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You select the service, the surgeon and a suitable time.Summerleaze Equine Vets Axminster Devon EX13 7RATel: 01297 304007Email: aze-vets.co.ukFollow us on FacebookFollow us on InstagramProfessional equine care chosen by youWe are Summerleaze Equine Vets—an experienced teamworking within East Devon, West Devon andSouth Somerset. Our aim is to provide you with the bestequine care, chosen by you.

Stuart Altoft BVetMed,GPcert EP,CertAVP(ED),BAEDT MRCVS(Veterinary Surgeon, Director)Stuart graduated from the Royal VeterinaryCollege (London). Following his first job inmixed practice in Nottingham, Stuartfollowed his love of equine medicine to theSouth West to perform first opinion andreferral practice in an equine hospital.He is particularly interested in EquineDentistry, passing the BEVA/BVDA EquineDental Technician examination in 2010. In2015 he was awarded the RCVS Certificate of Advanced Veterinary Practice inEquine Dentistry, becoming one of the a very small number of RCVS AdvancedPractitioners in Dentistry in the UK.Luke Poore BSc MSc MA Vet MB Cert ES (Orth) MRCVS(Veterinary Surgeon, Director)Luke is a very experienced clinician specialising in lameness andsurgery and is an Advanced Practitioner in Equine Surgery(Orthopaedics).Luke has extensive experience expanding across first opinionpractice but also expanding in more depth across orthopaedics,soft tissue surgery, and large animal emergency critical care. Hehas performed significant research in these topics, also focusingon minimally invasive large animal surgery and the developmentof new surgical techniques. Luke has worked predominately as anequine vet in a variety of hospitals and practices, including Head of the ClinicalVeterinary Services at the Donkey Sanctuary and head of the Equine Medicine andSurgery Departments at the University of Pretoria, South Africa.Tessa Porter MA Vet MB Cert SHP MRCVS(Veterinary Surgeon)Tessa qualified from Cambridge University in 1985 and joinedCoombefield in 1988, making her the most senior vet in thepractice.Splitting her time now between Coombefield VeterinaryHospital and Summerleaze Vets, she is loving dedicatedEquine practice time. She enjoys all aspects of Equine workbut has a particular interest in surgery, lameness anddentistry.Tessa also enjoys teaching, with a regular slot at ICAT helpingto train the students. Tessa has her own horses which takes up much of her sparetime.Meet The TeamWhilst working in South Africa he was also responsible for working with local wildlife sofeel free to question him about the more challenging aspects of operating on rhinoceros!

Antonia Milner BSc BVetmed MRCVS(Veterinary Surgeon)Antonia graduated from the Royal Veterinary College(London). She left the home counties to join Summerleaze Vets inJuly 2018. Antonia’s passion for Equine medicine is mirrored by herenthusiasm for all Equine pursuits; attempting most disciplines buther main focuses being as an FEI endurance rider, competing atelementary dressage and trying to keep her children’s Shetlandcrosses on the straight and narrow.She is passionate about reproduction and competition/sportshorses, and as a result is currently undertaking a post graduate certificate in StudMedicine. In her free time, she runs her own small stud producing her own competitionhorses. She is also particularly interested in equine welfare, resulting in her role as Directorof Welfare and Disciplinary for Endurance GB. Antonia is also the Endurance GBVeterinarian Representative, an FEI treatment vet, the Welsh Endurance TeamVeterinarian and can be seen most weekends vetting at national Endurance GB ridesaround the country or lecturing for numerous organizations.Hannah Mason BVM&S (Hons) MRCVS(Veterinary Surgeon)Since graduating from the University of Edinburgh, Hannah spenttwo years working in Australia in referral hospitals and doing firstopinion work. She is passionate about all areas of general practicebut particularly enjoys equine medicine with a special area ofinterest in neonatology. She is currently undertaking a certificate inEquine Medicine.Hannah is enjoys hiking, running and is keen to continue her goalfrom Australia of learning to surf! Hannah is also a keen rugbyplayer.Bryony MarshallsayEmelie RealEquine Veterinary Nurse RVNCtlls Emelie has a certificate inteaching in the lifelong learningsector so is able to teachveterinary nursing.Amy BattenEquine Veterinary Nursequalified from HartpuryCollege in 2015 with anFdSc in Equine VeterinaryNursing Science.Trainee EquineVeterinary NurseCurrently training to bean Equine Nurse, shepassed her NVQ Level 2Equine Groomqualification Autumn2021.Meet The TeamMeet The TeamEquine Veterinary Nurses

