Equine vet · Canterbury, Canterbury
Sports Med Vet
Canterbury Canterbury
About
Sports Med Vet is a specialist equine veterinary practice based in Canterbury, New Zealand, providing care across the South Island and wider New Zealand. Founded and led by registered specialist Dr Georgina Johnston, the practice focuses on equine sports medicine, lameness evaluations, and rehabilitation for sport, race, and pleasure horses. Services include pre-purchase examinations with risk analysis, tailored rehabilitation programmes following injury or surgery, diagnostic imaging, exercise testing, cardiology, and shockwave therapy. Dr Johnston holds specialist qualifications in veterinary sports medicine and rehabilitation, brings international experience from Australia and the United States, and serves as an FEI official and treating veterinarian. The ambulatory practice works alongside owners, trainers, regular veterinarians, farriers, and physiotherapists to monitor athletic progress, address musculoskeletal issues, and support horse welfare.
Details come from public sources (sportsmedvet.co.nz), checked 18 Oct 2026. Please confirm services, hours and fees directly.
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