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 Grainne Cunningham,
DVM, MRCVS
Dr. Gráinne Cunningham graduated from the University of Veterinary Medicine, Budapest in 2019.
A native of Co Monaghan, Gráinne spent a year in Ireland working in mixed practice before moving to the UK to undertake an internship at a large referral practice, the Liphook Equine Hospital.
During her internship, Gráinne was exposed to a large caseload, gaining experience in all aspects of veterinary medicine. This included significant time spent learning about the intensive care of foals.
In 2021, Gráinne moved to New Zealand where she was mainly based on a large thoroughbred stud farm as well as engaging in non-thoroughbred breeding work. She spent three stud seasons in New Zealand, always returning to the UK for its stud season where she was primarily responsible for both thoroughbred and non-thoroughbred stud farms.
Gráinne has also had the opportunity to gain experience in a number of advanced breeding techniques including frozen AI and embryo transfer.
Gráinne has a keen interest in equine reproduction and foal medicine. She is currently undertaking a certificate through the University of Liverpool in Advanced Veterinary Practice (Stud Medicine).
When she not tending to horses, Gráinne loves enjoying adventures in the great outdoors, hiking and running.
Sarah McGuirk, Administration
Sarah McGuirk is a graduate in veterinary nursing (BSc) from UCD who makes sure everything runs smoothly at SES Equine Veterinary Services.
From Rathvily in Co Carlow, Sarah makes sure the engine room of our busy practice keeps firing on all cylinders, at all times.
Not only is she a horse lover and a veterinary nurse, but she is also a natural at organising veterinary paperwork and office administration.
Outside of work, Sarah loves travelling, yoga, walking her dogs, spending time with her horse Woodie, and socialising with friends and family.
Iona Kavanagh, Administration
Iona Kavanagh is a key member of the SES Equine Veterinary Services office and administration team.
When Iona, from Donard, is not carrying out important tasks from her office desk, she can often be found enjoying the great outdoors while hiking in the surrounding Wicklow mountains or driving her five children to and from rugby and GAA matches.
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.
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.
