Business Details
22 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Farm Animal Veterinary Services in Shropshire
Stapeley Veterinary Practice is an independent farm animal veterinary service based in the Shropshire Hills. Our team of dedicated professionals provides tailored veterinary care to meet the specific needs of farms across the region. With a focus on sustainability and efficiency, we offer a comprehensive range of services including routine health checks, fertility management, in-house laboratory diagnostics, and emergency care. Our practice pharmacy maintains up-to-date supplies, and our support staff are available to address client queries. We operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with direct access to on-call veterinarians during out-of-hours periods. Our commitment extends beyond clinical services to include data analysis, nutritional advice, and farm-specific health planning.The practice combines extensive agricultural knowledge with modern veterinary techniques to enhance farm productivity and animal welfare. Our directors bring international experience from diverse farming backgrounds, including dairy, beef, and sheep operations. We actively engage with local farming communities through initiatives like the Smallholders Club and educational outreach programs. Our team's expertise spans mastitis control, mobility mentoring, and parasite management, ensuring comprehensive herd and flock health solutions.
Services
Dairy Herd Health
Beef Cattle Services
Sheep Flock Care
Smallholder Support
Emergency Vet Visits
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 emergency veterinary services with direct access to on-call vets
- Our team provides tailored farm-specific veterinary solutions
- Veterinary directors combine international experience with local knowledge
- Practice pharmacy maintains comprehensive stock of essential medications
- We operate with continuous availability for urgent farm animal care
Services
Dairy Herd Health
We provide comprehensive dairy herd management including fertility programs, mastitis prevention, lameness control, and youngstock development. Our services optimise milk production while maintaining cow health through regular monitoring and data analysis. The team offers tailored nutrition advice and disease prevention strategies to enhance dairy farm profitability.
Beef Cattle Services
Our beef enterprise support covers bull and cow fertility assessments, herd health planning, parasite control, and production efficiency analysis. We implement targeted health programs to improve weight gains and reproductive performance while maintaining optimal animal welfare standards for beef operations.
Sheep Flock Care
We deliver complete flock health management including ram fertility testing, ewe health checks, parasite control, and production advice. Our services incorporate vasectomy programs and post-mortem examinations to improve flock productivity and implement effective disease prevention strategies.
Smallholder Support
Our dedicated Smallholders Club provides tailored veterinary support through educational meetings, practical workshops, and a specialist WhatsApp group. Members benefit from vaccine sharing schemes, discounted diagnostics, and area-specific health forecasts to support sustainable small-scale farming.
Emergency Vet Visits
We offer 24/7 emergency veterinary services with direct access to on-call vets. Our rapid response team handles urgent animal health issues outside regular hours, ensuring continuous care for critical farm animal requirements throughout the year.
People
Benno Veenstra
Director / Veterinary Surgeon
Dutch-born veterinary surgeon with extensive UK farming experience. Specialises in sustainable agriculture and herd health management. Combines clinical practice with personal sheep and cattle farming operations in Shropshire.
Dominique Moelands
Director / Veterinary Surgeon
Veterinary director with specialist interests in mastitis control and mobility mentoring. Active participant in Shropshire's Scab Control Project. Combines clinical work with pottery and outdoor activities in the local countryside.
Hannah Rowson
Senior Veterinary Surgeon
Experienced dairy specialist with international farm vetting experience in New Zealand. Focuses on spring lambing and herd health optimisation. Active in local climbing and running communities.
Alice Russell-Stretch
Veterinary Surgeon
Recent graduate establishing a Smallholders' Club to improve service delivery. Specialises in rural veterinary support while maintaining personal interests in outdoor activities and craft pursuits.
Emma Greaves
Veterinary Surgeon
Transitioned from small animal practice to farm veterinary work. Focuses on combining large animal medicine with exploration of Shropshire's countryside. Enthusiastic traveler and regional community member.
Questions
What species do you specialise in treating?
We exclusively treat farm animals including dairy and beef cattle, sheep, and provide smallholder support services.
Are you available for emergency calls outside normal hours?
Yes, we offer 24/7 emergency veterinary services with direct access to on-call vets at all times.
Do you support small-scale farmers and smallholders?
Yes, we operate a dedicated Smallholders' Club with educational meetings, networking opportunities, and specialist support services.
What diagnostic services do you offer on-site?
Our practice includes in-house laboratory facilities for immediate sample analysis and health assessment.
How can students arrange work experience?
We accept veterinary students for two-week placements - application forms are available via our website contact page.
Do you provide tailored farm health plans?
Yes, we develop customised health and productivity plans for each farm's specific requirements and animal populations.
