Dr Kirsten Jackson

Veterinary Surgeon

Veterinary Surgeon

BSc BVMS (Hons) | PhD | MANZCVS (Equine Dentistry)

Dr Kirsten Jackson is the Owner and Director of Dental Vet. Kirsten is passionate about her craft, treating every patient with the time, care and consideration she would give her own. She is dedicated to improving the comfort and well-being of horses and other equine patients through advanced, preventative and compassionate dental care.

Since graduating with honours from Murdoch University in Western Australia, Kirsten has gained over 17 years of experience as an equine veterinarian. Throughout her career, she has focused almost exclusively on equine dentistry, dedicating herself to uncovering and alleviating the hidden pain that horses often endure silently. Her approach is hands-on, with a commitment to education, prevention and research that has made her a leader in this field.

Early in her career, Kirsten noticed that equine dentistry was often treated as a quick filing of sharp points rather than a deeper diagnostic opportunity, which left horses with painful, undiagnosed, and therefore untreated dental pathology. Kirsten was convinced that thoughtful, high-quality dental care could make a significant, lasting difference to the overall well-being of horses.

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Being able to find and relieve that pain, and show and educate owners on the importance is incredibly rewarding. Even better than finding and relieving that pain is to prevent it from occurring in the first place!

Dr Kirsten Jackson

This fascination led her to undertake further training in Europe, where she focused on endodontics and restorative procedures. Her PhD at the University of Western Australia explored equine peripheral caries, contributing a new understanding that has since been published and presented internationally. She continues to lead innovation in the field, not only by establishing Western Australia’s first purpose-built equine dental practice but also through her current research projects, which explore CT imaging, EOTRH, and the development of new materials for equine endodontics.

Kirsten also works closely with colleagues in the field of human dentistry, having spent time clinically with human dentists, periodontists, and endodontists, and is a proud member of the Australian Society of Endodontology. She believes there is always more to learn and that the best equine dental care comes from combining science, technology and genuine compassion.

Outside of work, Kirsten is a lifelong horse lover who has once competed nationally in show jumping and eventing. She also loves cooking, researching and spending time with her two young children and cats.

Equine Dentistry

Equine Dentistry

Routine dental maintenance, including comprehensive examination of all dental and oral tissues as well as a full dental chart with recommendations.

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Lifetime Dental Care

Lifetime Dental Care

Our vets will work with you and your horse on a comprehensive and tailored preventative dental care plan.

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Advanced Dental Procedures

Advanced Dental Procedures

Performing everything from endodontics, restorations, extractions and treating advanced periodontal disease.

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Equine Wellness Services

Equine Wellness Services

These include wellness consultations, vaccinations, microchipping, faecal egg counts (FEC), drenching, blood testing for metabolic disease, radiographs, euthanasia services and lameness work ups.

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In-Clinic Services

In-Clinic Services

Take advantage of the state-of-the-art facilities our clinic has to offer. We are equipped with stables and yards with post, rail and mesh fencing and reticulated paddocks for your convenience. Clients can leave their horses for dental treatments, or stay and watch.

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Mobile Services

Mobile Services

While we pride ourselves on our industry-leading clinic, we also bring premium care directly to your property when needed. Our mobile units are fully equipped to bring the same quality of care wherever you are.

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Whether you've got a new foal, referring a patient for review, or are worried about your horse's wellbeing, we're here to help!