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REFERRAL SERVICE

West Coast Veterinary Hospital has an extensive veterinary and nursing team which allows us to treat a variety of both routine and emergency clinical conditions. We work closely with referral primary vets on a daily basis for both small animals and large. Our location for equine clients makes access easy with close proximity to both the Tonkin Highway and the Kwinana Freeway. There is also plenty of room for transport trucks to drop off and get exit.

MRI

We are proud to offer referrals for equine MRI scans of distal limbs, from the foot to the knee or hock. The MRI modality shows the structures of the limb with excellent detail, giving unparalleled information regarding anatomical pathology. MRI technology is the "gold standard" in medical imaging. The most common MRI diagnoses are; foot injuries, suspensory ligament injuries, navicular bone degeneration, DDFT tendonitis, collateral ligament desmitis, traumatic arthritis, phalangeal bone bruises and navicular collateral desmitis.

The MRI scans are performed under a short general anesthitic with the affected limb be placed into the MRI unit. Once the images have been obtained your horse will recover in a padded recover box.

Our O-scan Equine MRI unit delivers exceptional performance and image quality. It is capable of generating standard high resolution sequences, as well as advanced 3D sequences, SHARC sequences for articular cartilage evaluation, and XBONE sequences to evaluate bone marrow oedema and soft tissue structures.

Nuclear Scintigraphy

Nuclear Scintigraphy is the most effective method for visualising inflammation in the bone of the equine upper limb, pelvis and spine. It is a vital tool for the correct diagnosis of complex, multi-site, upper limb, or spinal lamenesses. Installed and commissioned in early 2017, our facility is the only operational equine bone scanner in Western Australia. It features the most advanced camera and scanning system currently available in the world.

The scanning process is extremely safe and does not involve a general anaesthetic. Horses undergoing bone scanning will be admitted to hospital for approximately 2.5 days, usually arriving the afternoon before the scan is scheduled to occur. At the conclusion of the scan, horses will remain admitted to hospital for 48 hours to allow the nu clear-tagged inflammatory marker to decay to less-than-background radiation levels.

Stem Cell Therapy

A range of regewnwerative medicines are available at west coast vet hospital. These include, but are not limited to Bone marrow therapy, Stem cell therapy and PRP.

Most horses can be dropped off the day of treatment and are ready to go home that afternoon. The majority of these procedures can be performed safely under sedation and local anesthesia

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Equine Surgery

West Coast Vets provides specialist surgery

referrals for cases such as;

Orthopaedics (fractures)
Castrations / Rigs
Laryngeal / Sinus
Arthroscopy
Laparoscopy
Laser
Gastrointestinal (colic

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Intensive management and limb deformities in foals

We have extensive experience with the treatment and management of Angular and Flexural limb deformities in foals. We provide routine transphyseal briding techniques, periosteal stripping and corrective farriery.

Surgeries to treat a range of flexural limb deformities are also available. We provide 24/7 in-hospital care for any animal that require additional medical management. We are also available to treat these issues in calves.

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Lameness

Dr Maxwell Hall is an Equine Specialist Surgeon and has extensive experience with lameness issues in standardbred, thoroughbreds, sport horses and pleasure horses.
He specialises in complex lameness issues that may have been previously undiagnosable or originating from multiple limbs.

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Dynamic Scope

West Coast Veterinary Hospital are proud to add another diagnostic modality alongside the Nuclear Scintigraphy suite, MRI, Radiography and Ultrasonography. The Dynamic Equine Exercise Scope is a game changer for analysing upper airway issues in equine athletes when in work. Airway issues are common in sporthorses and racing horses and can effect performance and general health.

As seen in the demonstration video the Dynamic Scope can be used under saddle (or in the case of a racehorse in harness or during pace work). As the horse is working the below vision can been seen and recorded with the scope in place picking up any abnormalities in the airway which can be causing performance issues. Dynamic Scopes can be performed by our team in hospital or on road.

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Advanced Imaging

At West Coast Vets, advanced imaging plays a vital role in diagnosing and managing a wide range of conditions in horses .

Accurate diagnosis leads to targeted treatment, and fast recovery. With experienced clinicians interpreting scans, we can pinpoint issues early , monitor healing progression and most importantly tailored recovery and treatment plans.

Equine
Emergency
Services

If you find yourself in an emergency and needing a vet after-hours please phone 9393 3373

Colic surgery:

West Coast Veterinary Hospital offer a 24/7 emergency surgery facility for colic surgery cases. A specialist surgeon and experienced nursing team create a first class clinical team. Prompt referral and surgical intervention can significantly reduce the risk of complications and improve the chances of success of colic surgery. West Coast Veterinary Hospital is equipped with equine stalls with specifically designed rubber flooring, IV fluids, fans and misting systems. Staff are on site 24/7 for overnight checks as well as in built night-vision cameras.

Lacerations and Wounds:

Arthroscopy and emergency surgery is available to all laceration, wounds and joint penetrations. The hospital is staffed 24/7 and is able to cater for these emergencies. Prompt veterinary attention is critical to reduce infection risk, support healing and ensure the best long term outcome.

Tenoscopy is also available for tendon sheath lacerations. The MRI machine can be used as-required to be used in all of the above cases.

Colitis and Isolation Cases:

At West Coast Vets we understand how critical fast, intensive care is for horses showing signs of colitis. Our team is equipped to manage even the most sever cases, offering 24/7 monitoring, fluid therapy, pain control and tailored treatment plans to stabilise your horse quickly and safely.

We also provide dedicated isolation facilities, designed to protect both your horse and the wider equine community. With strict biosecurity protocols, separate airflow, and fully contained handling areas, we ensure infectious or high-risk cases receive the highest standard of care without compromising the safety of others. Your horse’s recovery and wellbeing remain our top priority every step of the way. Major cases that affect our WA equine owners include RGT (Ryegrass toxicity), which is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition caused by toxins produced by fungi commonly found in annual ryegrass pastures. If you notice sudden neurological changes in your horse, don't wait and call our team!

Fracture Repair:

We offer state-of-the-art service for fracture repairs. This includes standing repairs of some fractures under local anesthetic and sedation which is the preferred method as equine athletes don't need to recover from a general anaesthetic.

small animal
Emergency
Services

If you find yourself in an emergency and needing a vet after-hours please phone 9393 3373

Orthopaedics:

We offer several options for cruciate repair. TPLOs and De-angelis techniques are available with our experienced vets.

Emergency fracture repair is available 24/7, weekends and public holidays. This for for both simple and complex fractures.

Online second opinions are also available if radiographs are sent via email.

Abdominal Surgery

West Coast Vet offer emergency abdominal surgery 24/7. Our vets are experienced in everything from caesarians to GDV/Bloats surgery and removal of foreign bodies from the intestines. Our state-of-the-art facility is also available for after-care and treatment of these cases.

Ultrasound and radiography is performed in-house and results are back within minutes to aid with a correct diagnosis.

MRI

Brain MRI's are available for dogs and cats. The main use for these scans is to successfully detect any brain tumors or sinus issues. Magnetic resonance imaging is the newest diagnostic imaging being used for both humans and dogs. It gives high quality soft tissue detail allowing a diagnosis to be made. For more information regarding MRI please phone the hospital on 9393 3373.

08 9393 3373

08 9393 3373

08 9393 3373

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