What is Newmarket Equine Hospital?

Updated

Newmarket Equine Hospital (NEH) is an independent equine veterinary practice and hospital based in Newmarket, England. It was founded in 1912 and has operated from its purpose-built hospital on Cambridge Road since October 2008. NEH is accredited by the RCVS (Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons) as a tier three specialist equine hospital, and it provides both first opinion and referral services for horses across the UK and internationally. If you are a horse owner, trainer, or breeder looking for specialist equine veterinary care, or a veterinary professional considering a referral, this page explains what the organisation offers and how it is structured.

What services does NEH provide?

NEH describes its work as combining experience, expertise, and innovation to deliver veterinary care tailored to the individual horse. Its services fall into three main areas:

  • The Hospital – a tier three RCVS-accredited specialist equine hospital handling both first opinion and referral cases. This is the part of the practice that receives more complex or specialist cases, including referrals from other veterinary surgeons.
  • The Practice – a team of over 20 veterinarians covering all aspects of equine practice, serving owners, trainers, and breeders across all equine disciplines.
  • The Lab – an in-house laboratory offering an extensive range of clinical pathology services, which supports diagnosis and monitoring for both hospital and practice cases.

Who does NEH work with?

The hospital serves three main groups:

Audience How NEH serves them
Horse owners First opinion and referral veterinary care
Trainers Equine practice services across disciplines
Breeders Equine practice services, including reproductive work implied by the breeder focus
Referring vets Referral services into a tier three specialist hospital

The hospital states that its reach extends throughout the UK and internationally, not just the local Newmarket area.

How is the organisation structured?

NEH is not a single-site practice. Alongside the main Newmarket hospital, the company operates a number of associated practices. It employs over 40 veterinary professionals, supported by nurses, grooms, technical staff, and support staff. The organisation also runs a laboratory and maintains an active recruitment programme, with current vacancies listed for roles including qualified equine nurse, equine internal medicine clinician, equine anaesthetist, part-time grounds/maintenance staff, and hospital internships.

Key facts at a glance

  • Founded: 1912, originally on Newmarket High Street
  • Current hospital opened: October 2008
  • Accreditation: RCVS tier three specialist equine hospital
  • Status: Independent practice
  • Location: Cambridge Road, Newmarket, CB8 0FG
  • Hospital contact: +44 (0)1638 782020, [email protected]
  • Practice contact: +44 (0)1638 782000, [email protected]
  • Legal entity: Newmarket Equine Hospital is a trading name of Newmarket Equine Clinic Limited, registered in England and Wales

Practical points for visitors and clients

The website provides a "Pay an invoice" option, indicating that billing and payment can be handled online, though the site does not specify which payment platforms are accepted. The site also offers a newsletter sign-up for regular updates, and an events and articles section for news from the hospital.

If you are unsure whether your horse's case should go directly to the hospital or through the practice, the distinction is between first opinion work (your regular vet, handled by the Practice team) and referral work (more specialist cases, handled by the Hospital). Referral enquiries go to the hospital contact address above.