Vets
Highly skilled and expienced team of vets offering the
best quality treatment and care
Contact Us
(08) 9296 6666 (office hours & after-hours emergency)
admin@belvoirequinehospital.com.au
Lot 158 West Swan Rd, Belhus, WA 6069
Dr. Chris Gales BSc BVMS
Chris set up Belvoir Equine Hospital in 2001. Prior to that, he had been in solely equine practice since graduating from Murdoch Univeristy.
Invaluable experience has been gained as an FEI vet, racetrack and reproduction vet.
What Chris really enjoys now is being part of a fabulous team including a specialist nursing staff and associate vets covering ophthalmology, dentistry and reproduction.
Outside of Belvoir Equine Hospital, Chris, along with his wife Andrea, runs Gervase Park Stud – a boutique thoroughbred stud that consistently finishes amongst the top end of vendors at the Magic Millions Sales.
With three teenage daughters heavily involved in eventing, it has given Chris a very good insight into the problems faced by horse owners and what it’s like to be on the other side of the fence.
Living on the property that encompasses both Belvoir Equine Hospital and Gervase Park Stud, Chris certainly feels he has the best of both worlds and looks forward to developing Belvoir Equine Hospital into a leading surgical referral center, high performance and reproduction center..
All of this has been made possible by being part of an amazing team!
Dr. Nicolas Iovenitti Equine Veterinarian DVM
We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Nicolas (“Nico”) Iovenitti to our team. Originally from Argentina, Nico graduated as a veterinarian in 2015 and brings a wealth of international experience in equine reproduction. Since 2018, he has worked extensively in Australia’s leading equine regions, including the Hunter Valley and Southern Highlands of New South Wales. His career has also taken him through Argentina, Sweden, and France, allowing him to develop a deep and well-rounded skillset in equine reproductive medicine.
Nico’s expertise spans both natural and artificial breeding techniques, including embryo transfer (ET), embryo and semen freezing, chilling and assessment, and neonatal care. In addition to his reproductive focus, he has a keen interest in equine lameness and diagnostic evaluation—making him a valuable all-rounder for our clients.
He joined our practice in September 2024 and now resides on-site in the beautiful Swan Valley, where he is available to assist with both reproductive services, general and ambulatory equine veterinary care. Outside of work, Nico enjoys beach outings, keeping active at the gym, and taking in the sights around WA whenever he can. His calm and professional manner makes him a trusted partner in your horse’s health and performance.
