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PO Box 421 Euroa
Victoria Australia 3666
Ph: (03) 5795 1162
Mobile: 0419 532 033
Email: info@racetrackvet.com.au
ABN: 29 098 446 961
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Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
Racetrack Vets offer a comprehensive range of equine veterinary services for horses of all shapes and sizes.
Our experienced equine veterinarians have a wide range of medical and surgical skills to treat your horses both on or a clinic referral.
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Racetrack Vets
Racetrack Vets is a specialist equine sports medicine veterinary practice based in North East Victoria .
Specialising in all elements of racetrack medicine, we boast an impressive record in diagnosing lameness and respiratory conditions.
Our clinic uses state- of- the-art equipment, including digital radiography, ultrasound scanning , video endoscopy and shockwave therapy.
The team is headed by David McKellar, who has almost 30 years experience in racetrack medicine and stable health protocol, having worked with over 150 Group 1 winner, including Melbourne Cup , Blue Diamond and Golden Slipper and Everest Winners.
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RACETRACK
VETS
Having continually worked
with Group 1 Winners
including –
Fields Of Omagh
Sunline
Imperatriz
Super Seth
Harlem
Mr Brightside
Alabama Express
Little Brose
Hussonet
Boom Time
Catchy
Passive Aggressive
Giga Kick
Pinstriped
Sheidel
Shoals
Miss Finland
Redkirk Warrior
Militarize
Orange County
At Racetrack Vets, we are committed to delivering specialised veterinary care for the unique needs of racehorses .
With every elite athlete, the utmost care, dedication and expertise is required to fulfil their potential.
As well as all things racehorses, our team is dedicated to ensuring the well-being and treatment of all performance horse ,throughout all disciplines of the equestrian world.
Regularly servicing metro and country Victoria, New South Wales, Tasmania, Queensland and New Zealand, our treatments, including digital radiography, ultrasound scanning , video endoscopy and shockwave therapy , along with many ambulatory services can be conducted on farm and racing stables .
Dr McKellar has over 30 years experience in the veterinary industry, having been the long-time in-house vet for Lindsay Park, working for the Hayes family for over 20 years. Before that appointment he had worked for the great Bart Cummings, Melbourne Cup-winning trainers David Hall and Mike Moroney, and the revered Brian Mayfield-Smith.
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27 Binney Street,
Euroa, Victoria
3666
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PO Box 421,
Euroa, Victoria
3666
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Our Services
Racetrack Vets offer a comprehensive range of equine veterinary services for horses of all shapes and sizes.
Our experienced equine veterinarians have a wide range of medical and surgical skills to treat your horses both on or a clinic referral.
Whilst a majority of our work is in the racing industry, we cater to all equine needs including all pleasure and performance horses.
Digital Radiography
X-rays are a valuable asset and key tool in diagnosing a multitude of problems in horses.
Conduct survey X-rays in weanling and mature horses, to ensure correct management and results , whether on the racetrack , in the sales ring or in the arena.
Video Endoscopy & Gastroscopy
Our endoscopy procedure is that which involves passing a flexible fibreoptic endoscope through the horse’s nostril and down the nasal passage.This allows visual and video of larynx, guttural pouches and trachea.This can be used to identify a multitude of issues.
These include chronic coughing, nasal discharge. Our vets also use this too to identify abnormal function and investigate respiratory noise. Also investigating poor performance / swelling of the face or throat region.
Pre-Purchase Vetting
Pre-purchase examinations and reports for all intended purposes. This includes for Racing, Ready to Run or Equestrian purpose.
We conduct extensive pre sale vettings for Hong Kong Jockey Club, as well as all exports to China, Malaysia, Indonesia, including all Xray and Scope requisites.
We also offer insurance examinations and reports (including mortality and loss of use)
Yearling Sale Servies
We provide all pre sale veterinary requirements for all Australian sales series including endoscopic reports and sales X-rays. Our vets are present at all major sales across Australia and New Zealand , conducting Xray Repository reports and physical exams
Laboratory /Pharmacy
Our laboratory can conduct routine and pre-race blood testing, endocrine testing (Cushings disease), hormone testing, faecal egg counts, export bloods, as well as well as swab samples identifying a variety of bacterial cultures, antibiotic sensitivity .
We also carry a broad range of Pharmaceutical products for short and long term treatment of your horse.
Lamness Exam
Initial lameness exams and investigation are a vital tool in finding and managing the cause of an abnormal gait ,which can be pain induced or mechanical in nature.
Early intervention and management ,including joint medication can intern lead to a highly successful career .
Shockwave Treatment
A non-invasive treatment that uses high-energy acoustic pulses to stimulate healing in musculoskeletal conditions .
Castrations
We conduct all geldings of all breeds, on farm under a general anaesthetic .
Ambulatory Services
Our Team
Our Team
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
Racetrack Vets offer a comprehensive range of equine veterinary services for horses of all shapes and sizes.
Our experienced equine veterinarians have a wide range of medical and surgical skills to treat your horses both on or a clinic referral.
Whilst a majority of our work is in the racing industry, we cater to all equine needs including all pleasure and performance horses.
Veterinarian
Dr Ashley Greeves
DVM
Ash, originally from the UK and raised in Hong Kong, moved to Melbourne in 2004 to study. A lifelong animal lover and horse rider, he completed a Bachelor of Arts and Science with honours in Equine Dentistry at Monash and Veterinary Studies at the University of Melbourne. He began his career in mixed practice in Traralgon, before specializing in standardbred reproduction in Kyabram, where he developed a passion for harness racing and co-bred four foals. Since 2022, Ash has been a valued member of the Racetrack Vets team.
Mobile: 0433294438
Veterinarian
Dr Lisa Yates
BVetMed MRCVS.
Lisa completed her veterinary studies at the Royal Veterinary College of London.
Post graduating, she undertook work in Argentina at an embryo transfer centre, then completing an internship at a referral centre in Yorkshire.
Lisa has spent the last several years as head reproductive vet for major stud farms thought Victoria.
Lisa’s favourite areas of Veterinary medicine are reproduction and lameness
Mobile: 0448 157 863
Veterinarian
DR Rafaella Hollanda
Email: rafaella@racetrackvet.com.au
Originally from Brazil, Rafaella completed her veterinary studies at Universidade Positivo in Curitiba.
Following graduation, she worked extensively with Thoroughbred racehorses in Brazil, providing veterinary care within the racing industry and high-performance training environments. She later moved to Australia to further her career in equine veterinary practice.
Rafaella has a particular interest in equine sports medicine.
Mobile: 0433091137
Practice Manager
Jorja Gammage
Jorja grew up one of WA’s prolific breeding and Racing studs farm, after university
Mobile: 0455225518
