Oakham Veterinary Hospital Equine

Oakham Veterinary Hospital Equine Oakham Veterinary Hospital is one of the UK's leading Equine Hospitals and provides veterinary services throughout the East Midlands.

Oakham Veterinary Hospital is a long established practice on the outskirts of Oakham, Rutland. Our premises are purpose built and set in 8.5 acres surrounded by rural countryside. We have extensive hospital facilities and diagnostic equipment in both our equine and small animal departments. Our experienced and caring teams of vets, nurses and support staff offer a complete veterinary service from

routine examinations, vaccinations, visits, etc. to specialist surgery with the very latest 'state of the art' equipment. We are dedicated to deliver the very best of veterinary care and service and are proud to have a Tier 3 hospital status, accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. We also have a clinical association with the University of Nottingham School of Veterinary Medicine and Science giving us access to the expertise from leading veterinary specialists

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14/09/2025
10/09/2025
2 weeks to go until our FREE client evening on Caring for Your Geriatric Horse 🐴📍 Oakham Veterinary Hospital📅 Tuesday, 2...
09/09/2025

2 weeks to go until our FREE client evening on Caring for Your Geriatric Horse 🐴

📍 Oakham Veterinary Hospital
📅 Tuesday, 23rd September
🕖 7:00–8:30pm

We’re thrilled to welcome Emma and Steffi, two of our medicine specialists, alongside James, our sports medicine specialist, for a series of insightful talks.

Plus, we’re delighted to host Amelia from the University of Nottingham, who will share the latest research on end-of-life decision-making and quality of life assessment in horses, a vital and evolving area of equine care.

📞 To book your space, please contact our reception.

Spaces are limited, so mark your calendars, call reception and don’t miss out!

05/09/2025

Oakham Veterinary Hospital clients representing. 👊🏼

and hold the top two places after dressage, just where we like them 👌🏻

Lots to do tomorrow, we wish them safely home.

03/09/2025
02/09/2025

Walter is back at Burghley 👀. Wishing our client, defending champion Ros Canter Eventing a successful week!

Only 3 weeks to go!Join us for our FREE client evening on Caring for Your Geriatric Horse 🐴📍 Oakham Veterinary Hospital📅...
02/09/2025

Only 3 weeks to go!
Join us for our FREE client evening on Caring for Your Geriatric Horse 🐴

📍 Oakham Veterinary Hospital
📅 Tuesday, 23rd September
🕖 7:00–8:30pm

Learn about common conditions affecting older horses, like Cushings, laminitis, weight loss, and lameness and discover how to support your senior equine friend through the years. Plus, we’ll be launching our brand-new geriatric care package!

🎓 In collaboration with the University of Nottingham
💬 Expert talks, practical advice, and plenty of time for questions

📞 To book your space, please contact our reception.

Spaces are limited, so mark your calendars, call reception and don’t miss out!

We had a great day on Saturday for our open day, the sun shone and everyone asked some great questions about our hospita...
01/09/2025

We had a great day on Saturday for our open day, the sun shone and everyone asked some great questions about our hospital and what we do. Thank you to all who visited!

Hopefully, judging by the photos, we’ve inspired some of the younger generation to follow in our footsteps!

ARE YOU COMING TOMORROW?Join Us for Our Equine Hospital Open Day! 📅 Date: Saturday 30th August📍 Oakham Veterinary Hospit...
29/08/2025

ARE YOU COMING TOMORROW?

Join Us for Our Equine Hospital Open Day!
📅 Date: Saturday 30th August
📍 Oakham Veterinary Hospital
⏰ 11AM- 3PM

We’re throwing open our stable doors for a special Open Day and you’re invited! Come along and enjoy:

🔍 Behind-the-scenes tours of our equine and small animal hospital facilities
👋 Meet the team – vets, nurses, and support staff🛍️ Local business stands
🏆 Competitions and activities
🍪 Refreshments available.

Whether you're a horse owner, enthusiast, or just horse curious, there's something for everyone. Bring your family, friends – and your questions!
📲 Save the date and spread the word – we can't wait to welcome you!

Colic in Horses: When is Surgery Necessary?Colic is a broad term for abdominal pain in horses, and while many cases resp...
29/08/2025

Colic in Horses: When is Surgery Necessary?

Colic is a broad term for abdominal pain in horses, and while many cases respond to medical treatment, some require surgical intervention to resolve the underlying cause.

Surgical colic cases may include:
Displacements (e.g. left dorsal displacement of the large colon)
Torsions or volvulus (twisting of the intestine, often rapidly life-threatening)
Strangulating lipomas (fatty tumours that cut off blood supply to the intestine)
Intussusceptions (telescoping of one part of the intestine into another)
Impactions that do not resolve with medical management

At Oakham Veterinary Hospital, we have a dedicated 24/7 team including internal medicine and surgical specialists, supported by advanced diagnostic imaging and a fully equipped surgical suite. This allows us to make timely decisions and perform surgery when needed, day or night.

If your horse is showing signs of colic, such as rolling, pawing, looking at the flank, or not eating, early assessment is key. Please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Address

Ashwell Road
Oakham
LE157QH

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

01572 722647

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Situated in the East Midlands, Oakham Veterinary Hospital is a long-established mixed practice with a history going back to the 19th century. The practice had been an equine hospital since the late 1960’s, and under George Gibson with Mike Seckington and Richard Watson, had developed a formidable reputation along with nurturing the skills of rising stars such as Laurence Gerring, Geoffrey Lane and Ian Wright.

At the beginning of this century Neal Ashton became a partner with William Bevin, and in 2005 they built Oakham Veterinary Hospital on the current site. Alex Knott later joined the partnership and in 2018/9 a significant redevelopment of the site was completed to allow the hospital to maintain its status as one of the leading equine facilities in the UK.

Oakham Veterinary Hospital boasts extensive hospital facilities and diagnostic equipment and offers a complete equine veterinary service from routine examinations, vaccinations and visits, to specialist referral work, imaging and surgery with the very latest state-of-the-art equipment.

We have a fantastic, dedicated team of experienced vets, nurses and support staff who are committed to continuously updating their knowledge and skills. Together they deliver high quality veterinary care to all patients, from hairy ponies to equine athletes performing on the global stage.