Practice Staff
Veterinarians
Companion Pet Veterinarians
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Dr Craig Brighouse BVSc Companion Pet Veterinarian 1992 Massey, New Zealand Graduate. With 5 years overseas experience in United Kingdom. Interests include both general and orthopaedic surgery as well as practice management. As a keen multisport competitor Craig can often be seen running, cycling, paddling and swimming throughout the Waikato region. He recently placed 2nd in the Veteran division of the 2010 Longest day Coast to Coast, competed in 2011 Xterra World Champs in Hawaii as is due to compete as a NZ age group representative at the 2012 Triathlon World Champs. |
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Dr Ian Millward BVSc (Dist), Cert. SAS, MMedVet (Chir.) (SA)(Dist) Referral Surgeon Gaining his Bachelor of Veterinary Science with distinction from Massey he worked in Taumaranui for 3 years before moving to Essex in the UK for 10 years where he developed a surgical referral service and gained a certificate in Small Animal Surgery. Ian then moved to Pretoria where he worked as a referral small animal surgeon at the University of Pretoria for 7 years eventually acting as head of small animal surgery for 2 years. Since returning in mid 2010 to NZ he has been working with Hamilton Veterinary Services to develop the Veterinary Referral Centre for companion animal referral surgical work. |
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Dr Dave Bergen BVSc (Hons) Companion Pet Veterinarian Dave is an experienced companion pet veterinarian with many years of experience in mixed practice, he also has a particular interest in avian medicine. Dave enjoys classic cars and aviation. |
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Dr Juliet Matthews BVSc (Dist) Companion Pet Veterinarian After a few years break travelling around Europe and working in the UK we are pleased that Juliet has rejoined our team upon her return to NZ. When she wasn't travelling she spent most of her time in the UK working in the North of England at Stanhope Park Veterinary Hospital in Darlington, Yorkshire. Juliet has completed many post graduate courses in pathology, neurology and imaging and is our go to person for complex medical cases.
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Equine Veterinarians
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Dr Douglas Black BVMs, MACVSc Equine Veterinarian Douglas graduated in 1983 from Glasgow University. He spent two years in mixed practice in North Yorkshire (Herriot Country), before making the move to Australia where he spent a year doing locum work for various equine practices. He started with Hamilton Veterinary Services in 1986. His workload consists mainly of thoroughbred stud and stable work, with particular interests in lameness and poor performance syndrome. In 1992 Douglas passed his membership exams for the Australian College. He is also a member of the endoscopy panel at Karaka Yearling Sales, performs racecourse duties for Waikato Racing Club and a trustee for the Waikato Equine Intensive Care Unit. Outside of work Douglas enjoys traveling, which suits his passion for good food and wine. He is a keen golfer and tennis player and an avid rugby follower. |
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Dr Noel Power M.V.B. Equine Veterinarian Noel qualified as a Veterinary Surgeon in Dublin, Ireland in 1991. He worked for a year in mixed practice in Northern Ireland before making the move to Te Awamutu, New Zealand where he worked in mainly dairy and equine practice until 1997. He spent the next five years in the UK working solely with horses, including 3 years at an Equine Surgical Referral Centre. He returned to NZ to join Hamilton Veterinary Services in 2003. His areas of interest include medicine, lameness, dentistry, reproduction with a particular interest in the horses foot. He is chief anesthetist at the Equine Hospital. Noel enjoys life in the great outdoors and will take any opportunity to get out fishing or hunting. He is a DIY enthusiasts and spends many hours in the garden. |
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Dr Alec Jorgensen BVSc Cert EP, Dip ABVP Eq Equine Veterinarian Alec trained and graduated in Bristol, U.K in 1998. Since graduation he has worked predominantly in equine practices in the U.K and the past four years at the University of Pennsylvania in the U.S.A. There he was involved in the teaching of students and gained his qualifications as Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (Equine Specialty). He joined Hamilton Veterinary Services in 2005 and is looking forward to the varied workload of general equine practice. Alecs particular areas of interest are in lameness, sports medicine and imaging. At a personal level he is interested in triathlon and ironman, having competed in a large number of events. He is also finds time for boating and fishing and is a keen rugby follower. |
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Dr John Hunter BVSc Equine Veterinarian John qualified as a veterinary surgeon in Brisbane in 1966. Having spent time at Cambridge Vet Service, John joined Hamilton Veterinary Services in 1972. He has a vast amount of varied experience in equine practice. John has a particular interest in the breeding of thoroughbred horse and has extensive knowledge of all aspects of foal, mare and stallion medicine and reproduction. He is held in high regard by veterinarians and breeders nationwide. Outside of the practice he can be found on the golf course or fishing. |
