Personalised care for your equine friends
At Ulladulla Veterinary Hospital, we provide comprehensive healthcare services for horses. Our qualified veterinarians are dedicated to ensuring the health and well-being of your horse through both farm visits and in-clinic consultations.
Why equine medicine and surgery is essential
Maintaining the health of your horse is crucial for longevity and overall well-being. Regular health checks, timely interventions, and surgical procedures help prevent and manage a wide range of conditions, ensuring your animals remain healthy and perform optimally.
Our equine medicine and surgery services
Ulladulla Veterinary Hospital offers a variety of equine services designed to meet the unique needs of each animal:
- Health Checks: Comprehensive examinations to monitor and maintain your animal’s overall health, identifying any potential issues early.
- Lameness Exams: Specialized assessments to diagnose and treat lameness, improving mobility and comfort.
- Obstetrics: Expert care during birthing, ensuring the safety of both the mother and the offspring.
- In-the-Field Surgery and Anaesthesia: On-site surgical interventions and anaesthesia services for urgent and routine procedures, minimizing stress and disruption for your animals.
- Farm Visits and In-Clinic Consultations: Flexible service options to provide care in the most convenient and effective setting for your animals.
For more advanced procedures, we offer seamless referral services to the Illawarra Equine Centre and Willnga Park Veterinary Hospital, ensuring your animals receive the highest level of specialised care when needed.
How our equine services work
Our Equine Medicine and Surgery program is designed to provide comprehensive and effective care for your large animals:
- Initial Consultation: Our veterinarians conduct a thorough evaluation of your animal’s health, discussing any symptoms, history, and concerns.
- Health Assessment: Detailed physical examinations and necessary diagnostic tests to identify any health issues.
- Personalized Treatment Plan: Based on the assessment, we develop a customized treatment plan tailored to your animal’s specific needs.
- Surgical Procedures: Utilizing advanced surgical techniques and equipment, we perform necessary surgeries with care and precision.
- Post-Operative Care: Comprehensive care instructions and follow-up appointments to ensure a smooth recovery and ongoing health.
- Owner Education: Providing you with the knowledge and tools to maintain your animal’s health and prevent future issues.
Benefits of choosing Ulladulla Veterinary Hospital for equine medicine
At Ulladulla Veterinary Hospital, our fully trained and experienced veterinarians provide expert care for a wide range of species including horses. We offer comprehensive services, from routine health checks to in-field surgeries, utilizing the latest veterinary technology for accurate diagnoses and effective treatments. Our convenient farm visits minimize stress for your animals and ensure timely care. We understand the specific needs and challenges faced by local horse owners. Additionally, our strong referral network with the Illawarra Equine Centre and Willnga Park ensures comprehensive support for all your animal’s health needs.
Preparing your horse for attention
To ensure the best outcome for your animal’s medical or surgical procedures, we recommend the following preparations:
- Provide Detailed History: Share your animal’s medical history, including any previous health issues, surgeries and current medications.
- Follow Pre-Procedure Instructions: Adhere to guidelines on fasting, medication management and any other pre-operative care instructions provided by our veterinarians.
- Create a Calm Environment: Ensure your animal is comfortable and relaxed before and after procedures to reduce stress and promote healing.
- Arrange Transportation: For farm visits, ensure your animal is safely and comfortably positioned for our veterinarians to perform their assessments and treatments.
Client education and support
At Ulladulla Veterinary Hospital, we believe that informed horse and livestock owners are essential partners in maintaining the health of their animals. We provide comprehensive education on best practices for animal care, including preventive measures, nutritional advice and strategies to manage and prevent common health issues. Our team is always available to answer your questions and support you in making the best decisions for your animal’s health and well-being.
"Everything because all the staff including reception and the nurses and vets are wonderful and caring and I always know and trust my dog is getting the best possible care . Also the help and advice makes sure that we can maintain our animals health in the best possible way , Thanks so much Alex and Jasper"