Melissa Packer Equine Veterinary Services Limited

14/01/2025

Client info!
We have to take payment at the time or prior to the visit. This is due to being a small business and so please bear this in mind. We have PayPal or a credit card machine. So sorry but we can not afford to give free credit anymore

11/12/2024

A terrible wound, but successful recovery due to the K laser!

Who remembers our Duncan ?
He came in with that really nasty down to the bone leg injury
Thanks to our amazing vet
Melissa her expert bandaging and her laser it’s hard to tell which leg it was 💙

07/11/2024

We are proud to introduce Beck as a new member of our team! Beck has joined us to help with the day to day running of the practice along with Tash to make sure everything runs smoothly! Beck is the proud owner of Ed featured below 💕
Welcome to the practice Beck!

16/08/2024

02/08/2024

Thank Frank it’s Friday!

26/07/2024

Thanks Gorgeous Frank it’s Friday! Have a great weekend y’all!

26/07/2024

Oh no… not more work 🙈

19/07/2024

Thank Frank it’s Friday! Have a great weekend!

06/07/2024

Today's the day!!! 🎉 We have an amazing line up of bands all day in our main arena! 🎶 The weather has not gone in our favour however Rockin' The Country festival goes on and the sunshine is coming 💪🏼☀️

Don't forget your camping chairs and a coat! 🧥

See you soon ♥️🤍💙

13/04/2024

Advance warning!
On Monday 22nd April - Wednesday 24th April I will be on my ABVA practical course… hopefully then allowing me to practice acupuncture on horses in the future. So please book in for routine work avoiding those days!
As per normal emergency cover will be in place, so same number to call and you will be put in touch with the vet on call.
Thanks in advance. I will be available in the evenings for advice but I will be working hard during the days on my course.
Mel x

08/04/2024

Good afternoon! We are trying to remind people before their visit to remember their horses passports… this is proving to be really useful so we will endeavour to give reminders for our routine appointments the day before the visit. If for any reason you need to cancel a scheduled visit please give us at least 24 hours (one working days) notice so we can fit someone else in to that appointment! Many thanks! Mel x

05/03/2024

We are pleased to be able to offer shockwave treatment for those horses which are in need. Here is a little bit of information about shockwave therapy. For any further questions and prices please contact the clinic on the normal number.

What can shockwave therapy treat?

Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is an emerging new technology for treating musculoskeletal problems, soft tissue and bone injuries in horses. ESWT is noninvasive and used to stimulate healing, so that horses can return to a level of full fitness and useful activity without recurrence of disease.
Shockwave stimulates the body’s own repair process by increasing the blood flow to affected areas, which accelerates healing and often results in quicker relief from pain. It also helps heal chronic inflammation, stimulates collagen, which connects and supports tissue, and also breaks up calcium deposits.

Shockwave therapy has been found to be most therapeutically beneficial treatment for injuries at the soft tissue-bone interface. These areas are often difficult to medicate, and unsuitable for surgery. Therefore, the non-invasive and focused attributes of ESWT have proved extremely valuable.

28/02/2024

Interesting case today, a 3 year old gelding with a wolf tooth on the lower arcade which was causing issues with the bit, and referred to us for removal by their EDT. The crown was very large and there was minimal movement so an X-ray was taken to assess the root. The tooth was removed under standing sedation and local anaesthetic and came out well with minimal soft tissue damage. Not as easily removed as normal wolf teeth though!

21/02/2024

Let the mare scanning days begin!

21/02/2024

Meg and I have been doing dental examinations today. It is important to have your horse regularly checked by a veterinary surgeon or equine dental technician.
This little pony had a very small mouth and we used our newly designed power float to access the teeth at the back of the mouth with ease.

17/02/2024

Busy afternoon and evening on call! This was an interesting case this evening, a mare found in the field salivating and depressed. This was retrieved carefully from the back of her throat.. it had damaged some of the tissue at the back of the mouth. Hopefully she will feel better now! Wishing her a speedy recovery 🤞
Her owners were happy to share this to make people aware that these things happen sadly.

02/02/2024

Thank Frank it’s Friday peeps!!

21/01/2024

GROOM/ YARDIE REQUIRED!

Job vacancy to join our close friendly team. Basic yard duties for 7-8 horses early mornings during the week and occasional extra hours when on duty/ away.

This job would suit someone competent with handling horses and ponies, good at all stable duties and someone wanting a gateway into equine veterinary nursing care, although the role is primarily horse husbandry.

Must be able to drive and reliable. References are essential.
Please pm me for more details!