Scone Equine Hospital

02/07/2025

Whether it's administering treatments, providing hands-on patient care, or working closely with our vets on complex cases, our Nurses are an essential part of the team. ⭐

Swipe through to see what a day in the life looks like in our Medicine Department. 📷

This could be YOU. We are currently advertising for Medicine Nurses to join our team.

Apply now 👇
https://www.sconeequinehospital.com.au/blog/job-openings/equine-hospital-nurse

27/06/2025

Farewell & Thank You, Dr David Railton 👨‍⚕️

After more than two decades of dedicated service, we bid farewell to Dr David Railton as he retires from Scone Equine Hospital.

David joined SEH in 2003, bringing with him a wealth of experience in equine surgery and stud medicine. From his early days in Scotland and Jamaica to his time at Goulburn Valley Equine Hospital, David’s career has been defined by a deep commitment to veterinary excellence and a lifelong passion for horses.

In 2007, David became a Director of the Scone Equine Group, where his leadership and vision helped shape the future of equine veterinary care across the region.

He was the Supervisor of the Radiology Department for several years overseeing the integration of digital imaging technologies in the hospital and involved in the adoption of digital radiographs in the sales repository.

In addition to his work in Scone, David made a significant impact at Avenel Equine Hospital. Beginning in 2015, he regularly travelled to Avenel to perform elective surgeries. Due to growing demand, he was based there full-time in 2018 as a Surgeon and Senior Reproduction Veterinarian, where he rekindled strong relationships with Thoroughbred Breeders Victoria and brought his broad expertise in surgery and reproduction to the region. He returned to SEH at the end of 2021.

Throughout his career, David has played a pivotal role across the Scone Equine Group, mentoring countless veterinarians and earning the respect and admiration of clients and colleagues alike.

As David embarks on this exciting new chapter, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for everything he has contributed to our hospital and the broader equine community. We wish him all the very best for a well-earned retirement filled with farming, fishing, cycling and perhaps a few less 2am after-hours surgery calls!

Please join us in celebrating David’s incredible career and legacy. 🥂💙

26/06/2025

🆕 Lab

We are excited to share a look inside our brand-new laboratory facilities at Scone Equine Hospital, located at 406 Bunnan Road Scone. 🏥

The Lab team consists of:
🥼 Laboratory Supervisor - Anna Blishen
🥼 Scientific Officers - Keith Mitchell, Cora Wighton, Nikita Timalsina & Tom Darlington
🥼 Admin Assistant - Maryanne Lee

From advanced blood analysis to cutting-edge microbiology, our new lab is designed to support fast diagnostics and accurate results. 🔬🧫

25/06/2025

Ever wondered what advanced diagnostics look like for horses? Here's a behind-the-scenes look at a pelvic CT scan in action. 💻

Cutting-edge imaging like this helps us get faster precise answers, leading to better outcomes for your horse. 🐴

Qalibra CT

24/06/2025

Did you see us on TV? 🌟🎥

What an excitement to see the Scone Horse Festival featured on Better Homes and Gardens Australia last Friday evening. 📺

Here's a snippet of the episode showcasing the Street Parade, proudly sponsored by us. 🐴

23/06/2025

NEW LISTING - EQUINE HOSPITAL NURSE
Scone Equine Hospital
Casual | Hunter, NSW
https://horsejobsaus.com.au/jobs/equine-hospital-nurse-seasonal-role-starting-july-august-2025/

20/06/2025

Laboratory Supervisor Anna Blishen collaborated with fellow researchers to produce this informative paper in the Australian Veterinary Journal. 📝

The prevalence, serotypes and antibiograms of Salmonella isolates on Thoroughbred stud farms in New South Wales and Victoria

Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica is responsible for substantial morbidity and mortality within horse populations, worldwide. The prevalence of Salmonella shedding in faeces has largely been reported in hospital settings, with limited information from general horse populations. Further, there is little understanding of the serotypes and antibiograms of Salmonella isolates from horses in Australia.

The objectives of this study were to (1) estimate the prevalence of Salmonella in stud farm horse populations, (2) determine serotypes and antibiograms for isolates, and (3) determine whether seasonal, animal, farm or management factors are associated with Salmonella shedding.

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/avj.13437

20/06/2025

FEATURED! Did you spot our team in the parade? 🤩

Don’t miss this segment of Better Homes & Garden tonight at 7pm. 📺🕖

19/06/2025

POSITION AVAILABLE | Lab Administrator
📍 Scone

⭐ Flexible seasonal work from approx. August to December inclusive
⭐ Be part of a friendly supportive team in a newly built office and laboratory
⭐ Located in the beautiful Hunter Valley town of Scone, horse capital of Australia

Laboratory 🏥
Our fully equipped, state-of-the art laboratory is located within the grounds of Scone Equine Hospital, providing rapid and reliable diagnostic support 24 hours a day. We offer round-the-clock analysis of a wide variety of samples and specimens to assist in the accurate diagnosis and effective treatment of equine patients.

The Role ☎️
Our laboratory has a seasonal administration position available (approx. August- December). We are customer focused with duties in front of house reception and via email and phone. The role includes transcription and reporting of laboratory results and general admin duties to support our lab team.

The Culture 🙌
The lab is a close-knit team who work in a busy environment. Our vision is to be the best at patient care, the best at client relationships and the best place to work.

Skills and Experience
✅ Customer Focus (external and internal)
✅ Experience in Microsoft Word and Office, with attention to detail
✅ Work effectively in a small team

Benefits
❇️ Starting in August with regular hours each weekday morning and weekend hours offered at paid penalty rates
❇️ Full training for the role is provided
❇️ Fully supported role with documented processes

For more information and how to apply, please visit 👇
https://www.sconeequinehospital.com.au/blog/job-openings/laboratory-administrator/

18/06/2025

1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ CTs

We are proud to share an exciting milestone, 100 computed tomography (CT) scans completed today, since installing our state-of-the-art CT machine in September 2024. Here are a few action images of CT scans taken over the past 10 months. 🎉

This advanced technology has already proven invaluable in diagnosing complex conditions with precision and speed, giving our patients the best possible care and outcomes. 🐴

Qalibra CT

17/06/2025

🐎🏆DR HARRY CELEBRATES WITH US FOR SCONE HORSE FESTIVAL! 🐎🏆

We are so excited to share that Channel 7's Better Homes and Gardens Australia will be sharing Dr Harry's very special visit to the Warburton Estate Agents Scone Horse Festival - this Friday night from 7pm!

From the Scone Grammar School School Horse Sports Day, Scone Equine Hospital Horse Festival Parade, and the Hunter Homes Equine Extravaganza - there was so much fun Dr Harry got to be a part of! Keep an eye out for Scone Horse Festival committee members and event coordinators - Trish Betts, Dr Peter Carrigan and Vice-President Darryn Wicks!

A very big thank you to for the introduction to the Better Homes & Gardens team - we love community members helping us to grow the festival every year!

Make sure you tune in and spread the word!