Melissa Packer BVet Med Cert Equine Surgery (STS) MRCVS is a dedicated, caring equine veterinary surgeon with a special interest in soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery. With over 17 years experience, now based in Rugby, Warwickshire, the practice covers a wide area including Leicestershire, Warwickshire and Oxfordshire. With vast experience in first opinion and referral equine veterinary cases, Me
lissa is able to work in many different environments, aiming to give the best veterinary care available for every horse and owner. Melissa prides herself on excellent client communication, understanding the demands not only on the horse, but also on the horse owner or trainer. Melissa aims to bring clinical excellence with an evidence-based medical approach, in a warm and friendly manner, frequently needed at times when owners feel most stressed. Melissa has a particular interest in soft tissue surgery which includes abdominal, urogenital, sinus and airway conditions. Melissa has great experience in lameness and poor performance work ups, from ponies to race horses and is a member of the AOVET orthopaedic group based in Switzerland. Although purely ambulatory at present, Melissa is equipped with mobile, wireless, top of the range X-ray, ultrasound and airway endoscopy which can be used at the yard, along with many other diagnostic and therapeutic appliances. For times when hospitalisation is necessary Melissa has fantastic working relations with nearby referral centres and access to many specialists in their fields so you will always receive the very best care for your horse. Melissa is a treating vet for the FEI, and is a member of the Association of Racecourse Veterinary Surgeons. Melissa offers a 24 hour emergency cover too.
