Day in the life of an Equine Veterinary Care Assistant
Our Equine vet care assistants are invaluable to the daily workings of our Equine clinic. So we decided to strap a go-pro to them so we could show you some of the things they get up to!
Hope you don't get travel sick watching!
An invitation to you all! Come and join us for our lameness locator demonstration day Wednesday 15th May at 2pm 🤩
Ps - how many takes do you think this video took? 😂
Pps - shall we share the bloopers? 👀
🦠Equine sarcoid removal 🦠 This week we had the lovely Rebel in for laser sarcoid removal under GA. We thought we would give you an insight into what happens start to finish during a procedure like this!
Sarcoids are fibroblastic skin tumours that are common in horses, ponies and donkeys. Although sarcoids can develop at any time of the year, they often become a problem in warmer weather. There are many treatment options, but the chapelfield team used laser treatment on this occasion.
Benefits of laser include:
🐴 Reduction in bleeding during surgery - the laser seals small vessels while cutting
🐴 Reduced risk of spreading tumour cells during tumour excision, this being particularly important in removing sarcoids
🐴Reduced pain - the laser seals nerve endings while cutting
🐴Promotes efficient wound healing
🐴Faster recovery: less inflammation and swelling, and less post-operative complications at wound site
🐴Minimal aftercare.
🐴Excellent success with low rates of recurrence of sarcoids
Laser can be performed under standing sedation and local anaesthesia or under general anaesthetic.
If you have any questions or to book in please call the clinic on 01508 558228.
SPECIAL OFFER!
Buy one get one HALF PRICE on all Horslyx!
PLUS! Spend £20 or more on any products in our Equine Shop to receive a FREE Chapelfield tote bag!
Please note due to the weight of the products we are unable to post the Horslyx, offer is for collection from the Brooke branch only.
Happy Shopping!
Please see information regarding our festive opening hours at Brooke. Our Equine Vets and Nurses are on call as normal should you need us!🦄
Pets can be very good at masking diseases, making early detection vital. Our 'Wellness Screening' ensures a comprehensive review, spotting issues early, and keeping them happier for longer. Book now for a 30-minute appointment with Fae, our Registered Small Animal Veterinary Nurse, for a thorough clinical exam, blood pressure, Wellness blood sample and urine test. Only £85, with 25% off for PHC members, making it just £63.75! This combination of checks and tests would usually cost over £200, giving you and your pet a huge saving! Let's give your furry friends the best care! 🐾❤️If you would like to book a Wellness Screening appointment or find out more information, please contact us on 01508 558228
Although rabbits originate from the western Mediterranean, they’re not actually used to spending too much time in the red-hot sun. This is because in the wild, rabbits hide out in deep burrows where it’s cool and shaded. Hot summer days can prove dangerous to our bunnies. Here are our 5 summer tips for rabbit owners . . . https://www.myfamilyvets.co.uk/5-summer-tips-for-rabbit-owners
Nurses are the unsung heroes of the veterinary world. Often working away behind the scenes, their crucial work can easily be overlooked or unacknowledged.
This short video highlights some of the tasks our equine nurses carry out to support surgical cases in the clinic.
#vetnurses #equinevetnurse #chapelfieldequineclinic
INTRADERMAL ALLERGY TESTING
with Dr Alessandra Torraco MRCVS
If you suspect that your horse is suffering from an allergy, please give us a call to discuss investigation, testing and treatment options. Discounted packages are available.
Chapelfield Equine Clinic: 01508 558228
Time to celebrate our oldies!
Throughout February and March, we are offering a Geriatric Health Check with a huge discount - you could save £126.
Offer ends 31st March.
The Health Check includes:
1 x Health check
1 x Blood sampling fee
1 x Cushings screening (lab fee chargeable if you have already tested your horse within the year)
1 x In house general blood profile
1 x Worm egg count
1 x dental check
1 x dental (with or without sedation as required)
Weight check (weigh scales at clinic)
Geriatric package prices are
- £150 if sedated for the dental
- £130 if non sedated dental
- £100 if no dental required
Plus a visit fee, or come to Brooke for free.
Horses must be 15 years of age or over.
Please phone reception: 01508 558228 to book your health check.
We couldn't wait 'till December!!🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄
Is your yard getting festive - show us your decorative delights?!
Chapelfield Equine Clinic Showjump
Have you seen our new Equine Clinic jump, out and about? Sends us you pic's we'd love to see you jumping it!
Here's our head receptionist Annabel with Basil at Easton College.
#norfolkshowjumping
#equinephotography #eastoncollage #horsejumping
Work has started our new floor in theatre!
After many years of hard use, the operating theatre flooring needed replacing to maintain it's sterile qualities.
It's quite an involved process over several days but should be a fabulous result!
Thank you to the craftsmen from Grace Resin Flooring.
Take a beak at these little cuties - very small and very loud!🐥🐥
From AI at the Equine Clinic to foaling - take a look at this gorgeous foal!
INVESTIGATING EQUINE LAMENESS - PART 3
Dr Alex Triguinho DVM MSc MRVS explains some of the stages of an equine lameness work up at Chapelfield Vets Equine Clinic.
Foaling Top Tip 5 - Post-foaling advice.
It is advisable to have a vet check over your new foal, if you'd like to arrange this give us a call: 01508 558228
Foaling Top Tip 4 - Labour, the 3 stages.
It is important to give us a call if your mare shows any unusual signs or gets too stressed: 01508 558228
