Thornton Wright Equine Vets

30/06/2025

It's time to VOTE! 🎉

Thornton Wright Equine Veterinary Surgeons is excited to see the Petplan Veterinary Awards open for nominations!!

These awards are all about celebrating the remarkable individuals and dedicated teams within the veterinary sector whose passion and unwavering commitment truly inspire clients and colleagues alike.

From life-saving surgeries to comforting consultations, veterinary professionals work tirelessly to ensure the health and happiness of our animals.

Have you been positively impacted by one of our amazing vets, nurses, or our veterinary team?

Now is your chance to give them the recognition they deserve! Your vote helps shine a light on their incredible efforts and the vital role they play.

Let's unite to acknowledge the true heroes of animal care. Follow the link to cast your vote and celebrate veterinary excellence!
🔗 Vote in the Petplan Veterinary Awards 2025!

https://www.petplanvet.co.uk/veterinary-practice-insurance/veterinary-awards/

11/06/2025

🐴 We are recruiting! 🐴

Thornton Wright Equine are excited to recruit a veterinary administrator to join our growing practice team. Previous equine veterinary practice experience would be advantageous. Equine knowledge and commitment to delivering excellent care is essential.

To apply for this position please request an application form via email from the practice manager - [email protected]

06/06/2025

✨ GASTROSCOPE CLINIC COMING UP ✨

Ensure the well-being of your equine companion. Thornton Wright Equine Vets will be holding a Gastroscope Clinic on Tuesday, July 1st.
Is your horse exhibiting any of the following signs?
🐴 Decreased performance
🐴 Behavioural changes
🐴 Sensitivity to girthing
🐴 Recurring colic
🐴 Unexplained weight loss or poor condition
These symptoms could indicate Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS).
We are offering a dedicated gastroscopy clinic on the 1st July!
Take advantage of our special price of £220 inc VAT, which includes:
🐴 Gastroscopy procedure
🐴 Sedation
🐴 One night's livery
To book your horse for this or a subsequent clinic, please reach out to our office at 01652 240071.

30/05/2025

Ensure the well-being of your equine companion. Thornton Wright Equine Vets will be holding a Gastroscope Clinic on Tuesday, June 3rd.

Is your horse exhibiting any of the following signs?
🐴 Decreased performance
🐴 Behavioural changes
🐴 Sensitivity to girthing
🐴 Recurring colic
🐴 Unexplained weight loss or poor condition

These symptoms could indicate Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS).

We are offering a dedicated gastroscopy clinic on the 3rd June.

Take advantage of our special price of £220 inc VAT, which includes:

🐴 Gastroscopy procedure
🐴 Sedation
🐴 One night's livery

To book your horse for this or a subsequent clinic, please reach out to our office at 01652 240071.

27/05/2025

Looking for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join our independent, friendly and dynamic team.

The ideal candidate would be an experienced vet with an interest and capability of delivering a high standard of sports medicine and/or reproductive services.

Application closing date: Monday 30th June 2025.

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The ideal candidate would have an interest and established competence in sports medicine and/or reproduction with at least 4 years of experience.

20/05/2025

💥 URGENT UPDATE 💥

Due to our office system upgrade all calls for today are being forwarded to an external call handler. They will take your details which will be passed on immediately to a member of our normal administration team to contact you directly.

We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

12/05/2025

Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS) Clinic: Limited Availability Special Offer ✨

Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS) can manifest in a range of clinical signs that may impact performance and well-being. These indicators can include, but are not limited to: decreased athletic performance, alterations in behaviour, sensitivity upon application of girth, episodes of recurring colic, and unexplained weight loss or poor body condition.

To facilitate timely diagnosis, we are pleased to announce our upcoming dedicated gastroscope clinic, scheduled for the 3rd of June.

We are currently offering a specialised, all-inclusive price of £220 (inclusive of VAT) for this clinic, including the following:

Comprehensive gastroscopy procedure

Necessary sedation for the examination

Overnight livery to facilitate adequate pre-procedure starving

Please be advised that availability for this clinic is limited, and confirmation of a place requires advance payment. To secure an appointment for your equine, please contact our office directly at 01652 240071.

09/05/2025

Have you noticed a difference in your equine recently?

Have they had their wolf teeth checked?

Wolf tooth extraction is an important procedure in equine dentistry - Here’s why it’s often done:

1. Preventing Bit Interference
🦷 Wolf teeth (small, vestigial premolars just in front of the first cheek teeth) can interfere with the bit.
🦷 When a bit presses on the wolf tooth or the gum around it, it can cause discomfort or pain, leading to:
🦷 Head tossing
🦷 Resistance to the bit
🦷 Poor performance

2. Avoiding Pain and Behavioral Issues
🦷 Some wolf teeth are loose, misaligned, or blind (erupted beneath the gum), which can be especially painful.
🦷 Horses may develop behavioral problems as a response to this pain.

3. Facilitating Dental Balance
🦷 Removing wolf teeth can make future dental maintenance and bit fitting easier.
🦷 It helps ensure even contact and function across the mouth.

4. Common in Young Horses
🦷 Extraction is often performed before or during initial training, particularly for racehorses or other performance animals.

Please call our office on 01652 240071 to find out more and book your equine in!

08/05/2025

Our youngest recruit with our newest recruit - Margot and Natasha making light work of some hanging baskets to make the yard look its best!

04/05/2025

Is your equine suffering from seasonal allergies or asthma? 🐴 🧐

As the pollen count increases and the weather gets warmer, we begin to see an increase in cases related to seasonal allergies and asthma.

Common symptoms can include:

🐴 Heaving
🐴 Wheezing
🐴 Nasal Discharge and flaring
🐴 Hives
🐴 Sneezing
🐴 Coughing

If your equine is displaying any of these symptoms and you are concerned. Call our office on 01652 240071 to organise a vet visit.

01/05/2025

Did you know that we can offer performance evaluations for your equine? 🐎

There doesn't have to be a health concern for us to evaluate your horse and give them a full MOT.

Unlock your horse's full potential. We can assess gait, gastroscope, perform blood work and evaluate cardiovascular health, to create a tailored plan for peak performance.

Please call our office on 01652 240071 to find out more.

29/04/2025

Ensure peak performance and address potential concerns with a ridden evaluation from Thornton Wright Equine Veterinary Surgeons.

Our experienced team can help you understand and improve your horse's comfort and functionality under saddle.

To find out more, please contact our office on 01652 240071.