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Richard Vile MRCVS established the Whitchurch Equine Veterinary Practice over fifteen years ago, to provide a complete equine veterinary service to the local horse and pony population.  

Richard grew up in Somerset riding ponies and then horses, competing in local shows and even braking a pony to harness before studying at the Royal Veterinary College, London.  Initially Richard worked in mixed practices before settling into an equine/ small animal practice near Newbury.  Working as an equine veterinary surgeon Richard enthuses about all aspects of preventative health such as Vaccination and Worming programmes and Dental examinations.

Why a sole practitioner?

  • a continuity of care for your horse or pony is possible
  • a long term relationship can be built between your horse or pony and their vet.
  • and a long term understanding between vet and client regarding their animals welfare.

     

The fully mobile practice van contains:

  • Digital Radiography,
  • Ultrasound machine,
  • Dental Drill,
  • Full set Dental probes and Dental forceps for extractions,
  • Motorised Dental Pump,
  • Ultrasound Machine with three probes,
  • Hoof examination Kit,
  • Emergency Fluids,
  • Stomach tube and pump,
  • Bandages (lots),
  • Medicines,
  • Computerised Records system,
  • Head Stand for Dentistry,
  • AI and Reproduction equipment,
  • Ophthalmoscope, 
  • My lunch,
  • Hockey stick (seasonal),
  • Fridge for vaccines,
  • Worm kits…..