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Trusted Veterinary Care in Leek, Staffordshire
Moorland Veterinary Centre has been serving the Staffordshire Moorlands since 1900, providing high-quality veterinary care in a welcoming environment. Our independent practice, not affiliated with any corporate groups, combines traditional values with modern medical advancements to ensure comprehensive care for pets and livestock. Our team of experienced veterinarians and nurses delivers personalised services, including emergency care, surgical procedures, and preventative healthcare. We maintain full control of out-of-hours services, ensuring continuity of care in familiar surroundings for registered clients. Our facilities feature advanced diagnostic equipment, dedicated hospitalisation units, and purpose-built spaces for small and large animals.Committed to professional development, we operate as an RCVS-approved nurse training practice with annual inspections. The practice occupies a converted vicarage with convenient parking, situated beside Brough Park Leisure Centre in Leek. We prioritise transparency in operations and maintain strict hygiene protocols across all treatment areas. Our critical care capabilities include specialist oxygen therapy and patient warming systems, avoiding the need for external referrals. With over a century of local veterinary experience, we continue to adapt our services while maintaining the personal touch that defines our practice.
Services
Pet Vaccinations
Emergency Care
Surgical Procedures
Nurse Consultations
Large Animal Services
Details
- Year established: 1900
Highlights and features
- We provide 24/7 emergency veterinary cover for registered clients
- Our team includes five experienced veterinary directors with local knowledge
- Modern facilities include digital imaging and critical care equipment
- We maintain full control of out-of-hours services for continuity of care
- RCVS-approved training practice with annual compliance inspections
Associations and certifications
- RCVS
What people say
24/7 emergency service
Experienced veterinary team
Modern facilities
Personalised care
Continuity of treatment
Services
Emergency Care
We provide 24/7 emergency veterinary services for registered clients. Our facilities handle critical cases with specialist oxygen therapy and patient warming systems. Pets receive care from familiar veterinary staff in our purpose-built premises, avoiding external referrals.
Surgical Procedures
Our modern surgical facilities perform routine and complex procedures including neutering, soft tissue surgery, and orthopaedics. We use advanced monitoring equipment with protocols developed alongside specialist anaesthetists. Capabilities include fracture repairs, cruciate surgery, and digital imaging.
Nurse Consultations
Our qualified nurses offer clinics for post-operative checks, weight management, and preventative care. They assist in anaesthetic monitoring, laboratory work, and treatment plans. We operate as an RCVS-approved training practice with annual compliance inspections.
Large Animal Services
We provide comprehensive care for dairy, beef, sheep, and exotic farm animals. Services include TB testing, fertility work, herd health plans, and emergency call-outs. Our facilities feature Easi-Scan technology and export certification capabilities.
Hospitalisation
Purpose-built kennels accommodate dogs and cats with tailored care. Owners may visit during designated hours, while critical cases receive continuous monitoring. Our isolation ward manages infectious cases with strict biosecurity protocols to protect patients and staff.
People
Chris Rushton
Director
BVSc MRCVS qualified veterinarian with extensive experience in mixed practice. Specialises in surgical procedures and practice management. Committed to maintaining traditional veterinary values while adopting modern techniques.
Ian Elkington
Director
BVSc MRCVS director with decades of local veterinary experience. Focuses on client communication and preventative healthcare strategies for small and large animals in the Staffordshire Moorlands region.
Stephen Clancy
Director
MVB MRCVS qualified director specialising in large animal care. Manages farm animal services including fertility work and herd health planning. Maintains expertise in emergency livestock treatments.
Rhodri Hughes
Director
MA VetMB director with particular interest in equine medicine. Oversees pre-purchase examinations and emergency equine care. Ensures practice adherence to RCVS training standards for veterinary nurses.
Joe Falder
Director
BVetMed MRCVS director responsible for diagnostic facilities. Specialises in digital imaging and in-house laboratory services. Focuses on integrating advanced technology with traditional veterinary practices.
Questions
Do you provide emergency veterinary care outside normal hours?
Yes, we offer 24/7 emergency cover for registered clients with our own veterinarians available at all times.
What species do you treat at your practice?
We treat small animals, equine, dairy, beef, sheep, pigs, goats, alpacas and other exotic farm species.
Are there visiting hours for hospitalised pets?
Yes, we allow pre-arranged visits for hospitalised pets during afternoon and evening hours.
Do you offer nurse-led clinics for routine pet care?
Our qualified veterinary nurses run daily clinics for weight management, vaccinations and preventative treatments.
Is your practice RCVS accredited?
We are an approved RCVS nurse training practice with annual compliance inspections.
