In case of Emergency please phone: Pets: 01422 354999 Equine/Farm: 01422 354106
Experts in equine health
Founded at Lower Giles Hill Farm, Shelf in 1995, our equine surgical and diagnostic unit is conveniently located at Shelf, near Halifax with easy access from the M62/M606 and the A58. Here, we carry out investigations, most diagnostic imaging procedures (such as ultrasound and x-rays) and surgery (including orthopaedic procedures and colics).
Hird and Partners large animal practice consists of a team of nine veterinary surgeons, based at our main surgery in King Street and Shelf Equine Hospital, providing an ambulatory service to our equine and farm clients.
Our large animal division holds tier 2 of the RCVS accreditation scheme for farm and equine practice.
Continuing professional development (CPD) is compulsory for all our veterinary surgeons, ensuring they remain well informed about current developments in equine medicine and surgery.
All of our vets are members of BEVA (the British Equine Veterinary Association) and regularly attend meetings and courses run by the association.
We provide our own 24-hour emergency service to our clients, thus in an emergency situation clients can be reassured by a familiar face, and be offered the same high level of caring, compassionate service.
The large animal vets are supported by a team of helpful and friendly support staff, who can be contacted on 01422 354106.
The Shelf Equine Hospital also houses the practice’s MRI scanner. We are an RCVS Tier 2 accredited equine practice, so you can rest assured of our consistent level of care and
commitment to our patients. We have two well-equipped examination areas, stocks and an indoor and outdoor school for the evaluation of lame horses.
Equine ambulatory practice:
24 hr
Our Services
Dentistry
On the Road
Ultrasound
MRI
Diagnostics & Treatment
Surgery is carried out by our team of experienced Veterinary Surgeons, assisted by our nursing team. We have two large, well-equipped operating suites, with a wide range of surgical instruments.
Lameness Investigations
Lameness investigations are carried out at our equine hospital; this is usually on a referral basis from either our own ambulatory veterinarians, or those at neighbouring practices. A lameness investigation includes a number of stages, and is individually tailored.
Endoscopy
Endoscopy is used to visualise a horse's upper respiratory tract. This is carried out under standing sedation, with the endoscope introduced via the horse's nostril. Endoscopy is also a useful way to harvest diagnostic samples.
Anaesthesia
Our anaesthesia team is provided by a team of four veterinary surgeons, headed by consultant anaesthetist John Hird, we employ comprehensive monitoring equipment, modern drug combinations and comprehensive pre-anaesthetic examinations.
Gastroscopy
Our Equine hospital has a gastroscope to aid our understanding and diagnosis of diseases affecting the equine oesophagus and stomach.
Laparoscopy
Laparoscopy is performed under standing sedation and allows us to image the inside of a horse's abdomen, in order to perform further investigation and treatment of certain conditions.
Pre-Purchase Examinations
Members of our dedicated team of Equine Veterinary Surgeons have attended further courses on pre-purchase examinations. We offer a choice of either two or five stage vettings.
Osteokine
Osteokine has been shown to accelerate healing in injuries involving fibrous tissues (tendons, ligaments, skin) and has also been used in bone healing.
Hospitalisation
Our hospitalisation facilities includes a total of 17 boxes, including three stables used for patients requiring intensive monitoring and fluid therapy.
Shockwave
Hird and Partners have been using Extracorporeal Shockwave Treatment (ESWT) for a number of years and can be carried out by our orthopaedic team and our ambulatory Veterinary Surgeons.
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NEW LOCAL VISIT CHARGE
From Monday 14th March we are launching a new reduced pre-booked
local visit charge of £24.
This is for routine treatments which have been booked in advance for an appointment between 9am and 4pm in areas local to Shelf & King Street, Halifax.
To make an appointment or to see if you are eligible for this please call the
office on 01422 354106.
Contact us at Shelf Equine Hospital
"I can never, ever thank your team enough for saving my girl! Amazing team, I am forever grateful!!!"
Melissa W
"I would like to say how truly grateful I am for Tim's immediate help with my mare the other day who had colic and severe diarrhoea. My mare is now on the mend, and I cannot thank your practice enough"
Claire L
"Super vets, done so much work for us.
Could not cope without them!
Thank you so much"
Sarah B
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Small Animals King Street Practice
2 King Street, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 1SR
Small animal: 01422 354999 / 01422 849414
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Farm/Equine: 01422 354106 / 01422 849413
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Shelf Equine Hospital
Lower Giles Hill Farm, Giles Hill Lane, Shelf, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 7TW
Tel: 01274 601534 Email: shelfequineclinic@hirdandpartners.co.uk
Small Animals
52 Oldham Road, Ripponden, West Yorkshire, HX6 4DP
Tel: 01422 823312 Fax: 01422 822732
Unit 2D, Walsden Industrial Estate, Rochdale Road, Walsden, West Yorkshire, OL14 6UD
Tel: 01706 810271 Fax: 01706 818841
Sheffield Equine Clinic
Howarth Lane, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 4NB
Tel: 01709 911900
Email: sheffieldequineclinic@hirdandpartners.co.uk
Hird and Partners LLP - Cheshire
Chowley 7, Chowley Oak Business Park, Chowley Oak Lane, TATTENHALL, Cheshire, CH3 9GA
Tel: 01829 708222
Email: cheshire@hirdandpartners.co.uk