Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Farm Vets in Wellington, Somerset
Mount Vets has been a cornerstone of veterinary care since 1945, combining a rich heritage with forward-thinking practices. Our independent, family-ethos-driven approach ensures dedicated support for farm animals, smallholdings, and export certification. With 24/7 emergency care provided by our own veterinary teams, we prioritise continuity and familiarity for our clients. Our services span herd health planning, fertility management, mastitis control, and lameness prevention, tailored to meet the evolving challenges of modern agriculture. We actively support farmers through training courses, discussion groups, and DEFRA-approved programmes, fostering sustainable and profitable enterprises.Our strategic location near the M5 allows rapid access to clients across Devon, Somerset, and beyond, serving both large-scale operations and individual smallholders. By integrating preventative medicine with cutting-edge diagnostics, including in-house milk culture facilities, we deliver solutions that balance animal welfare with economic viability. Our export division, staffed by OV(E)-qualified vets, navigates complex certification processes to ensure seamless global trade of products of animal origin. This commitment to excellence, underpinned by over 75 years of experience, positions us as trusted partners in agricultural veterinary care.
Services
Farm Animal Health Planning
Export Certification
24/7 Emergency Care
Fertility Management
Mastitis Control
Lameness Prevention
Youngstock Rearing
Parasitology Services
Smallholding Support
Milk Testing Laboratory
Details
- Year established: 1945
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 emergency care provided by our own veterinary teams
- Our OV(E)-qualified vets specialise in complex export certification processes
- We combine 75+ years of veterinary heritage with modern agricultural practices
- Our preventative medicine approach reduces long-term animal health costs
- We provide DEFRA-approved training courses for farmers and herdspersons
Associations and certifications
- Food and Drink Exporters Association (FDEA)
Services
Export Certification
Our OV(E)-qualified vets specialise in export certification for dairy, meat, and composite products of animal origin. We navigate complex regulatory requirements for global markets including the EU, Americas, and Asia. With decades of experience, we streamline certification processes to ensure compliance while minimising trade disruptions for manufacturers and agricultural businesses.
Farm Animal Health Planning
We develop customised health plans combining fertility monitoring, disease prevention, and production optimisation. Our proactive approach includes regular visits, computerised data analysis, and Red Tractor scheme compliance. This ensures sustainable productivity improvements while maintaining high animal welfare standards across dairy, beef, and sheep enterprises.
24/7 Emergency Care
Our dedicated emergency team provides round-the-clock care for farm animals, maintaining continuity with daytime practitioners. This ensures consistent treatment protocols and familiarity with individual herds or flocks during critical situations, from calving emergencies to acute disease outbreaks across multiple locations.
Milk Testing Laboratory
We operate an in-house laboratory for mastitis milk cultures and antibiotic sensitivity testing. This enables rapid diagnosis and targeted treatment plans, reducing antibiotic use and improving milk quality. Our services support dairy farmers in maintaining udder health and maximising milk production efficiency.
Parasitology Services
Our integrated parasite management combines faecal egg counting, species identification, and strategic worming programmes. We offer training for farmers to conduct home worm egg counts, promoting sustainable parasite control while minimising chemical resistance development in livestock.
People
Alastair Caygill
Export Veterinarian
Alastair specialises in veterinary export certification, ensuring compliance with international regulations for products of animal origin. With OV(E) qualifications, he supports businesses navigating post-Brexit export requirements to global markets.
Alastair Winearls
Export Veterinarian
Alastair provides expert guidance on export certification processes, working with manufacturers to meet EU and worldwide import requirements. His OV(E) expertise ensures smooth certification for dairy and meat-based products.
David Balch
Export Veterinarian
David assists clients with complex export documentation, focusing on market access requirements for products of animal origin. His OV(E) qualifications support businesses maintaining international trade compliance.
Ollie Judkins
Export Veterinarian
Ollie specialises in export health certification, helping clients meet regulatory standards for global markets. His OV(E) expertise covers dairy, meat, and composite products requiring international certification.
Questions
What export certification services do you offer?
We provide OV(E)-qualified certification for products of animal origin, including dairy, meat, and composite goods, with expertise in EU and global market requirements.
Do you offer 24/7 emergency veterinary care?
Yes, our own veterinary and nursing teams provide 24/7 emergency care, ensuring continuity with daytime practitioners for farm animals.
Which areas do your farm vets cover?
We serve Devon, Somerset, and surrounding regions, with rapid access to clients from Exmoor to the South Coast via the M5 motorway.
What training courses are available for farmers?
We offer DEFRA-approved artificial insemination courses, young herdsperson training, and regular discussion groups on herd health management.
How do you handle mastitis management?
Our approach combines dynamic parlour testing, milk sampling, statistical analysis, and farmer collaboration to reduce mastitis incidence and improve milk quality.
Do you support smallholders with exotic animals?
Yes, we care for pet farm animals including goats, alpacas, llamas, and potbellied pigs, providing tailored veterinary support for smallholdings.
