Welcome to White Mill Veterinary Centre

Our experienced and dedicated equine veterinary surgeons offer:

Emergency Care

1. Comprehensive 24-hour emergency cover, 365 days a year, provided exclusively by our own veterinary team

Routine and Preventative Healthcare

1. Vaccinations against influenza, tetanus, equine herpes virus and strangles
2. Equine dentistry using motorised equipment, with sedation where required
   1. Referral for advanced cases to RCVS Specialist in Equine Veterinary Dentistry, Rob Pascoe BVSc DipAVDC FRCVS (Equine Dentistry Referrals)
3. Worming advice and targeted parasite control, including:
   1. In-house faecal egg counts
   2. Saliva testing for tapeworm
   3. Blood testing for encysted redworm

Identification and Documentation

1. Microchipping and Passport Identity Documents

Medical Services

1. Colic management, including initial assessment, medical treatment, and referral for surgical or intensive hospital care when required
2. Lameness investigations, including:
   1. Nerve and joint blocks
   2. Mobile digital X-ray and ultrasound
   3. Monthly lameness clinics with visiting RCVS and European Specialist in Equine Surgery, Tom Hughes BA VetMB CertES(Orth) DipECVS MRCVS
   4. Close liaison with farriers regarding remedial trimming and shoeing
3. Ultrasonography and endoscopy for investigation of medical conditions, including:
   1. Upper and lower respiratory tract disease
   2. Gastroscopy (coming soon)
   3. Urinary tract disorders
   4. Referral for sinus surgery where appropriate

Reproductive and Foal Care

1. Reproductive services, including ultrasonography and preparation of mares for artificial insemination using fresh or chilled semen
2. Foal management, including plasma transfusions when indicated

Facilities

1. Dedicated indoor clinical area with stocks for clients wishing to bring horses to the practice for procedures or investigations

Additional Services

1. Wound management, including skin and pinch grafting when required
2. Castrations, typically performed at home under general anaesthesia
3. Standing enucleation
4. Management of sarcoids
5. Diagnosis and management of Equine Cushing’s Disease (including a free initial blood test) and Equine Metabolic Syndrome
6. Ophthalmology, with referral to specialist practices when necessary
7. Pre-purchase examinations (two- or five-stage), with blood sampling and radiography available
8. In-house laboratory services, including blood testing, parasitology and dermatology, with access to a wide range of external laboratory tests
9. Export preparation and certification, including blood tests, swabs, liaison with transport companies and completion of all required documentation
10. Competitively priced medicines and prescriptions
11. Riding school inspections