Horses depend entirely on their carers for their wellbeing. By following best practice guidance and seeking help when needed, owners can ensure their horses enjoy good health, comfort and quality of life.
If you own or care for a horse in Western Australia, we recommend following the Standards and Guidelines for the Health and Welfare of Horses in WA.
These Standards and Guidelines were published in 2025 by The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD), with input from RSPCA WA.
The WA Horse Care and Welfare Standards and Guidelines:
The Standards are designed to support horse owners and carers across a range of settings including private properties, agistment facilities, riding schools and equestrian organisations.
View the Standards & GuidelinesThink of the framework as a pyramid:
The Standards and Guidelines exist to support good horse ownership; not to penalise owners, but to provide a clear, practical benchmark.
Anyone who owns or is responsible for a horse in WA.
If you have concerns about your horse’s health or welfare, you can:
Early advice can prevent small issues from becoming serious welfare concerns.
Visit the RSPCA Knowledgebase for more information on caring for recreational horses.
You’ll find additional resources on this page in the future to support horse owners and carers across Western Australia.
The following equine vets can provide routine care, advice and emergency treatment in Western Australia.
Please note that the inclusion of veterinarians in this directory does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation of any individual practitioner or practice.
| Clinic name | Address | Suburb | Phone Number | Website |
| Avon Ridge Equine Veterinary Services | Mobile | Upper Swan | 0427 072095 | https://avonridgeequine.com.au/ |
| Perth Equine Hospital | 47 Epsom Avenue | Ascot | (08) 9479 1800 | https://www.perthequinehospital.com.au/ |
| Ascot Equine Vet | 66 Matheson Rd | Ascot | (08) 9277 7737 | https://www.ascotequinevets.com.au/ |
| Belvoir Equine Clinic Pty Ltd | Lot 158 West Swan Rd | Belhus | (08) 9296 6666 | https://www.belvoirequinehospital.com.au/ |
| Valley Equine Veterinary Centre | 7 Cathedral Ave | Upper Swan | (08) 9296 3884 | https://valleyequinevet.com.au/about-us/ |
| Mundaring Veterinary Hospital | 125 Bailey Rd | Glen Forrest | (08) 9298 8492 | https://www.mundaringvethospital.com/ |
| Baldivis Vet Hospital | 597 Baldivis Road | Baldivis | (08) 9524 1466 | https://www.baldivisvet.com.au/ |
| Murdoch University Veterinary Hospital – Equine Services | Nyarrie Drive | Murdoch | 1300 652 494 | https://www.murdoch.edu.au/theanimalhospital/services/equine |
| Clinic Name | Address | Suburb | Phone Number | Website |
| Swans Veterinary Services | Lot 83 Sheldon Road | Esperance | (08) 9071 5777 | http://www.swansvet.com |
| Clinic Name | Address | Suburb | Phone Number | Website |
| Albany Vet Hospital | 312 Albany Highway | Albany | (08) 9841 1788 | http://www.albanyvet.com.au |
| Mt Barker Veterinary Hospital | 69 Lowood Rd | Mt Barker | (08) 9851 1177 / 0427 426 203 | http://www.mtbarkervet.com.au |
| Kojonup Veterinary Hospital | 128 Albany Hwy | Kojonup | (08) 9831 1666 / 0427 017 462 | https://www.kojonupvethospital.com.au/ |
| Katanning Regional Vet Hospital | 3/114 Clive Street | Katanning | (08) 9821 1471 | https://www.kojonupvethospital.com.au/ |
| Clinic Name | Address | Suburb | Phone Number | Website |
| Mid West Veterinary Clinic | 117 Cathedral Avenue | Geraldton | (08) 9964 3671 | https://www.midwestvet.com.au/ |
| Coastal Equine Vet | Mobile | Geraldton | 0488 062770 | https://cevet.com.au/ |
| Clinic Name | Address | Suburb | Phone Number | Website |
| Larkhill Vets | 1774 Mandurah Rd, Port Kennedy | Port Kennedy | (08) 9524 3838 | https://www.larkhillvets.com.au/equine/equine.html |
| Oakford Equine Hospital | 138 Blair Road | Oakford | (08) 9397 1114 / 0409 397 055 | http://www.oakfordequinehospital.com.au |
| Oldbury Equine Clinic | 250 Gossage Road | Oldbury | 1300 612 121 / 0428 892118 | https://oldburyequineclinic.com/ |
| Waroona Veterinary Clinic | 45 South West Hwy | Waroona | (08) 9733 1356 | https://www.waroonavet.com.au/ |
| West Coast Vets | 10 Freeman Rd, Forrestdale | Forrestdale | 08 9393 3373 | https://www.westcoastvets.com.au |
| Murray Veterinary Services | 92 Fishermans Road | Coolup | (08) 9530 3750 | https://murrayvets.com.au/ |
| Clinic Name | Address | Suburb | Phone Number | Website |
| Blair Street Vet Hospital | 72 Blair Street | Bunbury | (08) 9721 6778 | https://www.blairstreetvets.com.au/ |
| Bunbury Animal Hospital | Lot 12 Bussell Highway | Bunbury | (08) 9795 5800 | https://bunburyvet.com.au/ |
| GeoVet Busselton | 89 Bussell Hwy | Busselton | (08) 9754 4422 | https://geovet.com.au/ |
| GeoVet Capel | 19 Forrest Rd | Capel | (08) 9727 1022 | https://geovet.com.au/ |
| GeoVet Nannup | 33 Warren Rd | Nannup | (08) 9756 0422 | https://geovet.com.au/ |
| Clinic Name | Address | Suburb | Phone Number | Website |
| Bakers Hill Vet Clinic | 4609 Great Eastern Highway | Bakers Hill | (08) 9574 1061 | https://www.bakershillvethospital.com.au/ |
| Heartlands Veterinary Hospital – York | 14 Macartney Street | York | (08) 9641 1383 | https://heartlandsvet.com.au/york-vet-hospital/ |
| Heartlands Veterinary Hospital – Toodyay | 98 Stirling Terrace | Toodyay | (08) 9574 5055 | https://heartlandsvet.com.au/toodyay-vet-hospital/ |
| Heartlands Veterinary Hospital – Brookton | Shop 2/87 Brookton Hwy | Brookton | (08) 9642 1311 | https://heartlandsvet.com.au/brookton-vet-hospital/ |
| Heartlands Veterinary Hospital – Quairading | 11 Jennaberring Street | Quairading | (08) 9641 1383 | https://heartlandsvet.com.au/quairading-vet-hospital/ |
| Northam Veterinary Centre | 2 Goomalling Rd | Northam | (08) 9622 1000 | https://www.northamvetcentre.com/ |
