Farm & Large-Animal Vets near Hackney

## Summary 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. **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - **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.