Heath Equine Veterinary Practice

Heath Equine Veterinary Practice is an equine-focused practice offering 24/7 emergency cover (as stated on its website). Reviews repeatedly describe a fully mobile service, including “zone day visits” for routine work like vaccinations, and rapid attendance for urgent problems (one owner reports a vet arriving within 30 minutes for a colic scare). Owners also mention the team building tailored, practical plans and keeping in close contact between visits (including being available via WhatsApp for follow-up questions).

Services

Services and case types mentioned in the website summary and latest reviews include

•24/7 emergency care (website states a 24/7 emergency number).
•Mobile equine visits (owners describe it as a “fully mobile practice”).
•Zone day visits (mentioned by a reviewer as an option alongside vaccinations).
•Vaccinations (multiple owners mention using the practice for routine vaccinations).
•Acupuncture (used for a horse with headshaking; owner reports immediate response in symptom relief).
•Colic assessment/urgent call-out (one review describes a colic scare with fast attendance).
•Investigation and management of ongoing issues, including
•Skin problems (“skin woes” with ongoing follow-up).
•Cushing’s testing.
•Lameness/performance-style concerns (one owner says the vet “got to the bottom” of why a pony was struggling; another mentions help to keep a horse in ridden work).
•Stud/foaling support (one owner says the practice is “on call at all times” for foaling support).
•End-of-life support (owners describe guidance and support when horses reached end of life).

People

Named team members mentioned across the website and reviews

•Kathy Duncan (listed on the website as a Partner). One owner describes Kathy as someone who “truly listens” and creates a tailored plan balancing what’s best with what’s affordable, with strong communication between visits.
•Merete Hass (listed on the website as a Partner). Reviews mention Merete’s support over difficult periods, including end-of-life guidance, and working hard on longer-term management to keep a horse in ridden work.
•Jo Miles (listed on the website as RVN).
•Gemma (reviews describe thoroughness, frequent question-answering via WhatsApp, and persistence in investigating an issue another vet had dismissed).
•Niamh (praised for taking time during a vaccination visit; owners say they didn’t feel rushed).
•Helena (mentioned alongside Kathy in ongoing case support and communication between visits).
•Geri (described as “going above and beyond” through “highs and lows” of ownership).

Reviews

Google rating: 5 stars from 27 reviews. “”

•Responsiveness and availability: owners describe vets being “always on the end of the phone,” including urgent attendance (e.g., 30 minutes for a colic scare) and ongoing access for stud/foaling support.
•Communication and follow-through: repeated mentions of clear, responsive communication between visits, plus ongoing updates/check-ins for longer-running issues.
•Not feeling rushed: vaccination and routine visits are described as unhurried, with vets taking time and showing interest in the horses.
•Problem-solving on complex or chronic issues: examples include headshaking managed with acupuncture, skin problems with close follow-up, and getting to the root of a pony’s problem after another vet reportedly dismissed it.
•Support during difficult decisions: several owners mention help through traumatic periods and end-of-life situations, including practical guidance and emotional support.

Reviews for Heath Equine Veterinary Practice

Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 27 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

Shelley

2 months ago

Very good, knowledgeable vets with so much empathy. Recommend them every time

Stacey Jones

Really impressed by Heath Equine Vets. I was looking for a local practice to vaccinate my horses and noticed they did zone day visits aswell which was a bonus. Niamh was amazing with the horses and really took her time. I didn’t feel rushed at all and she took at lot of interest in the horses and made it a lovely experience for us all. Really impressed and will definitely be using again. Thanks Niamh and the team :)

Faye Anderson

4 months ago

Heath Equine are fantastic especially Geri who just goes above and beyond. She has been there for us through the highs and lows of horse ownership. The whole team at Heath are just brilliant, friendly and offer such a personalised service. My daughter Emily has also done work experience with them and loved the team. Can’t thank them enough… team Heath always! Faye & Emily

Lyndsey Montanes

This practice is outstanding. I’ve been working with Kathy and Helena for a couple of months now, and I can’t praise them enough. Their communication between visits is exceptional—responsive, clear, and supportive. On the day of each visit, the service is always friendly and reassuring. What sets Kathy apart is that she truly listens. She’s created a practical, tailored plan for my horse that balances what’s best for her with what’s affordable for me. Their professionalism and depth of knowledge are second to none, and it’s genuinely a pleasure to see them each time—they bring such positive energy. My mare even seems to enjoy their visits! As someone without my own transport, having access to a fully mobile practice has been an absolute godsend. I honestly can’t recommend this team highly enough.

6 months ago

Linda Louch

7 months ago

An excellent, bespoke service from Heath Equine. I was delighted to be offered acupuncture for my horse who is a head shaker. He responds immediately to the treatment, which is primarily to relive his symptoms. I would highly recommend this service.

Sue Slater

This vet practice is fantastic, Gemma is so thorough and helpful! Always at the end of a Whatapp with one of my many questions!! Our first vet told us our pony was being naughty and there was nothing wrong with him, my gut feeling was something wasn’t right. Our wonderful physio Karris at Ark physio recommended Gemma at Heath! We are so glad she did! Gemma has been excellent and got to the bottom of why our pony was struggling so much, I wouldn’t ever use any other vet!

Megan Martin

5 months ago

Team Heath have always been amazing with my two boys - once arriving in 30 minutes of calling for a colic scare, and just about everyone has seen Bentley for his skin woes. Merete worked so hard to help keep Monty in ridden work, and has such good knowledge about all aspects of her work. A special mention to Gemma who always keeps in close touch with me about Bentley's issues, and is always kind and supportive - I'm so lucky to have a vet like her! (But of course, you're all amazing!) I would highly recommend Heath!

Alison Hodgkinson

Amazing vets! ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Always on the end of the phone. I’ve used the practise for routine vaccinations, Cushings tests, pony injuries, to name a few. Always on call at all times for our Shetland pony stud / foaling, which is invaluable for us and gives us piece of mind. All vets extremely knowledgeable, friendly they show compassion and will work with you and listen. Would highly recommend I’ve always been very very pleased and couldn’t have done with out them Thank you 🤩

Dani Burgess

Can not recommend Heath Equine Vets enough. For all the horses we have getting themselves into all kinds of mischief on a regular basis ! they have been with us through thick and thin, they really do go the extra mile to care for them and also offer such a personalised service and care not only for the horses but their owners too. We have had some very traumatic times over the years with poorly horses and horses coming to their end of their life and I can’t thank them enough ( especially Merete for being there through it all to guide support, advise and a shoulder to cry on when needed. ) also amazing advice when looking at bringing new horses into our family. The team of vets and admin team are so professional, great communication, so friendly and really are the best x Thank you Team Heath Equine from Team Burgess xx