Avonvale Equine Vet Practice is located just west of Northamptonshire, with our head office situated in Upton, near Banbury. As an independent ambulatory equine vet practice, we deliver high quality veterinary care to horses, ponies, donkeys and mules in Northamptonshire. Our experienced and highly qualified equine vets cover several towns and villages in the west of Northamptonshire, including Towcester and Daventry, as well as parts of Northampton itself. Northamptonshire is home to several equestrian events and organisations, including the popular Aston-Le-Walls horse trials and multiple riding clubs. We are proud to be an independent, equine-only veterinary practice that prioritises the needs of horses and their owners in everything that we do.
As an ambulatory equine vet practice, we have invested in quality mobile veterinary equipment to allow us to perform a wide range of procedures wherever your horse is kept. This means our clients are less likely to have to arrange transport for their horses, and our patients can be treated in a familiar, comfortable and low-stress environment. We also have a partner facility at Lynwood Stud in Warwickshire, where we carry out artificial insemination and standing procedures that require the use of stocks.
We also have our own in-house laboratory at our office in Upton, where we can complete a range of routine and emergency diagnostic tests. This provides fast turnaround times and continuity of care, especially for emergency cases.
Our experienced and qualified equine vets provide routine, non-emergency veterinary services to clients in Northamptonshire as part of our Thursday zone visit day. Clients can pre-book routine veterinary services on this day with no call-out fee, including vaccinations, dentistry, prescription rechecks, ACTH blood samples, passport applications, microchips and examinations for non-emergency conditions. It is advisable to book these appointments as far in advance as possible as these days can become booked up weeks in advance.
Our zone visits are subject to specific terms and conditions to keep them running smoothly and efficiently. Please see our zone visits page for our full requirements.
If a zone visit day is not available or suitable, we also provide chargeable non-emergency callouts within our normal working hours. Please get in touch with the practice on 01295 670 501 to book an appointment.
A small number of Northamptonshire villages may be covered by our central zone, where we offer zone visits on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Please check our Central Zone map below or contact the practice if you are unsure which zone you are in.
Our emergency equine vets in Northamptonshire provide 24/7 in-house emergency callouts to equines within our Northamptonshire coverage area. Whenever your horse needs us, we are here to help and you will always see an Avonvale Equine vet, no matter what time of day or night that you call. This delivers continuity of care and avoids any need for handovers between your regular equine vet practice and an out-of-hours practice.
If your equine requires veterinary attention outside of practice hours, call our 24-hour emergency line on 01295 670 501. Our on-call vet will be able to assist you.
If you are looking to purchase a horse for leisure, competition or breeding, we can help you 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 to suit your requirements.
In addition to our core vetting packages, 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 Northamptonshire, please use our online pre-purchase examination form or contact the practice.
Equine dentistry is an essential part of horse healthcare, and we provide a wide range of equine dental services in Northamptonshire. We recommend regular dental checkups to pick up on 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-month examination is recommended.
We perform most dental procedures at your horse’s stable as part of our ambulatory equine veterinary services. Our equine dental vets use the latest equipment and draw on experience gained from specialist training to deliver high quality equine dentistry services. If you are looking for a practice that can provide advanced equine dentistry, routine equine dentistry, investigative or diagnostic services, contact us. Our equine vets can help restore and maintain your horse’s dental health.
Breeding horses is incredibly rewarding, however, the breeding process can be complex and challenging, even for experienced horse owners and professional breeders. Our trusted, qualified and experienced equine reproduction vets are here to guide and support you and your mare every step of the way, starting from the initial preparations through to post-foaling care.
Our skilled and experienced stud vets are ready to assist you throughout the breeding process. They have a wealth of experience gained from supporting both professional performance horse breeders and horse owners looking to breed an individual mare. We provide a number of equine reproductive services in Northamptonshire, ranging from equine artificial insemination, preparing a mare for natural cover and equine pregnancy ultrasounds through to broodmare vaccinations and equine infertility investigations. We support both commercial stud farms and private breeders with ambulatory care and at our partner facility at Lynwood Stud.
Our equine performance vets are highly skilled and experienced in all aspects of equine performance medicine. Our practice has a significant caseload of performance horses and ponies, and performance medicine remains one of our key specialisms. Whichever discipline you compete in, we deliver equine vet services to support both horse and owner. We support performance horses across a range of disciplines from dressage and eventing through to racing and showing.
At Avonvale Equine, we support competitors at all levels, from amateurs and serious amateurs through to those at the highest level with complex equine veterinary needs. Our equine sports vets are passionate about maintaining the highest standards of equine welfare and helping competition horses perform at their best through excellent veterinary care. If you are looking for an equine vet for performance horses in Northamptonshire, why not get in touch?
As a fully ambulatory vet practice, we bring our highly skilled vets and the latest mobile equipment to you and your horse. Our equine sports vet services include equine reproduction services, poor performance investigations, lameness investigations, routine healthcare and export papers. We also deliver 24/7 emergency callouts completely in-house, ensuring that your competition or performance horse will always see an Avonvale Equine vet and benefit from continuity of care.
As well as our core performance medicine services, we provide dedicated event cover for equestrian shows, events and competitions. Our equine vets are experienced at delivering full on-site veterinary cover, bringing our specialist vets and mobile equipment to your event.
Our ambulatory equine vet practice has been supporting horses and their owners in Northamptonshire for many years. Avonvale Equine brings skilled and highly qualified equine vets and the latest mobile equipment to you, so we can deliver excellent veterinary care in the familiar environment of your yard. We are an independent, director-owned practice that is passionate about doing what is right for you and your horse.
If you need an equine vet in Towcester, Daventry, or the surrounding villages, contact us to discuss your requirements. Our friendly and professional reception team are ready to help, so call us on 01295 670 501 or register your horse with us online.
