Veterinary Team:
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Bill
Bishop BVSc.(Dist). MACVS. Dip Vet Med.
After graduating in 1972 from Massey University, Bill
spent three years in general practice in South Otago,
followed by two years in Canada pursuing post graduate
studies. In 1978 he became a partner of the Canterbury
Equine Clinic. Bill is one of three registered specialists
in equine surgery in private practice in New Zealand.
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Helen
Bishop BVSc.
Helen graduated in 1972 from Massey University and after
three years in practice in South Otago, she spent a year
as an Associate Professor at the University of Guelph
in Canada. She is a founding partner of the Canterbury
Equine Clinic and is principally involved in clinic management.
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Richard
Turner BVSc.
Richard graduated from Massey University in 1989 and spent
ten years in practice before joining us at the Canterbury
Equine Clinic in 1995. Richard became a practice partner
in 2002. He is an accomplished surgeon and has a special
interest in lameness diagnosis and ultrasonographic scanning.
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Hamish
Ranken BA, BVSc.(Hons).MACVS
Hamish graduated from Melbourne University in 2000 and
practiced in Australia for two years prior to completing
an internship in equine surgery at the University of Pennsylvania.
He joined us at the Canterbury Equine Clinic in 2004 and
has recently completed his MACVS in equine surgery. In
addition to his surgical skills, Hamish has a keen interest
in lameness diagnosis and co-ordinates our nuclear scanning
facility.
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Amira
Mikhail BSc. D.V.M. (Hons)
Amira graduated in 2006 from the University of Guelph
in Canada. After participating in the one year internship
program at the CEC, she was hired on as an associate veterinarian
at the clinic. She is involved with equine reproduction
during the breeding season and has a keen interest in
the use of nuclear scintigraphy (bone scanning) as a tool
for lameness diagnosis.
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Emma
Reedy BVSc.
Emma graduated in 2007 from Massey University. After participating
in the one year internship program at the CEC, she travelled
overseas to work in the UK before returning to join our
staff as a full time veterinary associate. Emma grew up
in Westport helping her father race Standardbreds and
maintains a keen interest and ample knowledge in this
area of the horse industry.
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Marieke
van den Enden BVSc.
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Consulting Surgeons:
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Professor
Wayne McIlWraith
Professor Wayne McIlwraith graduated from Massey in 1970
with BVSc (Distinction) and did his surgical residency
and MS and PhD degrees at Purdue University. He is currently
a University Distinguished Professor in Orthopedics and
holds the Barbara Cox Anthony University Chair in Orthopedics,
as well as being Director of the Orthopedic Research Center
at Colorado State University in the United States. He
is known for pioneering arthroscopic surgery in the horse
and consults world-wide in equine surgery, as well as
leads the largest equine orthopedic research center in
the world.
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Support Team:
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Christine
Faass
Christine has been our office manager for over 20 years.
She handles all the accounts for the clinic and should
be contacted for all administrative and account enquiries
and concerns.
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Diane
Taylor
Diane is a qualified laboratory technician. She manages
our on-site laboratory services. With a case-load of over
1800 equine blood analyses per year for over 20 years,
she has amassed a vast knowledge of equine hematology.
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Tammy
Kelly Certified Veterinary Nurse
Tammy joined us in 2005 after completing her Certificate
in Veterinary Nursing. She is our chief veterinary nurse
and, in addition to her nursing responsibilities, Tammy
is responsible for coordinating patient care within the
hospital. Tammy enjoys riding and competing with her horse.
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Bex
Pascoe Certified Veterinary Nurse
Bex recently graduated from CPIT with a certificate in
Vet Nursing. She is our surgical nurse and assists with
in house procedures. Bex maintains an active equine interest
outside the clinic, regularly competing at events.
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Alexis
Fry Certified Veterinary Nurse
Alexis recently graduated from CPIT with a certificate
in Vet Nursing. Her responsibilities at the clinic include
feeding, maintaining the stable area and helping with
treatment of the hosptial patients. Alexis enjoys riding
and competing with her horses on the weekends.
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