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Advance Equine is an equine only veterinary clinic servicing the Gold Coast and surrounding areas. We strive to offer the highest quality care for your horse.

Our clinic is based in Bundall allowing us to offer ambulatory, hospital and surgical services.

28/10/2025

🎉 November Giveaway Alert! 🎉

We’re celebrating November with something special for our amazing clients! 🐴💙

The first 50 Hendra vaccine bookings this month will receive a FREE Equest Plus Tape Wormer!

Keep your horse protected and healthy this season — spots will fill up fast, so don’t wait!

📅 Book your appointment today:
📞 07 5588 5152
🌐 www.aevets.com.au

25/10/2025

🎉 Welcome Dr Robin Tai! 🎉

We’re super excited to have Dr Robin Tai BVSc BSc join the Advance Equine Vets team!

Robin grew up in Hong Kong with a big passion for thoroughbred racing and went on to study vet science in New Zealand. Since then, he’s gained loads of experience working with horses at large equine hospitals such as REC Equine Specialists and Roseworthy Equine Hospital. 🐎

He’s especially interested in sports medicine and surgery, and is looking forward to meeting our Gold Coast clients (and their horses!).

Make sure to say hi if you see Robin out and about! we’re stoked to have him on the team! 💙

06/10/2025

🐎 Gastroscope Day 16th of October 🐎
Limited spots left, don’t miss out!

01/10/2025

📣 Clinic Update: King’s Birthday Long Weekend 🐴

Just a quick heads-up to all our valued clients. Dr. Jon will be away this Thursday, Friday, and through to the long weekend. 🧳

While he’s out of the clinic, our office will still be open for calls, bookings, and general support, so please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need anything. We’ll do what we can to help.

We appreciate and thank you for your understanding and continued support.
Wishing everyone (and your horses!) a safe and happy long weekend! 🐎☀️

— The Advance Equine Vets team 💙🩶

📞 07 5588 5152
📧 [email protected]

28/09/2025

⚠️ Warning: Graphic content in photos ⚠️

Dr Jon was recently called out to an emergency for a horse that had a nasty accident whilst away at a pony club for a gymkhana. The owner went to check their horse in the evening to find it had sustained a severe head injury that ruptured its eye.

On arrival, Dr Jon triaged the horse, provided strong pain relief, and made it as comfortable as possible. After careful discussion, the owners made the decision for the eye to be removed. The following day, Dr Jon performed a standing enucleation (removal of the eye) in the paddock. This surgery was performed standing to avoid the risks that come with a general anaesthetic and knocking down and recovering a horse in the field.

👉 Did you know? Horses adapt incredibly well to life with only one eye. With their wide field of vision and strong spatial awareness, most return to full work and can continue to enjoy competition and pleasure riding.

This case is a reminder of the importance of having a skilled equine vet on call. Someone who can manage emergencies in the field and provide surgical care when needed. If further care was required, our surgical and hospital facilities are ready to go.

We’re happy to report this horse is now recovering well at home, comfortable and adjusting beautifully. 💛

23/09/2025

🐎 Gastroscope Day 🐎

We’re holding a Gastroscope Day on Thursday 16th October at Riviera Equestrian Park, Advancetown. This is a great opportunity to have your horse checked for gastric ulcers at a reduced rate.

Gastric ulcers are more common than many owners realise, with studies showing that 50–90% of performance horses are affected and pleasure horses can be too.

Signs to watch for include:
• Reduced or fussy appetite
• Poor body condition or difficulty gaining weight
• Dull coat
• Girthiness or unexplained discomfort on the ground or under saddle
• Recurrent colic episodes

A gastroscope is the only way to confirm if ulcers are present. Once we have a clear diagnosis, treatment can be targeted and far more effective.

Horses need to be fasted for 12 hours before their scope. If you don’t have the facilities, a limited number of stables are available at Riviera for overnight fasting.

If you would like to book in please contact the clinic on 07 5588 5152 or send us an email to [email protected] 🐎📞

18/09/2025

🌸 Spring in SEQ – What It Means for Your Horses 🌸

The days are warmer, the grass is greener… and with the beauty of spring also comes a few hidden risks for our horses. Here’s what to watch out for this season:

🐛 Worming
Spring provides perfect conditions for internal parasites. A simple, cost-effective faecal egg count can help guide your worming program, ensuring you only treat when necessary and reducing the risk of resistance.

🐎 Laminitis
Lush, rapidly growing spring pastures are high in sugars, which significantly increase the risk of laminitis. This painful and potentially life-changing condition can affect both horses and ponies. Careful pasture management, dietary monitoring, and early veterinary advice can make a huge difference in prevention.

🐍 Snakes
Brown snakes and red-bellied black snakes are highly active in SEQ during spring. Horses may show signs such as trembling, sweating, colic-like behaviour, or sudden collapse after a bite. Every snake bite is an emergency. Keeping grass short and removing thick brush can help reduce encounters.

🌿 Weeds
Spring growth doesn’t stop at the grass. Toxic weeds such as lantana and fireweed are on the rise and can pose serious health risks if ingested. Regular property checks and safe removal are key to keeping paddocks safe.

At Advance Equine Vets, we’re here to help you stay one step ahead of these seasonal risks. 🌾💙
📞 07 5588 5152
🚑 24/7 emergency and hospital care

14/09/2025

Pre-Purchase Exams – What You Need to Know 🐎
Thinking about buying a horse? A pre-purchase exam can make all the difference.

This month in Vet Vibes, Dr Jon takes you through the dos, don’ts, and whys of vet checks before you buy.

📖 Read the full article FREE in the September issue of The Hub magazine: https://isu.pub/GfGUpeg

11/09/2025

💛 R U OK? Day – A Conversation Could Change a Life 💛

Today is a reminder to check in with the people around us. Mental health challenges affect many professions, but sadly, vets and those working in the veterinary industry are at a much higher risk than the general population.

👉 In Australia, veterinarians are around 4 times more likely to die by su***de than the national average.
👉 Within the profession, equine vets are among the highest risk groups due to long hours, high client expectations, financial pressures, physical risks, and emotional strain.

Behind every emergency call, every late night, and every patient we care for, there are people who need care too. Stress, compassion fatigue, and burnout are very real. Reaching out and asking “Are you OK?” can make a difference.

If you or someone you know is struggling, support is available:
📞 Lifeline: 13 11 14
📞 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636
📞 VetLife Australia: 1800 838 543

Caring for each other is vital — and for many of us, taking time to cuddle our horses is its own form of therapy 🐴💛

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Opening Hours

Monday	08:00 - 17:30
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:30
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:30
Thursday	08:00 - 17:30
Friday	08:00 - 17:30

Telephone

+61755885152

Website

http://www.aevets.com.au/

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