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Ballarat Equine Clinic

For all equine medicine, surgery, imaging and 24/7 emergency care enquiries☎️ 𝟬𝟯 𝟱𝟯𝟯𝟰 𝟲𝟳𝟱𝟲

Would you like to join our team?

Head to www.vetlifeinballarat.com.au for information on careers at BVP. The Ballarat Veterinary Practice Equine Clinic offers a complete range of equine veterinary services. Established in 1945, we are now one of the largest, most experienced and best equipped equine hospitals in the Southern Hemisphere. Renowned for our expertise in equine surgery, medicine, diagnostic imaging and our 24-hour eme

rgency service, we also offer both primary and referral consultations as well as a full range of racetrack and on-farm services. Our dedicated team of specialist surgeons, equine veterinarians, nursing and stable staff means that your horse receives the very best treatment under our care.

31/08/2026

🐴 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 | 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

Dr Nina Hounsome BVM&S MRCVS returns!

After graduating from the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies at the University of Edinburgh in 2023, Nina completed an internship at Valley Equine Hospital in Lambourn, UK, before moving to Australia for an internship with Ballarat Equine Clinic.

With her trademark commitment to excellence, Nina successfully completed this program in April 2026 and we are now delighted to announce that Nina has joined the team as an Associate Veterinarian!

Outside work, she loves swimming, hiking and traveling, particularly anywhere a little off the beaten track, and has recently taken up scuba diving.

Congratulations on your new role, Dr Hounsome!

31/08/2026

🏇 𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗔 𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗦 | 𝗦𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Does your horse need a non-urgent procedure, check-up or routine veterinary health care?

Take advantage of the Ballarat Equine Clinic Area Visits!

Castrations, dentals, microchipping, health checks, pre-purchase examinations, X-rays, vaccinations and airway scopes can all be performed on-farm by our ambulatory team.

Ballarat Equine Clinic Area Visit schedule for September:

📍 Tuesday 1 September
Buninyong, Scotsburn, Elaine, Meredith, Mt Mercer, Dereel & Napoleons

📍 Tuesday 8 September
Ross Creek, Smythesdale, Linton, Skipton, Carngham & Snake Valley

📍 Tuesday 15 September
Ballan, Wallace, Mt Wallace, Mt Egerton, Gordon, Dunnstown, Lal Lal & Yendon

📍 Tuesday 22 September
Creswick, Smeaton, Clunes, Blampied & Daylesford

📍 Thursday 24 September
Horsham

📞 Please call the clinic on 5334 6756 for bookings and further details.

27/08/2026

🐴 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀…

We are very pleased to welcome Dr Claire O’Leary MVB back to Ballarat Equine Clinic!

After working in Ireland and Canada in mixed and large animal practice, Claire completed an 18-month Equine Internship with us in June 2025. She then stayed on through to September and now returns as an associate!

Claire has a strong interest in lameness and equine medicine and particularly enjoys those challenging cases that require a little extra detective work.

Outside work, she enjoys riding, eventing, running, hiking, surfing and skiing.

And if you’ve met Claire before, you’ll know she’s easy to find; just listen for that hearty laugh. 😄

Welcome back, Claire!

27/08/2026

🐾 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀…

After several years shadowing both veterinary and nursing staff, this young man has fulfilled a lifelong dream and finally secured a permanent position.

🐈 While he has no veterinary qualifications that we are aware of, he has displayed an impressive commitment to assisting team members across all facets of practice life.

He has been a true team player; responsible for boosting the morale of staff and clients alike. Roving duties have included everything from reception work, consultations, after-hours nursing care and strategic seat warming.

💕 Please welcome our newest team member, Sarge!

18/08/2026

𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗽𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘆 – Thursday 20 August 🐴🔍

Stomach ulcers are one of the most common yet overlooked conditions in racing, performance and pleasure horses alike.

✅ Our advanced gastroscopy equipment allows us to view your horse’s stomach lining in real time.

This gold-standard diagnostic test takes just a few minutes and gives an accurate assessment of your horse’s gastric health.

📅 Our next Discounted Gastroscopy Day is Thursday 20 August

Spots are limited — book now to secure your place.

📞 Call us on 5334 6756 to book your horse’s gastroscopy today and protect their comfort and performance.

07/08/2026

𝗕𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Continuing the long tradition of Ballarat Equine Clinic’s involvement in Australia’s premier equine veterinary conference:

Dr Travis Smyth presented two lectures:

-Kissing spine: is surgery always the right option?
- Medical treatment of pleuropneumonia / How I approach thoracotomy

Dr Daniel Lightley, Dr Holly Taylor and Dr Kaida Wouters submitted scientific posters.

Dr Tom Dolan, Dr Nina Hounsome and Dr Claire OLeary attended lectures.

Clinic Manager, Jessie Koene helped organise the Equine Veterinary Nurses Conference which was also attended by two members of our nursing team, Kasey and Annie.

And… Dr Brian Anderson has been elected as the president of Equine Veterinarians Australia!

02/08/2026

🏇 AREA VISITS | AUGUST 2026

Does your horse need a non urgent procedure, check up or routine veterinary health care?

Take advantage of the Ballarat Equine Clinic Area visits.

📍 Tuesday 4 August
Buninyong, Scotsburn, Elaine, Meredith, Mt Mercer, Dereel & Napoleons

📍 Tuesday 11 August
Ross Creek, Smythesdale, Linton, Skipton, Carngham & Snake Valley

📍 Tuesday 18 August
Ballan, Wallace, Mt Wallace, Mt Egerton, Gordon, Dunnstown, Lal Lal & Yendon

📍 Tuesday 25 August
Creswick, Smeaton, Clunes, Blampied & Daylesford

📍 Friday 28 August
Horsham

📞 Please call the clinic on 53346756 for bookings and further details.

01/08/2026

🏇 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗩𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘁: 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲

Do you love horses and feel passionate about their care?

Join one of the Southern Hemisphere’s largest equine hospitals. The Ballarat Equine Clinic is seeking a passionate equine veterinary nurse to join our team.

🏇 Develop your skills alongside experienced veterinarians and specialist equine surgeons in a clinic renowned for excellence in equine care.

Enjoy above-award pay, a four-day week, additional study leave, and a supportive team that values compassion, respect, professionalism and teamwork.

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝟱:𝟬𝟬𝗽𝗺 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟰 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

👉 Learn more: see link in comments below!

01/08/2026

🎈🎉 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆! 🎈🎉

In Australia, 1 August is recognised as the official date for a horse's birthday and is used to determine a horse's age for many equestrian and racing purposes.

It's the perfect excuse to celebrate our equine patients and wish them a happy, healthy year ahead!

🥕🍏🍎 Happy Horse Birthday from the entire team at Ballarat Equine Clinic.

📸 Dr Claire O Leary and OTT Danny who is owned by sponsored rider

08/07/2026

🆘𝗣𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻

Unfortunately, we are currently experiencing issues with our Telstra phone service.

If you have an after-hours emergency, please call the Clinic on 5334 6756 and leave a message 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿.

Our duty veterinarian will return your call as soon as possible.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Ballarat Equine Clinic

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54 Midas Road
Miners Rest, VIC
3352

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+61353346756

Website

http://bvp.com.au/equine

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