Newcastle Equine Centre in Broadmeadow, New South Wales, Australia | Veterinary surgeon

Newcastle Equine Centre

Locality: Broadmeadow, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 2 4927 6135

Address: Lowe St 2292 Broadmeadow, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.newcastleequinecentre.net.au

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25.01.2022 All of us at Newcastle Equine Centre hope all foals born this season are healthy and well. Unfortunately, some foals may not experience the best start in life due to problems in the womb, difficult birth or perinatal complications. At NEC, we have an experienced equine medicine team including Dr Lisanne Gallant and Dr Morgan Weber to answer any questions about newborn foals and nurse them back to health if in serious trouble. We offer 24 hour care for all of our equine patients in our hospital, particularly for vulnerable foals, with constant night time nursing with our intensive care team and cameras in every box. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the health of your foal or mare, or would like to book them in for a check, give us a call on (02) 49276135 to chat to Lisanne or Morgan about your concerns.

24.01.2022 Free Travel Day areas and dates for next week! Head to the Free Travel Day page on our website to check out the boundaries. Call the clinic on (02) 49276135 to book an appointment.

23.01.2022 Congratulations to our Board-Certified Equine Internal Medicine Clinician, Dr. Lisanne Gallant It has been a long road but after completing her Large Animal Internal Medicine residency at Michigan State University in the USA, she received the official document allowing her to register as a Certified Specialist in Equine Medicine earlier this year! What a great achievement! Dr Lisanne is passionate about foal medicine and complex medical cases as well as equine heart issues. NEC is lucky to have her as a part of our team, not only for her expertise but also for her kind, caring attitude and smiling face even during the most exhausting days! Congratulations again, Lisanne!

22.01.2022 Due to the large response to our Free Ulcerscoping Day with Randlab, we decided to hold another at NERRC Luskintyre on MONDAY, the 24th of August! We are also offering half-priced dentals! Spots fill up fast! Give us a ring on (02) 49276135 to book your horse in for a free gastroscope procedure or a half priced dental!

21.01.2022 How we feel about the New Year! NEC will be open for EMERGENCIES ONLY on the 1st of January. Happy New Year everyone! Enjoy celebrating the end of 2020!

21.01.2022 Check out our event calendar to see when and where our Free Travel Days are for August!

21.01.2022 Meet Dr. Rachel OHiggins (BVMS, MRCVS) Rachel qualified as a veterinary surgeon at the University of Glasgow and worked in mixed practice in the UK. She then traveled to Egypt to spend 6 months volunteering for a charity, providing free veterinary care to working horses and donkeys. Rachel moved to Australia in 2010 to take up a years internship position in equine medicine and surgery in Ballarat, following that she worked in equine practice in South Australia before moving... to the Hunter Valley. Rachel spent 6 years working in equine reproduction practice in the Hunter Valley followed by another stud season in Victoria. For the last 2 years Rachel has worked as a veterinarian in technical services for Minitube, an international reproductive technologies company. Here she advised on reproduction in all domestic animal species. She missed the busy stud seasons and has now returned to practice at NEC! Rachels clinical interests include reproduction, dentistry, and anaesthesia. Welcome Rachel! We are so excited to have you as part of our team!

21.01.2022 Free Travel Day areas and dates for next week! Ring the clinic on (02) 49276135 to book an appointment.

21.01.2022 Just in time for breakfast...A Bacterial Thickshake! Yuk! But so satisfying to drain! This unlucky guy had an abcess in his inguinal area where his leg joins his abdomen. The abscess had to be drained surgically as it was in such a tricky area! Thanks to the combined efforts of the NEC Medicine and Surgery teams, this boy is back home healthy and happy!

20.01.2022 Free Travel Day areas and dates for next week! Head to our Free Travel Day page on our website to check out the boundaries. Call the clinic on (02) 49276135 to book an appointment.

20.01.2022 Meet Dr Agustin Ruiz! Agustin will be joining the NEC team in September. We are very excited for the additional expertise and extensive knowledge he will bring to our reproductive services. Agustin is originally from Argentina where he did his DVM and initial training in Equine Reproduction in Criollo and Polo Pony horses. He then moved to Qatar to expand an equine commercial embryo transfer private project in Arabian Show Horses. He then pursued his post-graduate studies at Washington State University (USA) where he completed a Master of Science and a comparative Theriogenology Residency Training Program under the mentoring of Dr. Ahmed Tibary. He is a Diplomate of the American College of Theriogenology. His clinical interest includes assisted reproduction and stallion infertility/subfertility.

