about Me.
Dr. Joe Sharps
BVetMed PGCertVPS CertAVP(ED) MRCVS
Highly experienced equine vet who has spent most of his career in the Home Counties working within all aspects of equine veterinary medicine, from race horses and high level competition horses to beloved pets.
“I believe in putting my patients and clients first. Offering an open and honest service which is Experienced, Caring and Reliable”.
Joe has considerable experience in advanced dentistry, pre-purchase examinations and welfare and legal work. Joe is a holder of the Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice (Equine Dentistry) and an RCVS recognised Advanced Practitioner in Equine Dentistry.
Providing the Highest Quality Care
Putting Patients and Clients First
First Class Equine Dental Care
Routine Managenent
Advanced Treatments
Referrals
Pre-Purchase Examinations
'Vettings'
Independent, Knowledgeable, Practical Advice
Second Opinions
Poor Performance Lameness Dentistry
Welfare Advice
Investigation, Follow Up, Expert Witness, WHW, RSPCA, Donkey Sanctuary, Local Authorites
First Class Equine Dental Care
Joe has considerable experience in advanced dentistry, having undertaking considerable further training through the University of Liverpool, in order to gain his Certificate of Advanced Veterinary Practice and is an RCVS recognised Advanced Practitioner in Equine Dentistry.
Dentistry Fees.
Visit Fee (subject to area), sedation, comprehensive oral examination, routine maintenance, dental chart and follow up advice as required.
Performed by a highly experienced Veterinary Surgeon who has undertaken significant extra dental training and gained his Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice through the University of Liverpool.
Referrals are also accepted from yourself, Equine Dental Technician or Vet.
Exemplary Dental Care. Call for individual offer prices.
1 Horse
- Visit Fee (Subject to area)
- Sedation
- Full Oral Examination
- Routine Maintenance
- Dental Chart
- Follow Up Advice and Support
£100
2 to 4 horses at the same yard
- Visit Fee (Subject to area)
- Sedation
- Full Oral Examination
- Routine Maintenance
- Dental Chart
- Follow Up Advice and Support
£75
5 to 9 horses at the same yard
- Visit Fee (Subject to area)
- Sedation
- Full Oral Examination
- Routine Maintenance
- Dental Chart
- Follow Up Advice and Support
£65
Pre-Purchase Examinations – Vettings
Buying a new horse or pony is not only a considerable expense but it can be a very stressful experience. Joe offers a thorough, no-nonsense approach relying on his years of experience to offer you sensible, practical advice in purchasing your new companion be they destined for top flight competition or a life long companion at home.
Vetting Fees.
5 Stage Examination
£350
- Full hands on clinical examination at rest
- Assessment at walk and trot, including flexion tests and lunging on a hard and soft surface (where safe to to do so)
- Ridden exercise - in order to elevate the heart rate and breathing
- A period of rest - evaluate recovery
- Final trot up and re-evaluation
- Examination of Passport and Microchip
- Blood sample
- Signed hard copy and E-mailed Certificate
- Visit Fee (Subject to area)
- Nationwide
2 Stage Examination
£250
- Full hands on clinical examination at rest
- Assessment at walk and trot, including flexion tests and lunging on a hard and soft surface (where safe to to do so)
- Examination of Passport and Microchip
- Blood sample
- Signed hard copy and E-mailed Certificate
- Visit Fee (Subject to area)
- Nationwide
Referrals and Second Opinions
Joe has worked within the Home Counties for most of his career working with racehorses, top flight show-jumpers, Grand-Prix dressage horses, 4* event horse and pleasure ponies and donkeys. As such, he has a wealth of experience in low level lameness and poor performance. If you would like any advice or re-assurance, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Welfare Advice & Expert Witness
Joe has considerable experience working with welfare cases alongside charities such as World Horse Welfare, RSPCA, Donkey Sanctuary and Local Authorities.
