Specialised veterinary care for sports and race horses
The South Island’s only specialist lameness vet.
By blending science, expertise and compassion,
we work with you to unlock the full potential of
your equine athletes.
Sports Med Vet is New Zealand’s top specialist equine veterinary practice dedicated to sports medicine, lameness, vetting and rehabilitation for sport, race and pleasure horses. Led by Dr Johnston – the only veterinarian in the South Island of New Zealand holding specialist registration in Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation – we bring international expertise and advanced diagnostics directly to you across Canterbury and the wider South Island.
Equine vet based in Canterbury, NZ
Dedicated to the health and performance of your horse
Our Ethos
Horses are amazing athletes that excel in many different disciplines: from racing to dressage, endurance to show jumping. Like any athlete, they require dedicated care, precise training, and a deep understanding of their physical and mental needs to achieve peak performance.
Our Mission
We provide top-level specialist sports medicine and rehabilitation solutions to help your horse reach and maintain peak performance and stay healthy throughout their career, whatever the discipline.
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