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Find out about John Killingbeck MRCVS

John has more than 30 years experience of equine practice. He holds the RCVS certificate in Equine Practice and has a particular interest in competition horses, with a special emphasis on orthopaedics and lameness. He has travelled extensively around the world with a number of National Event Teams to three Olympic Games and several European and World Championships, and was the Official Veterinary Surgeon to the British Three Day Event team from 1992-97. John now acts as an FEI Veterinary Delegate at several international competitions each year. His knowledge and experience of lameness diagnosis, and in particular foot problems, is widely recognised. John is an examiner for the Worshipful Company of Farriers and has also acted as an examiner for the RCVS. He also lectures on a regular basis at the Royal Agricultural College in Cirencester and makes regular contributions to various equestrian publications.

Director Richard Hepburn comments, the Hospital will be “one of Europe’s most advanced diagnostic and surgical centres” adding “We believe that, with ongoing advances in equine veterinary science, there is a continual need to provide even better facilities and equipment”

 “By merging we are able to afford to build the most complete equine hospital in the South West, with MRI, CT, scintigraphy, orthopaedic and colic theatres, adult and neonatal intensive care suites, full on-site laboratory and separate isolation facilities. The hospital will also have first-class intensive care facilities.”

 Breadstone was picked for the building project because it is located close to the M4 and M5 intersection, making it easily accessible from all directions.  As a group we are also continuing to invest in the latest portable equipment, including video endoscopes, digital radiography and ultrasound scanners, so that when appropriate we can undertake more specialist work at client’s yards.

 Our aim is to provide horse owners with easy access to a wider range of clinical services. They will also benefit from the increased buying power of the enlarged group.

 However by maintaining clinics at our current sites we will continue to offer that “local” practice service that so many of our clients have enjoyed over the years.The team will continue to provide excellent first opinion services from its established team of over 20 vets, along with increased combined surgical, medical and stud expertise.