Veterinary
medicine has entered the age of specialization.
By fostering the highest standards of excellence the Canterbury
Equine Clinic ensures that our patients receive the best surgical
and medical care available.
We
have a large referral component with over 80 veterinarians throughout
the South Island regularly referring cases.
We
are available 24 hours a day, 365 day a year.
When
referring a patient it is important that the referring veterinary
surgeon gives a full medical history. Radiographs, laboratory
results and other information can complete this report. All
documents will be returned to the referring veterinary surgeon.
First
aid should be administered to all horses prior to transport
to the clinic. Correct wound care, bandaging, immobilisation
of fractures, stabilisation of the general condition, pain medication
and placement of a nasogastric tube in colic patients with reflux
are essential to increase the chances of successful treatment
in the hospital.
Once
referrals are made we keep both the client and referring veterinarian
informed of the horse's progress throughout the special care.
Full discharge instructions are issued to every horse leaving
the clinic. A full report is sent to the referring veterinarian
upon discharge and clients are directed to their own veterinarian
for aftercare.
Vet
Referral Form (PDF 10kb)
Referring
Colics (PDF 15kb)
Referring
Fractures (PDF 15kb)
