The Staff:

Dr. Paddy Todhunter BVSc MS Dip ACVS is our resident specialist equine surgeon. Paddy graduated from Sydney University in 1986 and then worked in mixed practice before commencing an equine internship at the University of Guelph (Ontario, Canada) in 1991.He then undertook a Large Animal Surgical Residency and Masters Degree at Auburn University (Alabama, USA) from 1992-1995. This was followed by 12 months as a staff surgeon at Cornell University (New York State) USA. Paddy attained his specialist status via the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 1997. Paddy joined our team in November 2004 after 6 years as an equine surgeon at the Scone Veterinary Hospital. Paddy brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Newcastle Equine Centre.

Dr. Patrick Kelly BVSc graduated from Sydney University in 1985 and after working in mixed rural practice in Australia and the UK has been in equine veterinary practice in Newcastle since 1988.Working mostly from a base of Broadmeadow Racecourse, Patrick has a keen interest in equine sports medicine and performance and was the founder of the Newcastle Equine Centre in 1997.Patrick has enjoyed a long and successful association with not only the local thoroughbred and standardbred racehorse trainers but also the local pleasure horse community.

Dr.Cecilia Cortina di Favria DVM

 

 Nurses

Natalie Edwards Paula Beagan Kate Howard Our Cat----"Missing"