Camden Equine Centre

28/08/2025

Breeding isn’t one-size-fits-all. It requires expertise, attention to detail, and access to advanced techniques. We monitor your mare’s cycle closely and adapt our approach based on her response, all to maximise your breeding success.

We are proud to have two world-class registered reproduction specialists, Dr Gus Ruiz and Dr Rory Nevard, deliver personalised reproduction care, using proven methods like chilled and frozen semen insemination and embryo transfer. Both Diplomates of the American College of Theriogenologists with experience at top Australian studs and hospitals, they bring a wealth of hands-on skills to every stage of the breeding process.

You can be confident your mare is in expert hands.

📞 Call us today: (02) 4655 0777
⬇️ Download our Reproduction Season Info Pack for pricing and more information: forms.office.com/r/C3mGGFNukG

27/08/2025

Experience everything veterinary science has to offer at Open Day 2025! 🐾

Come and visit our Veterinary Science stall at the Science Hub for an exciting program full of hands-on activities, games, and info sessions where you can get your questions answered and see what it’s really like to study veterinary science at Sydney.

Learn about our University Veterinary Teaching Hospitals in Sydney and Camden and discover the amazing opportunities that await you as a future vet.

🗓️ Check out the full schedule: https://openday.sydney.edu.au/program/?area-of-interest=science

19/08/2025

Meet the team behind your mare’s breeding success. Dr Gus Ruiz and Dr Rory Nevard are registered veterinary reproduction specialists dedicated to maximising fertility through expert care and advanced techniques.

Both Diplomates of the American College of Theriogenologists with experience at top Australian studs and hospitals, they bring a wealth of hands-on skills to every stage of the breeding process.

From managing cycles to performing embryo transfers, their work is backed by the University of Sydney’s research excellence—giving your mare the best chance for a healthy pregnancy.

Thinking about breeding this season? It's not too late.

📞 Call us today: (02) 4655 0777
⬇️ Download our full Reproduction Season Info Pack: forms.office.com/r/pwaRzHDWwn

18/08/2025

🐴 Seeking healthy mares 🐴

We're currently seeking healthy, well-managed mares to become surrogates for our upcoming embryo transfer work.

Requirements:
✔ Good temperament
✔️ Younger than 10 years old
✔️ Good temperament size, Standardbreds are preferred

Desirable:
✔️ Ideally one foal prior (with no complications), but not required

All mares will be managed under professional veterinary supervision, with full transparency and care throughout the process.

If you have mares available or know someone who does, please share or call us on (02) 4655 0777.

08/08/2025

Breeding your mare is a big decision, and you deserve expert care every step of the way.

At the University of Sydney's Equine Centre in Camden, our full suite of breeding services is backed by world-class veterinary science. Whether you’re using fresh, chilled, or frozen semen, or considering embryo transfer, we tailor everything to your mare’s unique needs and your breeding goals.

From initial cycle scans to pregnancy checks, we guide you clearly and confidently. Backed by the University of Sydney’s leading veterinary science school, we combine the latest research with hands-on expertise you can trust

📞 Call us on (02) 4655 0777
⬇️ Request a copy of our Reproduction Season Information Pack: bit.ly/45uxugV

10/07/2025

We’re hiring a Veterinary Nurse Unit Manager at the University Veterinary Teaching Hospital Camden.

This full-time role is ideal for an experienced nurse with proven leadership experience, ready to take the next step in a dynamic academic environment focused on clinical care, teaching and research.

You’ll stay hands-on with patient care while leading a team across equine, livestock, small animal and wildlife services. This role blends clinical expertise, team management and student teaching in a multi-species veterinary teaching hospital.

If you care deeply for animals and people and want to grow your skills while helping shape the next generation of vets, this is your opportunity.

Apply now: https://usyd.wd105.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/USYD_EXTERNAL_CAREER_SITE/details/Veterinary-Nurse-Unit-Manager_0136061-3?q=nurse+unit+manager

07/07/2025

🚨 Limited consults with Dr Nicolle Wiechula – now available in Sutton!

Dr Wiechula is one of Australia’s few internationally certified equine sports medicine specialists — and her clinics fill fast.

📍 Sutton/Canberra – Thursday 10 July

TWO spots have just been released:
🕧 12:30pm
🕝 2:30pm

These are the final appointments for July. Don’t miss your chance to book with a leading veterinary specialist in equine performance and rehabilitation.

📞 Call (02) 4655 0777 to secure your spot.

