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Ensure you have the very best advice before making a decision at the New Zealand Bloodstock or overseas yearling sales. Whether you are embarking on investing in bloodstock for the first time or are an experienced agent, our team of highly experienced veterinarians will help you to avoid potential future problems or needlessly missing out on a good horse because of a minor issue. These critical assessments require a level of expertise only gained after many years of practice, which is why we utilise our most experienced team at the sales. Waikato Equine Veterinary Centre is always in attendance at the NZ sales in numbers, offering you the best and most experienced veterinary support available.

In addition, obtaining the highest quality radiographs is vital when it comes to decision-making on management (including possible surgery) for your weanling, yearling or ready-to-run horse, going to the sales. The sales team at Waikato Equine Veterinary Centre, including Dr Jack O’Brien, Dr Douglas Black, Dr Ronan Costello, Dr Greg Quinn and led by Dr Alec Jorgensen, will deliver the information you need in experienced, common sense terms.

Jack O’Brien - 027 276 1386

BVSc, MRCVS

Joining the Waikato Equine Veterinary Centre in 2015, Jack has been in regular attendance at New Zealand sales and in recent years traveling to Australia for all major yearling sales. In 2016 he took up an opportunity to expand his knowledge and skills in the English Centre of Racing in Newmarket. During this time he experienced the European perspective and gained valuable sales experience in both England and France. His work with the Hong Kong Jockey Club and pre-purchase inspections also keeps him travelling throughout New Zealand on a regular basis complimenting his day to day racing and in practice work.

Alec Jorgensen - 027 447 1813

BVSc, Cert EP, Dipl ABVP Eq

Alec joined Waikato Equine Veterinary Centre (previously Hamilton Veterinary Services) in 2005. He has a background of residency training in equine sports medicine and lameness in the USA and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners Equine Specialty. At WEVC he has had principle responsibility for sales horses within the practice. With an emphasis on quality, consistency and integrity; few veterinarians in Australasia would annually take, review and report on, as many weanling and yearling radiographs as Alec

Greg Quinn - 027 450 8010

BVSc, Cert ES, Dipl ECVS, Registered Specialist Equine Surgeon

A registered Specialist and European Boarded Diplomate in Equine Surgery, Greg joined Waikato Equine Veterinary Centre (previously Hamilton Veterinary Services) in 2011. His caseload is principally composed of surgical and non-surgical orthopedic and upper airway issues of the elite thoroughbred. His strong academic background, makes him a vital component of the team.

Ronan Costello - 027 567 3212

MVB, CAC

Having worked with performance horses in the USA and Ireland before moving to New Zealand in 2005, Ronan has an extensive knowledge in thoroughbred racing and sales. He has been attending the yearling sales in Karaka and Australia for the past 10 years. Ronan is a member of the NZB Endoscopy panel, working at both the ready to run sales and the national yearling sales. Attending weanling, yearling and breeze up sales, allows him the opportunity to advise on both pinhooking and race horse purchases. Ronan routinely performs pre-purchase examinations for Hong Kong, Australia, Singapore and other racing jurisdictions.

Dr Douglas Black - 027 499 5235

BVMS, MANZCVS

A previous Director of Waikato Equine Veterinary Centre (previously Hamilton Veterinary Services), Doug has over 25 years of sales work experience in both NZ and Australia, complemented by working day in and day out with top race horses and stables in NZ. Doug has been involved in the purchase of some of the best horses to race in NZ in the last 20 years and he specialises in the performance issues of young thoroughbreds.

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It is my pleasure to categorically state my support for a company that I believe the City of Hamilton and indeed the wider Waikato region can be very proud of. Waikato Equine Veterinary Centre (previously Hamilton Veterinary Services) has been carrying out my equine work since 1981. Since 1987, Dr Douglas Black has been Te Akau Racing Stable and Stud’s veterinary surgeon – a role that he has executed with total professionalism and expertise at all times during this long association. Waikato Equine Veterinary Centre is a well organised practice that comprises highly skilled veterinary surgeons and support staff. As a practice, it also stays in touch with worldwide developments in equine veterinary practice meaning our horses are receiving the best care possible. They have a common sense approach to veterinary care and service and I am proud to have had a partnership with them for over 30 years.

David EllisIndustry leader as yearling buyer and syndicator. Principal of te Akau Stud

Since starting our farm in 1996 Waikato Equine Veterinary Centre (previously Hamilton Veterinary Services) has been our vet practice. WEVC has given us in that entire time wonderful service to both ourselves and our clients in all aspects of veterinary care which has helped us grow and develop our business. We note the high quality of vets through the practice means whatever problems we have there will be somebody with the expertise in the practice to help us resolve the problem. The state of the art facilities at the practice are a great compliment to the high quality of veterinary service we as clients receive.

Nick KingBrighthill Farm

I have been dealing with Waikato Equine Veterinary Centre (previously Hamilton Veterinary Services) for over 10 years now and I always find them prompt, accessible and highly professional. All of the veterinary team are excellent and easy to deal with. The practice itself has all of the up to date medical and diagnostic equipment which is a must when dealing with our high performance winning thoroughbred horses. The office team is efficient and very easy to deal with in all areas. I would definitely recommend Waikato Equine Veterinary Centre to any new trainers coming to Cambridge or the surrounding area.

Stephen MarshLeading Trainer Cambridge

Pencarrrow Stud was established in 1981 and throughout this time Waikato Equine Veterinary Centre (Division of Hamilton Veterinary Services) has catered for our veterinary requirements. This has involved every aspect, including Surgical, reproductive, racehorses, yearling sales (sale and purchase) and general husbandry. I have found this company to operate to the highest possible standards in every area. From receptionists and nurses to administration and obviously veterinarians themselves. They have an enviable blend of technical expertise and practical experience. The development of our operation could not have been achieved without expert veterinary support. Waikato Equine Veterinary Centre (Division of Hamilton Veterinary Services) has been an integral part of Pencarrow Stud for 30 years and we look forward to the continuation of this relationship. Studmaster at Pencarrow Stud

Leon Casey Manager Pencarrow Stud

I am a Taranaki-based dressage rider and instructor and have, on several occasions, required the services of the equine specialists at Waikato Equine Veterinary Centre (previously Hamilton Veterinary Services). They have always been available for immediate advice, and have truly gone the extra mile on every such occasion. It is wonderful to know my horse’s care is handled in the most professional and confident manner. If you value your horses like I do, I can highly recommend the professional expertise of Waikato Equine Veterinary Centre.

Vanessa WayInternational Dressage Rider