Avonvale Equine Vet Practice offers a range of equine veterinary services to horse owners in Gloucestershire. Our independent vet practice is fully ambulatory, so we are well-equipped to carry out examinations, diagnostic tests and treatments at your yard. Our practice team, based at our head office in Upton, near Banbury, consists of experienced and highly qualified equine vets, equine vet nurses, and a dedicated administration team. As an independent, director-owned equine vet practice, our priority is always to do what is right for you and your horse or pony, and we are passionate about delivering high quality veterinary care in Gloucestershire. Our equine vets operate across east Gloucestershire, covering areas such as Chipping Campden, Winchcombe, Bishop’s Cleeve, Stow-on-the-Wold, Moreton-in-Marsh, Bourton-on-the-Water, and several towns and villages to the north-east of Cheltenham.
Gloucestershire has a thriving equestrian community, being home to Cheltenham Racecourse, Badminton Horse Trials, and Hartpury University. Both professional and amateur riders benefit from the range of equestrian events and facilities in the Gloucestershire area, alongside leisure riders and horse owners. If you are looking for an independent equine-only vet practice in Gloucestershire, contact us or register your horse online.
We operate as a fully ambulatory equine vet practice to bring high quality care to all types of horse, pony, and donkey within our coverage area, which includes parts of Gloucestershire. Our investment in mobile equipment provides us with everything we need to perform a range of procedures where your horse is kept. This helps make veterinary care less stressful for your horse, as they can remain in a familiar environment. For procedures requiring the use of stocks, such as artificial insemination, we have a partner facility at Lynwood Stud in Warwickshire.
Clients who choose Avonvale Equine Vet Practice to care for their horses or ponies can also benefit from our in-house laboratory, which is located at our head office in Upton, near Banbury. Our laboratory allows us to complete a number of diagnostic tests quickly, without having to use a third-party laboratory. This provides fast turnaround times and continuity of care, especially for emergency cases where time is of the essence.
Gloucestershire-based clients who are located within our coverage area can receive routine veterinary care for their horse from our experienced and qualified equine vets and vet nurses on our Tuesday or Wednesday zone visit days (depending on exact location). If your horse or pony requires routine, non-emergency care, you can pre-book your visit with no call-out fee on your zone visit day. Routine veterinary services that are performed on a zone visit day can include examinations for non-emergency conditions, vaccinations and microchips, prescription rechecks, dentistry, ACTH blood samples and passport applications. We advise our clients to book zone visit appointments as early as possible, as they can often become booked up weeks in advance.
In order to ensure that our zone visits run smoothly and efficiently, they are subject to specific terms and conditions. Please check our zone visits page to review our full requirements.
In the event that a zone visit day is unavailable or not suitable, we also provide chargeable non-emergency callouts within normal working hours. Please call the practice on 01295 670 501 to book an appointment.
When your horse requires emergency veterinary care, it can be a stressful and worrying time. It’s why our emergency equine vets in Gloucestershire provide high quality 24/7 veterinary care to horses, ponies, donkeys and mules within our coverage area. Our emergency equine veterinary care is delivered entirely in-house; our clients can rest assured that they will always see an Avonvale Equine vet.
Whenever your equine needs us, we are here to help, whenever you call. We are passionate about delivering high standards of care and maintaining continuity of care. There is no need for handovers between your everyday equine vet practice and an out-of-hours practice when you choose Avonvale Equine.
If your horse requires emergency veterinary attention outside of our normal hours, call our 24-hour emergency line on 01295 670 501. The on-call Avonvale Equine vet will be able to help you.
If you are looking to purchase a horse or pony for leisure, competition, or breeding, we can help assess its health and suitability for your intended use. As part of the vetting, we will look to identify pre-existing problems that may affect your horse’s future performance. We provide a comprehensive five stage vetting or a more basic two stage vetting service to suit your requirements.
In addition to what is included as part of these vettings, we can take a blood sample and complete further diagnostic tests including x-rays, ultrasound and endoscopy if required. To book a five stage or two stage vetting in Gloucestershire, please use our online pre-purchase examination form or contact us.
Dentistry is an essential part of equine healthcare, and we provide a wide range of routine and emergency equine dental services. We recommend regular dental checkups to pick up on developing dental issues at an early stage. Most horses, ponies and donkeys should have an annual dental examination, unless they are under 5 years old or over 15 years old, in which case a 6-monthly dental examination is recommended.
Our equine dental vets are well supported by specialist training and mobile equipment, which enables them to complete many dental procedures at your horse’s stable. Whether your horse requires routine dentistry, advanced dental work or investigative or diagnostic services, we can help you restore and maintain your horse’s dental health.
Breeding horses is complex and challenging, yet it can be incredibly rewarding. Our experienced stud vets provide a full suite or equine reproductive services from initial preparations to post-foaling care. Our equine reproductive services include equine artificial insemination (AI), equine pregnancy ultrasounds, broodmare vaccinations and equine infertility investigations.
Whether you are a professional breeder, stud farm or want a single foal from your mare, our highly experienced and specialist equine vets are here to help. We currently support both commercial stud farms and private breeders through our ambulatory equine vet services and at our partner facility at Lynwood Stud.
Many horse owners in Gloucestershire compete in disciplines ranging from showing to eventing, and there are several racehorse trainers in the area. Equine performance medicine is a specialist area at Avonvale Equine Vet Practice, and we support horses, ponies and their owners across various disciplines and at all levels. Our equine performance vets are highly qualified and experienced in all areas of equine sports medicine. Whether you are a professional competing at the highest level, or an amateur rider who is starting out at grassroots, we are here to help.
Our fully ambulatory equine vet practice provides a range of services for competition and performance horses, including routine healthcare, equine reproduction services, poor performance investigations, export papers, lameness investigations, and our in-house 24/7 emergency callouts.
Furthermore, we provide dedicated event cover for competitions, shows and events. Our equine sports vets are ready to provide full on-site veterinary cover to the highest standards.
Our experienced and highly qualified equine vets in Gloucestershire are ready to deliver excellent veterinary care to your horse, pony, donkey or mule. We are a fully ambulatory equine-only vet practice with the latest equipment to provide excellent care wherever your horse is kept. Our practice is fully independent and owned by our directors, who are themselves equine vets.
If your horse is located in or near Chipping Campden, Winchcombe, Bishop’s Cleeve, Stow-on-the-Wold, Moreton-in-Marsh, Bourton-on-the-Water, or anywhere within our Gloucestershire coverage area, why not get in touch with us? Call our reception team on 01295 670 501 or register with us online.
