Oaklands Equine Hospital

02/04/2026

🐣Easter Equine Opening Hours🐣

Good Friday (3rd April) - EMERGENCIES ONLY
Saturday 4th April- EMERGENCIES ONLY
Sunday 5th April- EMERGENCIES ONLY
Easter Monday (6th April)- EMERGENCIES ONLY
Tuesday 7th April- 830-530pm

We all hope you have a lovely Easter period. 🐰

23/03/2026

📢 Exciting Update for Our Local Clients!

Straight from the horses mouth…🐴

We’re delighted to announce that clients within a 5-mile drive of the practice will now receive 40% off visit fees 🎉

That means our visit fee is now just £30 for eligible local clients.

Sharing a visit? You can still split the fee between owners, and for 4 or more clients on the same yard, the visit is completely FREE 🙌

Get in touch today to find out more or to book your visit 🐴

☎️ 01642 760313

23/03/2026

JOB VACANCY 📣

Receptionist - Part Time/Full Time position available

We are looking for a friendly, efficient, enthusiastic, receptionist to join our team. Applicants must have previous experience in a busy reception environment, managing telephone phone calls, together with admin duties. The successful candidate must have good organisational skills, IT proficiency, cashing up experience and the ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure.
Equine knowledge and a passion for pets is preferable, excellent communication skills and a positive ‘can do’ attitude, essential. Rota and hours to be discussed and confirmed.

*Closing date - 31.03.26*

📩To apply please email your CV and covering letter to [email protected]

05/03/2026

❗️Would you like to be involved in our current gastric ulcer treatment research? ❗️

We are looking for horses to take part in a research study investigating treatment options and risk factors associated with gastric ulcers.

By taking part, you will receive a a free lameness assessment (usually £75) in addition to our current offer of £100 off the usual price of the gastroscopy examination.

This presents a great opportunity to give your horse a spring MOT before the upcoming season while also contributing to valuable research. Please call our office for further details.

Please note any treatment for lameness or gastric ulcers and the sedation used for the gastroscopy is not included.

GASTROSCOPY OFFER

We are offering £100 off gastroscopic examination UNTIL THE END OF APRIL when you quote 100DISCOUNT on booking your appointment.

Some of the signs of equine gastric ulceration syndrome include:
- resentment of girthing
- changes in temperament
- weight loss
- poor performance
- bucking or rearing under saddle
- colic signs (particularly after eating)

Gastroscopy is the only definitive way to diagnose gastric ulcers and formulate an appropriate treatment plan.

Please note that the offer only applies to gastroscopes taking place at the clinic, and ideally horses would stay with us for preparation the evening prior to the appointment (livery fees will be charged separately).

27/02/2026

GASTROSCOPY OFFER

We are offering £100 off gastroscopic examination UNTIL THE END OF APRIL when you quote 100DISCOUNT on booking your appointment.

Some of the signs of equine gastric ulceration syndrome include:
- resentment of girthing
- changes in temperament
- weight loss
- poor performance
- bucking or rearing under saddle
- colic signs (particularly after eating)

Gastroscopy is the only definitive way to diagnose gastric ulcers and formulate an appropriate treatment plan.

Please note that the offer only applies to gastroscopes taking place at the clinic, and ideally horses would stay with us for preparation the evening prior to the appointment (livery fees will be charged separately).

27/02/2026

Back by popular demand….

CASTRATION OFFER

We are offering discounted standing castration clinics performed at our hospital base every TUESDAY throughout March and April 2026 for £210.

This price includes all routine drugs used during the procedure.

Please note any post operative care or medication will be charged additionally. These clinics are open to all colts (except miniatures) aged 6months to 3 years, with fully descended testicles. It is preferable that all colts are vaccinated for tetanus prior to castration.

Call us on 01642 760 313 to book your appointment.

25/02/2026

This month we celebrate 5 years of working alongside senior vet Emma Cassidy.. and more recently, her new canine sidekick Foxy! 🎉

Thank you Emma for all your hard work over the last 5 years! We look forward to many more to come!

15/01/2026

🐴IMPORTANT NOTICE 🐴

CHANGES TO OUR OPENING HOURS
‼️Effective from 1st February 2026‼️

As part of our commitment to continually review feedback from our clients and look for ways we can improve our service, we’re introducing changes to how we care for you and your horses, ensuring greater availability for routine appointments with better continuity of care, and an improved emergency service.

From the ***1st February 2026****, our equine practice will be focusing on providing *only emergency care at weekends,* with all routine appointments taking place during the week.

What does this mean for you and your horse?

🐴 Greater continuity of care – your horse is more likely to be seen by the same vet throughout their treatment
🐴 Improved consistency and availability during the week
🐴 A more rested, focused veterinary team, providing the highest standard of care
🐴 *Dedicated response for weekend emergencies*

By restructuring our working patterns, our vets will be in the practice more regularly during the week, allowing us to build stronger vet–client–patient relationships and deliver even better care for your horses.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. From 1st February, our new equine working hours are:

Monday - 8.30am - 5.30pm
Tuesday - 8.30am - 5.30pm
Wednesday - 8.30am - 5.30pm
Thursday - 8.30am - 5.30pm
Friday - 8.30am - 5.30pm

As always, our emergency service remains available 24/7, including weekends.

Our small animal service hours will remain the same.

We truly appreciate your continued support and the confidence you place in us to care for your horses. We look forward to seeing you in 2026.

From your team at Oaklands Equine Hospital

27/12/2025

We hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas period! 🎄

The Grinch has finally left the practice, but seems to have taken one of our vets Emma with them..

Hopefully she’ll be back for the new year! 🤭❤️‍🩹

24/12/2025

Wishing all of our lovely clients and patients a very Merry Christmas! 🎅🏻

We hope you all have a fabulous day tomorrow and enjoy the festivities, just like Tyler “aka Ruldolf” pictured below! 🎄

22/12/2025

🎄🐴CHRISTMAS OPENING HOURS 🐴 🎄