm Caitlin. I have worked for Pets at Home and The Groom Room since 2020, and more recently I have also joined the team at Vets for Pets Kendal. I am really happy to be part of the team and to learn about the veterinary side of the business too! I live locally with my Patterdale Terrier Rollie and outside of my many roles, I have a graphic design business and love paddle boarding. I look forward to meeting you all, and of course your pets.
Karen has been with the practice for some years, first on reception and then in patient care, she returned to work with us back on reception as a client care advisor in January 2025.
Karen lives in Kendal and is owned by whippet Ziggy and Romanian rescue dog Dean, and spends most of her free time out riding Fell ponies.
At Vets for Pets Kendal we are committed to giving your pets’ great care. Our team of Veterinary Surgeons, Registered Veterinary Nurses and Client Care Advisors are devoted to their work and passionate about pets!
Our practice is located inside the Pets at Home store in the South Lakeland Retail Park. We have plenty of easy parking for you and of course a toy and treat aisle for our brave patients. The practice is fully equipped with 3 consultation rooms, a theatre, separate cat and dog wards, a lab, pharmacy, ultrasound and digital x-ray. We are an accredited Cat Friendly Practice, meaning our feline friends get their own peaceful area of the waiting room, and our staff have undertaken specific training to ensure a stress-free visit for everyone. We are now also able to offer Animal Health Certificates for any pets who wish to accompany their owners abroad on holiday.
We also offer a range of Health Plans that make essential routine treatments more affordable.
Our clients are part of what makes our practice special. We are hugely grateful for all the support and feedback we receive, and hope to always live up to each and everyone’s expectations.
We look forward to welcoming new clients and pets to our practice.
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Services
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Emergency coverEven if we are closed, we have your pet covered.
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AnaesthesiaGeneral anaesthetic enables us to perform many procedures kindly and safely for your pet.
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BiochemistryAllows an assessment of the functionality of a patients organs.
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Blood Pressure MonitorUsed to measure the range of blood pressure as a preventative treatment to identify early signs of systemic hypertension.
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DentistryThe treatment and prevention of dental disease
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Digital X-RayDigital X ray equipment is available.
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ECGECG is also available to keep your pet's heart healthy.
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ElectrolyteEnables the assessment of critical blood chemicals such as sodium and potassium.
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Exotic PetCan see a range of patients, from small animals through to reptiles.
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Groom RoomGrooming services available for your pet.
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Haematology – Blood testingAllows the assessment of a patient's blood and blood cells.
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Health PlansDesigned to cover all the regular pet care essentials such as vaccinations and flea and worm prevention, whilst saving you money.
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Hospital WardSuite of custom-built kennels for the housing and monitoring of in-patients.
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In-house LaboratoryA range of analytical tests and equipment to assist in the rapid diagnosis of illness.
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Isolation UnitA special ward to care for animals with contagious diseases.
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MedicationMedication
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MicrochippingA microchip can help retrieve lost pets
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Nurse ClinicAppointments with a highly qualified nurse which can cover anything from nutrition and fitness advice, grooming techniques, to pet socialisation classes.
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Nutritional AdviceAdvice and support for your pet's diet.
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Late Opening TimesLate Opening Times
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Operating TheatreAn operating theatre with gaseous anaesthetic facility for surgical procedures.
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Animal Health CertificateTrained Official Veterinarian vets to issue Animal Health Certificate.
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Pet Passport / Animal Health CertificateTrained Official Veterinarian vets to issue Pet Passports, Fit to Fly letters and rabies serology tests.
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PrescriptionsWe can provide written prescriptions upon request.
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Rabbit Medicine and TestingRabbit Medicine and Testing
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Separate Cat & Dog Waiting AreasSeparate cat and dog waiting areas, designed to ensure your pet is kept in a comfortably stress free environment.
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Separated Dog & Cat Wards and Isolation UnitsSeparate cat and dog hospital wards, designed to ensure your pet is kept in a comfortably stress free environment.
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Small Mammal Medicine and SurgerySmall Mammal Medicine and Surgery
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Soft TissueSurgical procedures involving the soft tissues such as ears and skin.
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Weight ClinicMonitoring clinic to help dogs and cats achieve optimal weights – both if they have been under or overweight
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X-Ray & UltrasoundX-Ray & Ultrasound
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Pet Travel SchemeVet Marta Valtorta can issue Animal Health Certificates under the Pets Travel Scheme. Please call us to book at appointment with Marta with lots of advance notice before you wish to travel. An initial questionnaire will need to be completed before your appointment. Please also read in advance the gov.uk website page on taking your pet abroad.
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Our practice prices
We review our prices to ensure we offer the best value for money for our clients​. Our team are always happy to discuss pricing and treatment options and provide quotes in advance of any treatment for your pet. Please see below for the prices of our core services and treatments.
Please see below for the prices for our core services and treatments.
| Appointment | Price |
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| Vet Consultation | £57.00 |
| Microchipping | £35.00 |
| Written prescription fee | £24.00 |
| Nurse Consultation | From £30.00 |
| Annual booster vaccination | £65.00 |
| Puppy full vaccination course | £98.00 |
| Spay (Female Dog) | From £360.00 |
| Castration (Male Dog) | From £270.00 |
Better for your pet, better for your pocketOur Complete Care health plans are a simple, cost-effective way to keep your pet protected, including annual vaccinations and preventative year round treatments tailored to your pet. Find out more here, or ask the practice team for details |
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| Appointment | Price |
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| Vet Consultation | £57.00 |
| Microchipping | £35.00 |
| Written prescription fee | £24.00 |
| Nurse Consultation | From £30.00 |
| Annual booster vaccination | £69.50 |
| Kitten full vaccination course | £99.00 |
| Spay (Female Cat) | £150.00 |
| Castration (Male Cat) | £99.00 |
Better for your pet, better for your pocketOur Complete Care health plans are a simple, cost-effective way to keep your pet protected, including annual vaccinations and preventative year round treatments tailored to your pet. Find out more here, or ask the practice team for details |
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| Appointment | Price |
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| Vet Consultation | £57.00 |
| Microchipping | £35.00 |
| Written prescription fee | £24.00 |
| Nurse Consultation | From £30.00 |
| Vaccination (Rabbit) | £90.00 |
| Spay (Female Rabbit) | £175.00 |
| Castration (Male Rabbit) | £150.00 |
Better for your pet, better for your pocketOur Complete Care health plans are a simple, cost-effective way to keep your pet protected, including annual vaccinations and preventative year round treatments tailored to your pet. Find out more here, or ask the practice team for details |
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Terms and Conditions
For further information on our pricing and details of what each appointment/treatment includes please contact the practice.
All Prices include VAT and are subject to change.
*1 General policy of this practice is to re-examine an animal on a regular basis. Our team will discuss the most appropriate re-examination frequency with you.
Health Plans
Health Plan
Complete Care Junior
Health Plan
Complete Care Plus
Out of hours
Natland Road
Kendal
LA9 7SX
Tel: Telephone: 01539 232221
Out of hours fee: £227.15. Consultation fee: £97.35