Welcome to Bescoby Equine Dental Vets

Bescoby Equine Dental Vets, based in and around Bristol and North Somerset, provides quality routine dental care by experienced and highly qualified vet Dr Sam Bescoby MRCVS. A mobile and clinic-based referral and second-opinion dental service is also offered to a wider area.

We provide a personal, friendly service from the moment you contact us through to Sam’s appointment with your horse, pony, donkey or mule.

Our Services

Owners

Sam is available to help owners in the Bristol & North Somerset area with both routine and advanced dentistry procedures. Proper dental care is essential for the overall wellbeing of your horse. Dental issues can lead to discomfort, poor digestion and performance problems. Regular routine dental care aims to prevent and address any issues as they arise, promoting better oral health for your horse. Many oral procedures can only be legitimately conducted by veterinary surgeons…

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Referral Dentistry

An advanced practitioner in Equine Dentistry since 2016, Sam has over 12 years experience focusing on routine & surgical dental clinical work, teaching and examining. He ran a busy first-opinion and referral dental clinic for 4 years where he formed strong relationships with local Equine Dental Technicians and equine vet practices. He continues to provide this service, working closely with many equine practices in the South West and South Wales. Sam is able to provide advanced dental procedures for horses in the Bristol, North Somerset, Somerset, Devon, Wiltshire, Bath, South Wales and Gloucestershire areas…

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Our Services

Owners

Sam is available to help owners in the Bristol & North Somerset area with both routine and advanced dentistry procedures. Proper dental care is essential for the overall wellbeing of your horse. Dental issues can lead to discomfort, poor digestion and performance problems. Regular routine dental care aims to prevent and address any issues as they arise, promoting better oral health for your horse. Many oral procedures can only be legitimately conducted by veterinary surgeons…

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Referral Dentistry
An advanced practitioner in Equine Dentistry since 2016, Sam has over 12 years experience focusing on routine & surgical dental clinical work, teaching and examining. He ran a busy first-opinion and referral dental clinic for 4 years where he formed strong relationships with local Equine Dental Technicians and equine vet practices. He continues to provide this service, working closely with many equine practices in the South West and South Wales. Sam is able to provide advanced dental procedures for horses in the Bristol, North Somerset, Somerset, Devon, Wiltshire, Bath, South Wales and Gloucestershire areas…

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What our clients say About Us

“I cannot recommend Sam highly enough, his knowledge and manner to both horses and owners is second to none. He always takes the time to explain everything and make you feel at ease whatever the situation. Sam is really kind, efficient and effective.”

Terri Hill
"Sam is confident and thorough and I love how kind and calm he is with the horses (especially as I often panic so he makes me feel calmer!). He listens to the whole picture and I recommend him to everyone I know with a horse!”

Caroline and Crystal
“Sam is an excellent equine vet. He has looked after all 3 of our ponies and worked on their teeth. Highly recommend.”

Louise
“I now know why Sam is so well thought of....Superb vet but also a lovely, kind and caring person too. I will never be able to thank him enough for what he did and how he treated our much loved old pony."

Jo & Flash
“Professional, took care of my lil shetland well. Really recommend."

Saffie
“Sam is an amazing vet who completely knows his trade and how to look after both horses and humans."

Lorrie
“At a very difficult and emotional time Sam was compassionate and pragmatic and clearly explained the issues with my horse’s mouth, further treatment options and outcomes in the context of my horse’s pre-existing issues. Thank you Sam."

Lizzie
“Sam is an excellent equine vet. He has looked after all 3 of our ponies and worked on their teeth. Highly recommend."

Louise
“Highly recommend Sam, he came out and did a castration on my yearling.
Did an absolutely fabulous job!"

Aaliyah
“Great service, everything explained on consultation and out of hours service exceptional."

Julia
“Amazing service from replying to emails out of office hours
to the care taken with the horses."

Victoria
“Can’t recommend Bescoby Vets enough! Such a lovely team! Booked us in within 24hours of registering with them! So happy to now be using them! My horses are now in great care!"

Phoebe
“Sam and the team have been absolutely brilliant with my rather accident-prone young horse. I have always been kept informed after any visits which have been exceptionally thorough. Cannot recommend Sam and the team highly enough for their outstanding care!"

Hetty
“Sam is a knowledgeable & amenable vet & provides a high standard, affordable dental service."

Hannah
“Fabulous service from Sam and the team once again!"

Summer
“Can’t recommend the team at Bescoby Vets highly enough. Knowledgeable, thorough, approachable, great manner with horses, and even took the time to explain and show my daughter what was being done with her pony and why."

Vicki
“The smallest change in Chester’s behaviour and I knew he needed a vet… Good job I did as he had a stick stuck across his top jaw. Bescoby Vets were quick and amazing."

Natasha
“I was recommended Bescoby Vets by my farrier and so glad I did call them. The consultation was very much led by what I wanted. I was given the options and then further options to diagnose and best manage his care going forward. "

Elaine
“I can’t thank Sam and his team for the past 10 weeks. His advice and support during this difficult time has been amazing. My wonderful girlie is getting there thanks to you."

Tarra
“As a new horse owner I felt very informed, listened to, and confident in Beth. She’s been out to see us since and continues to offer thorough and informative advice and guidance. Highly recommend Beth and the team, very impressed, and most importantly have full trust in their work."

Summer
“Absolutely lovely vet practice! Very knowledgeable and approachable vets, down to earth, friendly and kind. Reception staff all lovely and make you feel like you matter and everyone genuinely interested in progress with your horse. "

Angela
“You guys are a wonderful team, your patients and patients people get a 1st class service – thank you"

Beckie
“To everyone at Bescoby Vets, thank you all so much to keeping my pony in tip top shape and taking such good care of him! Last summer he got kicked in the head right by his eye - he’s made a full recovery and you can hardly tell anything happened. Thank you for keeping my pony in the best shape."

Dottie
“The entire team at Bescoby are all absolutely fabulous. It is always a pleasure to speak with you all. I feel like Bescoby is one big family and every single member of the team is always understanding, helpful and caring."

Ashleigh
“I cannot praise you highly enough: the speed at which emails are replied to is amazing - it makes me feel like I'm the most important client in the world and I never feel like I've asked a dumb question! Everything is always explained clearly and succinctly. Sense of humour is also appreciated! Keep doing what you do. Stay independent and local."

Hannah
“I can’t recommend these guys enough."

Natalie
“Amazing team highly recommend!"

Georgie
“What I really love about Bescoby Equine Vets is that they all seem so happy – the office staff know us as well as the vets....I am so very pleased that we have you in our corner...and look forward to getting to know new members of this amazing team"

Carole
“Thank you for all your help, a great team."

John
“We are so lucky to have you!"

Caroline
“Quite honestly I don’t know what I’d do them... whether an emergency or a planned visit they find time and space to come to the rescue. When I pick up the phone or send updates I know the team will respond and provide reassurance and guidance. Thank you all for being a godsend veterinary service."

Natalie