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Ballinger Equine

Hitchin, East of England

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Details checked19 Jul 2026

In an emergency, always phone the practice before travelling. If you can't get through, see nearby emergency vets or call the Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509000 if your pet has eaten something toxic.

About this practice

Looking for a vet in Hitchin? Ballinger Equine is listed in our directory. The practice address is East Barn, Fairclough Hall Farm, Hall's Green, Weston, Hitchin SG4 7DP. Their site lists services such as advanced diagnostic imaging, annual health check, annual healthcare schemes and blood tests. You can call them on +441462414008 or visit their website to find out more. As with any vet, contact the practice directly to confirm services, opening hours and availability before visiting. If your dog needs a walk nearby, Great Ashby District Park is around 2.65 km away.

Services offered

✓Advanced Diagnostic Imaging
✓Annual Health Check
✓Annual Healthcare Schemes
✓Blood Tests
✓Book Appointment
✓Business Services
✓Castration
✓Dental Rasping
✓Diagnosis And Treatment
✓Diagnostic Imaging Equipment
✓Dietary Advice
✓Dietary Management
✓Digital Radiography
✓Equine Health
✓Equine Veterinary Services
✓Faecal Worm Egg Count
✓Fei Permitted Treating Veterinarian
✓Internal Medicine
✓Lameness And Poor Performance Work Ups
✓Medical Examinations
✓Medical Investigations
✓On Yard Diagnostics And Treatment
✓Oral Examinations
✓Pre Purchase Examinations
✓Prescribed Medications
✓Prescription Medicines
✓Preventative Healthcare
✓Racecourse And Point To Point (Arvs)
✓Radiography And Ultrasonography
✓Repeat Prescriptions
✓Stud Medicine
✓Tetanus Vaccinations
✓Tooth Extraction
✓Urgent Assistance
✓Veterinary Emergencies
✓Veterinary Practice
✓Veterinary Treatment
✓Worming Programmes
✓Written Prescription

Pets treated

Most first-opinion practices see dogs and cats, and many also treat rabbits and small pets. Expertise with exotics (reptiles, birds, ferrets) varies, so if you keep an unusual species, ask Ballinger Equine before booking. Our food-safety checker covers dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters.

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Nearby emergency vets

Closest practices listed as offering emergency or out-of-hours care:

Walton Lodge Vets

24-hour

4 The Glebe, Stevenage, SG2 0DJ· 4.6 km

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Attimore Veterinary Group

Emergency

Ridgeway, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2AD· 16.4 km

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Max & Min Vetinary Practice

Emergency

East Hertfordshire, SG13 7NT· 18.2 km

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Potton Vets

24-hour

9 Market Square, Sandy, SG19 2NP· 20.8 km

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Frequently asked questions

Does Ballinger Equine take on new clients?

Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone Ballinger Equine on +441462414008 and ask whether they're taking on new patients in Hitchin.

Where's the nearest emergency vet to Ballinger Equine?

The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Walton Lodge Vets, about 4.58 km away. Always phone before travelling — many practices route out-of-hours calls to a dedicated provider.

Is there anywhere to walk my dog after the appointment?

Yes — Great Ashby District Park is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 2.65 km away, which is handy for a short walk before or after a visit. Keep dogs on a lead near the road and around the practice.

Where can I park at Ballinger Equine?

Ballinger Equine is at East Barn, Fairclough Hall Farm, Hall's Green, Weston, Hitchin SG4 7DP. Parking varies by site — some practices have their own spaces, others rely on nearby on-street or public car parks — so allow a little extra time, and call ahead if your pet is unwell or hard to move.

Does Ballinger Equine treat rabbits and small pets?

Many first-opinion vets see rabbits and small pets as well as cats and dogs, but it isn't guaranteed. Phone Ballinger Equine on +441462414008 to check they treat your species before booking.