WOODGRANGE SPECIALIST EQUINE HOSPITAL - EXPERT VETERINARY CARE
WOODGRANGE SPECIALIST EQUINE HOSPITAL - EXPERT VETERINARY CARE
Woodgrange Specialist Equine Hospital bring's a point of difference to the servicing of your horses health, rehabilitation, performance, soundness and wellbeing. This is possible on account of the fantastic team of individuals who make up Woodgrange Specialist Equine Hospital.
We are led by specialist equine surgeon Dr John Russell, who graduated from the University of Glasgow. Following graduation John spent many years practicing in some of the best equine hospitals in the world. John is a Diplomat of the European College of Veterinary Surgeons and is considered an expert in equine surgery. John also provides extensive knowledge and experience in the poor performance of sport horses and race horses. John is a licensed pilot and takes every opportunity he can to combine his work and hobby and flies his Cessna aeroplane around the state visiting patients.
Charlie hails from the world famous heath of racing in Newmarket. He graduated from Bristol University in England. Charlie is our racetrack and sport horse veterinarian who services some of the best horses in the country. Charlie travels from Cranbourne, Pakenham, Fingal, Flemington, Ballarat and Werribee servicing his clients at the major racetracks. Charlie has an incredible skill set in optimising equine performance. Charlie is a keen golfer away from work and takes every opportunity to get out on the green.
Ceri is our reproduction, foal medicine and poor performance veterinarian and is a graduate of The University of Nottingham in the United Kingdom. Ceri has spent the past two years shuttling between hemispheres for the breeding season however has decided to stay on permanently at Woogrange. Ceri has been fortunate to work alongside some of the most experienced repro veterinarians in both the UK and Australia and has independently grown the repro services available at Woodgrange. After a very successful first season at WSEH we look forward to what Ceri achieves next season with the implementation of new breeding infrastructure. Ceri is an avid horse rider with a focus in the sport horse industry. Ceri is also a remarkable baker ensuring our office is well catered for.
Dora is a 2019 Melbourne University Graduate who assists in the management of all hospitalisations whether it be surgical, internal medicine, poor performance assessments and the occasional small animal/companion animal consultation. Dora has a keen interest in the areas of race track practice including medicine and soundness as well as diagnostic imaging. Dora provides an exceptionally high level of care for all her patients with extensive experience gained from several years practicing in Hong Kong at the world renowned Hong Kong Jockey Club as well as small animal general practice. Outside of work Dora is ruled by her beautiful Shepard dog Aeva.
We are fortunate to be frequented by visiting surgeon Dr Tom Russell who is a 1993 graduate of Glasgow University. Tom has worked in some of the biggest practices and Universities across the world. Tom is now based in Bendigo and provides his surgical expertise at many equine hospitals across Australia. Tom attends all major Australian Thoroughbred Yearling Sales as well as servicing many of the largest Thoroughbred Studs in the country. Outside of work Tom is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu enthusiast.
Melissa began and built Woodgrange Specialist Equine Hospital (formerly The Horse Vet) alongside Dr John Russell in 2017. With many years experience in business management Melissa manages the practice and accounting. Melissa trains and competes professionally in the Show Horse industry and in particularly loves the retraining and competing of thoroughbreds off the track.
Linda is our head nurse with extensive experience in the equine sector. Linda has assisted some of the best surgeons in Australia and has recently advanced her certification in Anaesthesia. Linda is an established dressage rider regularly competing at HRCAV Level 1 competitions and is currently training Medium.
Carly is our veterinary nurse who comes from many years of experience in equine practice, particularly equine surgery. Carly is a certified riding instructor and has a strong passion for her riding school and students.
Haily began her nursing career here at Woodgrange and comes with a wealth of equine experience as an accomplished show horse rider and accounts manager. Haily has focused specifically in the equine surgery field and is also our office/operations manager. Haily enjoys her furkids Bruce and Evie and managing her health and fitness when she is not busy managing our vets.
Aymee is our stable manager with experience in overseeing some very prominent equine centres. Aymee provides the highest level of care to all our patients with their dietary, grooming and medical care catered to individually. Aymee is also an established horse rider focusing on combined training and attending the week long trail in the high country every year.
Michelle is our front of house and manages all customer relations, from reception, booking and account enquiries. Michelle is an established breeder through her stud Oakton Lodge Performance Horses with a focus on Stock Horses. Michelle also shows successfully at National level.
Rick is responsible for the planning and building of our hospital. He is permanently onsite continually developing the grounds as we grow and maintains the buildings and amenities. Rick comes from many years experience in business and project management in the forestry field. Rick has been a key figure in bringing our hospital alive. When he is not building he is busy with his Grandkids or woodchopping.
Emily is our accounts manager who handles all of our accounts receivable as well as the management of clinical records. Emily is a registered level one nurse who practiced cardiothoracic nursing at the Royal Melbourne Hospital before heading into the health insurance field. Away from the office, Emily spends her time with her beautiful family and baking the most incredible occasion cakes for those lucky enough to try them.
Tina is one of our highly regarded stable and grounds staff whom takes the highest care of all the equines in our care.Tina has many years of experience with handling and competing horses from show horses to show jumpers,. Tina has lots of experience having worked in race stables and repro barns which gives her the tenacity to handle all types of horses. Away from the hospital Tina enjoys supporting her family in their sporting pursuits of swimming and dog showing.
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