Equine Vets - Serving Inverness & the North of Scotland

Kessock Equine Vets is a friendly, family owned veterinary practice serving the north of Scotland. Kessock Equine Vets is based in Inverness and exclusively treats horses, ponies, donkeys and mules.  It is the only veterinary practice in the Highlands that dedicates itself to equine animals.

NEWS February 08

The practice is delighted to welcome Louise Joliffe BVMS MRCVS who joins us after five years working in the Midlands. Louise is a graduate of the Glasgow University Veterinary School.

Chris Matthews BVM&S MRCVS rejoins the practice after four months working for Veresdale Equine Veterinary Services in Queensland, Australia.

February traditionally marks the beginning of the breeding season and the practice has already begun checking and scanning mares prior to covering. We expect to be even busier this year with artificial insemination. If you are thinking about breeding from your mare this year then please feel free to contact the vets for advice. Before breeding any mare (whether by AI or natural service) an ultrasound examination by a vet or 'pre-breeding check' is a good idea to identify any potential problems eg. endometritis.

Through February and March the practice is offering horse owners who wish to begin vaccinating their horse (for the first time or due to lapsed vaccinations) the first vaccination in the course free of charge. Horses should be vaccinated for influenza and tetanus. Tetanus is a potentially deadly disease which all horses are at risk from- while it is uncommon this is partly due to the high number of horses vaccinated. The Highlands also saw an outbreak of Equine Influenza in 2007 and owners are strongly advised to make sure all vaccinations are up to date.

Why use Kessock Equine Vets for the care of your horse?

• We are a dedicated equine practice providing a friendly and professional service. We know most of clients by their first names and we take a personal interest in their animals' well-being
• The only veterinary practice in the Highlands and Moray to offer in-patient and surgical facilities for horses
• 24-hour equine-only emergency service
• High quality equine dentistry
• Cost effective veterinary care for your horse
• You will only ever see an equine vet - no farm or small animal vets who only occasionally see horses
• Flexible working hours - we recognise that many horse owners work full-time to finance their passion, so we start early and finish late in the summer months to fit around your busy schedules
  
• Excellent diagnostic equipment - and, crucially, the skills to use them
• Integrated health care for your horse - we will work with your farrier, physiotherapist, chiropractor or equine dental technician to the benefit of your horse. We have a list of qualified physiotherapists, chiropractors, farriers, etc. and we would be happy to provide with their contact details
• Visiting equine  specialists from the University of Edinburgh Veterinary School (Royal Dick School of Veterinary Studies) and the University of Glasgow Veterinary Schools
  

Making a Payment

To make a payment to Kessock Equine Vets we have provided a secure payment form for your convenience. 

Second Opinions and Referrals
We can accept referrals from veterinary practices throughout the Moray and the Highlands and Islands. A full list of elective procedures and prices is available on request.

Useful information for horse owners regarding horse health care:  www.mvol.co.uk

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Kessock Equine Veterinary Clinic, The Paddock, Drumsmittal, Inverness, IV1 3ZF

tel 01463 731107: fax 01463 731146