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[H2] Welcome to Rossdales Veterinary Surgeons
Rossdales Veterinary Surgeons is the largest equine veterinary practice in the UK and has a reputation for excellence, innovation and expertise.We provide forward-thinking, research-led first opinion and referral equine veterinary services to all sectors of the equine market, conducted in a caring, ethical and professional manner by our team of 60 experienced veterinary surgeons (including 18 boarded specialists) and 120 support staff.We are committed to providing the best possible care for your horse, pony or donkey and our ambulatory and referral services are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
[H3] Thoroughbreds
[H3] Sport Horses
[H3] Leisure Horses
[H2] Leaders in Equine Veterinary Healthcare
Our dedicated ambulatory veterinary teams for Thoroughbred Racehorses, Stud Farms and Sport and Leisure Horses undertake a wide array of first opinion work from our practices in Newmarket, Hertfordshire and Lambourn. With broad ranging experience across all equestrian disciplines, our vets cover a wide geographical area and are equipped to provide most services at your yard or stud farm.Should your horse or pony need more advanced diagnostics, specialist surgery or medical care, our ambulatory vets can arrange for seamless referral to our world-renowned Rossdales Equine Hospital and Diagnostic Centre in Exning, just two miles from Newmarket.Our hospital and ambulatory teams are supported by our state-of-the-art Rossdales Laboratories in Newmarket. The lab team provides the most comprehensive range of diagnostic laboratory services available to both Rossdales vets and those of other practices across the UK. About Rossdales
[H3] Meet our Veterinary Team
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[H3] Pre-purchase Examinations
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[H2] Rossdales Equine Hospital and Diagnostic Centre
Our Hospital and Diagnostic Centre is one of the busiest equine referral centres in the UK and is led by our large team of veterinary specialists in surgery, internal medicine, diagnostic imaging, dentistry, reproduction and sport horse medicine and rehabilitation. They are supported by an experienced team of clinicians, our professional veterinary nurses and technicians to ensure that your horse or pony receives the highest standards of professional care at all times.Our teams have access to cutting edge technology and utilise the most up-to-date techniques in veterinary science, providing a gold standard service to all our equine patients. Find out more Plan your visit Refer a case
[H2] Rossdales Laboratories
Rossdales Laboratories is a market leader in delivering the most comprehensive range of equine veterinary laboratory diagnostic services available, designed for and trusted by equine veterinary practitioners throughout the UK and further afield.With state-of-the-art laboratory facilities and technology, we offer the most comprehensive range of diagnostic tests available for referring veterinary surgeons throughout the UK and further afield.Led by specialists in veterinary pathology, with dedicated and experienced laboratory technicians, as well as expert analysis by specialist veterinary surgeons, our team delivers rapid, reliable results. Find out more Our A-Z tests
[H2] News and Events
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[H3] Save the Date! Rossdales Foal Course 2027
The Rossdales Foal Course is back and it’s going to be better than ever! Join us in January 2027...20 May 2026 news
[H3] Caleb Askin joins our hospital team as an Intern
Welcome to Caleb Askin, who has joined our hospital team as an intern. Caleb graduated from the University of...8 May 2026 news
[H3] Lauren O’Leary joins our Rossdales Hertfordshire team
We’re pleased to welcome Lauren O’Leary to our ambulatory veterinary team at Rossdales Hertfordshire. Lauren will also be spending...28 April 2026

[H2] Excellence and Innovation in Clinical Care
Our large multidisciplinary team of specialist clinicians has for many decades been at the forefront of innovative techniques in equine surgery, medicine, diagnostic imaging, dentistry, reproduction, and sports medicine and rehabilitation.With more RCVS and European recognised veterinary specialists than any other equine practice in the UK, our reputation has been built upon clinical excellence, first class facilities and state-of-the-art technology. Our specialists are supported by a large team of highly experienced clinicians, qualified veterinary nurses and technicians.
[H3] Referring Vets
We work closely with referring vets from across the UK and further afield. If you’re a veterinary professional and wish to discuss a case, contact our team on 01638 577754, or complete our online referral form.Our team of experienced specialists at the Hospital and Diagnostic Centre are also able to offer consultations to be undertaken at referring veterinary practices, or at clients' yards. Please contact us to discuss.
