- Lameness evaluation; visual gait assessment on the straight and circle (plus under saddle), flexion tests and local nerve blocks to further isolate the area causing lameness.
- Lameness treatment; intra articular injections, laser therapy, rehabilitation plans, NSAID therapy
- Colic work up and treatment; physical examination, rectal examination, nasogastric tubing, fluid therapy and medical management
- Wound treatment; including local aesthetic, wound lavarge and surgical vrs medical closure/ treatment.
- Ocular pathology; distant eye examination, ocular stain and ophthalmic exam, sub-palpebral lavarge placement, topical medical management, enucleation
- Soft tissue surgery; Castration and mass removal under standing or field anaesthesia
- Health evaluation; full in-house blood work machines and vet evaluation
- Management aid; feeding, housing and husbandry advise and assement
- Dental services (coming soon – our staff are awaiting specialist training 2025 !)
- Dr Kirstie works closely with several equine surgeon and medicine specialists and in such can provide prompt advice and Refferal for those cases which need a hospital setting
The Mansfield Vet Clinic is a mixed practice consisting of four vets. The Mansfield Vet Clinic services the surrounding areas of Mansfield including Bonnie Doon, Jamieson, Lima South, Merton, Maindample and Tolmie. We are open 7 days and have a 24hr emergency service.