On the Tuesday 24th May 2011we are holding a client evening on this important subject in conjunction with Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service. Neil Giddings a specialist in large animal and equine rescue from the fire service will give a presentation detailing hores rescue techniques along with tips as to how to avoid getting into such a situation in the first place. Following this Emma Deyes and Chris Johannson, both vets from the practice, will give presentations covering first aid and wound management.
We hope a good number of you will be able to join us for what should be an interesting and practical based evening.
The normal half time refreshments will be served so please contact the hospital on 01884 841100 to book a place for catering purposes.
Date and Location: 24th may 2011, 7.30pm. Tiverton Rugby Club, Tiverton, Devon.
Exam Successes
Congratulations to three team members all who have had exam success over the last 6 months:
Lucy Forrest passed her final equine veterinary nursing exams to become a fully qualified EVN. Lucy has been with Western Counties for a number of years now and this qualification reflects her hard work and commitment.
Stuart Altoft became third vet in practice to succeed in BAEDT/BVDA equine dentistry examinations underlining his and the practice’s commitment to performing this important area of preventative healthcare to a very high standard.
Simon Joyner passed the newly available RCVS certificate in advanced veterinary practice - equine orthopaedic surgery reflecting his interests in lameness diagnosis and surgery. He is the first vet working in England to have passed this new style certificate examination.
Three Peaks Challenge
In September a 7 strong team from the practice took part in the Three Peaks Challenge which aims to climb the highest peaks in England, Scotland and Wales in 24 hours. The team managed to raise a massive £2400 for charity; to be split between the World Horse Welfare and Devon Air Ambulance. Well done to all in the team!
New Stable Block and Open Day
In 2007 we expanded and improved the stabling and hospitalisation facilities with a new stabling building. This houses a total of 12 loose boxes of which two are intensive care/ colic boxes and one is a specialised mare and foal box allowing a higher level of foal intensive care. This features a moveable partition allowing the foal, where necessary, to be separated from but still visible by the mare. This allows more intensive treatment of recumbent neo-natal foals such as warmth, padded bedding, oxygen therapy and fluid therapy. In addition the building houses two further examination rooms, increasing our capacity for in clinic investigations such as lameness investigations and dental procedures.
The new building was shown off to our clients in a relaxed informal setting at our recent practice open day. We were blessed with wonderful weather, a Stallion Parade of local Stallions was very well received and the prize draw and other activities raised over £350 for local charities.
