OFFICE 01452 770 268 | OUT OF HOURS 07796 338 979

Welcome to

Waterlane Equine Vets

A dedicated equine practice offering personal and professional care to horses and ponies of all types in Gloucestershire and North Wiltshire.

Founded in 2013 by Dr Tim Watson BVM&S PhD MRCVS, a hugely experienced and highly regarded horse vet who has spent over 20 years in equine practice, Waterlane Equine Vets offers a full 24/7 ambulatory service with all the latest mobile diagnostic equipment. Now a five vet practice, WEV has the capacity to deal with a variety of cases including lameness, poor performance, a full range of stud work (including AI) and specialist medicine cases.

We also offer an attractive zero call-out charge for routine, pre-booked appointments within 20 miles of GL6 7PH, subject to prompt payment.

Please contact us to discuss our services, book an appointment or register your horse with our practice.

About Us

Our out of hours vet can be reached at:

07796 338 979

Contact us for a routine appointment

Meet the Waterlane Equine Vets Team

waterlane equine vets - Jonathan Bryars BVetMed MRCVS director
Director

Jonathan Bryars

BVetMed MRCVS
Georgia Heap BVSc MRCVS Veterinary Surgeon at Waterlane equine vets
Assistant Veterinary Surgeon

Georgia Heap

BVSc MRCVS
waterlane equine vets - Debbie Smith Practice Administrator
Practice Administrator

Debbie Smith

Practice Administrator
waterlane equine vets - Victoria Bodey Practice Manager
Practice Manager

Victoria Bodey

Practice Manager
waterlsne equine vets - Verity Hardwick Practice Administrator
Practice Administrator

Verity Hardwick

Practice Administrator
waterlane equine vets - Dr Tim Watson BVM&S PhD MRCVS Consultant Veterinary Surgeon
Consultant Veterinary Surgeon

Dr Tim Watson

BVM&S PhD MRCVS
Meet the Team

Waterlane Equine Vets’ Services

Radiography

We have portable, battery-operated x-ray machines shared amongst our vets. We may image your horse as part of a lameness examination, or to evaluate foot balance with your farrier or trimmer.

Ultrasonography

Each vet is equipped with their own ultrasound machine. Ultrasound is useful for diagnosing soft tissue injuries (such as tendons and ligaments) but also for further investigation of some gastrointestinal and reproductive issues.

Endoscopy

Our endoscope is a vital tool for diagnosis of respiratory issues in horses.

Gastroscopy

Gastric ulcers in horses is a common reason for poor performance and grumpiness. Without performing a scope, diagnosis is incredibly difficult. We offer a package price for a gastroscope and can perform it in the comfort of your horse’s stable.

Dentistry

All our vets are able to perform routine dentistry with our motorised dental kits. We are also able to perform wolf teeth removal and simple extractions.

Laboratory Facilities

To facilitate quick analysis if blood samples we have an in-house laboratory to perform haematology and biochemistry examinations. For other necessary blood tests we may need to perform, we have a daily courier collection to take samples to an external lab.

Class IV Laser

Pre Purchase Examination

Pre-purchase examination, commonly known as a vetting, is designed to find any current conditions that would make the horse unsuitable for the activities it is being purchased for. 

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*****

Amazing service from both the office and Tim coming out at the last minute on a very busy day and everyone is a pleasure to deal with. Having heard numerous good things from others I wasn’t disappointed and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them. Thank you so much Tim and Laura your help was very much appreciated.

Caroline Smail

*****

Fabulous! Very helpful and they explain everything clearly. Caring and friendly, a real family feel. I wouldn’t use anyone else.

Miranda Goose

*****

Waterlane Equine Vets are fantastic. The vets are extremely knowledgeable but it goes beyond that. They are kind, empathic and understand just what the horses mean to us. You are never treated like a number. The service is professional and dedicated. This applies to all involved at Waterlane. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for top class equine veterinary services.

Cheralyn Willcox-Ives

*****

Tim & Holly are both amazing Vets who always go the extra mile to make sure you and your horses are cared for in the best possible way. Can\’t reccomend them enough!

Rie Hill Pemberton

*****

Outstanding service and nothing is to much trouble . I would give 10 Stars if I could . Thank you for looking after our horse so well and reassuring my wife.

Kris Turner-Sterling

*****

My horse Spirit came down with Laminitis and the vets here have given an outstanding service. Tim came out twice as an on call vet at the weekend, and spent as long as it took to get Spirit comfortable, and then Holly came several times, nothing was too much trouble, she even helped me with poultice dressings when I didn have any, and was at the end of her mobile phone, if I was ever worried about anything. Laura in the office even helped give advice about how to fill in my insurance claim. All in all, they were all brilliant.

Nicky Turner Sterling

*****

Best Equine Vet in the UK. I can recommend Waterlane without hesitation.

Richard Nelson

*****

Thank you holly and Tim for all the care you provided for Ruby Gate over the last few weeks and a special thank you to holly for such compassion and incredible service arranging everything so quickly – you made the night so much easier for me. Best vets around and really horse people X

Mandi Phillips