About Valley Equine Vet & Dentistry Pty Ltd
Our History
Dr. Shanya Sommers
Dr. Shanya Sommers
We are a family run veterinary practice servicing the Clarence Valley area and beyond. We were previously known as Equine Veterinary & Dental Services (EVDS) which was acquired by Dr. Shanya Sommers & her wife Carla in January 2026. Dr. Shanya has worked with and trained under (Lvl 1 & 2 post-graduate equine dentistry training courses) Dr
We are a family run veterinary practice servicing the Clarence Valley area and beyond. We were previously known as Equine Veterinary & Dental Services (EVDS) which was acquired by Dr. Shanya Sommers & her wife Carla in January 2026. Dr. Shanya has worked with and trained under (Lvl 1 & 2 post-graduate equine dentistry training courses) Dr. Oliver Liyou. We look forward to continuing to provide veterinary services to the Clarence Valley equine community and beyond.
Dr. Shanya Sommers
Dr. Shanya Sommers
Dr. Shanya Sommers
Owner & Veterinarian
Dr. Shanya graduated from James Cook University in 2022. Since then she has worked in a variety of equine practices on the Gold Coast & Byron Bay region and most recently with Dr. Oliver at EVDS. She has performed further post-graduate training through EVDS in equine dentistry as she has a passion for equine dental car
Owner & Veterinarian
Dr. Shanya graduated from James Cook University in 2022. Since then she has worked in a variety of equine practices on the Gold Coast & Byron Bay region and most recently with Dr. Oliver at EVDS. She has performed further post-graduate training through EVDS in equine dentistry as she has a passion for equine dental care and understands how important the horse's mouth is for their overall health and well being. She also loves all aspects of equine general practice medicine. When not hard at work you will find her riding her horses at the beach with her wife, Carla, or hard at work on the farm with her two border collies never far behind.
Carla Sommers
Dr. Shanya Sommers
Carla Sommers
Owner & Practice Manager
Carla is a dietitian by trade, however, she has come on board to help manage the practice. She comes with years of experience working in the allied health field and is enjoying the variety that her new role provides. You may see her out and about on the road with Dr. Shanya nursing or speak to her on the phone. In
Owner & Practice Manager
Carla is a dietitian by trade, however, she has come on board to help manage the practice. She comes with years of experience working in the allied health field and is enjoying the variety that her new role provides. You may see her out and about on the road with Dr. Shanya nursing or speak to her on the phone. In her spare time she enjoys days at the beach, scuba diving and spending quality time on the farm with her horses, cows, chickens, dogs & cats.
Imogen Porter
Chelsea Hughes
Carla Sommers
Veterinary Nurse
Hi, I'm Imogen! Horses have always been my passion, so combining that with veterinary nursing is the perfect fit. I completed my Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing in 2013 and love helping care for horses alongside the Valley Equine Vet & Dentistry team. Outside of work, I enjoy training horses under saddle and have a re
Veterinary Nurse
Hi, I'm Imogen! Horses have always been my passion, so combining that with veterinary nursing is the perfect fit. I completed my Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing in 2013 and love helping care for horses alongside the Valley Equine Vet & Dentistry team. Outside of work, I enjoy training horses under saddle and have a real passion for show jumping. If I'm not on horse back, you'll probably find me at the gym, training for my next marathon or soaking up some form of adrenaline in the sun.
Chelsea Hughes
Chelsea Hughes
Chelsea Hughes
Veterinary Nurse & Admin Assistant
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