About Us

Gold Coast Equine Clinic employs an experienced team of equine-only veterinarians who are dedicated to the care of your horse. Our clinic is located at our brand new purpose built equine veterinary facility:

485 Nerang Murwillumbah Rd, Advancetown

We also have our office at Traintech Bundall which enables us to service our racing clients and provide on the spot blood test results.

Professional visits are provided to our clients at home, their agistment or at our own clinic stables, extending from the coast, down into Northern New South Wales and out into the Scenic Rim.

Our team pride ourselves in providing a highly efficient and professional service to our clients and we are committed to providing the best possible care for your horse, whether that be at the highest level of performance, be it in racing or other disciplines, to the beloved family member living at home.

Staff – Veterinarians

Dr Rhian Partridge MA Cantab Vet MB MRCVS

Director / Veterinarian

Rhian joined Gold Coast Equine Clinic in July 2015 after emigrating from the UK. She worked in equine practice in the UK for 8 years after graduating from Cambridge University in 2007 and loved the variety and challenges of general practice in rural England, including a lot of FEI Endurance and Eventing Competition cover.

Since arriving on the Gold Coast Rhian has loved continuing her passion for everything equine practice has to throw at her and in 2020 took over ownership of the clinic.

Rhian has a particular interest in Performance Horse Medicine, but also loves the problem solving of a good medical case and has become increasingly interested in ophthalmology since moving to SE Queensland, where we seem to see an extraordinary amount of complex eye conditions!! She also spends a lot of time at the track ensuring her trainers horses are ready to race at their very best.

Rhian welcomed Iwan into the family in February 2019 so is certainly kept busy, attempting to balance entertaining an ever adventurous 6 year old and juggling running a busy practice. She is loving the challenge and when time allows takes a breather with the family and her beloved ridgeback Phinda, usually at the beach or on a walk in the hinterland.

Dr Lauren Hobby BVetMedMRCVS

Veterinarian

Lauren grew up in the New Forest in the UK where her love of horses originated.
She graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in London in 2021 eager to pursue a career as an equine vet. She undertook a busy equine hospital internship for 18 months seeing the weird and the wonderful!
After a short stint working at home Lauren gave into the Australian dream and worked at Gold Coast Equine Clinic in 2023 as part of a working holiday. During this period Lauren and her partner took the opportunity to travel Australia, New Zealand and Japan.
Lauren returned to the Uk to work in Devon where she furthered her interest in general anaesthesia but she couldn’t stay away from the Ozzie sun and has recently returned to the Gold Coast. Lauren is particularly passionate about diagnostic imaging, lameness and anaesthesia.
In her spare time Lauren enjoys the beach, hiking good coffee, wine and anything creative, recently having taken up pottery.

Dr Ana Florencia Gonzalez DVM

Veterinarian

Raised in a polo family in Argentina, Ana’s passion for horses started from the very beginning. Surrounded by equine sport and horsemanship, she developed a strong connection with horses that shaped her path into veterinary medicine.

After graduating, Ana spent three years at one of Argentina’s largest studs, where she gained extensive experience in equine reproduction and stud medicine. Her career then took her to New Zealand, before she settled in Australia in 2019. She completed an internship at Agnes Banks Equine Clinic, followed by several years in an ambulatory role on the Central Coast. During this time, Ana also worked diligently to have her veterinary qualifications recognised in Australia.

Today, Ana is based on the Gold Coast, where she continues to dedicate her career to equine health, with a special interest in reproduction and stud work. Her international background brings a wealth of knowledge and perspective to the team.

Outside the clinic, Ana loves the outdoors. You’ll often find her at the beach scuba diving, surfing, or catching up with friends, making the most of Queensland’s coastal lifestyle.

Nursing and Administrative Staff

Vanessa Bunting

Practice Manager

Vanessa is the friendly and knowledgeable team member you’ll often speak to when contacting Gold Coast Equine Clinic. She plays a key role in managing client communication, professionally handling enquiries and phone calls, coordinating appointments, and overseeing the clinic’s marketing and administration.

With a strong background in the equine industry — including running her own training and agistment facility, Hillview Stables — Vanessa brings both practical experience and a genuine understanding of horse owners’ needs. Her warm personality, efficiency, and industry knowledge make her an invaluable part of the clinic team.

In her spare time, Vanessa enjoys competing with her Australian Stock Horses in various challenges and agricultural shows.

Morgan Wood

Nurse

Meet Morgan, Receptionist at Gold Coast Equine Clinic. Originally from the UK, Morgan made the move to Australia in October 2023, chasing warmer weather and a new life on the Gold Coast.

Horses have always been a huge part of her life. She grew up riding, fell in love with mounted games at pony club, and later got hooked on the thrill of cross country aboard her Connemara mare, Chloe.

Morgan brings a unique blend of hands-on horse experience and scientific know-how to the team. After working on a professional eventing yard, she completed a Bachelor of Biomedical Science and worked in pharmaceuticals. But the corporate world couldn’t hold her—her passion for horses led her back to the equine industry, this time from the front line of the clinic.

Now, she’s the warm and organised presence behind the reception desk, keeping things running smoothly and always ready with a smile to welcome clients—human and equine alike. Outside of work, Morgan loves camping with her dog Banjo and exploring everything this incredible country has to offer.