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Owner Review Summary
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👍What Pet Owners Praised
Owners consistently praised the friendly, empathetic and highly professional team, noting clear explanations and patience during stressful situations. Many highlighted strong clinical skills across issues like breeding, lameness and foal care, plus thorough diagnostics such as ECGs and rapid faecal egg count results. Communication was a standout with regular updates by phone, easy appointment organising and quick responses, and several reviewers felt pricing was better than expected or reasonably priced.
💬Common Feedback & Suggestions
Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with only a few minor concerns. One reviewer reported a very poor experience and felt their concerns were met rudely, and another noted the facility looks old and could use renovation. Apart from these isolated comments, few consistent issues were raised.
🏥Clinic Specialties
- Lameness assessment and treatment
- Breeding and reproductive services
- Foal and neonatal care
- Cardiac diagnostics (ECG)
- Parasitology and faecal egg counts
- Ambulatory farm visits with travel‑fee‑free days
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🐾Tips for Pet Owners
- Ask about travel cost–free days when booking to save on call‑out fees if you’re in their service area.
- Expect proactive phone communication and updates during hospital stays; keep your phone handy for calls.
- If you need diagnostics (e.g., ECGs or faecal egg counts), enquire about same‑day turnaround for results.
- Appointments and call‑outs are easy to arrange, but field availability can vary, so book ahead where possible.
- If you have any concerns about treatment or communication, raise them early so the team can address them promptly.
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Conditions commonly treated here
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Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Thromboembolism
Arteriovenous Fistula and Arteriovenous Malformation
Ascites
Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter
Atrial Premature Complexes
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Opening Hours
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Actual hours may change on public holidays or unexpected situations. Please call ahead to confirm before visiting.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Newcastle Equine Centre is at Lowe Street, Broadmeadow NSW 2292, in Newcastle. Driving is usually easiest, with street parking typically available on nearby streets—be sure to check local signage. If you’re using public transport, there isn’t a train, metro or light-rail station within a comfortable walking distance, so use Google Maps to plan a nearby bus route.
Opening hours vary, so please call ahead to confirm current clinic and field service times.
You can phone (02) 4927 6135 or visit http://www.newcastleequinecentre.net.au/ for enquiries and updates.
Book by calling the clinic or enquiring via their website. For farm call-outs, ask about current field availability and any travel cost–free days, and try to book ahead where possible.
Veterinary fees in Australia aren’t regulated and there’s no government-published fee schedule, so prices vary by clinic and by the care your horse needs. Call the clinic for a current quote, and request an itemised written estimate for any procedures; if you’re booking a farm visit, also ask about call-out and travel fees and whether travel cost–free days apply to your area. Consider pet insurance, and be aware some clinics offer payment-plan options or gap claims—ask the clinic what’s available.
Australian vet clinics commonly accept EFTPOS, Visa/Mastercard and tap-and-go (Apple Pay/Google Pay), and some support pet-insurance gap claims or payment plans; call ahead to confirm what this clinic accepts.
Yes, street parking is typically available around Lowe Street in Broadmeadow; check local signage for any restrictions.
The clinic focuses on horses and offers lameness assessment and treatment, breeding and reproductive services, foal and neonatal care, cardiac diagnostics (ECG), parasitology and faecal egg counts, plus ambulatory farm visits with travel‑fee‑free days.
Yes, they provide on-farm ambulatory services and have selected travel‑fee‑free days in their service area; ask about availability and scheduling when you book.
The clinic is highly rated at 4.8 out of 5 from 42 reviews, with owners praising the friendly, empathetic and professional team, clear communication and updates, strong clinical skills in areas like breeding, lameness and foal care, and thorough diagnostics such as ECGs and rapid faecal egg counts; a few noted the building looks dated and there was one reported negative experience.
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