30/06/2025

If you’re a horse owner in the Camden or surrounding areas, there’s a good chance you’ve crossed paths with Dr Stephen McClintock . Throughout his distinguished 45-year career, Dr McClintock has been a trusted face to horse owners across the region, known for his clinical expertise, straight-talking approach and dedication to his work.

As he retires from clinical practice, our Unit Head, Dr Sara Biasutti, had the privilege of sitting down with him for a special interview to reflect on his career.

We're deeply grateful to Steve for his decades of service, not only to the horses and clients he has supported but also to the many veterinarians and students he has mentored along the way. While he may be stepping back from day-to-day practice, his legacy remains a valued part of our local equine community.

Watch the interview:

In this special interview, Dr Sara Biasutti sits down with Dr Stephen McClintock to reflect on his remarkable 45-year career as an equine veterinarian. From ...

13/06/2025

A fantastic few days of showjumping at the Winter Showjumping Festival in Camden. The University of Sydney, Equine Centre Camden is proud to sponsor this event, supporting our local equine community and helping train the next generation of veterinarians.

Congratulations to all the winners and participants, and well done to organisers for a well-run event.

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Our equine sports medicine team is touring at the moment, with Dr Nicolle Wiechula heading to the Sutton / Canberra region on July 10th (1 spot left), and July 31st (spots filling fast)!

Dr Wiechula is an experienced FEI veterinarian who has worked with performance, pleasure, and racing horses across Australia. She’s especially passionate about muscular conditioning, back pain, and rehabilitation strategies that support soundness and performance.

📞 Spots are limited. To book or join the waitlist, or to arrange a local appointment, call 02 4655 0777.

11/06/2025

The University of Sydney invites veterinarians to an in-person clinical evening at Camden Equine Centre, focused on equine reproduction.

This event will feature two key sessions:
• The Problem Mare – a case-based clinical discussion
• Introduction to O**m Pick-Up (OPU) – practical applications and clinical potential

Led by Registered Specialists in Veterinary Reproduction, Dr Gus Ruiz and Dr Rory Nevard, the evening will offer insights into complex reproductive cases, emerging technologies, and referral pathways.

Open to all veterinarians—whether you work in clinical practice, research, teaching, or simply have a professional interest in equine reproduction.

This is also an opportunity to meet our team, ask questions, and connect with colleagues over light refreshments.

🔗 Register now to attend. bit.ly/uvthc-repro

Proudly supported by Randlab.

**mPickup

21/05/2025

Dr Nicolle Wiechula, our registered specialist in Equine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, was honoured to serve as the treating veterinarian at the Adelaide Equestrian Festival, Australia’s only CCI5* event this May - the only one of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere.

Held in the heart of Adelaide’s city parklands, this world-class event brought together elite horse and rider combinations from across the globe. As the treating veterinarian, Dr Wiechula played a critical role in ensuring the welfare and performance of these incredible equine athletes throughout the competition.

We’re incredibly proud of Dr Wiechula’s expertise and dedication to equine sports medicine at the highest level of the sport.

Dr Wiechula is among a select group of equine sports medicine specialists in Australia, with international credentials from the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. To book an appointment with Dr Wiechula at Camden Equine Centre, call (02) 4655 0777.

Dr Wiechula will be visiting the Canberra (Sutton) region this May, June and July. Hurry! Spots are filling fast.

Wednesday 21 May – Fully booked (waitlist only)
Thursday 5 June – Fully booked (waitlist only)
NEW DATE! Thursday 19 June – 2 x PM bookings available
Thursday 10 July – 3 x PM bookings available

📞 To secure your spot or join the waitlist, call (02) 4655 0777.

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📸 Photo 2: Shane Rose at the Adelaide Equestrian Festival, 4 May 2025. By Pangalau, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source: Wikimedia Commons.

📸 Photos 3-5: 2025 Adelaide Equestrian Festival - Show Jumping Day on 4 May 2025. By Pangalau, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source: Wikimedia Commons.

14/05/2025

📍 Dr Nicolle Wiechula is heading to Sutton / Canberra Region!

Looking for expert care closer to home? Our Registered Specialist in Equine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Dr Nicolle Wiechula (BSc DVM MVCS MVS Dipl ACVSMR), is back on the road, bringing specialist-level diagnostics and treatment to the Sutton/Canberra region.

Dr Wiechula has worked across Australia with performance, pleasure, and racing horses, and is an official FEI vet for show jumping and eventing. She’s passionate about muscular conditioning, back pain, and rehabilitation strategies that improve outcomes and performance.

Spots are limited. To book or join the waitlist, call 📞 02 4655 0777