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The Ballarat Veterinary Practice participates in the Melbourne University Academic Associate Program.
Below is a summary of the two areas of our practice in which veterinary students can participate.
PLEASE NOTE : This program is for university students enrolled in the B.V.Sc. undergraduate degree,
not secondary school work experience students.
At a glance.....
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Equine/large Animal
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Small Animal
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Academic Associate
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Dr Ian Fulton
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Dr Richard Lawrence
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Address of Practice
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Midas Rd
Miners Rest, Victoria, 3352
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1410 Sturt St,
Ballarat, Victoria, 3350
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Contact Details
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(03) 53346756
(03) 53346800 (fax)bvpec@bvp.com.au
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(03) 53392266
(03) 53311533
(03) 53313337 (fax)bvp@bvp.com.au
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Alternate Contact
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Christine Clarken - Office Manager
(03) 53346756
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Dr Stewart Greedy
(03) 53311533
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Type of Practice
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Approx 90% equine
10% ruminants
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Approx 50% Canine
40% Feline
10% Avian/exotics
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Surgical Services
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2 full time equine surgeons operating a surgical referral facility
for a wide area of Western Victoria
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2 orthopaedic surgeons operating a varied caseload
accepting referrals from Western Victoria
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Hospital Facilities
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Yes
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Yes
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Services Provided
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Primary and referral consultations and surgery
Digital radiography
Scintigraphy ("bone scanning")
Ultrasonography
ECG
Clinical Pathology
Nuclear medicine - radioactive iodine for Feline Hyperthyroidism
Video Endoscopy
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Primary consultations and surgery
Digital radiography
BAER hearing testing
Ultrasonography
ECG
Clinical Pathology
Video Endoscopy
Tibial Wedge Osteotomy for cruciate rupture
PennHIP radiographic evaluation
Avian Medicine and surgery
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Student attendance times
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8:30am to 6pm Mon-Fri
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After Hours participation
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Encouraged but not mandatory
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Optional
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Recommended times to visit
practice
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Usually busy all year round, quietest in winter
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Usually busy all year round, quietest in winter
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Maximum number of students
at the same time
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TWO
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ONE
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Accomodation
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not available
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Accomodation for one student available on application
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