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When a horse requires surgical intervention, access to qualified expertise, experienced clinical teams, and purpose-built infrastructure is critical to a successful outcome.
EQUINE SURGERY
SPECIALIST EQUINE SURGERY AND ADVANCED CARE IN TOWNSVILLE
Townsville Veterinary Clinic provides high-level equine surgical care backed by an immense depth of combined knowledge, making us the premier surgical and medical referral hub for horses across North Queensland. We routinely welcome complex elective and emergency cases referred to us from Mount Isa, Cairns, Longreach, Rockhampton, and Central Queensland.
Our equine facility is driven by a powerful collaboration of senior expertise. The team includes Director and Senior Practitioner Dr Ben Czerwonka-Ledez, who brings decades of mixed practice experience and advanced medical workup skills to the clinic, alongside Dr Brad Dowling, an Associate Professor of Equine Surgery at James Cook University and the only full-time registered Specialist Equine Surgeon permanently based in North Queensland. Supported by a dedicated rotation of experienced associate vets and highly skilled equine nurses, our surgical department ensures your horse is in the most capable hands in the region.
COMPREHENSIVE SURGICAL AND MEDICAL CAPABILITIES
Our facility is uniquely engineered to perform a comprehensive array of equine surgeries. By blending specialist surgical intervention with meticulous medical management, our collective team achieves excellent results across multiple disciplines:
PURPOSE-BUILT SURGICAL & RECOVERY FACILITIES
Equine surgery carries unique logistical challenges, particularly during the induction and recovery phases of general anaesthesia. Our Aitkenvale clinic features purpose-built infrastructure designed to manage these critical windows with maximum safety:
DEDICATED EQUINE SURGICAL SUITE
Our operating room is fitted with custom-engineered equine surgical tables, electrocautery systems to reduce bleeding, and specialised monitoring equipment, allowing our team to perform long, intricate procedures under highly controlled conditions.
PADDED RECOVERY ROOMS
Waking up from general anaesthesia can be a volatile process for a large flight animal. To protect patients as they regain their coordination, our clinic features a custom-padded induction and recovery box. This specialised, rubberised room drastically minimises the risk of post-operative injury, allowing your horse to stand up safely in a quiet, controlled environment.
METICULOUS PRE-OPERATIVE AND AFTERCARE SUPPORT
A successful surgery relies heavily on the team supporting the patient before and after the procedure. Dr Ben Czerwonka-Ledez and our senior veterinary team oversee comprehensive pre-surgical evaluations, utilising advanced diagnostic ultrasound, digital X-rays, and endoscopy to ensure an incredibly precise approach to every case.
Following surgery, our on-site 16-stable hospital complex allows for round-the-clock monitoring. Our nursing team provides continuous pain management, intensive wound care, and tailored physical therapy plans, while our associate vets rotate through the horse clinic to provide dedicated, seamless observation throughout your horse's recovery.
If your horse requires a surgical evaluation, a second opinion, or an advanced lameness consultation, contact Townsville Veterinary Clinic on 07 4779 0233 to discuss a plan with our experienced equine team.
