Olivia was born in
Sydney and grew up on a property near Gunnedah in NSW. After
completing her secondary schooling she worked as a polo groom in the
UK for a season and traveled around Europe. After enrolling in
veterinary science Olivia graduated from the University of Sydney
with honors in 2003 and then worked for three years in a mixed
practice in Dubbo. This was a true mixed practice with large numbers
of beef and dairy cattle, pleasure and performance horses, numerous
dogs and cats and the odd furry friend. She has been in the ACT
region since 2007, working first at Queanbeyan Veterinary Hospital
and then at Canberra Equine Hospital.
Olivia is passionate
about equine dentistry and also enjoys medicine, podiatry,
opthalmology and equine anaesthesia. She is currently studying for
Membership by examination for the Australian
College
of Veterinary Scientists in
Equine Dentistry in June of 2010 (currently there are only 6 College
Members of this Chapter in Australia, one of whom is her colleague Dr
Rebecca Walshe).
Olivia
is currently the President of the Australian Veterinary Association
ACT Division. She is an APAV (Accreditation Program for Australian
Veterinarians) member which entitles her to perform Market Assurance
Program (MAP) Audits for the control and prevention of Johnes Disease
in alpacas, cattle, goats and sheep.
Olivia
lives with her husband and two young sons on a property near
Gundaroo. They currently have two small ponies and two dogs to keep
them busy. On the first Sunday of each month she can be seen leading
said pony around in circles with a small child on its back.
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BVSc (Hons.)
Rebecca graduated from Queensland University in 1998 with Honours. She started at Canberra Veterinary Hospital in 1998 and is particularly interested in equine performance and lameness problems. Rebecca is currently studying to sit her Membership exams for the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists (ACVSc) in the field of Equine Dentistry.
She is our media vet and has had many starring roles on Animal Hospital. She can also be heard on ABC radio on Saturday mornings, offering veterinary advice. She is a very experienced horse rider and competitor, particularly in the field of dressage.
Rebecca has a Rhodesian Ridgeback x Viszla called Lilly. Bec also owns several dressage horses that eat expensive food and wear expensive coats and shoes.
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BVSc, MVetClinStud, MACVSc, Diplomate ACVS, Specialist Equine Surgeon
Mark joined Canberra Equine Hospital as a Managing Partner and Specialist Equine Surgeon in January 2002 and his interests include all aspects of equine surgery and lameness.
As a result of his advanced surgical training and success in examinations, Mark is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. This qualification is highly regarded downunder and has allowed Mark to register as a Specialist in Equine Surgery in Australia and New Zealand. Mark was awarded a Master’s degree by the University of Sydney in 1997. Mark is a Member of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists by examination in Equine Surgery, and he became a Fellow of the Australasian College of Biomedical Scientists in 2007.
Mark is a leader within the veterinary profession. He has served on the Policy Council of the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) and on the Committee of the Australian Veterinary Practice Management Association. Currently, Mark is the President of the ACT Division of the AVA and also the President of the Australian Veterinary Business Association.
Mark is a committed family man and with his wife, Sally, they manage the hectic lives of four children, two dogs, two cats and numerous goldfish.
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