What we do
Our expert veterinarians work alongside Massey students to offer a broad range of equine services. From routine healthcare such as vaccinations to high-tech diagnostic procedures such as CT scans.
We’re also subsidised to teach our students dentistry and castration, so these procedures can be very affordable. Ask us what you might be eligible for.
Surgery and therapeutic
Our surgery and therapeutic services include:
- lameness investigation and treatment
- orthopaedic surgery – arthroscopy, fracture repairs
- soft tissue surgery – colic, tie backs, cryptorchids
- laser surgery
- skin masses (sarcoid)
- Stem cell therapy
- IRAP anti-inflammatory treatment for injuries
- PRP (platelet rich plasma) treatment for injuries
- shockwave treatment
- standing and dynamic endoscopy to investigate poor performance and upper airway issues
- wound assessment and treatment.
Preventative health
Preventative health includes:
- vaccinations
- microchip implants
- weight and nutritional management
- dental care
- faecal egg counts.
Internal medicine
- Critical care (24/7)
- Gastrointestinal diseases
- Neonatology
- Respiratory diseases
- Endocrine diseases
- Urinary diseases
- Liver diseases
- Ophthalmology
- Cardiology
- Neurology
- Dermatology
Castrations
Open castrations are performed by final-year vet students under supervision of a surgeon.
Ambulatory services
We offer primary ambulatory service to our local community, please call to enquire whether you are within our area of service.
Imaging
Our new CT (computerised tomography) scan machine allows us to continue to offer a world-class diagnostic service to our clients for limbs and heads. We also offer:
- endoscopy
- gastroscopy
- ultrasound
- radiography.
Emergencies and after hours service
We offer 24/7 emergency service by appointment.
Phone (including on-call staff after hours): +64 6 350 5328
Emergency phone: +64 6 350 5328 option 2 (dial straight through on mobile)
Vet referrals
Student involvement
Teaching is at the heart of what we do. Final-year veterinary students examine patients, discuss solutions with clients, and work with clinicians to resolve challenging cases.
By using our services, you are giving Massey students hands-on opportunities to learn.
Meet our teaching horses
Buller (left) and Star (right) are the Massey Equine Clinic resident teaching horses.
Who we are
Veterinarians and clinicians
Meet our team of equine veterinarians and clinicians
Yolanda Wang
Our residents
Meet our equine veterinary medicine and surgery residents, Jessica Vokes and Chris Beggan.
Jessica Vokes
Chris Beggan
Technicians, nurses and administrators
Our equine clinicians are supported by anaesthetists, nurses, technicians, clinical pathologists, diagnostic imaging specialists and administrators.
Adele Vincent
Meet our star support staff
Our stablehands, Alice and Maxine, take care of our patients and resident teaching horses in the stable.
Maxine Curry
Alice Mellanby
Contact and hours
Equine Veterinary Clinic
- Hours
8am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday
Available for emergency appointments 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- equinevets@massey.ac.nz
- Phone (including on-call staff after hours)
- Emergency phone
+64 6 350 5328 (dial straight through on mobile)
- Location
Massey Equine Veterinary Clinic
University Avenue
Palmerston North 4474Clinic Manager
Alaina Tessier, a.tessier@massey.ac.nz
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