[H3] Services
[H3] Refer a Case
[H3] Your Visit
[H3] Our Facilities
[H3] Opening Hours and Emergencies
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[H2] Meet our Veterinary Specialists
Clinical Director,Veterinary Specialist
[H3] Richard J. Payne
BSc, BVSc, CertES(Orth), DipECVS, MRCVS Clinical Director,Veterinary Specialist
[H3] Andrew P. Bathe
MA, VetMB, DEO, DipECVS, DipACVSMR, MRCVS Clinical Director,Veterinary Specialist
[H3] Sarah J. Boys Smith
MA, VetMB, CertES(Orth), DipECVS, DipACVSMR, MRCVS Clinical Director,Veterinary Specialist
[H3] Emily F. Floyd
BVSc, DipACVIM, CertAVP (Veterinary Dermatology), MRCVS Clinical Director,Veterinary Specialist
[H3] Timothy P. Barnett
BSc(Hons), BVM&S, MSc, CertAVP, DipECVS, DipEVDC-Eq, MRCVS Clinical Director,Veterinary Specialist
[H3] Catriona J. Mackenzie
BVMS, MSc, CertAVP(EM), DipECEIM, MRCVS Clinical Director,Veterinary Specialist
[H3] Vanessa G. Peter
MedVet, DipECVDI, MRCVS Clinical Director,Veterinary Specialist
[H3] Mariana M. Castro Martins
DVM, Cert ISELP, DipACVSMR, DipECVSMR, MRCVS Associate,Veterinary Specialist
[H3] Celia M. Marr
BVMS, MVM, PhD, DEIM, DipECEIM, FRCVS Associate,Veterinary Specialist
[H3] Charlotte A. Easton-Jones
VetMB, MA, DipACVIM, MRCVS Associate,Veterinary Specialist
[H3] Abigail V. Kent
BVetMed, DipACVS, MRCVS Associate,Veterinary Specialist
[H3] Claudia S. Gittel
DrMedVet, DipECVAA, MRCVS

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[H3] Save the Date! Rossdales Foal Course 2027
The Rossdales Foal Course is back and it’s going to be better than ever! Join us in January 2027...20 May 2026 news
[H3] Caleb Askin joins our hospital team as an Intern
Welcome to Caleb Askin, who has joined our hospital team as an intern. Caleb graduated from the University of...8 May 2026 news
[H3] Lauren O’Leary joins our Rossdales Hertfordshire team
We’re pleased to welcome Lauren O’Leary to our ambulatory veterinary team at Rossdales Hertfordshire. Lauren will also be spending...28 April 2026 event
[H3] Veterinary Nursing CPD: Advancing the role of the RVN in Equine Practice
Course Description This two-day CPD course at Rossdales Equine Hospital covers a wide variety of nursing topics and is...23 April 2026 news
[H3] Hasseleh wins Rossdales Maiden Fillies’ Stakes in commanding style
It might have been a small field with only 5 runners, but this year’s renewal of the Rossdales Maiden...21 April 2026 news
[H3] Nicola Lynch has joined our hospital and diagnostic centre team
Earlier this year, Nicola Lynch joined our hospital and diagnostic centre as a Sports Horse Clinician and Equine Surgeon....9 April 2026 news
[H3] Marta Cittone becomes a Diplomate and rejoins our stud team
We’re pleased to welcome back Marta Cittone, who has rejoined our Newmarket stud team. Marta qualified from the Università...19 February 2026 news
[H3] Ida Knutsen joins our hospital team as an intern
We’re pleased to welcome Ida Knutsen, who has joined our hospital team as an intern. Ida graduated from the...9 February 2026 event
[H3] Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Course
** The course is now fully subscribed.  If you wish to be added to a waitlist in the event...2 February 2026 news
[H3] Important update: Care About Cushing’s Scheme (from 1st February 2026)
From 1st February 2026, Boehringer Ingelheim is updating its ‘Care About Cushing’s’ initiative, which provides free* diagnostic testing for...29 January 2026 123…23
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[H2] Information for Horse Owners
We welcome new clients at our practices in Newmarket, Hertfordshire and Lambourn.If you are an existing client and would like to register a new horse, pony or donkey with us, please telephone your branch practice. Please note that if a horse of yours has been registered with us previously (either for first opinion work or as referral to our hospital), your details may already be registered with us, so please call the practice to check.
[H3] Register as a Client
[H3] Book an Appointment
[H3] Request a Vetting
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[H3] Insurance
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[H2] Dedicated Professional Teams
We have more than 30 highly experienced ambulatory vets working from our three practice locations in Newmarket, Hertfordshire and Lambourn, with dedicated teams for Thoroughbreds (racehorses and stud farms) and for sport and leisure horses, ponies and donkeys.Our vets have wide ranging experience across all equestrian disciplines and offer a personalised professional service to trainers, breeders and horse owners, while providing the highest standards of care for your horses, ponies and donkeys. Our ambulatory services are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
[H3] General Practice
[H3] Racehorses
[H3] Stud & Reproduction
[H3] Sport Horses
[H3] Bloodstock Sales
[H3] Pre-purchase Examinations
[H3] Horse Exports
[H3] Consultancy Services
[H3] Insurance
[H2] Expertise and Latest Technology
All our vets are well equipped to provide a comprehensive range of services at your yard, farm or premises for routine equine healthcare and dentistry, lameness and medical investigations, treatment of wounds and minor surgical procedures.With access to a range of cutting edge portable diagnostic equipment, including digital radiography, ultrasonography and endoscopy, we can diagnose and treat a large number of cases and a variety of conditions at your stables.More complex cases can be referred quickly to our equine hospital and diagnostic centre, where your horse will have direct access to our specialist clinicians, facilities and state-of-the-art technology. About Rossdales