19.01.2022 Covid-19 and NEC To our valued clients, with the recent rise in cases occurring in NSW, we wish to extend our hope that all stay safe at this time. Due to the spike of cases, we need to put safe practices back into place to protect our staff and you. As before, we will endeavour to limit contact between staff and clients if at all possible while still trying to attend to sick horses and serious equine emergencies. When you book in for an appointment, you will be screened fo...r any Covid-19 symptoms and history of travel. Follow-up screening will also take place the afternoon before your appointment. On Farm Visits: We will continue see horses on farm but ask that owners assist us in keeping up the social distancing. Please inform staff prior to our visit if you have traveled recently to Sydney or Melbourne, are self-isolating or currently feeling unwell so we can make arrangements to see your horse in a manner that is safe for our staff. Appointments at the clinic: For appointments at our clinic we ask that clients follow the below protocol: - Only one person, or the minimum number of people attend an appointment with the horse when they come to the clinic. - When you arrive at the clinic, please park outside the gates and check into reception by ringing on the phone. - Upon arrival you be asked for a temperature check and to sign in using your name and phone number. - After you check in, a nurse will meet you at your float once you have unloaded your horse, and bring them in using an NEC lead rope. - At this point, you may either wait outside the premises if you have a high temperature or display any other symptoms, or follow your horse into the clinic. However, you must wait outside of the building in a designated area while staff are examining your horse. - Following the initial examination, the attending vet will either ring you (if waiting outside the premises) or discuss the case from a distance of 3 M as needed. Payment Options: We will only be accepting direct deposits, Eftpos or credit cards for the duration of the outbreak when possible to minimise contact. If you are asked to wait outside the premises during appointments at the clinic, EFTPOS payments over the phone will be required or direct debit if allowed by the accounts department. Supplies: For supplies, please ring the clinic with what you need and approximate time of pickup. We will be happy to fill your order and run it out to your vehicle outside the clinic, just give us a ring when you arrive. We can also arrange to post supplies to you. Thank you for all of your understanding and we will strive to give your horse the best possible care while keeping our distance from you. Stay safefrom the team at NEC!

19.01.2022 A huge thank you to the team @ NEC ,especially Dr Sam Morley for the ongoing successful treatment of Willie. It has taken nearly a year for Willie to return to ...work but with your guidance it has happened! Laminitis is tricky & I know that we must stay vigilant to keep it from happening again but I don’t think we would have reached this stage without your caring & knowledgeable treatment, thank you Jo Stolllery See more

19.01.2022 FREE ULCERSCOPING DAY - 19th of November, 2020 NEC will be holding another free ulcerscoping day with Randlab at NERRC Luskintyre! There is a $50 sedation fee but the scope is free! Do you think your horse may have ulcers? Does you horse demonstrate any of these symptoms:... Poor body condition / struggling to gain weight Dull coat Girthy Behavioural changes / aggression Poor performance Recurring colic Chronic diarrhoea If so, book in for our free gastroscoping day in conjunction with Randlab. Anyone whose horse needs scoping and/or a dental, give the clinic a ring on (02) 4927 6135 to book an appointment. Hurry! There are limited places and they fill up fast! *Social Distancing will be practiced by our staff and Randlab representatives, please ensure you do the same*

18.01.2022 Free Travel Day areas and dates for next week! Head to our Free Travel Day page on our website to check out the boundaries. Call the clinic on (02) 49276135 to book an appointment.

18.01.2022 Oh the creatures we meet on the road...meet Baba the Sheep!

18.01.2022 Free Travel Day areas and dates for next week! Call the clinic on (02) 49276135 to book an appointment.

17.01.2022 Check out the updated info about artificial insemination on our website!

17.01.2022 Last week, the NEC team said a sad goodbye to Dr Laura Kee Thank you for all your hard work and for being such a wonderful person to work with! We hope to see you in Australia again one day! Ireland has gained an amazing vet!

