VS Equine Facility
Designed to provide comprehensive, high-quality veterinary care for horses on-site, our facility supports horse owners, trainers, and breeders with advanced diagnostics, breeding services, and specialist care from our experienced team of equine veterinarians and technicians.
Located at 220 Crystall Road, Havelock North.
Our on-site services include:
Reproduction & Breeding Services
At our purpose-built equine facility, we are proud to offer professional breeding services to support local breeders and horse owners. Whether you’re planning your first mating or managing a performance broodmare, our experienced team provides personalised care every step of the way.
Our services include reproductive examinations, cycle tracking, artificial insemination (fresh, chilled, and frozen semen), pregnancy scanning, and ongoing reproductive management — all delivered in a calm, purpose-designed environment focused on safety and success.
Equine Diagnostic Imaging
We provide advanced diagnostic imaging services to support accurate diagnosis and effective treatment planning. Whether investigating lameness, assessing injury, or monitoring recovery, our experienced veterinary team delivers thorough, evidence-based care tailored to your horse’s needs.
Our imaging services include digital radiography, ultrasound, and comprehensive lameness evaluations — all performed in a calm, purpose-designed environment to ensure safety, precision, and the best possible outcomes for both horse and owner.
Sleip Ai Gait Analysis
We utilise SLEIP, a smartphone-based gait analysis app that uses artificial intelligence and video data to objectively assess equine gait symmetry during trot. This technology supports more precise lameness evaluations by providing measurable, repeatable data to complement clinical expertise.
By combining advanced AI analysis with experienced veterinary assessment, we’re able to make more informed diagnostic decisions, monitor progress over time, and tailor treatment plans with greater confidence
Gastroscopy
Our purpose-built equine facility provides gastroscopy services for accurate diagnosis and management of gastric ulcers. These ulcers are common in horses of all ages, especially those in performance work, and can often be difficult to detect without direct assessment.
Using gastroscopy — the gold standard for evaluating equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS) — our veterinary team can visualise the stomach lining and tailor treatment plans to support your horse’s digestive health, wellbeing, and performance
Dentistry
Modern techniques, specialised equipment, and experienced equine veterinarians come together at our purpose-built equine facility to provide advanced dental care.
Over the past decade, developments in equine dental science have transformed how dental disease is detected and managed. Our veterinarians have completed advanced training in equine dentistry, allowing us to offer a complete, full-service dental programme — from routine examinations and floating to more complex interventions — designed to support your horse’s comfort, performance, and long-term oral health.