EQUINE SERVICES

SPECIALIST EQUINE VETERINARY SERVICES IN TOWNSVILLE

At Townsville Veterinary Clinic, we provide high-level, comprehensive equine veterinary medicine that spans routine preventative care to complex, referral-level surgery.

As North Queensland’s premier equine veterinary hub, we act as a trusted second-opinion and referral clinic for horse owners and veterinarians across a vast regional footprint, routinely welcoming patients from Mount Isa, Cairns, Longreach, Rockhampton, and Central Queensland.

Our equine department is anchored by the shared expertise of our senior Veterinarians, Dr Ben Czerwonka-Ledez and Dr Brad Dowling. Together with a dedicated team of associate veterinarians and skilled equine nurses, they combine decades of practical, hands-on country experience with advanced clinical specialisation. Whether your horse is a competitive athlete, a dedicated breeding mare, or a cherished pleasure horse, they have access to purpose-built, high-level hospital facilities right here in Aitkenvale.

COMPREHENSIVE CARE UNDER ONE ROOF

Unlike general practices that are limited to field examinations, our clinic is specifically engineered to handle complex equine workups, intensive medical management, and major surgical interventions.

Routine Preventive Care

We deliver essential everyday care on our property visits and clinic appointments, including strategic vaccinations, equine dentistry, and routine health checks.

Advanced Lameness & Performance Exams

We conduct detailed investigations into poor performance and complex lameness issues, utilising specialised diagnostic imaging to pinpoint problems accurately.

Specialist Equine Surgery

Our facility features a dedicated equine surgical suite and a padded recovery room to perform advanced respiratory, gastrointestinal, and orthopaedic operations safely.

High-Level Medical Management

We provide intensive care and isolated hospitalisation for serious medical conditions, such as acute colics or severe colitis.

Artificial Breeding Programmes

Our team offers artificial breeding options utilising fresh, chilled, and frozen semen alongside professional stud evaluation and reproductive monitoring.

AMBULATORY & PROPERTY VISIT SCHEDULE

We understand that transporting horses is not always practical, which is why we also run an ambulatory service. Our team operates regular weekly run days to service outlying properties efficiently, helping to reduce travel costs for routine procedures like vaccinations, dentals, and wound rechecks.

Our routine equine run schedule includes:

TUESDAYS (SOUTH OF TOWNSVILLE)

Servicing properties from Woodstock, Oak Valley, Alligator Creek (and surrounding areas) and down to Giru.

THURSDAYS (WEST AND NORTH OF TOWNSVILLE)

Covering the Northern Beaches as far as Rollingstone, up to Herveys Range and through to Kelso (and surrounding areas).

For complex lameness investigations or injuries requiring advanced diagnostic equipment, sterile environments, or continuous observation, we will generally encourage owners to bring their horses directly to our clinic facility.

DEDICATED 24/7 EQUINE EMERGENCY SUPPORT

True horse emergencies rarely happen during convenient business hours. Whether it is a severe laceration, acute colic distress, or a difficult foaling in the middle of the night, our equine team never leaves you stranded. We provide a genuine, around-the-clock large animal emergency service, ensuring an experienced horse vet is always on call when you need us most.

If your horse requires a routine health check, a specialist referral evaluation, or you wish to book onto an upcoming property run day, contact Townsville Veterinary Clinic on 07 4779 0233 to speak with our dedicated equine team.