Welcome to White Mill Veterinary Centre
With a history spanning more than 100 years, we are the only remaining independent mixed veterinary practice in East Kent. Our Equine Team provides a comprehensive range of services, with a commitment to tailoring care to the individual needs of every client and horse.
Our experienced and dedicated equine veterinary surgeons offer:
Emergency Care
- Comprehensive 24-hour emergency cover, 365 days a year, provided exclusively by our own veterinary team
Routine and Preventative Healthcare
- Vaccinations against influenza, tetanus, equine herpes virus and strangles
- Equine dentistry using motorised equipment, with sedation where required
- Referral for advanced cases to RCVS Specialist in Equine Veterinary Dentistry, Rob Pascoe BVSc DipAVDC FRCVS (Equine Dentistry Referrals)
- Worming advice and targeted parasite control, including:
- In-house faecal egg counts
- Saliva testing for tapeworm
- Blood testing for encysted redworm
Identification and Documentation
- Microchipping and Passport Identity Documents
Medical Services
- Colic management, including initial assessment, medical treatment, and referral for surgical or intensive hospital care when required
- Lameness investigations, including:
- Nerve and joint blocks
- Mobile digital X-ray and ultrasound
- Monthly lameness clinics with visiting RCVS and European Specialist in Equine Surgery, Tom Hughes BA VetMB CertES(Orth) DipECVS MRCVS
- Close liaison with farriers regarding remedial trimming and shoeing
- Ultrasonography and endoscopy for investigation of medical conditions, including:
- Upper and lower respiratory tract disease
- Gastroscopy (coming soon)
- Urinary tract disorders
- Referral for sinus surgery where appropriate
Reproductive and Foal Care
- Reproductive services, including ultrasonography and preparation of mares for artificial insemination using fresh or chilled semen
- Foal management, including plasma transfusions when indicated
Facilities
- Dedicated indoor clinical area with stocks for clients wishing to bring horses to the practice for procedures or investigations
Additional Services
- Wound management, including skin and pinch grafting when required
- Castrations, typically performed at home under general anaesthesia
- Standing enucleation
- Management of sarcoids
- Diagnosis and management of Equine Cushing's Disease (including a free initial blood test) and Equine Metabolic Syndrome
- Ophthalmology, with referral to specialist practices when necessary
- Pre-purchase examinations (two- or five-stage), with blood sampling and radiography available
- In-house laboratory services, including blood testing, parasitology and dermatology, with access to a wide range of external laboratory tests
- Export preparation and certification, including blood tests, swabs, liaison with transport companies and completion of all required documentation
- Competitively priced medicines and prescriptions
- Riding school inspections