Ascot Equine Vets

04/07/2025

This week we had the pleasure of hosting Alex Lovel, a final year vet student from Murdoch University, for a week of work placement. Alex embraced the full Ascot Equine experience — from morning rounds to hands-on cases — and left with growing confidence in his clinical skills.

Here’s what he had to say about his time with us:
🗨️ "A big thank you to the team at Ascot Equine for having and supporting me over the last week. I really enjoyed my time here and feel a lot more comfortable with the clinical skills needed to be an equine vet. A special thank you to Dr Freddie for teaching me all his skills."

We love supporting the vets of the future and sharing our knowledge and experience with the next generation. Thanks for your enthusiasm and hard work this week, Alex — we wish you all the best for your final year and future as a veterinarian! 👨‍⚕️🐴✨

28/06/2025

If you can’t see the number, you know what to do ….. 🛒🐴

24/06/2025

🔍 Not All Colic Is the Same⁠

We recently treated a horse presenting with classic signs of 🤕 colic and 🌡️ fever — two red flags that had us thinking peritonitis might be to blame. ⁠

🧫 Peritonitis refers to inflammation of the peritoneal (abdominal) lining and can be primary (spontaneous infection) or secondary (due to things like a ruptured gut or penetrating injury).⁠

Here in WA, we not uncommonly see primary peritonitis caused by Actinobacillus species — just like in this case.⁠

📸 Swipe to see a comparison of normal peritoneal fluid vs the brown, turbid fluid collected on admission, which later cultured Actinobacillus in the lab.⁠

💊 Thanks to prompt supportive care — including antimicrobials and anti-inflammatories — this patient is feeling much better!⁠

💡 Take-home message: If a horse has colic signs and a fever, it’s worth digging a little deeper. Peritoneal fluid analysis can be lifesaving.⁠

23/06/2025

🎉 A very happy (slightly belated) birthday to the wonderful Dr Hannah! 🥳🦄

We celebrated today with a unicorn cake – because every hardworking, kind-hearted, and quietly brilliant vet deserves a little magic (even if it’s a day late!). 🧁💫

Hannah, your dedication and compassion don’t go unnoticed. We’re so lucky to have you as part of the Ascot Equine team. 💜

Here’s to another year of learning, growing, and doing what you love. 🐴🩺

21/06/2025

We’re delighted to be partnering with Dressage WA once again for the 2025 season! Supporting our equestrian community—whether it’s in the arena, at the stables, or out on the road—is something we’re truly passionate about.

Backing events like these not only strengthens our industry, but allows us to give back to the clients, horses and disciplines that inspire our work every day.

Here’s to another year of precision, partnership, and piaffe! 🐴✨

DWA are proud to be partnering with Ascot Equine Vets for the 2025 dressage season!

“Excellence Integrity Compassion”

Ascot Equine Veterinarians, are a passionate team of highly qualified equine veterinarians, some of which are recognised specialists in their various fields of expertise, supported by a dedicated team of veterinary nurses, administrative staff, and stable attendants.

“We provide first opinion, emergency and referral services for all horses and ponies, from the paddock pet to the elite athlete, in the Greater Perth region. We aim to provide the highest quality veterinary care available ranging from routine investigations to emergency surgery.”

Routine consultations and field services are between the hours of 8am and 5pm Monday to Friday. Appointments can be made by telephoning between these hours

www.ascotequinevets.com.au

20/06/2025

🕵️‍♀️ Yard Inspectors: Honey & Luna on Duty 🕵️‍♀️
Operation: Fresh Sand Sniff
Test Status: COMPLETE ✅

Our top inspectors were quick to notice something was afoot in the yards… 🧐 A fresh layer of white sand? Time to investigate. Thorough sniffing, a few paw prints, and a small case of the zoomies later—their professional assessment is in:
“Excellent work, Scott. Smells clean. Feels fancy. Looks fabulous.” 👌🐾 (Thumbs up in the final photo for those who doubt their credentials)

Thanks to for the top-notch sand delivery! Even the toughest critics are impressed.👌

19/06/2025

Fresh yards, fresh season!

A huge thank you to Scott from , who put in a massive day today topping up our hospital yards with beautiful white sand. While Scott has been managing our manure removal for some time, this is the first time he’s tackled the sand refresh — and we’re seriously impressed with the quality of his work and service so far.

He’ll be back again tomorrow for round two, and we can’t wait to see the end result. The yards are already looking fantastic and will be perfect for our patients as we head into breeding season 🐴💨

16/06/2025

🎉 Happy Birthday to Vet Nurse Hannah Harris! 🎉

Hannah brings a calm, no-fuss attitude to every shift — quietly getting the job done and keeping our patients at ease with her gentle demeanour. Horses and humans alike appreciate your steady presence and dedication.

Wishing you a wonderful day (and of course enjoy a little cake 🎂)

16/06/2025

We are excited to sponsor the EvA95 class at Wooroloo in a few weeks. Entries close tomorrow - you gotta be in it to win it 🤩 Looking forward to seeing some of our clients doing what they do best 🥰 Perth Horse Trials Association

Entries closing Tuesday 17th. Enter via Event Secretary

14/06/2025

🛻💨 Another defensive driving course done and dusted!

This week it was Dr Anika and Nurse Eeva’s turn behind the wheel. While our vets are often the ones driving between consults, our amazing nurses also take the wheel — helping keep things moving and giving our vets time to catch up on billing, comms, and case notes between visits.

A big thank you once again to the team at Performance Driving Australia for equipping our team with the skills to stay safe on the road! 👏

11/06/2025

You might have noticed our vets donning some unusual headwear lately… 🏒🩺
No, we haven’t taken up a new winter sport (although we definitely have enough helmets now to field an ice hockey team 😅). These helmets are all about safety — because when you work with unpredictable patients weighing 500kg+, a little extra protection can make a big difference.
Featured here:
📸 Dr Annemarie performing an ultrasound in full hockey chic
📸 A throwback collage to her hospital stay last year after a serious kick to the face (yep — ouch)
We love what we do, and we love our horses — but we love our team’s safety even more. Helmets might not be glamorous, but they help keep us in one piece so we can keep showing up for your horses 💪💙

05/06/2025

Welcome Dr. Liz Walmsley! 👩‍⚕️🐴

Dr. Liz Walmsley joined the Ascot Equine Vets team at the end of April, so some of you may have already had the chance to meet her!

Liz is a Registered Specialist in Equine Surgery and brings an incredible depth of experience to the practice. After graduating in 2005, she completed a surgical internship at Scone Equine Hospital before spending over a decade at the University of Melbourne, where she trained specialists, taught vet students, and managed a complex surgical and lameness caseload.

Liz has also worked extensively in private practice, with a strong focus on lameness and emergency surgery, particularly in performance horses across a range of disciplines.

With her calm expertise and passion for diagnostics and equine care, Liz is a fantastic addition to our team. We’re thrilled to have her on board! 👏