Longford Equine Clinic facing closure as search for vet remains unsuccessful

Chris Cornes is retiring from veterinary practice after 40 years. (Supplied: Longford Equine Clinic)

One of Tasmania's only dedicated equine veterinary hospitals may be forced to close after an unsuccessful two-year search for a new vet, leading to concerns that horses may be unable to be treated in emergencies.

The Longford Equine Clinic in the state's north has provided care for horses for almost 40 years and until recently was the only equine surgery in the state.