Meet The Team
Dr Susan Salter, BSc Hons, BVM&S, MRCVS
A graduate of the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, Susan first travelled to Qatar to work alongside equine reproductive specialists at Al Shaqab’s internationally recognised breeding centre. She then worked in practice in Australia for a year before returning to Ireland to complete an internship in O’Byrne and Halley’s equine hospital in Tipperary. This solidified her interest in equine reproduction.
She then delved deeper into the niche area of equine reproduction by training with world renowned stud medicine clinician John Newcombe.
Her dedication to learning has seen her collaborate with experts like Chelsea Burden, Angus McKinnon, James Crabtree, Simon Robinson, and John Newcombe, inspiring her to pursue ongoing specialised studies. Susan’s primary focus lies in assisting sub-fertile and challenging-to-breed mares, and she shares her insights through contributions to veterinary journals and The Irish Field.
Beyond her professional life, Susan enjoys hunting, track riding, and hacking. She’s also an adventurer at heart, relishing coastal trips and trying her hand at surfing.
Discover how Dr. Susan Salter and SES Equine Veterinary Services can benefit you and your horse(s). Reach out to us today for more information on our reproductive or general equine veterinary services.
Dr Barbara (Basia) Wrońska, DVM
Dr. Barbara Wrońska, known as Basia, graduated from the University Centre of Veterinary Medicine in Krakow, Poland in March 2022.
She moved to Ireland to complete an internship at Sycamore Lodge Equine Hospital on the Curragh, where she gained extensive experience in both surgical and medical cases. Basia has since travelled to the USA and Belgium to further her skills in lameness, surgery, and internal medicine.
Basia has a strong passion for lameness work and rehabilitation. She is a member of the International Society of Locomotor Pathology and aims to complete certification within the next three years. She is also working towards a certificate in Equine Osteopathy.
Catriona McDonagh, RVN
Catriona McDonagh is a registered veterinary nurse who manages all aspects of nursing, administration, and accounts within the practice.
Originally from England, Catriona has worked across many areas of the equine industry and was previously Head Nurse at a busy equine hospital in the UK before relocating to Ireland.
A lifelong equine enthusiast, Catriona has built her career and lifestyle around horses. In her spare time, she enjoys show jumping with her mare, Ikan.
Dr Gregory Phelan, DVM
Dr. Gregory Phelan graduated from the Warsaw University of Life Sciences in 2025.
Gregory joins the practice during the busy breeding season, assisting across all areas and providing locum out-of-hours and emergency cover during the off-season. Alongside this, he is the resident veterinarian on a busy sport horse breeding yard, with particular involvement in stud medicine and young horse care.
Outside of his veterinary work, Gregory is a keen horseman who enjoys hunting and hacking with his two horses, Marley and Alton. He is also an accomplished musician.
Dr Siobhan McAuliffe,
MBV, DACVIM
Dr Siobhan McAuliffe is a Referral Equine Medicine Specialist who provides comprehensive support support and her consultancy services to our veterinarians & clients on equine internal medicine cases.
Dr McAuliffe, MBV, DACVIM, graduated from UCD in 1997. She worked in ambulatory equine practice in Ireland until 2001 when she took up a residency in Equine Internal Medicine at the then Hagyard, Davidson and McGee clinic in Lexington, Kentucky.
Following completion of the residency she took up a role as Head of Medicine at the Stables of King Abdullah in Saudi Arabia for five years. She returned to Lexington for two years where she ran her own practice.
In 2010, she took up a position as Head of Neonatology at the newly constructed Kawell Equine Hospital in Buenos Aires where she remained until returning to Ireland in 2017 to establish a new medicine and neonatology unit at Fethard Equine hospital.
She now works as an internal medicine consultant in addition to offering technical services to a number of pharmaceutical companies. Siobhan is the author/editor of two equine texts and has numerous other publications in both English and Spanish.
Dr Sarah Ross,
BVSc, MRCVS, CertAVP, DipECEIM
Sarah Ross holds a Bachelor of Veterinary Science degree (2008), a post graduate certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice and is a recognised specialist in Equine Internal Medicine by the European Board of Veterinary Specialisation (EBVS). Her clinical interests include neonatal medicine, high risk pregnant mares and cardiology.
Sarah regularly provides locum cover for SES Equine Veterinary Services. With Sarah’s specialised and advanced qualifications and her experience; you can be guaranteed that your horse is in excellent care. Sarah is also on hand for advice regarding internal medicine cases.