We are located at Summerleaze Farm, Kilmington, Axminster, EX13 7RA.Telephone: 01297 304007.The site is also shared by Axe Valley Wildlife Park and Buglers.From the A35 from Honiton:On the A35 coming from Honiton coming down Gammons Hill you will pass The Old InnPublic House on your right hand side and the turning for Millers Farm Shop on your lefthand side. Carry on past Texaco and the Pit Stop services on your right, down the hill.Take the left-hand slip road sign posted B3261 to Axminster. The entrance toSummerleaze Vets is on the left just off the slip road, also signposted the Axe ValleyWildlife Park.From the A35 from Dorchester:On the A35 pass the Hunters Lodge Inn Public House on your left-hand side. Take thethird turning on your right sign posted B3261 to Axminster. Turn right to join the B3261and immediately on your left-hand side will be the entrance to Summerleaze Vets, alsosignposted to the Axe Valley Wildlife Park.From Axminster A358:Carry straight on at the roundabout by Pets at Home & Tesco on to the B3261 towards toA35. Go over the bridge and continue on this road. Just before the A35 take the turningon your right signposted to Summerleaze Vets and to the Axe Valley Wildlife Park.The car park for the wildlife park will be on your right and directly in front of you will bethree driveways. The first driveway will take you directly to the clinic. Please report toreception on your arrival. It is possible to leave your horsebox/trailer on site but pleaseensure it is properly secured, no responsibility can be taken for vehicles left unattendedon our premises. On leaving the site it is possible to drive past the clinic (directly on yourright) and continue all the way round through the lorry park and back on to the drivewayto the exit for anyone who does not wish to reverse!Summerleaze Equine Vets Axminster Devon EX13 7RATel: 01297 304007What3words ///jolt.enough.admitsDirectionsGoogle Maps

24 Hour Emergency ServiceVaccinationsDentalsWorming Advice and Worm Egg CountsLameness Work UpsUltrasoundMobile X-RayGastroscopyLab AnalysisSurgical ReferralsCushings ClubCommunity NursingFertility and Artificial InseminationDENTAL: Summerleaze Vets Ltd can take care of your horse/teeth at our equine clinic, your home or livery yard. All ourequine vets are fully trained and equipped for routine dentaltreatment.Stuart Altoft BVet Med, GPCert EP, CertAVP (Equine Dentistry)BAEDT MRCVS has additional Equine Dentistry qualificationsfor specialist treatment and will accept referrals from EquineVets, Dentists and BAEDT.5.30PM The Equine Veterinary Nurse will ensure thepatient is given any hard feed that has been suppliedby you. A plentiful supply of fresh water will be givenalong with the appropriate rationed hay/haylage.SummerleazeEquine Vetsfloor Axminster Devonto EX13 7RAThe stableshave a rubberisedwith shavingsabsorb urine and faeces.Tel: 01297 30400710PM The Equine Duty Vet will come and ensure thehorse has plenty of water and hay/haylage.There is CCTV in the stables and the equine vets all have access via their mobile phones.We can even talk to the horse if we felt it was necessary. This facility allows us to monitoryour horse on a regular basis.ProceduresWhat to expect if your horse or pony is staying at Summerleaze overnight?

Insurance for Veterinary Treatment:AddressHorse/Pony NameInsurance CompanyPolicy NumberCondition being claimed forI confirm that the above horse/pony is insured for veterinary fees and I would like to make a claim.I understand that my insurance company may request any or all clinical records that the practiceholds about my horse/pony. I give consent for this to be fully disclosed as part of my claim.I would like the practice to process my claim as (please tick one of the below):Payment directly to me:I understand that the practice will submit a claim for the investigations and treatments I havealready paid. This may also include corrective farriery, physiotherapy, etc, if these are covered bymy insurance policy. These MUST be advised by the veterinary surgeon responsible for the care ofyour horse prior to it being carried out. If claiming for complementary therapies this is the moststraightforward way to make a claim.A direct claim with fees being paid directly to the practice:I understand that I am responsible for paying the excess of · before the claim will beprocessed. I understand that although the practice will assist as much as possible to facilitate myclaim, should the insurers decline the claim, I am fully responsible for payment of the veterinaryfees.I give consent for the insurance company to discuss my claim with Summerleaze Vets. .Signed:Date:If you haven’t already done so, you need to contact your insurance company and let themknow you would like to make a claim. They will send you a claim form—please completeSummerleazeVetsthe formAxminster Devon EX137RAthe ownerssectionEquineand sendinto thepractice—in accordancewith the above, wewill complete the veterinary section and send it directly to the insurersTel: 01297 304007InsuranceWhat happens next?Directions Client Name

Payments can be taken over the telephone 01297 304007 via debit/credit cardPlease makes cheques payable to Summerleaze Vets LtdBACS details are as follows:Bank DetailsLloyds Bank AxminsterAccount NameSummerleaze Vets LtdSort Code30-90-37Account Number36800260ReferencePlease give invoice number or Surname and first line of addressVAT Number274 1915 93Company Registration NumberPROMPT PAYMENT WOULD BE APPRECIATEDSummerleaze Office Opening HoursMonday 8.00am to 5.00pmTuesday 8.00am to 5.00pmThursday 8.00am to 5.00pmSummerleaze Equine Vets Axminster Devon EX13 7RAFriday 8.00am to 5.00pmTel: 01297304007SaturdayClosedSunday ClosedIf you require medicines Out of Hours, please call 01297 304007and we will arrange for the Duty Vet to assist you.PLEASE NOTE - There may be an out of hours charge .InsuranceWednesday 8.00am to 5.00pmInsuranceBank Details and Opening Hours10836453