Swanspool Equine Veterinary Clinic

20/02/2025

We have a PART time vacancy in the equine department as an equine office assistant, the hours are 3.30pm to 6.30pm five days a week or Monday, Wed, Friday 1.30pm to 6.30pm.

The job role will be varied and you will need to be fit and capable of handling kit.

This job is predominantly office based but you will require a full uk driving license.

This is NOT a full time role but it is a permanent part time role.

If you would like more details please email the office on [email protected]

Previous applicants need not re apply.

20/02/2025

Another day another cake… Summer has been back with us for two weeks EMS and has made a “Spring/Easter” cake. Thank you Summer 🥰

18/02/2025

Following the identification of BTV-3 cases in cattle as part of the winter surveillance, the RZ has now been extended to include Dorset, additional areas of Wiltshire, part of Somerset and part of East Devon.

For details check the Bluetongue interactive map:
https://defra.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=514ec88edec74575958d860f0196d2ea and GOV.UK to see what steps you must take to prevent and control the disease: https://www.gov.uk/bluetongue.

Keepers of cattle, sheep, camelids and other ruminants must remain vigilant. Bluetongue is a notifiable disease and must be reported by law. You are not permitted to move any animal showing these clinical signs and if you see any of these signs you must report it to APHA. Animals should only be moved where it’s absolutely necessary.

Please also follow the restrictions on animal and germinal product movements that apply - more information on the restrictions and licences is available on GOV.UK: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/bluetongue-movement-licences-and-designated-slaughterhouses

Information about BTV-3 vaccinations is also available on GOV.UK: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/bluetongue-serotype-3-btv-3-vaccine-permits

17/02/2025

Not all sheep c-sections are done in the practice. This afternoon Oliver and Rosie Tech helped this ewe out who had a lovely pair of twins 🩷💙

14/02/2025

Amy has been on EMS with us for two weeks. Today she fetched in some lovely animal themed biscuits. Thank you Amy these will go down well with a cup of ☕️

13/02/2025

It’s a great team at Leicester racecourse providing 5* care for all the runners 🏇🏼

Vets Hannah, Emily and William along with equine nurse Heather and equine technician Rosie from were providing veterinary cover today. All horses home safe and sound after a successful days racing.

13/02/2025

12/02/2025

Bill is on duty this afternoon 🤓

10/02/2025

Does you horse have an FEI passport? If so you will need to download load the following app….

FEl regulations have changed and owners are now reguired to have their horses vaccinations recorded on BOTH the FEl HorseApp and on their passport. All vets must now log vaccination details directly into the FEl HorseApp at the time of vaccination.
To help us comply with the new regulations please:

• Have your horse's passport ready to be signed
download FEl HorseApp and set up your account prior to your appointment
•Enter all previous vaccinations into the FEl HorseApp before your appointment
Please follow the link below for more information and to download the app:
https://inside.fei.org/hub/it-services/mobile-apps/
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31/01/2025

Fat Friday 😋 this week we’ve had two EMS students Maddie and Chloe, as well as being great helps this week they’ve also provided us with amazing cakes today!

27/01/2025

We have a part time vacancy in the equine department as an equine office assistant, the hours are 3.30pm to 6.30pm five days a week. The job role will be varied and you will need to be fit and capable of lifting kit.
If you would like more details please email the office on [email protected]

24/01/2025

Nicky & Rosie have been back to Tesco’s and made another delivery to the Daylight Centre this morning 💚

24/01/2025

Bluetongue update: Due to lower temperatures and reduced midge activity the risk of new infection and onward transmission due to vector activity is now very low.

As a result of the reduction in risk, certain restrictions are being eased from today (Tuesday 21 January) including removing the following:
• The requirement for post-movement testing of animals
• The use of insecticide on vehicles
• The requirement to send animals from the Restricted Zone to designated abattoirs.

Restrictions will be revised when vector activity increases again with warmer temperatures, which tends to be in March/April.

Please check the collection page on GOV.UK: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/bluetongue-information-and-guidance-for-livestock-keepers and the press release: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/seasonally-vector-low-period-for-bluetongue-begins for more info.

23/01/2025

Something for our 🐑 clients.

20/01/2025

During the month of February we will be running our Vaccination Amnesty 💉
This is for horses or foals (over 6months) who are either starting their vaccines completely or those who have gone out of date.
If you book your first vaccine in February you will get your 2nd in the course of 3 for free.
Please contact the practice if you have any questions or would like to book in.
This offer is only running throughout February.

19/01/2025

Who likes to get all the haynets out the way for the week in one go and who’s a one day at a time sort of person?
Think we can all agree it’s the worst yard chore!
Let us know in the comments 👇

17/01/2025

Louisa has been with us from Bristol for two weeks EMS and as today is her last day she has fetched in cake 😍 We are impressed with her baking skills and a very nice lemon drizzle cake will go down well with a cup of coffee later.
Thank you Louisa for all your help.

08/01/2025

This morning Sophie performed surgery on a sheep to remove its eye which had ruptured. As you can see it was a very successful surgery and the sheep went back home this afternoon, well done Sophie!