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Kaylin and Ella are proud to provide equine veterinary services to the greater Kumeu region. If your horse has any problems that you would like to discuss, we are more than happy to answer any questions.
Dr Kaylin Touche grew up in Texas, where she also attended vet school. She practiced in Texas and Georgia before moving to New Zealand and joining Veterinary Associates Equine – Kumeu. She has been a rider off and on all her life, and when she isn’t out with horses, she and her husband enjoy fishing and hiking.
Dr Ella grew up in New Zealand, Canada, France and Germany before returning to New Zealand where she graduated from Massey University as a vet. She completed an internship with Massey University before joining Vet Associates Equine – Kumeu. She also grew up riding, and spends her free time with her horse, Greeny, and hiking and camping with her partner.
Lameness – visible, horse doesn’t feel right, horse is bucking
Reduced performance -horse is knocking rails, poor transitions, reduced fitness
Soundness exams – pre season horse check up
Moving exams watch the horse travel on a lunge, while being ridden
Services we offer for these problems include:
Radiographs – from routine health checks to advanced procedures
Ultrasound – reproductive evaluations, assess pregnancy, and evaluate injured tendons and ligaments
Services we off for these problems include:
Vaccines – protection against horse specific infectious diseases
Horse wellness – assess your horse’s body condition
Dentistry – maintain the health of horse’s teeth and correct any problems
Parasite prevention – prevent parasitic worms, larvae` and conditions
Nutritional advice –optimal nutrition for improved performance and wellness
Services we off for these problems include:
Artificial insemination – assisted reproductive technique
Pregnancy diagnosis – diagnose and monitor horse’s pregnancy
Services we off for these problems include:
Foot balance – hoof imbalance, shoe trimming, hoof wall care
Shoeing prescriptions – advice on optimal shoeing
Abscesses – slight swelling under the skin, secretion of pus
Laminitis – primary inflammatory/septic illness
Services we offer for these problems include:
Colic care – digestive system disorder, abdominal pain
Respiratory problems – pulmonary issue, infectious respiratory diseases
Services we offer for these problems include:
Injuries – cuts and abrasions, tendon and ligament injuries
Wounds – penetrating or puncture wounds, contusions, abrasions, incisions and lacerations
Colics – restlessness, looking at the flanks, distension of the abdomen, sweating
Services we offer for these problems include:
We understand how important it is for a horse to be comfortable with any treatment it is receiving and being at their own home is often the best place for this to happen.
The Veterinary Associates Kumeu team offers a comprehensive mobile veterinary service meaning we come to you when and where you need us. Our mobile facilities and equipment allows us to provide a wide range of veterinary services without you having to travel to a veterinary hospital.
Alternatively you can schedule an appointment at the Woodhill Sands equestiran complex, located just 10 mins north of Waimauku. This is especially good if you lack facilities (arena, flat ground, a mix of soft ground and hard ground), for pre purchase, to travel in to reduce mileage costs. Times limited to Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.
Otherwise, we will come to where your horse lives. You can see a list of locations we cover below.
Routine appointments
Mon-Fri – 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Phone Kumeu
For emergencies, please call:
Emergency Equine Vet Care 24/7
Main Office
For billing concerns, email us at:
Routine appointments
Mon-Fri – 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Emergency Equine Vet Care 24/7
Conveniently covering both South and West/North Auckland regions with a purpose built hospital in Karaka located 5 minutes off the motorway
Hospital Location:
12 Sim Road
Karaka
Auckland
New Zealand
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