The TOP 10 BEST Vets in Shoal Point QLD

Mackay Mobile Vets is a locally owned business providing convenient, caring and experienced veterinary care for your pets. Dr Lisa Brinkies and Dr Lucinda Carr have over 25 years experienced combined and believe every pet and their family deserves quality care and advice. We leave the house so you don't have to. Contact us today to see how we can help you and your animal family.

We know they are part of the family so we strive to provide the best care for your pets. Whether your pet comes to us for a routine health check or major surgery, our high standards mean you can be confident your pet will receive the best veterinary service and treatment by people who really care. With Mackay's best-equipped Veterinary facility, 7 Veterinarians and multiple locations, we can help you at the time and place that suits you. We have five hospital wards, 2 surgical suites, x-ray, ultrasounds, endoscopes and an in-house laboratory so you can rest assured that we can help when your beloved pet is sick. As the Mackay Region's only AQIS accredited veterinarian, Stabler and Howlett co-director Dr Al Grant is able to help you comply with export protocols should your pet need to travel overseas. Our large animal ambulatory practice is equipped with mobile horse stocks, digital x-ray, ultrasounds, and power dental equipment. We have two ACV BBSE accredited veterinarians and provide services south to Marlborough, north to Bowen and Collinsville and west to Mt Coolon and Clermont. We have an equine breeding centre at Habana and an indoor horse surgery at our Ooralea Hospital. We are proud to host visiting specialists in dermatology (skin), ophthalmology (eyes), and surgery on a regular basis. We also have regular contact with reproductive, avian, medicine and equine specialists. As we celebrate 48 years in business, Stabler and Howlett are looking forward to providing excellent veterinary care for the next 48 years!

Hello and welcome to my page. Thank you for looking me up. Needing some help with your horse or just some advice - I am here to help I'm a qualified Equine Sports Body Worker and Low Level Laser Therapist. I have always had a love of Horses and Dogs I have been involved in horses all my life. I rode Arabian and Thoroughbred horses as a youngster, keen as spending every possible moment with my horses and many miles under saddle.. My working life began at 15 yrs old, riding track work & strapping for Eric Denning, this lead me to further opportunities becoming employed at breeding studs and riding schools. Always keen to learn more about our horses I was in my element. In 1986 my Husband Max & I were appointed caretakers at the EFA Indoor arena in Darwin NT. This introduced me to Classical dressage and many wonderful riders and coaches. The beauty & harmony enlightening. Sadly with horses this is not always the case, we have taken on many rescue horses over the years and had the pleasure of being able to bring them to their potential I have spent the last 30 years with hands on horses. I have been involved in treating horses of all disciplines, working closely with my Clients, Veterinarians, Trainers, Coaches, Farriers & Herbalists to achieve the best possible performance from their horses. Observing and learning all the time It was 1998 I attended the first Equinology courses available in Australia, held in W.A by the founder of Equinology- Debranne Pattilo. Here I gained my Anatomy, Palpation, Stress point therapy and Sports massage skills and began practising as an Equine Sports Body Worker. This began the need to learn more Moving from Perth to Mackay with my husband, 2 children, dogs and 1 horse we were pioneers. Beginning a practice I had to put in the hard yard, working long hours treating horses of all ages and disciplines with a variety of problems. This often took me into the evening and most weekends. Building up my cliental this kept me busy. Gaining good results for my efforts the bookings continued. Supported by wonderful clients and their want to improve and maintain their horses. Results speak for themselves... 2000 & 2001 led to more desire to learn and I continued completing further study through Equinolgy. It was at that time that I was fortunate enough to meet Sharon May Davis aka Bone Lady from Oz, she was attending the same advanced massage course, we partnered thru the course and became friends. Sharon's skill, knowledge and passion so very apparent, she explained she was structuring her own courses thru the Australian Racing institute and she invited me to attend. Passionate to learn more, I attended several courses, learning from her vast knowledge. She taught Myofascial release and Cranio Sacral therapy along with Advanced massage techniques and Joint mobilisation and a thorough Stretching regime. Topics covered included Saddle fitting and associated problems. I went on to attend a Tom quilty endurance ride with Sharon working alongside her, hands on the horses, I was in my element-outstanding results were gained. It was at this time I introduced Sharon to the benefits of Low level laser, she now recommends and uses Laser herself. She is truly inspirational. I have continued to be a student and attend where possible Equine Dissections, Equine biomechanics & Gait analysis courses. Forever we are learning. Horses are great teachers. 2013-2014 I have completed two modules thru Dr Kerry Ridgway DVM along side Manolo Mendez and have found this to be of a great tool in supporting my treatments From paddock ponies and breakers to world class eventers, showjumpers, and dressage mounts this is a lovely effective therapy. My Hands on therapy's Influence movement - range of motion/stride length, improves balance and paces, as well as behaviour by reducing tension, encouraging better acceptance, treating and resolving lameness and inflammation and is wonderful maintenance for prevention of general soreness. The Bone is a slave to the muscle, only moving when and where the muscle ligament and tendon allows it ! Treating Muscular and Skeletal Dysfunction along with Sacroiliac problems Laser reduces inflammation, promotes wound healing and speeds healing of tendon injuries Checking Saddle fit and assessment Influencing the Whole Horse, function and disposition

Hampden-Valley Kennels & Cattery is your pet's home away from home. We offer boarding kennels and catteries in Marian for your beloved canine and feline companions. Our dog board kennels and catteries are located separately so you can be sure that your pets are safe. We also have separate exercise areas to keep your pets healthy and happy. We welcome your pets for short and long-term stays. At Hampden-Valley Kennels & Cattery, we don't only provide a shelter for your pets, we also make sure that they are healthy. We will give them nutritional food and all their medicinal requirements, if they need any. We always treat the dogs and cats we take care of as our own, which is why you can always trust us and leave your pets with us anytime. Our facilities are located 15 minutes from Mackay in a country environment. The next time you need boarding kennels and cattery services for your cats and dogs, contact Hampden-Valley Kennels & Cattery where 'We Love Your Pets!'

Equine Body Balance in Mackay caters specifically for your elite performer. Our team of equine body workers are able to provide health assistance and saddle fitting for all types of horses, such as racehorses, as well as camp draft, jumper, dressage, endurance and companion horses. By focusing only on horse care, we are able to give our customers in Mackay complete satisfaction. We do body work and saddle fitting for all types of horses. We also specialise in caring for your sick horse in Mackay. We have trained equine body workers that are able to provide massage, stretching, point therapy and red light therapy to your faithful companions. The equine body workers that we provide are always mobile to visit your farms and stable to provide topnotch equine care directly to you. Aside from the areas in Mackay, we also provide service to those near Airlie Beach and Proserpine to Moranbah. Our saddle fitting are done by a certified independent equine body worker to ensure that your saddle fits perfectly to your horse without hurting them during your rides in Mackay. We provide massages and a complete line of body works with friendly equine body workers that can come directly to you. Call us today should you need our services!