B&W Equine Vets - Stretcholt

30/09/2025

Wishing Locky all the best for a speedy recovery!❤️

24/09/2025

** EMBRYO TRANSFER**

This is an image of an early scan from one of our ICSI embryos transferred over the summer.
Did you know that here at B&W we regularly perform ‘ovum pick-up’ (OPU) for ICSI?

ICSI is a form of in-vitro fertilization (IVF), now used widely in horses. It is the process by which oocytes (eggs) are harvested from the mare, and transported to an ICSI lab for maturation and fertilization. The oocytes are fertilized by injection of a single s***m into each oocyte, to produce an embryo which can then be transferred into a recipient mare.

For more information on the OPU/ICSI, please contact the stud team at B&W on 01666 880501 or email [email protected]

22/09/2025

**EQUINE BEHAVIOUR TALK**
Breadstone vet Alex Wood is giving a talk at Pilning Village Hall on Tuesday 21st October. This is a great opportunity to gain further insight into some of the finer points of equine behaviour from Alex and all for a great cause. We would love to see you there, please see the advert below for how to book!

17/09/2025

**JOB VACANCY**
We are looking for a receptionist to join the team in Breadstone - if you think this might be the role for you we would love to hear from you! Apply via this link 👇
https://careers.cvsvets.com/jobs/equine-receptionist-administrator-breadstone-berkeley-united-kingdom

11/09/2025

**SUCCESS STORY**

We were thrilled to hear an update from about the beautiful Jarvis. Last year Jarvis was found with signs of severe colic. Luckily he lives very close to B&W equine hospital and one of the vets was there within 15 minutes. Careful examination of Jarvis, including a re**al examination confirmed the vets’ suspicion that he had a complete intestinal obstruction that required surgical correction.

Surgeon Chris Wright says "Jarvis was anaesthetised and a blockage (ileal impaction) caused by dry fibrous food material was identified. The blockage was resolved by injecting saline into to the impaction and massaging the intestine until the food material was soft enough to be moved on.

Ileal impactions can be associated with poor dentition or tape worm infestation. In Jarvis’ case no obvious cause was identified. It is fabulous that he has qualified for HOYS and we wish him all the best.

Thank you to Kirsty and Tash for letting us share Jarvis's story and this fab video of him!

215 likes, 19 comments. “Jarvis”

09/09/2025

**DENTAL OFFER**
There are still 3 Mondays left in September to take advantage of this great offer from the B&W Failand clinic - call them on 01275 392956 to book in!

01/09/2025

**TALK - STRANGLES, ASTHMA AND CLICKER TRAINING**
We are happy to be supporting The Avon Centre with the below talk on Wednesday 3rd September. All proceeds go to The Avon Centre to support the fantastic work they do.

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This is the last shout-out to join the talk about strangles, asthma and clicker training this Wednesday 3/9 between 7pm and 9pm at the Avon Centre.

We haven't sold that many tickets yet so we are going to close the ticket sales today at midnight and see if it's even worth running the event as we don't want to waste our vet's time. They have very generously offered their time and knowledge for free to help us raise funds after the fire we have had in our fields in July.

If you are interested, please get your tickets now and invite all your horsey friends too!

Link to tickets: https://www.theavoncentre.org.uk/shop-1

27/08/2025

**LOST PROPERTY**
We have found the below at the B&W Equine Hospital and would love to re-unite it with its owner! If you recognise it please DM the page and we will arrange to get it back to you.

21/08/2025

If you are looking to get out and with your horse this bank holiday, why not enter this charity dressage competition organised by Billow Ballerinas? They are also running a raffle with a host of great prizes, including a B&W goodie bag!

15/08/2025

**EXCITING NEW JOB ROLE** We are looking for a Nursing Services Manager- could it be you?👀👇

💙𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐔𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐍𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫 💙

B&W Equine Hospital is one of Europe’s most advanced equine diagnostic and surgical centres – and we’re looking for a 𝑵𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑺𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒔 𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒓 to lead and inspire our incredible nursing team!

This newly created role is non-clinical, making it perfect for someone with leadership experience in a medical or veterinary setting who’s ready to step into a key operational role. 𝑹𝑽𝑵 𝒒𝒖𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒊𝒔 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒏𝒆𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒂𝒓𝒚 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒓𝒐𝒍𝒆.

You’ll be:
✅ Overseeing day-to-day team management
✅ Coordinating nurse case allocation & patient flow
✅ Supporting training, development & wellbeing
✅ Working closely with senior leaders to keep our hospital running smoothly

25–40 hours/week - No out-of-hours duties
Competitive salary (DOE)
Funded professional memberships (RCVS & VDS)
5 weeks holiday + Bank Holidays (with the option to buy more)

If you’re an organised, proactive, and people-focused leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-standards environment, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Apply now: https://careers.cvsvets.com/jobs/nursing-services-manager-breadstone-berkeley-united-kingdom

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11/08/2025

**SPECIAL OFFER **
There are only a couple of slots remaining for this great offer with Chiara - please call the Breadstone clinic on 01453 811867 to book in!

** GASTROSCOPE OFFER**
Concerned that your horse may have ulcers? Why not take advantage of the great offer on the discounted gastroscope day being run by our vet Chiara Merlo at
Breadstone on Wednesday 20th August. Please call the Breadstone clinic on 01453 811867 to secure your place!

04/08/2025

** GASTROSCOPE OFFER**
Concerned that your horse may have ulcers? Why not take advantage of the great offer on the discounted gastroscope day being run by our vet Chiara Merlo at
Breadstone on Wednesday 20th August. Please call the Breadstone clinic on 01453 811867 to secure your place!