Kelly Dunford

Veterinary Nurse

Veterinary Nurse

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

Kelly Dunford is a highly attentive and skilled veterinary nurse at Dental Vet, supporting the team, clients and horses through every stage of dental care. She brings an innate affinity for animals and a strong sense of purpose in improving their welfare.

Kelly’s journey into veterinary nursing began unexpectedly when she adopted rescued chickens from the egg industry. This experience opened her eyes to the health challenges faced by production animals and sparked her passion for animal welfare. She went on to complete a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing. Before joining Dental Vet, Kelly worked in husbandry roles at Perth Zoo and volunteered at several animal sanctuaries, gaining practical experience caring for horses, donkeys, and zebras.

Kelly quickly established herself as a valued member of the Dental Vet team, bringing with her an unwavering commitment to improving the lives of animals. Through this work, she has developed a keen interest in preventive care and the impact small changes to dental maintenance can make to horses.

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I love seeing first-hand the improvements in horse welfare after simple husbandry changes and regular dental maintenance that allow horses to keep on doing the things they love but pain free!

Kelly Dunford

Outside of work, Kelly enjoys tending to her permaculture-inspired garden and continuing to care for rescued chickens, as well as spending time with her friends and ever-growing family of animals. Her colleagues describe Kelly as friendly, curious and a positive addition to the team.

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!