Equine Vet Services PTY LTD

14/04/2025

Equine Vet Services Charters Towers Run Days 22nd April & 20th May

14/04/2025

SATURDAY BOOKINGS 3RD MAY FOR Jensen, Black river, Bluewater, Alice River IS NOW FULLY BOOKED.
Other suburbs have limited places left

Due to working the last 2 Saturdays catching up we weren't able to get our Saturday Schedule going this month BUT, heres the first date for May.

How it will work?

In order to service all locations in one day a 2 hour block will be allocated to each area on the run as follows;

* Woodstock Majors Creek 730am-930am
* Alligator Creek, Cluden, Idalia etc 10am-12pm
*Jensen, Black river, Bluewater, Alice River 1pm-3pm -FULLY BOOKED
* Kelso 330pm-5:30pm

If you want to book you must be available during This time. Once the bookings are full we will schedule the run to be most efficient to fit as much in as we can! Then we can give a specific time.

we expect this to be super popular so get in quick !!

🐴

10/04/2025

We always perform a physical exam before vaccinations!

Here is a great reminder from our friends at Rhinebeck Equine on why it's so important to conduct a physical exam prior to administering vaccines!

"🌡️ During a routine physical exam, Dr. Cassandra Shores was surprised to discover the 15-year-old grade gelding had a fever. Due to the fever, Dr. Shores opted to postpone vaccinating the horse until his immune system was healthy enough to respond to the vaccines. Further diagnostics were performed to determine the cause of the fever. And appropriate treatment was initiated. The gelding was vaccinated at a later date.

🩺 Fortunately, the fever was caught early due to Dr. Cassandra Shores performing a physical exam prior to administering vaccines."

Photo credit: Rhinebeck Equine

10/04/2025

A big thank you to our major sponsor Equine Vet Services who are sponsoring the $1,500 prize money for the Futurity Event this year!

Dr Sarah is a townsville local, and JCU graduate with over 10 years experience as an equine vet.

Sarah has a special interest in preventative care, and has her membership qualifications in Equine Veterinary Dentistry with the ANZ College of Veterinary Scientists.

Founded in 2020 Equine Vet Services offers both routine and emergency care to the horse owners of Townsville and Surrounds including

💉 vaccinations
👩‍⚕️ consultations
🦷 Routine and advanced dentistry
✂️ surgical procedures
☢️ portable xray and ultrasound
📸 gastroscopes and endoscopy
🏥 equine hospital facilities
🐶 small animal services

🐴Supporting EVS means supporting local small business 👌

www.equinevetservices.com.au

10/04/2025

🧲 Foot Friday 🐴

What do you see??

Don’t be shy, the best way to learn is to be interactive!!

08/04/2025

‼️⚠️✅ NEWSFLASH 🔆🌀 🔔

Get your horse fully vaccinated for
🦇 Hendra Virus
🦠Tetanus
AND
🪱 Free Equest dewormer

For only $300 including run day travel!
(Townsville areas)

Book the first appointment in April and be eligible for this awesome deal!

This wont be available again!

08/04/2025

Another full day in Charters Towers!

What a spectacular day 🌸☀️🐴

The best bit; all the horses were super smoochy and in my face (literally). I just love it when I get to see their personalities ❤️

Really enjoying all of our crazy busy out of town runs lately! Loving meeting lots of new people and ponies 👌

06/04/2025

Due to working the last 2 Saturdays catching up we weren't able to get our Saturday Schedule going this month BUT, heres the first date for May.

How it will work?

In order to service all locations in one day a 2 hour block will be allocated to each area on the run as follows;

* Woodstock Majors Creek 730am-930am
* Alligator Creek, Cluden, Idalia etc 10am-12pm
*Jensen, Black river, Bluewater, Alice River 1pm-3pm -FULLY BOOKED
* Kelso 330pm-5:30pm

If you want to book you must be available during This time. Once the bookings are full we will schedule the run to be most efficient to fit as much in as we can! Then we can give a specific time.

we expect this to be super popular so get in quick !!

🐴

06/04/2025

Who wants to guess what Dr Sarah was doing here.??

04/04/2025

🧲 Foot Friday 🐴 on Saturday 😂

What does everyone think about this foot X-ray?

👍 good?
👎 bad?

Why?❓❓

04/04/2025

Rain rain go away!

156mm here at Woodstock last night, and about to cop this very noisy slow moving monster storm!

It’s like 1000% humidity right now.

Can you believe that this week Jackie and I have actually been saying we wished it would rain just to kill the heat.

We have lived in Townsville for over 35 years and cannot ever remember a wet weather season like this.

We hope everyone’s horses are coping ok, it sure is a mission keeping them healthy and moving, but fed and dry too!

02/04/2025

How many problems can you see??

30/03/2025

** PLEASE SHARE WITH YOUR HORSEY MACKAY FRIENDS**

🚨 Equine Vets Are Leaving The Industry — And It’s a Problem 🐴

We regularly hear, “It’s so hard to get a horse vet in Mackay right now.” That’s true — and it’s getting worse. Equine vets are leaving the profession in record numbers due to burnout, poor work-life balance, and lack of respect.

This job is demanding. It involves long hours, high risk, and emotionally draining cases — all while juggling rising costs and trying to keep services affordable for our community.

Here’s how YOU can help keep equine vets in the region and ensure your horse gets care when it needs it most:

🔹 Respect your vet’s knowledge.
Veterinary advice isn’t a guess — it’s based on science, clinical experience, and years of hard work. Facebook opinions are not equivalent.

🔹 Open communication is welcome — arguments aren’t.
We’re happy to discuss ideas or concerns about your horse’s care. We are not here to be challenged for sport.

🔹 Pay your bills.
Veterinary clinics are not banks. Ongoing debt without communication makes it difficult to keep services running. Talk to us early if you are struggling and still need care for your horse.

