Illawarra Equine Centre

Illawarra Equine Centre (IEC) is the only dedicated equine practice on the South Coast of New South Wales with team of 3 full-time Equine Veterinarians and 24 / 7 emergency service. We service a large coastal strip from Helensburgh to Bawley Point working on everything from the expensive racehorses to kids riding ponies. Almost 100% of the vets time is spent on the road visiting our patients. IEC Office: Located at: 1 Belinda Street, Gerringong NSW 2543 The office is open 8:30am - 5pm Monday to Friday* Feel free to pop in or phone on 02 4448 6488. IEC Clinic: Located at: 10 Austral Park Road, Broughton Village NSW 2534 The IEC satellite Clinic allows us to further work-up and treat cases. The clinic operates by appointment only. Please phone the office on 02 4448 6488 if you wish to make a booking at the IEC Clinic. Our vets: Dr Mitchell Brown is the Managing Partner at Illawarra Equine Centre and is assisted by Dr Michael O'Brien and Dr Simon McPhee. All veterinarians are encouraged to pursue post graduate education and all attend at least one conference a year to stay up to date with the latest advance in equine science. The practice puts a big emphasis on up to date equipment and training. We have all the latest toys such as digital radiology, ultrasonography and video endoscopy. History of Illawarra Equine Centre: The practice began with humble beginnings back in 1986 when it was founded by Dr Chris Lawler. It started with a few rooms at Kembla Grange racetrack and as the only sole equine practice on the South Coast it quickly grew. With the help of locums Chris worked solely for 15 years until David was employed as an associate in 2001. After 2 years David and Chris combined and the business changed its name to the Illawarra Equine Centre which it currently trades as today. Initially the core of the business was racetrack work but over time there has been an increasing amount of pleasure horse work and then with David’s keen interest in reproduction there has been an ever increasing reproduction case load. In 2009 Chris sold his share of the business to Randwick Equine Centre to allow him to continue more with the racetrack side. *Excludes public holidays. Please phone (02) 4448 6488 on public holidays and you will be connected with the on call vet.