McGonnell & Gillatt

What McGonnell & Gillatt does

McGonnell & Gillatt is a 100% mobile ambulatory equine veterinary practice registered in England as McGonnell & Gillatt Equine Veterinary Practice Limited (Company No. 05455625). Founded by Andrew McGonnell in August 2003 with Richard Gillatt joining as partner in 2006, the practice operates from Hungerford, West Berkshire, delivering all services directly to client premises across West Berkshire, South Oxfordshire, North Hampshire, and East Wiltshire. The 12-person team comprises 7 veterinary surgeons and 5 office/administrative staff, supported by a 24-hour emergency telephone service.

Core services include general equine medicine, reproduction and stud medicine (AI, embryo transfer, foaling care), pre-purchase vettings, vaccinations, passports and microchipping, dentistry, castrations, and complementary therapy coordination. The practice differentiates through fully portable, state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment brought to the client — including wireless battery-powered digital X-ray, multiple portable ultrasound scanners, portable video gastroscope, shockwave therapy, laser therapy, and ECG — enabling comprehensive workups at the yard without transporting horses.

The business operates on professional-services fees with quote-based pricing for most work; zone visit days offer reduced-fee routine care for £10 per client. Revenue is supplemented by the M&G Supplements line (Liver Tonic, Gastric Supplement, Premium Joint Supplement, Probiotic, Muscle Tonic, Blood Tonic), an FFPS TESTED certified own-brand equine supplement range. Customer acquisition is driven by word-of-mouth referrals from veterinarians and existing clients, supported by a Facebook page and periodic newsletters.

Name

McGonnell & Gillatt

Legal name

MCGONNELL & GILLATT EQUINE VETERINARY PRACTICE LIMITED

Website

https://horse-vets.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

McGonnell & Gillatt is a 100% mobile equine veterinary practice in southern England, serving competition horses, studs, racing yards, and private owners across four counties with portable diagnostics, 24/7 emergency cover, and an own-brand supplement line.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Equine Veterinary Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194)

SIC

Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200)

akta.pro primary industry

Equine Ambulatory & On-Farm Veterinary Services (HLAMABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Field Services, Mobile Imaging & On-Farm Procedures (HLAMABAK), Large Animal & Equine Emergency/Critical Care & Referral (HLAMABAI), Sports Medicine, Lameness & Performance (Equine) (HLAMABAJ), Equine Nutrition & Therapeutic Diets (HLAMAHAE), Equine Supplements & Additives (Vitamins/Minerals, Joint, Digestive, Electrolytes) (AFADAEAG)

Keywords

• Equine veterinary services
• Mobile ambulatory practice
• Horse stud medicine
• Pre-purchase vettings
• Equine dietary supplements

Headquarters

HQ city

Hungerford

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Consultation and Treatment Services: Fees charged for examinations, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures performed at clients' premises. Includes zone visits at a £10 per-client fee. Routine and emergency services are charged separately.
2. Own-Brand Equine Supplements: Sale of proprietary equine supplement products including Liver Tonic, Gastric Supplement, Premium Joint Supplement, Probiotic, Muscle Tonic, and Blood Tonic. Products are FFPS TESTED certified.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

McGonnell & Gillatt is a 100% mobile, dedicated equine veterinary practice providing comprehensive horse healthcare at clients' own premises across West Berkshire, South Oxfordshire, North Hampshire, and East Wiltshire. The practice delivers general equine medicine, reproduction and stud medicine (including AI and embryo transfer), pre-purchase vettings, vaccinations, passports, dentistry, surgery, and 24-hour emergency cover using fully portable diagnostic and therapeutic equipment. It also manufactures and sells its own M & G branded equine supplements that are FFPS TESTED certified.