🔹 Build a relationship before emergencies.
Routine work like dentals, vaccines, and health checks help us get to know you and your horse — and make you a priority client when something goes wrong.

🔹 Vaccinate for Hendra Virus.
We are in a known Hendra zone. If your horse is unvaccinated and presents with symptoms consistent with Hendra, our ability to treat is legally restricted. That means you may be left with only one option: euthanasia.

🔹 Be patient and follow up.
If we don’t respond immediately, we’re not ignoring you — we’re working. If it’s urgent, call again. If it’s not, please give us time. If you think we've forgotten you, don't be afraid to follow up kindly.

🔹 Kindness is not optional.
Our tolerance for abuse is low. If you are rude, aggressive, or disrespectful to staff, we will not continue to provide services.

If things don’t change, there will be fewer and fewer equine vets — and eventually, none. The ones who remain are here because we care deeply about your horses. Help us keep doing the job — safely and sustainably.

27/03/2025

🧲 Foot Friday 🐴

We’ve been a bit quiet on the socials front lately trying to get through each day with this horrible extended wet weather!

But today I want to share a post of some awesome Versa grip Octos on my personal horse; people often ask how do they do in the wet? The answer is it depends…good shape, application type, environment.

But for this boy they’ve done amazing - sand stables and wet boggy paddocks; incredible what a bit of super glue can do??!!

Don’t get me wrong, we’ve had shoes not stay on horses for the full cycle, even in the dry; which reiterates the above (it really does depend on several factors) but it’s definitely possible!

26/03/2025

The Haughton River now joins the Bohle River on MAJOR flood warning, Text below from www.bom.gov.au

Major Flood Warning for the Haughton River Catchment
Issued at 9:49 am EST on Wednesday 26 March 2025

Flood Warning Number: 4

MAJOR FLOODING LIKELY AT GIRU WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON

Moderate to heavy rainfall overnight Tuesday into Wednesday has caused renewed river and creek level rises across the Haughton River catchment. Major flooding is likely at Giru from Wednesday afternoon.

Further showers and storms are forecast across the catchment for the next several days, which may cause further river level rises. This situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.

Major Creek:
Major Creek is currently rising above the minor flood level and is expected to reach the moderate flood level around midday Wednesday.

Haughton River:
Major flooding is likely along the Haughton River.

The Haughton River at Giru is expected to exceed the minor flood level (1.80 m) around midday Wednesday. The river level is expected to exceed the moderate flood level (2.10 m) early Wednesday afternoon and is likely to reach the major flood level (2.50 m) late Wednesday afternoon.

Flood Safety Advice:
Remember: If it's flooded, forget it. For flood emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

Current emergency information is available at www.qld.gov.au/alerts

Next Issue:
The next warning will be issued by 04:00 pm EST on Wednesday 26 March 2025.

26/03/2025

Attn Townsville folks - Flood levels at the Bohle - upgraded to Major

Major Flood Warning for the Bohle River and Minor Flood Warning for the Ross River
Issued at 8:39 am EST on Wednesday 26 March 2025

Flood Warning Number: 19

MAJOR FLOOD PEAK POSSIBLE AT MT BOHLE WEDNESDAY MORNING

RENEWED RISES AND MINOR FLOODING LIKELY TO CONTINUE AT APLIN WEIR DURING WEDNESDAY

Moderate to heavy rainfall from late Tuesday evening and overnight has caused renewed river level rises across the Ross and Bohle catchments.

Minor flooding is occurring along the Ross River at Aplin Weir, with renewed rises possible Wednesday afternoon, with forecast rainfall. River levels are likely to remain above the minor flood level during Wednesday.

Along the Bohle River, river levels are peaking upstream at Dalrymple Road. A major flood peak is possible at Mt Bohle on Wednesday morning, with renewed rises possible.

Further showers are forecast during Wednesday which may cause renewed river level rises later in the day.

The situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.

Ross River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Ross River.

The Ross River at Aplin Weir is currently at 1.16 metres and steady, above the minor flood level (1.10 m). Renewed rises are possible from Wednesday afternoon, with river levels to remain above the minor flood level (1.10 metres) during Wednesday. Further rises are possible, with forecast rainfall.

Bohle River:
Major flooding may occur along the Bohle River.

No recent observations are available at Mt Bohle, however the river level is estimated to be above the moderate flood level (5.50 m) and rising. The Bohle River at Mt Bohle may peak near the major flood level (7.00 m) Wednesday morning. Renewed rises above the moderate flood level (5.50 m) are possible Wednesday afternoon, with forecast rainfall.

Flood Safety Advice:
Remember: If it's flooded, forget it. For flood emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

Current emergency information is available at www.qld.gov.au/alerts.

Next Issue:
The next warning will be issued by 04:00 pm EST on Wednesday 26 March 2025.

26/03/2025

EDIT all sorted thanks everyone

📞 CALL for HELP for one of our amazing clients

Is there anyone in Kelso area that could help out a client once a day to pick up manure, fill a haynet and clean and spray feet? The horse is lovely to deal with.

The owner has hurt her back and is doing her best for this lovely girl but just needs a bit of help during this horrible weather to help prevent her getting an abscess or colic from eating off the ground in sawdust etc.

Owner is happy to pay for some help once a day.
PM us if you can help and we can pass on the owners details.

Much appreciated from us and the owner! We have done it for today, so tomorrow onwards 🙏

25/03/2025

The weather is really causing havoc to our schedule this year!

We braved the weather and took our chances to get to Ingham today, but unfortunately we couldn’t get to some clients thanks to flash flooding overnight and this morning.

But, we did manage to get some care packages to Lauren Nutrien - Ingham

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Virbac
ZebraVet
Randlab
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