“Every day, we strive to deliver professional service with truly personalised care,” Rachel begins. “Our goal is always to go above and beyond to provide the highest standard of care for every horse entrusted to us, while also supporting and caring for their owners. We believe that the small details matter – something as simple as recognising a client’s voice when they call reflects the personal relationships that are at the heart of our practice.” Its clients range from leisure horse owners and family yards to professional competition yards and performance horses. It is an equine veterinary practice that takes great pride in the long-term trusted relationships it forms with its clients, supporting them through every stage of their horse’s life, from routine preventative healthcare to complex medical and surgical cases. Thanks to its ambulatory service, Lingfield Equine Vets can deliver its high standard of care directly at the client’s yard, while its clinic provides enhanced diagnostics and both standing and surgical procedures, using advanced equipment including digital x-rays, ultrasounds, endoscopy and gastroscopy, and surgical laser, alongside delivering inpatient support as needed. It offers a complete range of equine veterinary services spanning vaccinations, routine healthcare, dentistry, lameness investigations, poor performance work-ups, pre-purchase examinations (vettings), and internal medicine, in addition to emergency 24-hour care. Being an employee-owned practice, Lingfield Equine Vets is proud of its supportive team culture, which directly influences their consistent delivery of high-quality care, clinical standards, and client experience. The focus remains on clear communication, transparency, and tailored veterinary solutions that ensure the best possible outcomes for every horse and their owner. Veterinary work is demanding – but there is a very human side to it. It actively encourages openness around wellbeing, workload, and support. Its “happy family” ethos is not just a phrase, it is something that is demonstrated daily through collaboration, kindness, and looking out for one another. “A key part of our success is the way we support our team,” Rachel explains. “Veterinary work can be physically and emotionally demanding, so we place great importance on maintaining a healthy work-life balance and fostering a family-friendly environment. Whether than means accommodating family commitments, ensuring people take time off to protect their wellbeing, or creating a culture where colleagues feel comfortable asking for help, we are committed to supporting one another.” Indeed, by nurturing a stable, engaged, and motivated team, Lingfield Equine Vets ensures unfalteringly high standards in the care it provides. Its people are dedicated and reliable, ensuring continuity for clients and their horses, which is an essential factor in achieving the best clinical outcomes and building long-term relationships. Furthermore, the team never shy away from challenges; in fact, they embrace them, as Rachel says, “Whether dealing with complex medical cases, emergency situations, or the day-to-day demands of a busy equine practice, there is a shared commitment to finding solutions and maintaining a clam, professional approach under pressure. This resilience is a defining characteristic of our practice.” With all of that in mind, Rachel says, “If there is one message we would like readers to take, it is that Lingfield Equine Vets is more than a veterinary practice. It is a forward-thinking, people-driven organisation that combines high-level clinical care with a genuine commitment to its clients, its patients, and its team. We are proud of what we have achieved so far, but equally excited about what lies ahead.” There is a very promising period of development coming, with clear plans to prioritise growth, enhanced facilities, and continued service improvement. With a long-term vision of providing high-quality, accessible equine veterinary care across a wider geographical area, without compromise of the personal, relationship-led approach it has become renowned for, there is a strong sense of momentum within the business as it develops a new purpose-built facility at Lingfield East. Due for completion this summer, the facility will boost its ability to deliver advanced equine veterinary care to its clients in Kent. And, with that, Rachel concludes, “Lingfield Equine Vets is evolving steadily, and while our immediate focus is on completing Lingfield East, we are always open to where the next opportunity may lead us. Watch this space.” Company name: Lingfield Equine Vets Contact name: Rachel Atherton Website: lingfieldequinevets.com Lingfield Equine Vets is a renowned independent and employee-owned equine veterinary practice located in the South East of England, serving the areas of Kent, Surrey, and Sussex. It is committed to delivering superior, compassionate, attentive veterinary care for horses, ponies, and donkeys, whether via its state-of-the-art equine clinic facilities or its fully equipped ambulatory mobile service. We speak to Managing Director, Rachel Atherton to learn more about this award-winning equine veterinary practice. Best Equine Veterinary Practice 2026 - South East England & Advanced Equine Care Excellence Award 2026 Lingfield Equine Vets
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