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Dr Orla Roan B Eq Sc, BVSc Equine Veterinarian Orla graduated from Massey University in 2006 with a veterinary degree, having qualified with an Equine Science (hons) degree from The University of Limerick (Ireland) in 1996. She joined the Hamilton Veterinary team in July 2007 and her particular areas of interest are internal medicine, neonatology (foals), diagnostic imaging and anaesthesiology. Orla enjoys the great outdoors and spends her spare hours travelling, tramping, horse riding, diving and even fishing. |
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Dr Robyn Fraser BVSc Equine Veterinarian Robyn graduated from Melbourne University in 2003 and then worked in a racetrack practice in Flemington for 2 1/2 years before moving to country Victoria for a stud season. A move to the UK followed with 18 months in a large Newbury equine practice. Amove to New Zealand followed with Robyn joining Hamilton Veterinary Service in 2010. Robyn especially enjoys stud and racing work. Outside her work hours she enjoys the outdoors and can be found cycling, running, hiking and walking her blue heeler. |
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Dr Greg Quinn BVSc Cert ES Dipl ECVS Registered Specialist in Equine Surgery Specialist Equine Surgeon Greg graduated from Massey University in 1994 and worked in mixed practice in Hawkes Bay before departing on his OE that ended up lasting 14 years. Greg settled in the UK and worked in a referral equine practice before undertaking a residency in Equine Surgery at the University of Bristol. The training enabled Greg to gain specialist qualifications in equine surgery; completing a Royal College certificate in soft tissue surgery and later gaining his ‘boards’ by passing Diploma in surgery of the European College of Veterinary Surgeons. |
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Dr Harry Caldicott B.V.Sc., B.Sc. (Hons.), Ph.D.
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Farm Veterinarians
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Dr Hugh Kingham B.V.Sc General Manager & Mixed Animal Veterinarian Hugh graduated from Massey University in 1974, spending two years in a mixed practice in Southland. Followed by two years travelling overseas and working as a locum. He was originally from Taihape and on his return in 1979, he joined Hamilton Vets. His workload is now predominately providing veterinary services to dairy farms and small blocks. Over the years he has decreased his involvement with small animals and is the director responsible for the management of the practice. Hugh enjoys maintaining his large garden and is actively involved in golf, skiing, cycling, tramping and watching his children's sport.
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Dr Murray Bertram BVSc Equine & Farm Animal Veterinarian Murray attended school in Hamilton and graduated as a Veterinary Surgeon from Massey University in 1975. He has worked at Hamilton Veterinary Services since graduating and as such has a huge amount of local experience and knowledge. On the large animal side he is regarded as the Jack of all trades and can turn his hand adeptly to horses, cows, deer, sheep and goats. His work with horses is predominantly with studs and pleasure horses in the northern area of the practice. Murray's spare time is taken up working with his own horses, tramping or indulging in a spot of DIY. |
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Equine Support Staff
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Vanessa Bold Dip Vet Nurse Equine Nurse
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Rebecca Searle Dip Vet Nurse Equine Nurse
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Companion Pet Support Staff
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Selina Cotterel Dip Vet Nurse Senior Companion Animal Veterinary Nurse Selina qualified through Massey University's nurse training programme. Selina has developed into the senior nursing role over her time with us as well as having had experience as a referral surgical nurse a few years ago |
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Alice Gasnier Dip Vet Nurse Companion Animal Veterinary Nurse As well as a dedicated veterinary nurse Alice is a keen advocate for animal welfare cases often taking on the nursing of wildlife cases she is also the owner of many household pets.
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Sarah Wilson Dip Vet Nurse Veterinary Referral Services Surgical Nurse and Referral Services Administrator. Sarah is the Veterinary Referral Services co-ordinator and nurse. Sarah is likely to be your first contact for referral and follow up care as Dr Ian Millward is often in surgery and first communications often occur via Sarah.
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Alex Carew Cert Vet Nurse Companion Animal Veterinary Nurse Alex qualified with a certificate in Veterinary Nursing from Wintec and is currently studying toward her Diploma in Nursing.
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Megan Murray Cert Vet Nurse Companion Animal Veterinary Nurse and Dog Obedience Trainer Megan is a qualified veterinary nurse during the day as well as our obedience dog trainer in the evening.
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Philly Lawson Cert Vet Nurse Companion Animal Veterinary Nurse Philly qualified with a certificate in Veterinary Nursing from Aucklands VetNursePlus and is currently studying toward her Diploma in Nursing at Wintec. |
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Administration
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Sandie Feaver Equine Administrator/ Accounts Manager
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Brooke Muir Dip Vet Nurse Receptionist & Companion Animal Veterinary Nurse
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Michelle Gaskell Office Administrator
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Ingrid Jensen Equine Office Administrator |