The Avenel Equine Clinic is one of Victoria's foremost veterinary clinics for the reproductive management of thoroughbred horse studs and walk-out farms. In addition, we provide a comprehensive service to horse owners who wish to use frozen or chilled semen on their mares. To complement this service, the clinic freezes semen on demand and has an embryo transfer program, including the maintenance of recipient mares.

John Hyland BVSc, PhD, FACVSc
	John is part owner of the practice and is recognised as one of Australia's most experienced veterinarians in equine reproduction. He completed a degree in Veterinary Science at the University of Melbourne in 1967. He completed a PhD in reproduction from Canada in 1980 and a Fellowship in Equine Reproduction with the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists in 1987. John was an Associate Professor in equine reproduction at the University of Melbourne before purchasing the Avenel Equine Clinic in 1997. He is a registered specialist in Equine Reproduction and has extensive experience in the reproductive management of thoroughbred breeding farms and other aspects of advanced reproductive technology.
Terry Lowis BVSc, MVS, MACVSc
	Terry is a practice partner. He graduated from The University of Queensland in 1972 and ran his own country practice for several years. He has worked as resident veterinarian on some of Australia’s biggest thoroughbred studs including 7 years at Arrowfield Stud. Terry has worked for a total of 8 years at Melbourne University as principal lecturer and clinician in equine reproduction. Terry won the Peter Irwin Literary Award for best publication in the Australia Equine Veterinary Journal in 1997 and again in 2006. In 2006 Terry was awarded the prestigious Australian Equine Veterinarians Provet award for significant contribution to the equine veterinary profession. He has worked in equine practice in USA, New Zealand, Turkey, UAE and Canada and brings a wealth of practical expertise to the Avenel Equine Clinic.
Tammy Howard BSc (Hons), BVSc (Hons)
	Tammy graduated with a BVSc (Hons) from the University of Queensland in 1998. She worked in an equine practice after graduating and joined the Avenel Equine Clinic in 2002. Tammy has become an expert in the reproductive management of broodmare farms. She completed a course in equine medicine offered by the Post Graduate Foundation in Veterinary Science, University of Sydney. Tammy's main interest is in foal medicine. She has recently spent time on two large neonatal units in the USA, which as enabled the clinic to offer a referral service for sick foals.

Fran Lowis – Laboratory Scientist
	Fran is qualified as a laboratory scientist and worked for many years in human pathology in Brisbane. She worked in the Scone Equine Hospital laboratory for several years and also at the University of Melbourne laboratory. As a horse person she has won four state championships in Endurance Riding.
Kylie Taylor – Veterinary Nurse
	Kylie comes to us from a large commercial thoroughbred stud, having worked as the farm veterinary nurse and mare manager.   Kylie enjoys watching the football (Go Pies) and socialising with friends.   She is very excited to combine her previous skills in human nursing with her new career in equine nursing.
Zoe Mumford – Veterinary Nurse
	Zoe has been around horses all her life, initially as a pony club member and more recently in the adult riding club.   Her working life has revolved around thoroughbreds and show jumpers. Zoe is currently in her second year in the veterinary nursing course with Wangaratta TAFE.
Robyn Hyland – Practice Manager
	Robyn Hyland has been with husband and vet John Hyland developing the Avenel Equine clinic since its inception in 1997. Robyn has built a strong administrative and client focused ethic within the clinic. She is responsible for all aspects of the practice's financial records and administration. She is also the chief Birthday Cake baker.
Rebecca Lewin – Administration
	Rebecca is the person you will more than likely talk to when you call the Avenel Equine Clinic office. She is involved in the day-to-day running of the office. Prior to commencing work at the clinic, she has undertaken studies in Welfare and Psychology. Rebecca has previously worked on a thoroughbred stud both out in the field and in the office. Her personal interests include running a successful boutique performance horse stud specialising in breeding and showing Arabian Derivatives.