17.01.2022 Paint foal trying to copy his Mumma! #FoalFriday

17.01.2022 FREE ULCERSCOPING DAY - 25th of August, 2020 NEC will be holding another free ulcerscoping day with Randlab at NERRC Luskintyre! Additionally, to finish off our Christmas in July Promotions, we are also offering half priced dentals on the day! There is a $50 sedation fee but the scope is free, and the dentals will be $75 per horse. Do you think your horse may have ulcers? Does you horse demonstrate any of these symptoms:... Poor body condition / struggling to gain weight Dull coat Girthy Behavioural changes / aggression Poor performance Recurring colic Chronic diarrhoea If so, book in for our free gastroscoping day in conjunction with Randlab. Anyone whose horse needs scoping and/or a dental, give the clinic a ring on (02) 4927 6135 to book an appointment. Hurry! There are limited places and they fill up fast! *Social Distancing will be practiced by our staff and the Randlab representative, please ensure you do the same*

16.01.2022 Cuteness Overload!!

15.01.2022 NEC offers mare scanning and artificial insemination services both on farm (if you have a crush) and in hospital. Our experienced reproduction veterinarians are able to scan and perform AI services. If you would like more information, or would like to book your mare in for a scan or to be inseminated, please dont hesitate to ring the clinic on (02) 49276135.

14.01.2022 FREE GASTROSCOPING DAY - 25th of September, 2020 NEC will be holding another free gastroscoping day with Randlab at NERRC Luskintyre! There is a $50 sedation fee but the scope is free! Due to the popularity of the half priced dentals last scoping day, we are going to another day of $75 (plus GST) dentals per horse. Do you think your horse may have ulcers? Does you horse demonstrate any of these symptoms:... Poor body condition / struggling to gain weight Dull coat Girthy Behavioural changes / aggression Poor performance Recurring colic Chronic diarrhoea If so, book in for our free gastroscoping day in conjunction with Randlab. Anyone whose horse needs scoping and/or a dental, give the clinic a ring on (02) 4927 6135 to book an appointment. Hurry! There are limited places and they fill up fast! *Social Distancing will be practiced by our staff and the Randlab representative, please ensure you do the same*

14.01.2022 Thankyou so much Morgan and all staff you guys rock.NEC is a pleasure to deal with in every way, I wont be going anywhere else.

13.01.2022 As the warmer months approach, make sure you have a bush fire plan for your horses! Click on this link for some helpful information from the RFS https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au//Prepare-your-horse-for-bush-fi

13.01.2022 For our clients who are expecting a foal this season, check out our reproduction articles to touch up on ways to minimise health risk to your mare and foal. We have an article for each of the major areas of reproduction, including birth and neonatal care! Click on the click to give them a read, and if you have any questions, give us a ring on (02) 49276135, our vets would be happy to chat to you!

12.01.2022 Free Travel Day areas and dates for next week!

12.01.2022 HAPPY MOTHERS DAY to all our Horsey mums. The brusher of tails, The sprayer of sheen The hoof picker... The stable cleaner The taker of photos The organizer of the tack The backer of the horse trailer The collector of numbers The polisher of hooves The writer of cheques The coach And the never-ending supporter. See more

12.01.2022 Check out our article on Gastric Ulcers! If your thinking of booking in for the gastroscoping day on the 25th of September, call us! Spots are filling up quickly! Thanks Randlab for the photos!

12.01.2022 Foal Friday with Dr Ceci

11.01.2022 We are very excited to announce we are expanding our equine internship! We are currently looking for a third intern to start in January, 2021. This is available for an Australian new graduate or any veterinarian currently living in Australia who would like more intensive equine experience. This internship offers the opportunity to experience both general, reproductive and referral equine practice with a team of experienced equine practitioners, a specialist equine surgeon an...d an equine medicine specialist. Our practice is located in beautiful Newcastle adjacent to Newcastle Racecourse and five minutes from many of the most beautiful beaches in NSW. We have an interesting and highly varied caseload of both first opinion and referral cases servicing approximately 25% thoroughbred racehorses, 25 % Standardbred pacers, 25% performance/pleasure horses and 25% stud medicine. We operate using state of the art diagnostic equipment including digital radiography units, colour flow doppler ultrasound, video endoscopy, dynamic endoscopy, hand held ECG unit, laser and a fully equipped in house laboratory. Applicants should be highly motivated, enthusiastic individuals looking to make the most of the learning opportunity. The successful applicants will receive experience in the fields of surgery, anesthesia, medicine, lameness, reproduction, laboratory procedures and imaging (radiology, ultrasonography, endoscopy and dynamic endoscopy) with continuous staff support. The successful interns will have an internship program tailored to their interests and will include involvement in the diagnosis and treatment of hospital cases as well as general ambulatory work, reproduction and attendance at trotting meetings. Afterhours on call duties are covered by the team of associate veterinarians, with the interns sharing secondary back-up for assistance and night treatments until their skills are established. Applicants must be eligible to work and register as a Veterinary Surgeon in New South Wales and must already be residing in Australia as it is difficult to get overseas applicants into the country due to travel restrictions. The salary package is in line with the Award and starts at $60,000 AUD plus Superannuation as well as including fully furnished shared accommodation adjacent to the hospital, utilities, work vehicle, phone, four weeks annual leave, four-day work week and access to local continuing education. All enquiries should be directed to [email protected] or call (02) 4927 6135. Applications should include; a letter of intent, curriculum vitae and two letters of reference to Dr Kristen Todhunter, PO Box 123 Broadmeadow, NSW 2292. Applications are open until December 15th, 2020.

