Equine Care in Tasmania

We are Tasmania’s only equine veterinary hospital, located in the quiet country town of Longford. Our comprehensive care extends to horses from all walks of life and our equine practice features ample indoor stables, large outside yards and modern treatment facility equipped with state-of-the-art surgical equipment, allowing us to provide the best care for your horse.

Closure

As of June 30 we will no longer be offering services.

Surgical Suite

The sedated horse is anaesthetised in our padded induction room before being transported by an overhead gantry system to our fully-equipped surgical suite. Patients are then returned post surgery to the padded induction room for recovery.

Equine Clinic

A full range of medical procedures are performed at LEC with the ability where necessary, for horses to be hospitalised, either boxed or in day yards.

Equine Care

Whether your horse is a brood mare, competition entrant, riding partner or show quality horse, it will receive the utmost quality of care at our clinic.

Equine Clinic in Longford

We provide an ambulatory service for the Longford and Launceston area. We also service the north east and north west regions, with many clients choosing to bring their horses to the clinic. We are conveniently located directly opposite the Longford Thoroughbred training centre enabling many clients to get their veterinary needs met whilst they are at the track. Our team has a breadth of experience in most equine disciplines. We also have access to visiting mainland specialists and surgeons for cases beyond our expertise. Whether you’re a first time horse owner, prospective horse owner, or seasoned equestrian we can provide you with invaluable information, including prepurchase examinations.