At Capontree Vets, we aim to provide the highest standards of veterinary care through a dedicated and caring team, within a friendly and welcoming environment. We believe in building trusted relationships with our clients by providing professional expertise, honest advice and clear information about the options available for your animal's care.
Please do not hesitate to call or visit any of our surgeries. We are always here to listen, answer your questions and help in any way we can.
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Welcome to Capontree Veterinary Centre
With seventeen veterinary surgeons working across our three surgeries in Brampton, Haltwhistle and Longtown, Capontree Vets provides veterinary care throughout Cumbria, Northumberland and the Scottish Borders. We are proud to support communities across the region, from Carlisle and Alston to Corbridge, Haydon Bridge, Annan, Gretna, Langholm and beyond.
As an independently owned veterinary practice, we provide comprehensive veterinary services for pets, horses, farm animals and smallholders. Our size allows us to offer the personal service of a local practice while benefiting from a broad range of clinical experience and facilities.
Many of our veterinary surgeons have developed additional areas of clinical interest and expertise, enabling us to provide a high standard of care, practical advice and continuity of service across all sectors of the practice. Whether you are seeking routine preventative healthcare, emergency treatment or more advanced veterinary support, our team is committed to delivering professional, compassionate care and clear communication at every stage
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Pet Insurance
People tend to think it's only older pets that get ill and therefore younger pets don't need pet insurance but we know from the patients we see each day that that is not the case.
In fact, the younger your pet is when you insure them the better as it means you are less likely to have any existing conditions, which may not be covered by the policy and you can then receive more help covering the cost of any future treatment your pet needs.
It is important to note that not all pet insurance is the same. There are many different types of policy available and the level of cover provided can vary considerably. The four main types of policy are as follows:
Accident: provides cover for accidents only and no cover for illness
Time-Limited: provides cover for a set amount of time (usually 12 months) and after this period the condition is excluded
Maximum Benefit: provides cover up to a maximum amount of money per condition and once this limit is reached the condition is excluded
Lifetime: provides a set amount of money each year which is refreshed each time you renew your policy allowing you to continue to claim for ongoing conditions
As you can see from the information above, the type of policy you choose can have implications for the veterinary care of your pet and the costs you will face so it's important to choose the right cover.
Sometimes, the cheapest insurance can cost you more in the long run. When shopping around for a policy, we suggest that you ask the following questions to allow you to compare the overall value you are getting, not just the price:
1. Does this policy cover congenital, hereditary, hip-related, dental and behavioral conditions?
2. Is there a time or monetary limit on how long this policy will cover ongoing conditions for?
3. If I claim, will my premium increase?
Unlike other forms of insurance it is not easy to switch pet insurance in the future as any pre-existing conditions your pet has are likely to be excluded so it's important to do your research and choose the right cover from the start.
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Brampton Surgery
Greenhill
Brampton CA8 1SU
info@capontreevets.co.uk
016977 2318
Longtown Surgery
Borders Business Park
Longtown CA6 5TD
info@capontreevets.co.uk
01228 791245
Haltwhistle Surgery
4 Station Court
Haltwhistle NE49 9HN
info@capontreevets.co.uk
01434 320705