10.01.2022 15% OFF DENTALS AND LAMENESS EXAMINATIONS AT LUSKINTYRE - FRIDAYS IN JULY As part of our Christmas in July celebration, we are offering a special service at NERRC AT Luskintyre! For the next three consecutive Fridays (10th, 17th, and 24th July 2020) we will be offering routine dental checks and lameness assessments with 15% off!... Interested in this special deal? Call the clinic on 02 4927 6135 to book an appointment!

10.01.2022 That's one way to eat! #FoalFriday #NECFoalFriday

10.01.2022 We bet you wish your vet bills could be paid this way!

10.01.2022 Dr Sam getting a second opinion on his Xrays

09.01.2022 Dr Sam and Evie castrating some mini donkey's!

09.01.2022 We appreciate our nurses

09.01.2022 Free Travel Day areas and dates for next week! Call the clinic on (02) 49276135 to book an appointment.

09.01.2022 Happy Birthday Horses! Bring on the season - - - -... - Photo via Pinterest See more

08.01.2022 Where was the NEC car today?

07.01.2022 Dr Agustin Ruiz, our Board-certified Theriogenologist, has arrived in Australia!!! We are now scheduling appointments with Dr. Agustin at our reproduction centre in Luskintyre (NERRC) as well as on farm (conditions apply) starting in October. Dr Ruiz completed his residency and Board certification at Washington State University in the USA and has a special interest in stallion fertility and solving reproductive problems in mares. He will be available for both routine reprod...uction work, stallion collection and semen evaluation/freezing and assisted breeding techniques. If you have any questions about equine reproduction or would like to book in your horse to see Dr. Agustin, please give the clinic a ring on (02) 49276135.

07.01.2022 Meet the newest member of our Veterinary team, Dr Hauke Gergeleit! Hauke graduated from the University of Veterinary Medicine in Hanover, Germany, as a veterinary surgeon in 2016. He completed a rotating internship followed by an assistant veterinarian position in surgery and internal medicine at the equine clinic of the University of Hannover. Throughout the years, Hauke developed a strong interest in emergency medicine and dental disorders and holds a degree in equine dentistry. He has now joined NEC for the busy season of the year covering mainly ambulatory services. When he is not working, Hauke enjoys the beach, kitesurfing and exploring bushwalks.

06.01.2022 At Newcastle Equine Centre, we strive to provide the best service that we can. After we visit your horse, we would love to hear from you via Facebook reviews, Google reviews or through the feedback page on our website! Your feedback would be greatly appreciated to help us, help you better! Website: https://www.newcastleequinecentre.net.au/feedback/... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/NewcastleEquineCentre/reviews Google: https://www.google.com/search

05.01.2022 Charlie is taking advantage of our discarded jackets in the warmer weather!

05.01.2022 Only a few spots left for the Free Gastroscoping Day on the 19th of November! Get in quick!

05.01.2022 Did someone say Friday?! #FoalFriday

05.01.2022 Foal Friday! Have a good weekend everyone!

04.01.2022 Its almost that time of year again...who is ready?

03.01.2022 This horse was joining in the Halloween festivities when it was found to have fangs like a vampire on routine dental examination This overgrowth formed as a result of misalignment of the teeth, often seen with horses with parrot mouths. The second photo shows how these overgrowths are carefully reduced with motorised equipment.

03.01.2022 Free Travel Day weekly schedule!

03.01.2022 Always happy to lend our support!