Product overview

McGonnell & Gillatt is a 100% mobile ambulatory equine veterinary practice offering a comprehensive range of veterinary services across West Berkshire, South Oxfordshire, North Hampshire, and East Wiltshire. The practice provides general veterinary care (X-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, laser therapy, shockwave, ECG, dentistry, surgery), reproduction and stud medicine (AI, embryo transfer, breeding packages), pre-purchase examinations, vaccinations, passports, and zone visits for routine treatments. The practice also manufactures and sells its own line of M & G branded equine supplements including Liver Tonic, Gastric Supplement, Premium Joint Supplement, Probiotic, Muscle Tonic, and Blood Tonic, all FFPS TESTED for prohibited substances. The multi-vet practice operates 24-hour emergency cover with state-of-the-art portable diagnostic equipment brought directly to client premises.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• M & G Supplements: Own brand equine supplements including Liver Tonic, Gastric Supplement, Premium Joint Supplement, Probiotic, Muscle Tonic, and Blood Tonic. Products are FFPS TESTED certified for competition horses.

Products and services

• General Veterinary Services
• Reproduction & Stud Medicine
• Pre-Purchase Examinations (Vettings)
• Equine Passports & Microchipping
• Equine Vaccinations
• Zone Visits
• Mobile Diagnostic Services
• Dentistry Services
• Castration Services
• Complementary Therapy Coordination
• M & G Liver Tonic
• M & G Gastric Supplement
• M & G Premium Joint Supplement
• M & G Probiotic
• M & G Muscle Tonic
• M & G Blood Tonic

Quantifiable outcome

• Dummy foal treated on site at North Farm Stud was later sold as a yearling for £90,000

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Ridgeway Veterinary Group: Equine veterinary practice operating Valley Equine Hospital in Lambourn, Berkshire — within McGonnell & Gillatt's catchment. Richard Gillatt worked there 2000-2005. Comparable as a UK equine practice serving racing and competition yards in the same geography.
• Bell Equine Veterinary Clinic: Large specialist equine veterinary clinic in Kent offering ambulatory and hospital services to competition, stud, and leisure horses. Comparable as a UK equine-only practice with a similar mix of stud medicine, lameness work, and 24-hour emergency cover.
• Rainbow Equine Hospital: Independent equine referral hospital in North Yorkshire serving competition, racing, and stud clients across the UK. Comparable as a UK equine-only veterinary provider with both ambulatory field vets and hospital-based specialist surgeons.
• Chine House Veterinary Hospital: Equine-focused veterinary hospital in the East Midlands offering ambulatory and referral services. Comparable as a UK equine-only practice with 24-hour emergency cover, lameness diagnostics, and reproduction services.
• B&W Equine Vets: Specialist equine veterinary practice in Wales offering ambulatory, stud medicine, and hospital services. Comparable as a UK regional equine-only provider with a similar combination of zone-visit-style field work and specialist clinical capability.
• The Milbourn Equine Veterinary Hospital: Equine veterinary hospital in Ashford, Kent. Richard Gillatt previously worked there. Comparable as a UK equine-only provider with both ambulatory and hospital capabilities serving stud and competition horse clients.
• Liphook Equine Hospital: Large specialist equine hospital in Hampshire. McGonnell's founder Andrew McGonnell trained there before starting the practice. Comparable as a UK equine-only veterinary provider, though operating at hospital scale with inpatient surgery capacity rather than purely ambulatory.
• Endells Equine Hospital: Specialist equine hospital in Salisbury, Wiltshire — within McGonnell & Gillatt's catchment. McGonnell vet Clare Mangan previously worked there. Comparable as a UK equine-only provider with both ambulatory field service and hospital-based surgical capability.
• House and Jackson Veterinary Hospital: Specialist equine veterinary hospital in Essex offering referral, surgical, and ambulatory services across the South East. Comparable as a UK equine-only provider with a similar 24-hour emergency and stud-medicine service mix.

Broad incumbents

• Rossdales Veterinary Surgeons: Major Newmarket-based equine veterinary practice with hospital, diagnostic, and referral capabilities. McGonnell team member Deirdre Baird previously completed an internship at Rossdales. Comparable as a top-tier UK equine veterinary brand serving stud, racing, and competition horse clients.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/McGonnell-and-Gillatt
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mcgonnell-&-gillatt

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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